Flint GM Plant Could Be In Full Bloom - Controlling Contaminants
A former General Motors plant in Flint could be sprouting thousands of trees under a plan to turn to natural ways to control contaminants near the Flint River.
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A former General Motors plant in Flint could be sprouting thousands of trees under a plan to turn to natural ways to control contaminants near the Flint River.
Obama administration officials say contractors have been told to stop work on airport modernization projects across the country including the Kalamazoo, Traverse City and Flint.
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy Inc. says its move from Swartz Creek to a former General Motors office and warehouse building in Flint was chosen one of the 15 economic development projects in the nation with the most community impact by Trade and Industry Development Magazine.
As GM and the UAW gear up from new contract talks, the company is announcing new investments, and the union is trying to find ways to get more people back to work.
General Motors is expected to announce today that it's putting up to three hundred million dollars into its Flint truck plant.
A person briefed on the matter says General Motors will invest millions in its Flint, Mich., assembly plant so it can make the next generation of full-size pickup trucks.
Authorities say felons caught illegally with guns in Flint could face federal charges under a new initiative.
T-Mobile USA Inc. announced Wednesday that the company is doubling the theoretical peak download speed of its 4G network in Flint and Ann Arbor to 42 megabits per second.
Authorities filed murder, torture and child abuse charges Wednesday against a Flint man whose 2-year-old daughter's body was found with five human bite marks and a lacerated liver.
Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette has filed several charges against two Flint area men accused of running an illegal video poker operation.
Authorities in Flint have responded to string of 11 fires, including a salvage yard blaze and eight suspected arsons at abandoned homes.
Flint-based Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, the nation's largest privately held specialty pharmacy company, said a new annual patient satisfaction survey showed 99 percent overall customer satisfaction.
American business and industry have spoken -- there is an unprecedented need for more talented co-op students in the country, so Kettering University has agreed to increase the size of its freshman class to meet the growing need of its employer partners.
Authorities have identified bodies found in a vacant east side Detroit house as belonging to two Flint women who had been missing for several days.
Three firefighters suffered heat exhaustion while battling a string of 11 fires at vacant homes in Flint early Tuesday that may have been intentionally set.
Kettering University and Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine signed an agreement June 14 allowing Kettering students to complete their medical or pharmaceutical education at the largest medical school in the country.
Verizon Wireless will launch its Fourth Generation Long Term Evolution network in Lansing and Flint Thursday, June 16. The new network offers speeds up to 10 times faster than the company's 3G network.
Robert K. McMahan Jr. has been named the new president of Kettering University in Flint. He will become the university's seventh president when he succeeds Stanley R. Liberty on Aug. 1. McMahan will be engaged in some on-campus activities in July.
New business earned by Michigan's technology-focused companies
Here we are in the month of June and one thing that long-time Michigan residents won't forget is the Flint/Beecher tornado of 1953.
Dozens of community members, including the mayor, have made a music video for a song inspired by the city of Flint.
Kettering University's summer lineup of day camps and pre-college programs let students touch cool science equipment, make their own soap, power toy cars, build mobile robots, create smart phone applications and more
Flint's Hurley Medical Center has rolled out a new Web site to match the efforts of its Asthma Disease Managers, who go to health fairs, schools, churches and synagogues, doctors' offices, and community centers to teach people how to control, and prevent, asthma.
Grand Rapids, Flint, Lansing and more areas of metro Detroit will get 4G Long Term Evolution high-speed data service from Verizon Wireless beginning June 16, the telecom giant announced Monday.
A propane company owner from northern Michigan will pay roughly $4.1 million in taxes and restitution after pleading guilty to failing to report or pay sales tax collected.
More tankers are transiting the Strait of Hormuz after 111 days of gridlock, but Iran and the U.S. still have much to discuss.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department put out a call on social media for community members to participate in the "Jewelry Heist Mystery Game." It's all designed to be like a jewelry heist with missing pieces throughout the city.
There is frustration among some residents and businesses in Troy, Michigan, as additional construction is making it a headache to reach some locations.
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
There is frustration among some residents and businesses in Troy, Michigan, as additional construction is making it a headache to reach some locations.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department put out a call on social media for community members to participate in the "Jewelry Heist Mystery Game." It's all designed to be like a jewelry heist with missing pieces throughout the city.
Workers with Titan Plumbing in Howell, Michigan, were on an emergency call when they noticed what appeared to be an engagement ring. It turns out that the ring had been lost for more than a decade.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
A propane company owner from northern Michigan will pay roughly $4.1 million in taxes and restitution after pleading guilty to failing to report or pay sales tax collected.
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.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
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.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
Confirmed tornadoes were reported in Illinois and Iowa Wednesday as severe weather brought the risk of thunderstorms and prompted a flurry of tornado warnings for a large swath of the Midwest.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
As standard practice, the military makes public identifications 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.
Vice President JD Vance said on "CBS Monrings" that the Trump administration wants "to tell the American people what's in this deal."
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
A Little League in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was struck with field vandalism and the danger of closing. Now, thanks to the community and a popular social media influencer, the league is thriving.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
Former NHL player Kyle Calder has died at age 47. The Alberta native spent a majority of his 10 years in the league with Chicago and also played for Philadelphia, Detroit, Los Angeles and Anaheim.
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.
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 Trump administration released a 14-point memorandum of understanding on Wednesday. President Trump emphasized the U.S.-Iran agreement is not a final deal, and he warned the U.S. could resume bombing Iran "if they don't behave." Tina Kraus reports.
Good Morning Family! Partly sunny today, breezy with westerly wind gusts of up to 35 mph with a few isolated showers possible closer to the Thumb. More sun expected for tomorrow to kick off the weekend. Slightly below normal temperatures are expected tomorrow, and into the weekend.
We all know severe weather can happen at any time. Experts say you need to have a plan, and it needs to be rehearsed.
A mystery puzzle in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, is looking to boost community engagement in the city.
There is frustration among some residents and businesses in Troy, Michigan, as additional construction is making it a headache to reach some locations.