Good morning, Southfield.

On Wednesday, Michigan faced a statewide air quality alert from wildfire smoke and a heat advisory that lasted until 8 p.m. in southeast Michigan — local officials canceled events and opened cooling centers for vulnerable residents.

More than 5,000 people in Northwest Detroit lost power after an underground cable failure near the Southfield Freeway; DTE held a Wednesday press conference and said crews are working with backup generators + repairs to restore service by the end of the day.

Michigan officials warned that wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota has caused an air quality alert affecting Southfield residents, with particulate pollution expected to persist until Friday.

The alert means people, especially those with heart or lung conditions, should limit outdoor activities.

Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said that cyclosporiasis cases reached 3,762 by Wednesday morning, with 44 people hospitalized.

Investigators suspect that lettuce or salad greens may be the common source, though no specific supplier or restaurant has been confirmed (federal and state officials report).

Steve Yzerman is stepping down as the general manager of the Red Wings as the team announced Wednesday morning its search for a new hockey operations leader.

He will remain with the team as a senior advisor after seven seasons without a playoff appearance.