Friday, July 6 2012 10:38 PM EDT2012-07-07 02:38:44 GMT
About 50,000 DTE Energy customers remain in the dark throughout metro Detroit. 22,000 are in Oakland County and another 15,000 are in Wayne County. The rest are scattered around the area.
About 50,000 DTE Energy customers remain in the dark throughout metro Detroit. 22,000 are in Oakland County and another 15,000 are in Wayne County. The rest are scattered around the area.
Metro Detroit residents aren't the only ones suffering from the heat. High temperatures are crippling the Midwest as nearly half the country is under some sort of heat-related advisory from the National Weather Service.
Metro Detroit residents aren't the only ones suffering from the heat. High temperatures are crippling the Midwest as nearly half the country is under some sort of heat-related advisory from the National Weather Service.
Friday, July 6 2012 8:09 AM EDT2012-07-06 12:09:29 GMT
DTE Energy says about 105,000 of its customers are still in the dark Friday morning as crews work 16-hour shifts to restore electricity. Today's forecast calls for high to reach 101 degrees.
DTE Energy says about 105,000 of its customers are still in the dark Friday morning as crews work 16-hour shifts to restore electricity. Today's forecast calls for high to reach 101 degrees.
Wayne County Sheriffs were out in full force Thursday, keeping neighborhoods safe and helping citizens on Detroit's west side deal with massive power losses.
Wayne County Sheriffs were out in full force Thursday, keeping neighborhoods safe and helping citizens on Detroit's west side deal with massive power losses. Residents tell FOX 2's Andrea Isom that they were happy to see the officers.
Thursday, July 5 2012 5:52 PM EDT2012-07-05 21:52:36 GMT
Sirens go off in Oakland Co. confusing some who thought the sound was only reserved for a tornado warning, but those sirens are meant to alert you to other dangers, as well. It's a sound you should always pay attention to.
Sirens go off in Oakland County confusing some residents who thought the sound was only reserved for a tornado warning, but those sirens are meant to alert you to other dangers, as well. It's a sound you should always pay attention to.
Thursday, July 5 2012 4:59 PM EDT2012-07-05 20:59:00 GMT
This morning's second round of powerful storms rocked residents all over metro Detroit. Winds over 60 miles per hour toppled trees into a house and onto a car in West Bloomfield.
This morning's second round of powerful storms rocked residents all over metro Detroit. Winds over 60 miles per hour toppled trees into a house and onto a car in West Bloomfield.
Thursday, May 23 2013 8:19 AM EDT2013-05-23 12:19:36 GMT
Detroit police say a 16-year-old boy has been shot in the chest on the city's southwest side. FOX 2's Roop Raj says emergency crews were called to the scene near Sharon and W. Vernor. Thursday morning.
Detroit police say a 16-year-old boy has been shot in the chest on the city's southwest side. FOX 2's Roop Raj says emergency crews were called to the scene near Sharon and W. Vernor. Thursday morning.
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:58 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:58:41 GMT
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
New U.S. Census Bureau estimates say Detroit's population remained just above 700,000 last year. The figures show Detroit lost residents between 2011 and 2012, but the decline was at a slower pace than in previous years.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:44 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:44:19 GMT
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Find out how you can help the victims of Monday's deadly tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs, killing two dozen and flattening neighborhoods, schools and businesses.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:20:38 GMT
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Neighbors said he threatened them with a shotgun, then opened fire wounding two people. Now one of the victims has said he's angry the man accused of pulling the trigger is already out of jail.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:39:42 GMT
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
The Republicans in Lansing are pushing a new bill that would base teacher salaries on student performance. But will merit pay really help kids get a better education? Some say the answer is no.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:07 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:07:10 GMT
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week.
13 dogs were rescued from a house on Ewers in southwest Detroit. The three most emaciated dogs were taken to the VCA in St. Clair Shores. They are being held in isolation for at least a week and being treated and screened for diseases.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:56 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:56:23 GMT
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.
Children were literally screaming for peace. Elementary school students at Cesar Chavez Academy in southwest Detroit spoke out for themselves -- stop bullying and stop the violence.