This day in history: Ambassador Bridge construction complete, ready for operation in 1929
On Nov. 11, 1929, the Ambassador Bridge was determined to be complete and ready for operation.
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On Nov. 11, 1929, the Ambassador Bridge was determined to be complete and ready for operation.
Essential workers commuting across the Ambassador Bridge will no longer pay tolls during the COVID-19 pandemic starting Thursday.
Traffic was been closed down in both directions, to and from Windsor, with police on the scene.
A nationwide system problem on the U.S. side is being blamed for big backups Wednesday afternoon at the Canadian border.
CBP officers were able to verify Jones' identity via fingerprint and discovered he was wanted for first-degree murder in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
Tempers are flaring at the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit where truckers are stuck in a huge backup waiting to get into Canada.
Canadian border patrol agents arrested an Ontario resident after an attempt to smuggle eight kilograms of suspected cocaine into Canada across the Ambassador Bridge.
Police have reopened the ramps from I-75 and I-96 to the Ambassador Bridge in Detroit following a fatal accident involving a wrong-way driver.
The Detroit International Bridge Co.'s application for a proposed new commuter bridge has been approved.
A public hearing will be held on a proposal from the owner of the Ambassador Bridge over the Detroit River to build a twin span nearby.
A 56-year-old member of the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol's trusted trader program is facing charges after authorities say he tried to smuggle 76 pounds of marijuana across the Ambassador Bridge.
Officials say, Riverside Drive will close and remain so until the repairs are completed to prevent more falling debris.
Windsor says there may be other closures due to work on the 86-year-old bridge over the Detroit River.
It looks like he won't be able to stop the state from building a new span to Canada.
Canadian police announced two significant drug busts at the border -- one at the Ambassador Bridge.
A 26-year-old Canadian man was arrested at the Ambassador Bridge after allegedly trying to smuggle 52 kilograms of cocaine from Detroit into Windsor.
Some say it's a good deal for Detroit while other argue City Council settled for peanuts.
The city would get $3 million and 4.8 acres of new land, while the International Bridge Co. would get city-owned land that could be used for a twin span over the Detroit River.
The Coast Guard, Border Patrol, as well as Detroit police and fire departments are responding to the incident.
The payments came during talks between the city and Moroun's International Bridge Co. over a land transfer deal.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper made the announcement Thursday in Windsor.
The changes come due to the Canadian exchange rate.
Michigan Central Depot is part of a larger deal which includes land trades and money between the city of Detroit and the owners of the Ambassador Bridge.
The bridge was closed in both directions for about three hours Tuesday after a blaze engulfed a pickup truck and camper.
Officials say that 38-year-old Cheaira Broughton organized "push-out" thefts where a group would grab as many items as they could from the stores and run out.
Southeast Michigan is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather on Thursday, as a strong cold front collides with unseasonably warm air, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms to the region.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
The controversy continues in Hazel Park, Michigan, after a special school board meeting was scheduled for Monday, with four members not showing up.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
Southeast Michigan is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather on Thursday, as a strong cold front collides with unseasonably warm air, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms to the region.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
Dell Crawford was in prison over the murder of Tatanisha "Joy" Williams of Detroit, but has since been exonerated.
Officials say that 38-year-old Cheaira Broughton organized "push-out" thefts where a group would grab as many items as they could from the stores and run out.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The verdict, which caps a weeks-long trial in Los Angeles, could set a legal precedent for similar allegations brought against social media companies.
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says it is setting the record straight about a man arrested in Wisconsin after an antisemitic image of Sheriff Michael Bouchard was shared.
Delta is temporarily halting specialty services for members of Congress, citing strain on its resources during the partial government shutdown.
In an on-going overhaul of NASA's Artemis program, agency officials say it will take seven years to build a sophisticated base on the moon.
A child under the age of 5 is now the latest case of measles in an outbreak being traced in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
As communities across the country face growing fears of increased immigration enforcement patrols, a coalition of civil rights advocates and health care professionals in Michigan is banding together to offer support for those on the frontlines.
Oakland County officials say medical debt impacts approximately 114,000 county residents.
A measles outbreak continues to expand in Southeast Michigan, with a fourth suspected case now reported in Washtenaw County.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
The Detroit Tigers have released their 2026 Opening Day roster ahead of their three-game series with the San Diego Padres.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season
Carter Yakemchuk scored a second-period goal and also had an assist in his NHL debut as the streaking Ottawa Senators edged the Detroit Red Wings 3-2.
Bonner-Prendergast graduate Kevin McGonigle, baseball's No. 2-rated prospect, has made the Detroit Tigers' opening day roster.
The Detroit Pistons are heading back to the playoffs for the second time in a row as they remain the No. 1seed in the Eastern Conference.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Southeast Michigan is bracing for a dramatic shift in weather on Thursday, March 26, as a strong cold front collides with unseasonably warm air, bringing the potential for severe thunderstorms to the region.
A Detroit man who served 17 years in prison was released after the Cooley Law School Innocence Project worked with the Wayne County Conviction Integrity Unit to seek dismissal of his murder conviction.
A measles outbreak in Washtenaw County, Michigan, has expanded to seven cases now under investigation – a mix of children and adults, all of them who were unvaccinated against measles.
The controversy continued in Hazel Park, Michigan, after a special school board meeting was scheduled for Monday, with four members not showing up.
The Detroit Tigers are preparing to welcome fans back to Comerica Park for the 2026 Major League Baseball season, and here's what visitors can expect.