Detroiters saved by backhoe after massive watermain break
Five people -- including three children -- were saved on Monday as they were carted out of the frozen water main break in a backhoe.
Crews, volunteers work together to help SW Detroit residents impacted by water main break
DETROIT – Crews in Southwest Detroit continued to assess the extent of the damage to homes caused by Monday’s water main break. Currently, 400 homes are believed to have been impacted by flooding, a loss of power or water services.
Detroiters rescued from flooding after water main break
Over 200 Detroit homes were surrounded by an icy river on Monday after a water main broke early in the morning. Many had to be rescued from their homes.
Southwest Detroiters Cope with Flood Aftermath Amid Water Infrastructure Crisis
A 54-inch water transmission line burst in the early hours of Monday, turning a Southwest Detroit neighborhood into a crisis zone. Families woke up to a disaster unfolding around them—freezing floodwaters rising fast,
Water main break that flooded SW Detroit neighborhood spurs community aid
Residents of Southwest Detroit are grappling with the aftermath of a severe flood that damaged many homes and properties.
Hundreds of people displaced after water line break floods Detroit neighborhood
Crews are working to assist hundreds of displaced people after a water main break flooded a Detroit, Michigan, neighborhood. The cause of the water main break is still under investigation.
Water main break floods neighborhood, traps Detroiters in homes
A water main break has flooded at least a square mile of Southwest Detroit, leading to a mess both on streets and in homes.
Families wait an average of 130 days for shelter in Detroit system
The safety net meant to connect vulnerable Detroiters to shelter is under scrutiny after two children appear to have frozen ...
How metro Detroiters are lending a hand to flood victims
As crews work to repair a massive water main break that flooded a large portion of southwest Detroit, metro Detroiters are ...
Detroiters lost 10K jobs in 2024 but slow, steady rebound expected for next 5 years: forecast
Job losses were detailed in a Detroit Economic Outlook for 2024-2029 and reflect "broader softening" in state's labor market, but small increase expected.
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Saunteel Jenkins: Nonprofit experience will inform efforts as mayor if elected
Mike Duggan won’t be Detroit’s mayor and there is no shortage of folks vying for the job. Whoever gets elected will see the ...
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Sam Richardson and Tim Robinson bring 'Detroiters'-style comedy to Super Bowl ad
Remember the classic episode “Lois” from “Detroiters” that honored a dearly departed’s wish by having her seated at a table ...
Overnight shelters open to help warming centers keep Detroiters out of the cold
Warming centers will provide overnight shelter, two meals, showers, sleeping accommodations, and housing assistance services.