Rural Michigan broadband access to jump with $920M in federal funding
Efforts to expand high-speed internet across rural northern Michigan will get a $920 million boost from a federal grant.
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Efforts to expand high-speed internet across rural northern Michigan will get a $920 million boost from a federal grant.
The city already has five data centers. Unlike proposed data centers in Howell and Saline Township that have sparked protests, the new Southfield data center would be a lot smaller. That's why Mayor Ken Siver says he supports the plan.
The concerns continue over a proposed artificial intelligence center in Washtenaw County, Michigan.
A group of protesters is calling on DTE for a more transparent contract process between developers of a major data center project in Saline Township and the utility.
Over the weekend, Elon Musk's X unveiled a feature that lets users see where an account is based — and it led to some surprises.
Energy experts say Michigan's electrical grid can handle current demand, but as more data centers set up shop, the state may need more power and updated transmission to keep the lights on.
Target's move, which follows a similar deal between Walmart and OpenAI, comes as the retailer is struggling with declining sales.
Michigan regulators have adopted landmark standards for the booming data center industry with a plan they say tries to protect residents from subsidizing the industry's hefty energy use.
The delivery service will operate from facilities adjacent to the fulfillment center and can deliver packages weighing no more than 5 pounds within a 7- to 8-mile radius of the facility.
Oakland County says it has suspended four information technology employees for their roles in improperly awarding a contract to a company owned by one of them.
Officials say the multi-billion-dollar data center will be built by Oracle and Related Digital, creating more than 2,500 union construction jobs, over 450 on-site jobs and 1,500 jobs across Washtenaw County
The makers of Fortnite have filed a federal lawsuit against two Dearborn men, claiming the two used thousands of fake "bot" accounts to boost their earnings in the game.
The committee will study the information about the potential data center that was originally proposed to sit on land east of Owosso road and is currently owned by the Van Gilder family.
General Motors will book a negative impact of $1.6 billion in its next quarter after tax incentives for electric vehicles were slashed by the U.S. and rules governing emissions are relaxed.
"I am very happy doing what I am doing," says one young electrician who pursued a skilled trade as AI disrupts the job market for college grads.
De'Lon Dixon from Think Technologies talks about projects with OpenAI and custom GPT ahead of the OpenAI GPT Hackathon in Detroit.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
The project would be a major investment in Livingston County but the project has garnered a lot of talk.
Human plate umpires will still call balls and strikes, but teams can challenge two calls per game and get additional appeals in extra innings.
A new Apple store opened on Friday in downtown Detroit, and several Michiganders wasted no time getting there.
Apple's Detroit store is set to open Sept. 19 on Woodward Avenue, the tech company announced.
Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison took the title of world's richest person from Elon Musk after stock in the software giant shot up on Wednesday.
Apple's annual technology showcase includes the iPhone 17, along with refreshed AirPods that can offer live translation.
Kodak says it might not be able to meet its debt obligations, raising "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue business.
AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service and "associated software" on Sept. 30.
On Thursday, Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield signed an executive order to improve lighting across thousands of residential city blocks.
The Detroit Lions have sold out their season tickets ahead of the 2026 season, the team announced on Friday.
Michigan towns hand out huge property tax breaks to companies for pollution control, but many of those sites still break air quality rules.
A Macomb County man is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend in her home while three of her children were in the home.
A Michigan couple has been charged with open murder in the 2024 death of their 18-month-old son, Michigan State Police said.
While the legislation passed both the Michigan House and Senate, it was never formally sent to the governor, leaving it stalled in legal limbo.
A Macomb County man is accused of fatally shooting his girlfriend in her home while three of her children were in the home.
Police in Clawson, Michigan, say they are working to identify someone who has knocked on the doors of multiple homes in one neighborhood after some claimed that the person appeared to be impersonating a DTE worker.
Police allege that the suspects entered the two stores on March 12 and stole multiple items, threatening to shoot an employee at one of the stores.
The Bloomfield Township Police Department says officers and the Oakland County SWAT responded to the area of Quarton Road between Franklin and Middlebelt.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
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.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The Trump administration argued that Harvard unlawfully discriminated against Jewish and Israeli students, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
Legislation is pending in Lansing that is intended to prohibit the sale or distribution of a substance called kratom.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
The Detroit Lions have sold out their season tickets ahead of the 2026 season, the team announced on Friday.
Michigan is hosting the women's NCAA Tournament for the second time, and is hoping home court is an advantage again.
Alex DeBrincat scored the go-ahead goal with 3:25 remaining and assisted on Detroit's two other goals, lifting the Red Wings to a 3-1 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.
Morez Johnson Jr. had 21 points and 10 rebounds on a perfect shooting night, and No. 1 seed Michigan rode a second-half surge to a 101-81 victory over 16th-seeded Howard in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Jalen Duren had 24 points and 11 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons never trailed in a 117-95 victory over the Washington Wizards, their first game since All-Star guard Cade Cunningham was ruled out for at least two weeks with a collapsed left lung.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
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.
Mayor Mary Sheffield is keeping to her commitment to invest in Detroit neighborhoods. On Thursday, she signed an executive order to improve lighting across thousands of residential city blocks.
Michigan health officials have identified a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County after three linked cases were reported since March 12.
It's been nearly a month since Gov. Gretchen Whitmer praised first responders during her State of the State address, but at least one Michigan corrections officer says prison staff were left out despite ongoing concerns about dangerous staffing shortages.
Rudy's Prime Steakhouse in Clarkston was named HOUR Detroit's 2026 Restaurant of the Year.
CBS News Detroit is celebrating Foodie Friday with My Big Fat Shawarma, which has locations in Detroit, Warren and West Bloomfield.