Detroit kicks off $9.5M program to replace 6,300 broken sidewalks
The city has approved $8 million for sidewalk repairs, along with an additional $1.5 million in funding.
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The city has approved $8 million for sidewalk repairs, along with an additional $1.5 million in funding.
A Michigan group is aiming to help drivers in need of money to fix vehicles damaged by potholes.
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took the stage on Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, touching on various topics, such as education, infrastructure and Medicaid.
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Workers in Wayne County patched potholes along 56.7 miles of roads on Friday.
A new report from the Biden-Harris Administration details 18 of the most economically significant bridges that are being rebuilt or repaired.
On average, EVs weigh 30% more than their gas-powered counterparts because of the batteries that power them.
Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
The investment targets 37 projects across at least 12 states, as the Biden administration looks to implement bipartisan measures.
With the Biden administration ramping up efforts to remove 100% of lead pipes across the U.S., a campaign is underway to bring more contractors into the fold to do the work in Detroit.
On Wednesday, the State of Michigan announced a tentative agreement, which it will fund infrastructure repairs in Highland Park to help lower costs for residents and prevent leaks in the system.
Late last month, the Michigan legislature passed a nearly $82 billion state budget, a historically large sum of money for the state. Although millions will be going toward improving the state's infrastructure, one advocate tells CBS News Detroit he would have liked to see more sustainable, long-term funding.
The funding comes from the Biden administration and is expected to connect more than 200,000 Michigan homes.
After years of discussions, a new morning commute is coming for a two-mile stretch between Eight Mile and Interstate 696.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces the completion of three infrastructure projects in Gogebic, Livingston and Luce counties.
It was talk of politics, the infrastructure bill, Joe Biden and presidential votes that kicked off CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" as former Michigan Republican Chair Saul Anuzis and former Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer appeared to discuss politics in the region and in Washington.
Michigan Matters Host Carol Cain talks with MDOT Director Paul Ajegba about the state's infrastructure issues and what's being done to fix them.
There's been no shortage of complaints about, and problems with, large potholes and cracks since the spring thaw.
State Police say she was traveling westbound through Warren.
Key legislators are receptive to the concept of the new fund but say details must be hashed out, including how much to spend initially and how to spend it.
New service lines to homes and businesses will be installed.
A new commission would make recommendations on how Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed $165 million for infrastructure fixes might be spent.
There's a sinkhole in Macomb County in the middle of Hayes Road between 23 and 24 Mile roads, causing Hayes to be closed in that area.
A 33-year-old man is in custody after a shooting on a freeway in Milan Township on Saturday night, according to the Michigan State Police.
Two police officers were injured in a crash on the north side of Madison Heights, Michigan, officials said on Sunday night.
Police in Taylor, Michigan, are looking for a suspect in one of two robberies that officials say happened at the Southland Center on Saturday.
The neighbor of the man suspected of crashing his vehicle into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday is speaking out.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
The neighbor of the man suspected of crashing his vehicle into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday is speaking out.
A 30-year-old man is dead after a three-vehicle crash in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, on Saturday night.
Police in Taylor, Michigan, are looking for a suspect in one of two robberies that officials say happened at the Southland Center on Saturday.
A 50-year-old tree trimmer is dead after a tree fell on him while he was working a job in Monroe Township, Michigan, on Saturday night.
A 33-year-old man is in custody after a shooting on a freeway in Milan Township on Saturday night, according to the Michigan State Police.
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.
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.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Monroe County, Michigan, nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on Sunday that he hopes the administration will drop its new "anti-weaponization fund" that has sparked pushback on Capitol Hill among Republicans.
The FLEX Rover will be equipped to carry two astronauts and traverse hundreds of miles of lunar terrain.
Freedom 250, the organization behind the event, said Saturday that President Trump will kick off the event on June 24 in an opening ceremony.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a statement Saturday saying recent green card policy changes restated "longstanding law and policy."
Last year, Hegseth called China a "threat" to Taiwan and said an attack might be "imminent."
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
Miguel Vargas hit a two-run homer with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Chicago White Sox a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.
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 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.
According to a source with knowledge, President Trump made edits to a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the U.S. on Friday. The edits included changes related to the Strait of Hormuz and the removal of highly enriched uranium, a source with knowledge of the negotiations said. Olivia Gazis reports.
A warming trend for the first week of June
Police in Taylor are searching for a suspect in an armed robbery that happened at a Speedway gas station at the intersection of Eureka and Allen roads on Sunday morning.
Police in Taylor are looking for the individual they say pulled a gun on a shopper during a robbery at the Southland Center on Saturday. It was one of two robberies that happened the mall the same day.
A Southgate resident who lives near the man arrested in connection with Friday’s crash at the Evans Terminal of Detroit Metro Airport is speaking out. Ken Garvin hopes the man will get the help he needs. As our Veronica Ortega explains, Garvin says he noticed something off hours before the incident.