Trump Budget Cuts could Hit Border Protection Services

The Trump Administration is reportedly considering making significant cuts to the budgets of the Transportation Security Administration, the Federal Emergency...

How’s Detroit Doing? Weak Demand, Insufficient Supply, Poor Credit Hurt Housing Market [CHARTS + GRAPHS]

Strong demand, a good supply of homes, and buyers with money and good credit are signs of a strong housing...

Unique and Rare Forest on Belle Isle Scheduled for Helicopter Logging

The eastern end of Belle Isle will be closed for a couple of days this week as the Michigan Department...

Moms to Lawmakers: Gun Bills are Dangerous

Mothers concerned about gun violence asked lawmakers this week not to weaken state rules that govern carrying concealed weapons. Members of...

Lawmakers Could See Smart Meter Showdown This Week

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) A debate between lawmakers and utility providers is brewing in Lansing.  Legislation in...

Detroit Opens Four Warming Centers

Detroit is opening four warming centers for residents looking to escape the cold.  Wednesday’s windstorms left nearly 100,000 city residents...

State Treasury Warns Against Telephone Tax Scams

Glenn White has seen some strange things around tax time at the Michigan Department of Treasury. A few years ago,...

Friday School Closings [LIST, MAP]

Click on the point on the map to see closure information for that school district. The Detroit Public Schools Community...

Detroit Public Schools Community District Closings [MAP]

The Detroit Public Schools Community District reports the following schools are closed today: Adult Ed West, Ann Arbor Trail, Bow, Breithaupt,...

Without Power? Homeowners Being Warned to Keep Portable Generators Outside

Power outages across Southeast Michigan mean many homeowners are relying on portable generators or other alternative heat sources. That is...

Snyder Wants to Create Permanent Lead Commission

Amber Neher Gov. Rick Snyder will create a commission this week that has the mission of tackling the problem of...

Strong Winds Leave Thousands Powerless [OUTAGE MAP]

Pat Batcheller Worst.  Windstorm. Ever. Here's the National Weather Service Detroit/Pontiac Windstorm Summary Page That's how DTE Energy describes the winds...