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250K without power across Michigan. DTE customers hit hardest
1+ week, 3+ day ago (498+ words) More than 259,000 electric customers — most in southeast Michigan — are without power across the state as of 7 a.m., Friday, Sept. 4, after strong thunderstorms hit the state for the second straight day. A line of storms moved northwest to southeast across…...
Power outages lead to school closings for several Southeast Michigan schools
1+ week, 4+ day ago (97+ words) September 3, 2026 / 6:03 AM EDT / CBS Detroit Several schools in Metro Detroit are closed on Thursday because of storm damage and power outages. For most schools on this list, this is the first full day off of school this year. Some students…...
Private island in Michigan's U.P. lists for $1.5M. What comes with it
2+ week, 5+ day ago (923+ words) A private island in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, complete with a year-round home, nearly a half-mile of shoreline and a small chapel for visitors, is on the market for $1,495,000. Known as Angel Island, the 9.38-acre property is on Sixteen Mile Lake…...