Consumers Energy said they are making an all-out effort to restore power to thousands of homes and businesses across Michigan as they prepare for another day of severe weather.

Consumers Energy said crews have been working overnight to restore power to residents following the ice storm and severe thunderstorms that swept through Michigan.

Efforts to remove a sunken riverboat from a Michigan park have stalled.

Thousands of Michigan residents are still without power after storms moved through the state on Saturday.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has issued a formal warning to officials in Michigan, New York, and Minnesota regarding a potential 25% surcharge on electricity exports from Canada.

Consumers Energy will be flaring natural gas at the Northville Compressor Station on Tuesday.

A condo explosion in Orion Township Tuesday night left at least two people hospitalized with serious injuries.

Crews are responding to a suspected gas explosion and fire in Orion Township that left two critically injured.

Northville City Precinct 1 is closed for voting Tuesday due to a gas leak.

State officials did an audit of the equipment used by DTE Energy and Consumers Energy and found several issues that contribute to outages and high costs.

We're tracking power outages in Southeast Michigan related to Tuesday afternoon and evening storms.

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Officials said the repair was estimated to take about an hour, but reported the freeway reopened about 10 minutes later.

Township officials said it will be closed until further notice.

Thunderstorms were moving across Michigan on Tuesday, causing power outages for communities across the state.

We're tracking power outages in Southeast Michigan related to Wednesday afternoon and evening storms.

Two tornadoes touched down in West Michigan, leaving significant damage to residential and commercial buildings.

Part of the project will be located in a wetlands area.

Scammers are going door to door looking for unsuspecting victims, looking for a quick picture of your utility bill with one fundamental goal in mind.

A $95 million rate hike was approved for Consumers Energy this week, which means residential customers will be paying a bit more starting this fall.

As of 4:15 p.m. on Aug. 25, more than 29,000 DTE Energy customers are still in the dark, according to the company’s power outage map.

Hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy customers were without power Friday after severe storms moved through Thursday night for the second night in a row.

Consumers Energy is going to stop accepting debit and credit cards for auto pay accounts.

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Consumers Energy wants to explore the possible sale of its 13 hydroelectric dams as the Michigan utility evaluates their future and cost efficiency.

Thousands were without power in Southeast Michigan on Wednesday as storms moved through the area.

Tens of thousands of DTE Energy customers remained without power early Friday morning after storms blew through Southeast Michigan on Thursday.

Thousands of scattered power outages were reported Sunday into Monday morning after strong storms moved through Southeast Michigan.

Starting June 1, DTE and Consumers Energy have a summer rate increase depending on the time of day.

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Starting June 1, DTE and Consumers Energy have a summer rate increase depending on the time of day.

Southeast Michigan is facing the potential for flooding, damaging winds, hail and even strong tornados.

Michigan residents who lose power for an extended period of time will get a larger credit from their utility company moving forward, according to newly approved changes from the Michigan Public Service Commission.

After hundreds of thousands of customers spent days and even more than a week without power over the past month, it was time to face the music for DTE Energy and Consumers Energy.

The Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners have directed the County Administrator to explore alternatives to the area's existing privately-owned public utilities.

Experts say changing and increasingly severe weather patterns and an electrical infrastructure designed for a different time and climate can be blamed for power outages that left more than 800,000 Michigan homes and businesses in the dark over several days.

A bill proposed by a Michigan lawmaker would force utility companies like DTE Energy and Consumers Energy to pay customers for every single hour of power outages.

Frustration and anger are mounting among some Michigan utility customers who are still waiting for power to be restored after a massive ice storm this week damaged electricity lines.

There are steps you can take to prepare for power outages during the winter and stay warm and safe.

A dangerous pre-Christmas storm is approaching Michigan and the storm has the potential to cause power outages.

Consumers Energy is reporting 122,000 customers across the state are without power due to high winds.

Part of South Boulevard, a road on the border of Troy and Rochester Hills, is closed Monday due to a gas main break.

The Michigan Public Service Commission ordered an audit of the state’s biggest utility companies in response to lengthy power outages and downed power line incidents this summer.

Authorities have allowed evacuated residents to return to a Kalamazoo neighborhood after a fire in a ruptured gas line was extinguished.

Severe weather moved through Southeast Michigan on Monday night, leaving tens of thousands of people without power, still, as on Wednesday.

Severe weather moved through Southeast Michigan on Monday afternoon, with some scattered power outages being reported in the area.

The company said they’re waiting for the severe weather to leave the state after thunderstorms and heavy gusts of wind caused over 84,000 homes and businesses to lose power Wednesday afternoon.

Dangerous heat and severe weather in Southeast Michigan has knocked out power to thousands in the region.

Consumers Energy announced today its agreements to add 300 megawatts of clean energy, enough to power 150,000 homes, from two Michigan solar projects being developed in Genesee and Hillsdale counties.

A report by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the nonprofit organization that oversees our power grid, said Michigan could be facing power shortages in July and August.

A report by the Midcontinent Independent System Operator (MISO), the nonprofit organization that oversees our power grid, said Michigan could be facing power shortages in July and August.

Rain and thunderstorms are expected to move through Southeast Michigan on Sunday afternoon and into the nighttime hours, and those storms could pose some hazards.

A question is hovering over the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy such as wind and solar: What happens when the wind doesn't blow or the sun doesn't shine.

A wind advisory is in effect through Thursday afternoon in Metro Detroit, with gusts of up to 50 mph possible, bringing the possibility of power outages.

Consumers Energy recently named Tonya Berry as their new Senior Vice President of Transformation and Engineering.

There is a crater in a Livingston County field after a natural gas line ruptured on Wednesday.

A natural gas pipeline exploded Wednesday in Livingston County, shutting down US 23 and scattering debris across the area, police said.

Strong winds moved through Southeast Michigan on Saturday, knocking out power for thousands of residents across the area.

Strong winds are once again blowing through Southeast Michigan on Thursday, triggering some power outages.

Strong winds moved through Southeast Michigan on Saturday, knocking out power for thousands of residents across the area.

Following severe winds that caused tens of thousands of power outages across Michigan Saturday, utility company Consumers Energy says power should be restored to most by the end of Monday.

Construction has been stalled on Adams Road between Square Lake and Long Lake roads and the county is calling out the contractor that was hired to do the job.

Heavy rain and winds moved through southeastern Michigan on Wednesday as part of a weather event that has left thousands without power.

Storms rolling into Southeast Michigan causing power outages in the region.

Storms are rolling through Southeast Michigan on Monday afternoon, causing some power outages in the area.

Storms that rolled through Southeast Michigan Tuesday night triggered power outages across the region.

Thousands of people were without power, some for several days, after severe weather moved through Metro Detroit.

Consumers Energy has reached an agreement to purchase electricity from a solar energy project planned for the site of a former golf course in northwestern Michigan.

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Eva Fullwood has plenty saved for retirement, but she keeps working because she enjoys the mental stimulation and companionship among her coworkers.

The Michigan Public Service Commission approved an order Wednesday to collect data on electric companies' response and preparedness after over 1 million residents were left without power due to storms earlier in August.

More than 30,000 DTE Energy customers were without power Wednesday morning after a small band of storms rolled through overnight.

Michigan residents who have been affected by expansive power outages this month are being asked to share feedback with the state.

Michigan residents who were affected by expansive power outages this month are being asked to share feedback with the state.

After another massive power outage event in Michigan this month, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on the state’s utilities to help families and to take action to prevent future events.

Nearly 13,000 DTE Energy customers are still without power Tuesday morning following last week’s severe storms.

Following severe weather that triggered power outages for hundreds of thousands of Michigan residents, the state’s attorney general is calling on two major utility companies to credit affected customers.

Nearly one million Michigan households were without power Thursday after severe storms blew through the Midwest.

Consumers Energy said it expects to have power restored to 300,000 customers by Friday night following severe weather this week.

DTE Energy and Consumers Energy crews have been working to restore power to the region. Both companies estimate restoration work completed by the end of the weekend.

Storms are moving through Southeast Michigan on Wednesday afternoon, with more expected overnight into Thursday morning.

Nearly one million Michigan households were without power Thursday after severe storms blew through the Midwest.

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More than 800,000 Michigan households were in the dark on Thursday morning after multiple rounds of severe storms blew through the Lower Peninsula over the last two days.

Storms that rolled through much of Western and Central Michigan overnight on Wednesday knocked out power for hundreds of thousands of Consumers Energy customers.

A diver has died while inspecting a dam in southwestern Michigan.

“Two condos have been completely obliterated. Unfortunately, there is one deceased male,” said Warren Fire commissioner Wilbert McAdams. “We found the owner in the basement.”

Authorities in Warren are dealing with the aftermath of a suspected house explosion Sunday evening.

Storms are moving through southeastern Michigan causing power outages across the region.

Storms were moving through southeastern Michigan on Sunday evening.

Rainy, windy weather moving across southeast Michigan Friday appears to be causing power outages throughout the region.

Part of Oakland Mall was evacuated on Monday due to a gas leak, Consumers Energy confirmed.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office has lifted a shelter-in-place recommendation for residents of Monarch Drive near 22 Mile Road in Macomb Township following a gas line break in the area.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan regulators on Thursday approved a $100 million electric rate hike for Consumers Energy, authorizing the state’s second-largest utility to bill the average residential customer about $9 more per month starting in January. The increase for residents is nearly 12% after factoring in other allowed adjustments, the Public Service Commission said. The order also lets the utility spend more to trim trees to reduce power outages. Consumers has about 1.8 million power customers, behind only DTE Energy. “Consumers Energy is taking actions to improve our response to storms, clear more trees and limbs from power lines, and invest in new infrastructure,” spokeswoman Katie Carey said.

DETROIT – Power outages piled up Sunday night in southeast Michigan due to damaging wind gusts. We are tracking the DTE Energy power outages in southeastern Michigan right here. READ: Intense wind brings down trees, causes mass power outages across Metro DetroitAs of 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, DTE reported 65,000 customers remain without power. The company said 90 percent of customers would have their power restored by the end of Tuesday. Current DTE outages:As of 9 p.m. Monday, DTE Energy reported about 65,000 customers were without power.

LIVONIA, Mich. – Consumers Energy responded to a gas leak at 27719 7 Mile Road in Livonia on Monday evening. Livonia police say there is, “no current danger.” Police did shut down 7 Mile Road at Deering Street, but as of 5:22 p.m. the road is back open. READ: More local news

DETROIT – High winds blowing through southeast Michigan Sunday are causing power outages throughout the region. Wind advisories are in effect for 11 SE Michigan counties on Sunday afternoon. You can check the DTE outage map here. More than 80 DTE crews are working to restore power to DTE Energy customers. Report an outage to DTE here.

He said, ‘You know, you’re huffing and puffing. Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s what to know todayOver the next week, Florka’s symptoms worsened, so he went to the hospital. They’re ripping my clothes off, scrubbing me down.”He spent the next 44 days in the hospital battling COVID-19. Let my wife know to collect my pension,’ you know. I’m going to the ventilator.

COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A house explosion in Commerce Township injured two people early Thursday morning. We sent the entire fire department here to put the fire out,” said Commerce Township Fire Chief Jim Dundas. “We had two victims taken to local hospitals.”Commerce township house explosion (WDIV)It’s not known what caused the explosion, although Consumers Energy had technicians at the scene. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office also had a fire investigator at the scene working to determine the cause. More: Commerce Township news

FRANKLIN, Mich. – A gas leak along Franklin Road has prompted evacuations at businesses and residences Tuesday morning. Police are calling the leak “major” and are asking drivers to avoid downtown Franklin Road for the next few hours. The road is shut down. Stay with Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit for more information as it becomes available.