Jacquelyn Martin/APSenate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Sen. Gary Peters., D-Mich., asks a question of Customs and Border Patrol Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan during a hearing on conditions at the southern border, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)11:00 AM, May 06, 2020(WXYZ) — U.S. Sen. Gary Peters today asked the U.S. Air Force to expedite PFAS cleanup at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. Peters, who is on the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Assistant Secretary...…Jacquelyn Martin/APSenate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Ranking Member Sen. Gary Peters., D-Mich., asks a question of Customs and Border Patrol Acting Commissioner Mark Morgan during a hearing on conditions at the southern border, Tuesday, July 30, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)11:00 AM, May 06, 2020(WXYZ) — U.S. Sen. Gary Peters today asked the U.S. Air Force to expedite PFAS cleanup at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. Peters, who is on the Senate Armed Services Committee, sent a letter to Assistant Secretary...WW…

Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.4:50 PM, Feb 04, 2021(WXYZ) — Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.The ice jams in the St. Clair River caused a chain reaction of devastation for dozens of families.Now, they are bracing for more.Our Andrea Isom spoke with the Ivey Family. They are in need of help after their place was completely flooded and many of their belongings destroyed."I don't know how I functioned yesterday. I think I just felt the whole world was crashing in on me," said Michele Ivey. Ivey said they were...…Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.4:50 PM, Feb 04, 2021(WXYZ) — Help and hope. That’s what some folks are asking for after the flood.The ice jams in the St. Clair River caused a chain reaction of devastation for dozens of families.Now, they are bracing for more.Our Andrea Isom spoke with the Ivey Family. They are in need of help after their place was completely flooded and many of their belongings destroyed."I don't know how I functioned yesterday. I think I just felt the whole world was crashing in on me," said Michele Ivey. Ivey said they were...WW…

Copyright AdobeAdobe1:58 PM, May 06, 2020MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (WXYZ) — Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller is suing manufacturers of disposable wipes for misleading packaging.Miller says many wipes are labeled as being "flushable" down toilets. However, they do not biodegrade like toilet paper, she says, causing significant damage and expense in sewer systems.“Particularly now, the last thing anyone needs is a major sewer back-up. These wipes are truly the scourge of sewer systems. They become almost like a rope, wrapping themselves around pumps and clogging up...…Copyright AdobeAdobe1:58 PM, May 06, 2020MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. (WXYZ) — Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller is suing manufacturers of disposable wipes for misleading packaging.Miller says many wipes are labeled as being "flushable" down toilets. However, they do not biodegrade like toilet paper, she says, causing significant damage and expense in sewer systems.“Particularly now, the last thing anyone needs is a major sewer back-up. These wipes are truly the scourge of sewer systems. They become almost like a rope, wrapping themselves around pumps and clogging up...WW…

Six people were wounded in a shootout outside of a Detroit strip club early Monday morning.4:34 AM, Sep 28, 2020(WXYZ) — Detroit police say six people were shot in a shootout incident outside of a strip club in southwest Detroit.According to police, four men and two women were shot just before 2 a.m. outside of Sting Gentlemen's Club on Michigan Ave. just west of Livernois.VIDEO: The man in blue from previous stills, seen here on video provided from an area business owner. He's seen pointing the gun, ducking below a parked car, then taking off with several others in what looks...…Six people were wounded in a shootout outside of a Detroit strip club early Monday morning.4:34 AM, Sep 28, 2020(WXYZ) — Detroit police say six people were shot in a shootout incident outside of a strip club in southwest Detroit.According to police, four men and two women were shot just before 2 a.m. outside of Sting Gentlemen's Club on Michigan Ave. just west of Livernois.VIDEO: The man in blue from previous stills, seen here on video provided from an area business owner. He's seen pointing the gun, ducking below a parked car, then taking off with several others in what looks...WW…

The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor is a stark reminder of our state’s long history with extremist groups and domestic terrorism. Earlier this month, federal agents and state police raided homes across the state, busting a ring of suspects now accused of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.4:47 PM, Oct 19, 2020(WXYZ) — The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor is a stark reminder of our state’s long history with extremist groups and domestic terrorism.Earlier this month, federal agents and state police raided homes across the state, busting a ring of...…The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor is a stark reminder of our state’s long history with extremist groups and domestic terrorism. Earlier this month, federal agents and state police raided homes across the state, busting a ring of suspects now accused of conspiring to kidnap Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.4:47 PM, Oct 19, 2020(WXYZ) — The alleged plot to kidnap Michigan’s Governor is a stark reminder of our state’s long history with extremist groups and domestic terrorism.Earlier this month, federal agents and state police raided homes across the state, busting a ring of...WW…

Tom Jones on TwitterThe Northern Lights over Michigan at Crisp Point Lighthouse in Michigans Upper Peninsula. Photo via Tom Jones on Twitter.8:52 AM, Sep 28, 2020(WXYZ) — The Northern Lights could be visible over Michigan and other parts of the United States Monday night and Tuesday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's Space Weather Prediction Center announced G1 and G2 geomagnetic storm watches for nights between Sept. 27-29."Isolated G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm conditions are likely to continue through [September 27-28]," the SWPC wrote. "A much larger coronal...…Tom Jones on TwitterThe Northern Lights over Michigan at Crisp Point Lighthouse in Michigans Upper Peninsula. Photo via Tom Jones on Twitter.8:52 AM, Sep 28, 2020(WXYZ) — The Northern Lights could be visible over Michigan and other parts of the United States Monday night and Tuesday. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association's Space Weather Prediction Center announced G1 and G2 geomagnetic storm watches for nights between Sept. 27-29."Isolated G1 (Minor) geomagnetic storm conditions are likely to continue through [September 27-28]," the SWPC wrote. "A much larger coronal...WW…

Years before it failed, Sanford Dam owner passed $83,000 repair bill to residents6:20 PM, Jun 18, 2020MIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WXYZ) — Years before the Sanford and Edenville Dams failed, devastating thousands of homes, the dams’ owner pressured lake residents to foot $83,000 in repairs.Residents still trying to rebuild from last month’s flooding recall the battle in 2011 that pitted them against Lee Mueller, a manager of Boyce Hydro and owner of the dams.“He basically was telling people, if you wanted to live on a lake, if you wanted to have water frontage, it might cost you some...…Years before it failed, Sanford Dam owner passed $83,000 repair bill to residents6:20 PM, Jun 18, 2020MIDLAND COUNTY, Mich. (WXYZ) — Years before the Sanford and Edenville Dams failed, devastating thousands of homes, the dams’ owner pressured lake residents to foot $83,000 in repairs.Residents still trying to rebuild from last month’s flooding recall the battle in 2011 that pitted them against Lee Mueller, a manager of Boyce Hydro and owner of the dams.“He basically was telling people, if you wanted to live on a lake, if you wanted to have water frontage, it might cost you some...WW…

7:53 AM, May 11, 2020(WXYZ) — It's the most snow metro Detroit has seen in May in nearly 100 years.After a half inch of snow fell Sunday night at DTW, May 2020 is now one of the snowiest months of May on record for metro Detroit. It's not a lot of snow, but we don't see a lot of snow in May. In the 146 years of records, only eight years had measurable snowfall (0.1" or more) in May. Here are the snowiest Mays in metro Detroit:6.0" May 19235.0" May 18831.5" May 19120.5" May 20200.5" May 19020.4" May 19090.2" May 19070.1" May 20050.1" May 1954The latest snow to fall is May 21 (2.3")...…7:53 AM, May 11, 2020(WXYZ) — It's the most snow metro Detroit has seen in May in nearly 100 years.After a half inch of snow fell Sunday night at DTW, May 2020 is now one of the snowiest months of May on record for metro Detroit. It's not a lot of snow, but we don't see a lot of snow in May. In the 146 years of records, only eight years had measurable snowfall (0.1" or more) in May. Here are the snowiest Mays in metro Detroit:6.0" May 19235.0" May 18831.5" May 19120.5" May 20200.5" May 19020.4" May 19090.2" May 19070.1" May 20050.1" May 1954The latest snow to fall is May 21 (2.3")...WW…

The city of Detroit is seeing an increase in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings compared to this time last year.4:37 PM, Jun 18, 2020DETROIT (WXYZ) — The city of Detroit is seeing an increase in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings compared to this time last year.Police say many of the murders in Detroit have stemmed from unresolved arguments that escalate to gunfire. The numbers of murders and non-fatal shootings are both higher than what was seen this time last year, police officials say.Last year, the city saw 99 criminal homicides. As of June 18, 2020, there are...…The city of Detroit is seeing an increase in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings compared to this time last year.4:37 PM, Jun 18, 2020DETROIT (WXYZ) — The city of Detroit is seeing an increase in criminal homicides and non-fatal shootings compared to this time last year.Police say many of the murders in Detroit have stemmed from unresolved arguments that escalate to gunfire. The numbers of murders and non-fatal shootings are both higher than what was seen this time last year, police officials say.Last year, the city saw 99 criminal homicides. As of June 18, 2020, there are...WW…

8:59 AM, Dec 23, 2020LANSING, Mich (AP) — Water shutoffs will be banned through March under legislation signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.Whitmer had issued an executive order earlier this year that protected people from having their water turned off for non-payment. But the protection was thrown out when the Michigan Supreme Court said the governor had used an unconstitutional law as the foundation for dozens of her coronavirus orders.“Every Michigander deserves access to clean water, especially during a global pandemic,” Whitmer said in a written statement. “My...…8:59 AM, Dec 23, 2020LANSING, Mich (AP) — Water shutoffs will be banned through March under legislation signed into law Tuesday by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.Whitmer had issued an executive order earlier this year that protected people from having their water turned off for non-payment. But the protection was thrown out when the Michigan Supreme Court said the governor had used an unconstitutional law as the foundation for dozens of her coronavirus orders.“Every Michigander deserves access to clean water, especially during a global pandemic,” Whitmer said in a written statement. “My...WW…