Michigan mobile home water provider pleads to falsifying water safety tests
Douglas Environmental pleaded no contest to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise and six counts of forgery.
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Douglas Environmental pleaded no contest to one count of conducting a criminal enterprise and six counts of forgery.
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.
Thursday is the third day in a row of an extreme heat warning for Metro Detroit. Here's the forecast, along with the latest announcements from Southeast Michigan communities.
A man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds early Thursday in Detroit's west side.
Two adults and two youths are dead in the aftermath of a crash Wednesday night on Interstate 75 in Oakland County, Michigan State Police say.
Across the United States, the way you speak is filled with cultural authenticity and central to identity.
A Detroit family is grieving after prosecutors say an alleged drunk driver hit and killed two people early Sunday morning.
Two adults and two youths are dead in the aftermath of a crash Wednesday night on Interstate 75 in Oakland County, Michigan State Police say.
Thursday is the third day in a row of an extreme heat warning for Metro Detroit. Here's the forecast, along with the latest announcements from Southeast Michigan communities.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
A man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds early Thursday in Detroit's west side.
Across the United States, the way you speak is filled with cultural authenticity and central to identity.
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.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
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.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Across the United States, the way you speak is filled with cultural authenticity and central to identity.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
After January 2028, new games will be available exclusively in digital format from the PlayStation Store and at retailers, Sony said.
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.
The heat wave can even be dangerous if you don't take extra precautions to stay cool.
An investigation into cyclospora cases has expanded into seven Michigan counties, as health officials seek to determine the cause of the gastrointestinal illness.
DaVita says its Novi dialysis center will resume patient services July 2 after third-party reviews of equipment and water quality found no problems, as a state investigation into a patient death and multiple hospitalizations continues.
Officials say the source of the infection is currently unknown. The department did not say how many cases were confirmed in the county.
With dangerously hot temperatures expected in Southeast Michigan this week, doctors at DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital are urging people to take precautions to avoid heat-related illness.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
The 33-year-old played in Detroit during the 2024 and 2025 seasons, helping the team make back-to-back playoff appearances.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Former Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was released on bond Tuesday, one day after a judge set a $1 million bond in connection with a robbery and kidnapping in Florida.
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.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
President Trump traveled on Wednesday to North Dakota aboard the new Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 luxury plane gifted to the U.S. by the Qatari government. CBS News has this report.
Over 170 recent cases of an intestinal illness linked to cyclospora are under investigation in Michigan. Here's what we know so far.
Detroit police are investigating a shooting that resulted in the death of one man,
Scattered power outages amid the heat wave included the Clawson area. A construction worker died during a worksite accident in Livingston County. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Four people are dead and police say one person is in custody in the aftermath of a crash that shut down southbound I-75 in Oakland County for several hours.