Detroit's low-income water bill assistance program on hold after reaching capacity
Detroit's Lifeline H2O program, designed to help low-income residents afford water, has now reached its limit.
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Detroit's Lifeline H2O program, designed to help low-income residents afford water, has now reached its limit.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
A boil water advisory that was issued earlier in the week for Melvindale has been lifted.
The city of Saline is working on critical repairs to a water well, residents are asked to limit water use to essential needs.
34 million people live in one of these major U.S. cities that's sinking, new research shows. See if your area is on the list — and how quickly the land is moving.
Hydrate Detroit says around 150,000 people throughout the Motor City are struggling to afford their water bills.
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and EGLE announced an expansion to rebuild water infrastructure, supporting 4,350 jobs.
The Justice Department and environmental groups filed two lawsuits alleging that Campell's plant in Napoleon, Ohio, has allowed wastewater and pollutants to flow unchecked into the Maumee River for years.
The Huron Township Department of Public Works issued a water update on Thursday.
This comes after the Redford Township Water Department's most recent round of sampling during the summer, where they checked the tap water for lead and copper.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to protect children across Michigan from lead contamination by requiring childcare centers and schools to install water filters.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to protect young children throughout the state by guaranteeing screening for lead poisoning.
The city of Eastpointe is encouraging residents to pick up a water filter after a round of testing found elevated levels of lead in the drinking water of a few homes.
Oakland County using some special technology that, in the near future, could replace the fossil fuels they use to run the sewage plant and perhaps generate electricity for EVs.
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's Lifeline Program offers customers a monthly rate based on their income, but some are falling behind in making those payments.
Phase two of the infrastructure improvement is set to begin near the border of Rochester Hills and Shelby Township.
The Macomb County Health Department oversaw the operation to distribute faucet and pitcher filters in Eastpointe.
The city of Eastpointe issued an advisory Monday after water samples revealed elevated levels of lead.
Many people don't know that in Michigan, the water bill of the home stays with the home. So if you buy one with a large water bill attached, that bill is now yours. Bryan Peckinpaugh from Detroit Water and Sewage Department explained why this is and what buyers should be aware of.
Shama Mounzer who works as a director for Wayne Metro said applications for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's new Lifeline Plan program are rolling in and they will quickly go through their $13 million in funding for it.
The family of Michigan teen Noah Winters is seeking answers after he has been missing for one week.
A 75-year-old Wixom man who was allegedly attacked by a DoorDash driver back in December has died from his injuries on May 16, his family says
The sheriff's office says it received a report about a dark-colored sedan speeding past a bus. The child was not hurt.
A 17-year-old has been charged after a 14-year-old boy was shot in the chest last week in downtown Detroit.
University officials are accused of harassing Josiah Walker, a Black Muslim student, who participated in protests between 2023 and 2024 following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Nearly three dozen lawmakers have demanded the immediate resignation of Heidi Washington as director of the Michigan Department of Corrections.
A 75-year-old Wixom man who was allegedly attacked by a DoorDash driver back in December has died from his injuries on May 16, his family says
An Ann Arbor man is facing multiple charges in the shooting and carjacking of a woman in a shopping center in Oakland County earlier this week.
The family of Michigan teen Noah Winters is seeking answers after he has been missing for one week.
The bill package would eliminate the 6-mill tax, the 0.75% real estate transfer tax, and the pop-up tax. Plus, it has provisions to lower energy costs and freeze rate hikes from utilities like Consumers Energy and DTE.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
The Michigan woman who inspired the name of the rock band Greta Van Fleet has died.
Lee Mendelson Film Productions alleges the U.S. Department of the Interior illegally used the jazzy tunes in social media posts and a video game.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of 64 files related to UFOs, unveiling a second tranche of records under an executive order by President Trump.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Under current U.S. rules tied to the Ebola outbreak, passengers from the Democratic Republic of Congo may only enter the country through Washington Dulles International Airport, a restriction that triggered the diversion of Air France Flight 378 away from Detroit.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw his third bullpen session since his rehab program from elbow surgery began.
The Detroit Lions have signed All-Pro linebacker Jack Campbell to a four-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 season.
Kyle Busch's family earlier Thursday announced he had been hospitalized with a "severe illness."
Angel Martínez hit a tiebreaking triple in the 10th inning, José Ramírez followed with an RBI double and the Cleveland Guardians beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 3-2.
Eastern Michigan University's Esports program is bringing back its summer camps for students, which run through August.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Frustrations are growing as a Michigan family continues its search for a teen who has been missing for more than a week.
A 75-year-old Wixom man who was allegedly attacked by a DoorDash driver back in December has died from his injuries on May 16, his family says.
As May highlights both women's and mental health, a Detroit group is finding a connection through walking.
Saturday is a wash with rain showers likely throughout the day.
As the nation marks Memorial Day, the somber call of "Taps" will honor military veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice. Those 24 notes date back to the Civil War.