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For the first time, University of Michigan leaders participated in a town hall discussion on Wednesday night about plans for a high-performance research computing center in Ypsilanti Township.
In a widely shared and controversial post to Truth Social on Monday morning, President Trump blasted communities across the country that are rallying against data centers.
A data center developer is suing the city of Gibraltar, Michigan, alleging that officials unlawfully imposed a one-year moratorium on the project.
CBS News Detroit learned on Thursday that current plans are to continue running the course as it is.
University of Michigan chose a 144-acre site along the Huron River to build the project in collaboration with Los Alamos National Laboratory.
According to the permit application, the facility will discharge treated water used by the data center into the Saline River.
The 250-acre data center, built in partnership with OpenAI, was originally projected to cost $4.8 billion, a figure which has since grown to $43 billion.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on data center companies that want to invest in Michigan to support a "responsible growth" plan.
The legislation follows the university's recently agreed-upon purchase of Concordia University on the east side of Ann Arbor.
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Most Americans expect data centers to negatively impact the environment, local resources, although some see economic benefits
Meta pledged to invest $115 million to train electricians, plumbers and other workers needed to operate data centers.
The rush to build thousands of U.S. data centers is driving demand for some workers, though economists project fewer permanent jobs.
The Detroit Grand Prix is shining a light on small businesses from all parts of the city, a former member of the Melvindale Police Department has been sentenced in two excessive force incidents and other top stories for the evening of May 30, 2026.
Residents throughout the country are concerned with the environmental impact and utility costs of data centers. Jo Ling Kent looks into how officials in different cities across the U.S. are dealing with the unease.
Republican Mike Rogers is defending his decision not to attend a Sept. 15 televised event in the U.S. Senate race, saying he never agreed to participate and accusing the moderator of favoritism.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
The crash happened near the spot of a deadly Metro bus crash in Chatsworth.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting on Tuesday in a Pontiac home.
Michigan's Home Heating Credit is designed to help low-income households offset some of the cost of keeping their homes warm. Both renters and homeowners can qualify.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting on Tuesday in a Pontiac home.
Republican Mike Rogers is defending his decision not to attend a Sept. 15 televised event in the U.S. Senate race, saying he never agreed to participate and accusing the moderator of favoritism.
The state of Michigan removed the names of more than 20,000 people from its sex offender registry in order to comply with a recent state Supreme Court ruling.
The city of Cleveland will now refer to its Lake Erie shoreline as the Gulf of Cleveland, according to a resolution that takes jabs at the Trump administration's efforts to rename other landmarks.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
There are plenty of Halloween-themed events to choose from this fall in Metro Detroit. Here's a list.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
Republican Mike Rogers is defending his decision not to attend a Sept. 15 televised event in the U.S. Senate race, saying he never agreed to participate and accusing the moderator of favoritism.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
Car ownership costs have soared 50% since 2020, according to new economic data. Here's where motorists are getting dinged.
The city of Cleveland will now refer to its Lake Erie shoreline as the Gulf of Cleveland, according to a resolution that takes jabs at the Trump administration's efforts to rename other landmarks.
The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Over the last six years or so, the DNR has been installing these viewers at different parks across Michigan, basically one by one.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1.
The Detroit Red Wings will start training camp this week with leaders of the front office and the team in limbo.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The Detroit Lions know they are asking a lot of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
More rainfall is possible on Wednesday and this weekend.
Michigan U.S. Senate candidate declined a televised debate with Abdul El-Sayed on Tuesday, accusing the moderator of taking sides. El-Sayed is now responding.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 3-year-old boy who was killed in a shooting on Tuesday in a Pontiac home.
Fox 2 Detroit announced it is holding a debate between Michigan U.S. Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed and Mike Rogers on Tuesday. Although El-Sayed agreed to the debate, Rogers declined. Rogers speaks with CBS News Detroit about his reasoning.
Michigan's Home Heating Credit is designed to help low-income households offset some of the cost of keeping their homes warm. Both renters and homeowners can qualify.