Biden unveils nearly $5 billion in new infrastructure projects
The investment targets 37 projects across at least 12 states, as the Biden administration looks to implement bipartisan measures.
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.
Repairs were supposed to start Monday on the pothole riddled road, but the paperwork process in Lansing has taken longer than expected.
As the state of Michigan looks to improve its infrastructure -- roads and bridges -- a team of Michigan State University researchers think they may have one solution.
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Most Americans who traveled during this Thanksgiving holiday came face to face with an American reality: while there is much to be thankful for, our infrastructure is not one of those things.
Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will allow county boards of commissioners to dissolve and take over duties of county road commissions in Michigan.
A package of bills soon to be introduced in the Michigan Legislature is expected to propose higher vehicle registration fees and tax changes to raise more money for road repairs.
Governor Rick Snyder said if drivers want better roads and bridges, they better be prepared to pay for them.
Gov. Rick Snyder is unveiling his plan to eliminate the 19-cent gas tax and replace it with a wholesale fuel price, and grant local communities more control over their roads.
Governor Rick Snyder this week will unveil his road map for making Michigan's roads better. This follows a new report this week that showed the state's infrastructure is failing.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has named Tricia Keith its new CEO. Keith will succeed Daniel Loepp, who announced in September that he is retiring after leading the company for nearly 20 years.
Sandra Bachman, 61, has pleaded guilty to sending death threats to Michigan Rep. Cynthia Johnson
After a violent domestic violence incident in Eastpointe, the police chief is reminding the public where to get help.
The Shorts are two of thousands of Michiganders who lost access to Medicaid when the redetermination process began again last year.
A doctor from West Bloomfield is now stranded in Gaza after heading there with a relief group earlier in May.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan has named Tricia Keith its new CEO. Keith will succeed Daniel Loepp, who announced in September that he is retiring after leading the company for nearly 20 years.
Sandra Bachman, 61, has pleaded guilty to sending death threats to Michigan Rep. Cynthia Johnson
A doctor from West Bloomfield is now stranded in Gaza after heading there with a relief group earlier in May.
After a violent domestic violence incident in Eastpointe, the police chief is reminding the public where to get help.
The Shorts are two of thousands of Michiganders who lost access to Medicaid when the redetermination process began again last year.
United Auto Workers union members at Stellantis' Warren Stamping Plant voted on Monday to authorize a strike over health and safety concerns.
Members of UAW Local 869 are scheduled to vote on May 6 over safety concerns at the plant.
Technology originally developed for homeland security is now available in Michigan to inspect every inch of your car. Developers say UVeye is like getting an MRI for your vehicle.
A bill introduced to the Michigan Legislature is looking to decrease noise pollution around Metro Detroit, more particularly along Woodward Avenue.
Ford Motor Co.'s first-quarter net income fell 24% from a year ago as the company's combustion engine vehicle unit saw revenue and sales decline.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
Steve Buscemi was allegedly punched in the face in Manhattan's Kips Bay neighborhood last week.
Prince Harry and Meghan are in Nigeria for a 3-day tour at the invitation of the African nation's military.
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said recently the company must be laser-focused on keeping prices affordable.
Richard Brendan Globensky pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting he stole green jackets awarded to golf legends Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to the oil spill, and will determine its extent and initiate "containment and cleanup processes."
Rearview camera wiring on the vehicles is susceptible to cracking, as a result of water and salt exposure in low temperatures.
Both men were declared dead by the Army on Dec. 31, 1953, more than three years after they went missing during the war.
The fitness chain's $10 monthly membership is one of few things that had remained unchanged since 1998 — until now.
Elon Musk's Neuralink finds a brain-computer interface device captured less data a month after implant surgery.
A Metro Detroit mother wants her 1-year-old transferred to a hospital out of state after she says she raised concerns about her daughter's care at Children's Hospital of Michigan.
An 11-year-old boy in Warren has made medical history. He is one of two children in the world to receive an experimental gene therapy procedure to restore vision.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Richard Brendan Globensky pleaded guilty to federal charges, admitting he stole green jackets awarded to golf legends Arnold Palmer, Ben Hogan, and Gene Sarazen.
After the success of the 2024 NFL Draft in Detroit in April, leaders and drivers throughout the NTT IndyCar Series and the Detroit Grand Prix are ready to take the spotlight.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
Former Michigan star quarterback Denard Robinson is no longer part of Sherrone Moore's coaching staff, school spokesman Dave Ablauf confirmed on Tuesday.
The Detroit Lions and the other teams in the NFL will release their 2024 schedule on Wednesday, the league announced.
The winner of the Republican and Democratic August primaries will face off in the general election.
The roundtable discusses mobility and the importance of marque events like the 2024 NFL Draft, the Detroit Auto Show and more.
By the time this presidential race is over, Biden, Trump and their entourages may not need Michigan driver's licenses, but they'll know their way around and where the orange barrel construction zones are enough to void them on their way to campaign events.
The Motor City is putting the final touches in place for the 2024 NFL Draft as it rolls into Detroit next week.
Michael Bickers, Regional President of PNC Southeast Michigan/Detroit, and Eric Poe, CEO of CURE Auto Insurance, appeared on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Eastpointe police are reminding the public about domestic violence and how to get help if you are a victim.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to a pair of debates.
Meghan Groen with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees Medicaid in Michigan, says eligibility comes down to income.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick says he doesn't owe any money to the federal government following his public corruption conviction.
A doctor from West Bloomfield is now stranded in Gaza after heading there with a relief group earlier in May.