Chemical company director to stand trial for 2022 Flint River oil spill
The president of Lockhart Chemical Company will stand trial in connection with an oil spill in the Flint River in June 2022.
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The president of Lockhart Chemical Company will stand trial in connection with an oil spill in the Flint River in June 2022.
Over a dozen states are suing the Trump administration over its efforts to fast-track energy projects, claiming the government is bypassing environmental laws.
U.S. and Canadian officials are monitoring a crude oil spill cleanup near a refinery on the St. Clair River.
The Gulfstream's ownership remains a mystery. The barge that had been towing it vanished, along with the crew.
Video shows contractors demolishing the Northville Downs clubhouse after the horse racing facility closed earlier this year.
Community members are voicing their concerns after oil and kerosene spilled into storm drains at the Northville Downs construction site after a building was demolished.
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to the oil spill, and will determine its extent and initiate "containment and cleanup processes."
Police are investigating after what is believed to be cooking oil was dumped on West Bloomfield roads in a "likely intentional" act.
Attorneys for a Wisconsin Native American tribe are set to present their arguments that a federal judge should order an energy company to shut down an oil pipeline because rapid erosion could expose it and cause a massive oil spill on reservation land.
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is monitoring the Detroit River after a diesel oil spill was reported in Trenton.
Environmental groups say the pipelines are old and should be decommissioned, while the company says they're in good shape.
8,400 gallons of fuel were released Friday after a farmer working in his field drove some equipment over the line, causing the rupture.
The pipeline is known as Line 5, which carries light crude and liquid natural gas across much of Michigan's Upper Peninsula and beneath the Straits of Mackinac before heading southeast to refineries in Sarnia, Ontario.
U.S. Forest Service officials are awaiting results from groundwater monitoring wells to help determine environmental damage caused by an oil spill in Michigan's Upper Peninsula in 1980, which they say they were unaware of until 2012.
Approximately 20,000 barrels of oil spilled into the Kalamazoo River from a ruptured line in 2010.
Plant officials say they don't know what caused the transformer failure.
Canadian company Enbridge says the pipelines have never leaked and remain in good shape, but environmentalists are pushing to have them removed.
Crews are estimating the spill in a county drain in Owosso Township to be about 300 gallons.
U.S. officials say they want tighter safety rules for pipelines carrying crude oil, gasoline and other hazardous liquids.
Michigan's U.S. senators are calling for a ban on shipments of crude oil by vessels on the Great Lakes.
The Enbridge spill released more than 800,000 gallons of oil from a broken pipeline in 2010. It spoiled approximately 40 miles of the Kalamazoo River and Talmadge Creek.
Health officials say it's now safe to swim in the Clinton River.
A company responsible for one of the largest inland oil spills in U.S. history will restore or create 300 acres of wetlands as part of a sweeping agreement with the state.
Almost five years after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the Obama administration has proposed new regulations aimed at strengthening oversight of offshore oil drilling equipment and ensuring that out-of-control wells can be sealed in an emergency.
BP is selling part of its stake in an emerging oil-producing region in the Gulf of Mexico to Chevron, and the two companies, along with Conoco Phillips, will work to develop the fields together.
A 17-year-old Detroit boy has been charged in connection with a shooting at the Henry Ford St. John Hospital.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 13 rebounds and Cade Cunningham added 17 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons handed the Memphis Grizzlies their seventh straight loss with a 126-110 victory on Friday night.
A sprawling, late-season winter storm is set to deliver a crippling blow to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula starting Saturday night.
As the West Bloomfield community begins to heal from the attack at Temple Israel on Thursday, new details about the man authorities believe is responsible are beginning to emerge.
The attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield has sent shockwaves across Metro Detroit, with many still grappling with the idea that an attack on the Jewish community would happen so close to home.
The suspect connected to the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, FBI said on Friday.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Over 90,000 Southeast Michigan customers lost power Friday as high winds blasted the area.
A sprawling, late-season winter storm is set to deliver a crippling blow to Michigan's Upper Peninsula and the northern Lower Peninsula starting Saturday night.
Wind gusts of over 70 mph were reported in multiple locations across Southeast Michigan on Friday.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
A restaurant celebrating rock music in the era of the legendary band Kiss is set to open in Royal Oak.
Six Flags is selling off some of its North America amusement parks, including Michigan's Adventure in Muskegon.
Actor and filmmaker Bruce Campbell told fans that he is in treatment for cancer and will cancel some upcoming public appearances.
Faster Horses, a multi-day country music festival, will not return this summer to Michigan International Speedway.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 13 rebounds and Cade Cunningham added 17 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons handed the Memphis Grizzlies their seventh straight loss with a 126-110 victory on Friday night.
The suspect connected to the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, FBI said on Friday.
Temple Israel Rabbi Josh Bennett and staff member Cassi Cohen say their security training prepared them to respond quickly when a man rammed a vehicle into their synagogue.
Parts defect affecting Highlander and Highlander Hybrid vehicles can increase the risk of injury, according to a safety notice. Here's what to know.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Dan Caine briefed on Operation Epic Fury in Iran Friday.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan Medicine will drop thousands of Blue Cross Blue Shield members if a deal isn't reached.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Water testing has detected "low levels" of Legionella bacteria at two more Oakland County government buildings.
Jalen Duren had 30 points and 13 rebounds and Cade Cunningham added 17 points and 15 assists as the Detroit Pistons handed the Memphis Grizzlies their seventh straight loss with a 126-110 victory on Friday night.
Jake Guentzel and Gage Goncalves each scored twice, Andrei Vasilevskiy made 23 saves and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1 on Thursday night.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points and the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons beat the Philadelphia 76ers 131-109 on Thursday night for their second straight victory after a season-worst four-game losing streak.
Former Michigan linebackers coach Chris Partridge is suing the university, its board of regents and its athletics director for firing him in 2023.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
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.
Defensive back Christian Izien comes to the Detroit Lions to replace Amik Robertson, who departed the team to sign with the Washington Commanders.
A 17-year-old Detroit boy has been charged in connection with a shooting at the Henry Ford St. John Hospital, according to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.
The suspect in the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Friday.
Southeast Michigan saw a period of high wind, causing power outages and damage to homes and businesses.
The suspect connected to the attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Friday.