Canadian wildfire smoke chokes Metro Detroit, triggers air quality emergency

July 17th, 20260 DETROIT — After enduring days of near-100-degree temperatures, Metro Detroit residents were hit with another wave of extreme weather this week as thick smoke from massive wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota blanketed Southeast Michigan, creating hazardous air conditions, disrupting daily life and prompting health officials to...

Dearborn Mayor Hammoud declares snow emergency as of 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17

February 17th, 20220 DEARBORN — The city of Dearborn has declared a snow emergency, effective 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 17. The emergency will remain in effect until 6 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 18. Mayor Abdullah Hammoud made the announcement ahead of possible of snow accumulations between four and eight inches, according to the National Weather...