Report Shows More Michigan Bridges Need Repair
A new report shows that more than 13 percent of Michigan's bridges, are structurally deficient and should be repaired or replaced, but there isn't enough federal money to do the job.
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A new report shows that more than 13 percent of Michigan's bridges, are structurally deficient and should be repaired or replaced, but there isn't enough federal money to do the job.
This week, we visit the UAW Bargaining Convention, look at the changing impact of the Japan earthquake on auto production, and test drive the new Dodge Avenger.
More than two weeks since the natural disaster, inventories of crucial car supplies - from computer chips to paint pigments - are dwindling fast as Japanese factories that make them struggle to restart.
If you travel the Southfield Freeway as part of your daily routine, you may need to pack a little extra patience beginning Monday.
Ford is rolling out its newest line of Police Interceptors for 2012.
General Motors will resume regular production at its pickup plant in Shreveport, Louisiana, on Monday.
The Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association raised the annual assessment to $145 per insured vehicle, the highest amount it has ever assessed.
WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert takes a spin in Dodge's all new mid-size car.
Nissan Motor Co. said Thursday it is considering moving some engine production from Japan to the U.S. because of earthquake damage to a Japanese plant.
The United Auto Workers Union wrapped up its bargaining convention with a noisy march through downtown Detroit.
There's some new evidence that rising gas prices and the earthquake in Japan have not yet hampered the auto industry's slow recovery.
As the UAW lays out plans to use this year's contract talks to add more jobs, a top union official said today that all laid off GM manufacturing workers will be back to work within a few months.
This year's UAW bargaining convention is not only the kickoff to an important round of auto negotiations; it is often taking on the trappings of a democratic campaign rally.
About 1200 UAW members have begun gathering in Detroit, to lay out strategy for their upcoming contract talks with the three domestic auto companies.
GM idled another plant because of parts shortages, as a top analyst warned that the industry won't start to feel the real impact of the Japan earthquake for three more weeks.
About 23,836 DTE customers still had no electricity Tuesday afternoon, as power outages linger from a severe windstorm that swept through Southern Michigan Friday evening.
Authorities did not provide details on the alleged threats but said the university was implementing increased security "out of an abundance of caution."
The debate comes days after a third candidate, Mallory McMorrow, suspended her campaign.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
No injuries were reported as crews on Tuesday responded to a massive fire at a vacant apartment building on Detroit's west side, according to the Detroit Fire Department.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The Hitsville USA campus is undergoing a $75 million donor-funded expansion that includes a theater, recording studio, and immersive exhibits, with a grand reopening planned for 2027.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
A slew of Ford recalls affects some new and used Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and Explorer Hybrid vehicles, according to a federal safety watchdog.
Ohio police say they've solved a man's 1985 murder using old evidence, including items found soon after the killing behind a Cracker Barrel in Georgia.
President Trump praised Walmart and said the lower prices are the result of "my Administration's request to celebrate our great Country's 250th birthday."
Amid simmering tensions between the U.S. and some NATO allies over Iran and Greenland, President Trump is tightening bonds with Turkey.
A growing dispute between healthcare workers and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is drawing the attention of Detroit leaders, with union members alleging ongoing safety and facility issues affecting employees and patients.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said it has received "more than 700 reports" of cyclosporiasis since late June, with 38 patients needing hospital treatment.
Two children died as a result of carbon monoxide poisoning in a garage in Sumpter Township, Michigan, police say.
Rescue efforts for over a dozen cats in a Redford Township, Michigan, home found with animal hoarding will now take even longer after police say people broke into the residence on Saturday night.
The number of reported cases of the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis has risen to 572, up from 300-plus on Thursday, the state's Department of Health and Human Services said Saturday.
Tarik Skubal struck out nine over five innings and Colt Keith hit a two-run homer to lead the Detroit Tigers to a 6-2 victory over the Athletics on Tuesday night.
Researchers found evidence of the disease in the Dallas Cowboys player's brain.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Balogun's reinstatement came after President Trump called FIFA President Gianni Infantino last week and asked for a review of the red card suspension.
Riley Greene hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Jack Flaherty pitched three-hit ball over 5 2/3 innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Texas Rangers 3-0 on Saturday.
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
The primaries for the 2026 Michigan midterm election is next month. Eric Chung, candidate for Michigan 10th congressional seat, joined CBS News Detroit to talk about his campaign. The seat is currently held by Congressman John James, who is running in the Michigan gubernatorial race.
A growing dispute between healthcare workers and DMC Sinai-Grace Hospital is drawing the attention of Detroit leaders, with union members alleging ongoing safety and facility issues affecting employees and patients.
Days after a storm in Southeast Michigan caused power outages, neighbors in Livonia are helping each other as some outages remain on Tuesday.
The Detroit Fire Department confirmed that no injuries were reported.
The family of Krystal Clark is taking legal action in hopes of moving their loved one out of the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility.
