Overbilling for Michigan highway projects results in five entering pleas
Five people connected to a Michigan surveying firm pled guilty to charges relating to overbilling on highway construction projects.
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Five people connected to a Michigan surveying firm pled guilty to charges relating to overbilling on highway construction projects.
Part of M-125 south of Monroe will be closed for about three weeks to allow for culvert replacement work.
Traffic delays related to a semi crash early Thursday on Interstate 696 near Warren are expected to last for hours.
A bridge between Coolidge Highway and Ten Mile Road is now closed for repairs as the Michigan Department of Transportation begins a construction project. The bridge is on the border of Oak Park and Huntington Woods in Oakland County.
Closed for construction, the Coolidge Highway bridge is now blocked off to traffic.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is removing lane restrictions on 110 road projects out of 179 that are currently active.
The Michigan Department of Transportation is expected to suspend construction and lift traffic restrictions as much as possible for the July 4 holiday weekend.
A truck driver is dead and several road construction workers injured in the aftermath of a crash on I-75 near I-275.
Traffic lights started operating on some entrance ramps to Interstate 96 in Metro Detroit Wednesday.
The Michigan Department of Transportation wants public feedback on the high-occupancy vehicle lane on Interstate 75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard.
Officials with the Michigan Department of Transportation encourage drivers in Brighton to pad their commute with a little extra time as a new phase of construction and new closures come down the pike.
Interstate 75 will have intermittent lane closures overnight at the bridge over the River Rouge.
A 14-mile section of I-75 in Oakland County is reserved for high-occupancy vehicles during rush hour times.
A ramp closure will affect Metro Detroit's commute this week, the Michigan Department of Transportation reported.
The southbound I-275 ramp to eastbound I-96 will be closed May 21, and possibly on May 22 or May 23 as alternate dates, the Michigan Department of Transportation reported.
A portion of westbound Interstate 696 in Oakland County is back open, two days earlier than expected, after crews finished work on a demolition project.
Additional lane closures have begun on I-696 as a Michigan Department of Transportation project continues.
The scam involves a message warning of outstanding toll invoices, and asks people to settle their balance "in a timely manner," according to MDOT.
Additional lane closures will begin Monday on I-696 as a Michigan Department of Transportation project continues.
Bridge work and resurfacing is scheduled to resume in early March along Interstate 75 in northern Oakland County.
Temporary westbound closures are scheduled before eastbound I-696 traffic near Southfield goes into a detour.
All eastbound lanes of I-696 shortly after I-275 were blocked about 4 a.m. Monday because of a vehicle fire.
The transportation economic development fund grant dollars will focus on two areas.
The I-696 project will impact tens of thousands of drivers for about two years while MDOT rebuilds the interstate.
The construction from Southfield to Royal Oak will affect tens of thousands of drivers daily for at least two years beginning in March 2025.
Whether Tuesday's lunar eclipse will be visible from Metro Detroit depends on the cloud cover and sunrise time.
"I live in this community and we don't need this, we don't need this," a Romulus woman said during a rally against the plans for an ICE detention facility.
Michigan gas prices were averaging $2.99 a gallon for regular unleaded on Monday morning, AAA said.
The Michigan State Police is looking for the driver of a Jeep that the agency said hit one of its patrol cars on the Lodge Freeway in Detroit Sunday night.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
The U.S. military says U.S. troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule."
"I live in this community and we don't need this, we don't need this," a Romulus woman said during a rally against the plans for an ICE detention facility.
A 6-year-old girl is in the hospital after police said she accidentally shot herself with an unsecured gun in Detroit on Sunday morning.
Michigan gas prices were averaging $2.99 a gallon for regular unleaded on Monday morning, AAA said.
The Michigan State Police is looking for the driver of a Jeep that the agency said hit one of its patrol cars on Lodge Freeway in Detroit Sunday night.
For the first time in 15 years, Stellantis is not issuing a profit-sharing distribution to UAW-represented employees.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
A 19th-century George Méliès film, thought to be long lost, has been found among a box of brittle movie reels that a Michigan donor brought to the Library of Congress, officials said.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
"Sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That's the way it is. Likely be more," President Trump said after mentioning the three U.S. service members killed in the operation.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
The Supreme Court is set to convene Monday to hear a Second Amendment dispute over a federal law that bars unlawful drug users from having firearms.
The man who killed two and wounded 14 also had photos of Iranian leaders in his home, a source said.
USALESS.COM is recalling its Rhino Choco VIP 10X product due to the undeclared presence of Tadalafil, which is the active ingredient in Cialis.
There are a few steps to get an exemption for a required vaccine here in Michigan and a group of Republican lawmakers want to make sure it doesn't get any more difficult in the future.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 11 assists, Tobias Harris scored 23 points and the NBA-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 106-92 on Sunday night for their sixth straight road victory.
Over sixty teams competed at a Special Olympics Michigan basketball tournament on Sunday at Legacy Sports Complex in Brighton.
The Detroit Red Wings were beaten by the Hurricanes 5-2 on Saturday night in Raleigh, North Carolina. Shayne Gostisbehere had a goal and two assists to lead the Hurricanes to their fifth straight win.
Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow.
Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's name is once again in the spotlight after a woman's attorney claims he failed to act when she alleged sexual misconduct by former staffer LaTroy Lewis.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
At least two people are dead, with 14 others injured, amid a shooting early Sunday in downtown Austin, Texas.
Michigan State University students are among those stranded due to halts to some Middle East flights. MDOT construction season ramps up in Metro Detroit. Those headlines, other top stories and weather are in our news brief.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan 13, led a town hall discussion and rally about the plans that Immigration and Customs Enforcement has for a detention facility in Romulus, Michigan.
Oil prices rose over the weekend, following the military action in Iran. That could result in higher prices at the pump, in addition to any price swings for other reasons.
A 6-year-old girl was in stable condition on Sunday after police in Detroit said she accidentally shot herself with a gun that was not secured, Democratic U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar of Michigan is aiming to stop U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement from opening a detention center in Romulus and other top stories for the evening of March 1, 2026.