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.
Michigan State Police tells CBS News Detroit that we're two months into the year, and it has had six incidents across the state where patrol cars were struck by oncoming vehicles. One of those incidents occurred on Sunday evening.
Coyote management begins on March 2 and runs through mid-October. The goal is to cull overpopulation.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
A 6-year-old girl was fatally injured during an accidental gunshot on Monday in a shopping center parking lot in Detroit.
President Trump refused to rule out the use of ground troops in Iran in a new interview on Monday, saying he wouldn't hesitate to deploy them "if they were necessary."
One person is in custody while police continue to investigate the circumstances of a toddler who was found Saturday, crying inside an impounded car in Metro Detroit.
Michigan State Police tells CBS News Detroit that we're two months into the year, and it has had six incidents across the state where patrol cars were struck by oncoming vehicles. One of those incidents occurred on Sunday evening.
A 6-year-old girl was fatally injured during an accidental gunshot on Monday in a shopping center parking lot in Detroit.
Whether Tuesday's lunar eclipse will be visible from Metro Detroit depends on the cloud cover and sunrise time.
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.
More employees are clinging to their positions in a trend known as "job-hugging." That's making it harder for job-seekers to find work.
U.S. motorists could soon see higher prices at the pump as oil prices surge following the attacks in Iran.
President Trump said he expects the bombing campaign to last four to five weeks, but "we have [the] capability to go far longer than that."
The Pentagon announced Monday that six American service members have been killed in Operation Epic Fury.
"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.
Lawmakers say Green Alerts won't just help bring veterans to safety, but also national guard and active service members.
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.
The Lions are trading running back David Montgomery to the Texans in exchange for offensive lineman Juice Scruggs, according to CBS Sports.
Detroit SportsNet, a newly launched cable/satellite television channel, will be the broadcast home of the Tigers and the Red Wings.
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.
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.
A 6-year-old girl was killed in an accidental shooting on Monday in a shopping center parking lot in Detroit, authorities say.
"Slow down and move over" is the message that Michigan State Police is sending to drivers after one of its troopers in a parked patrol car was struck while investigating a crash this weekend.
Coyote management season in Michigan begins on Monday, March 2, and runs through mid-October. The goal is to cull overpopulation.
One person is in custody while police from multiple jurisdictions continue to investigate the circumstances of a toddler who was found crying inside an impounded car in Metro Detroit over the weekend.
A University of Michigan student is running 200 miles across the state of Michigan to raise money for homeless shelters.