State Develops Plan To Reduce Sulfur Dioxide In Detroit Area
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Sulfur dioxide is a significant air pollutant that can cause respiratory illness and acid rain.
One thousand more teens will have a job this summer.
"Summer-formula gasoline increases fuel efficiency and helps smog-causing compounds from being released into the atmosphere."
Wayne County's Third Circuit Court is warning people about a jury duty scam being carried out over the telephone.
The "Wayne County Citizens for Reform" organization is kicking off the effort Tuesday.
You cannot help but shake your head at this eye sore that is only trumped by the train station urban blight on the other side of downtown.
Officials say Wayne County has a budget surplus for the first time in eight years following extensive efforts to improve its financial standing.
Upon making contact with the driver, troopers detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle, according to police.
The Grand Rapids area includes Barry, Kent, Montcalm and Ottawa counties.
Protesters say some of the millions of dollars in the 'hardest hit funds' should be used to help keep owners in their homes not for blight removal.
People interested in becoming the next Wayne County Treasurer have a week to apply.
An effort to cut health care costs for Wayne County retirees is paying off.
According to police, there were 94 federal cases of human trafficking and 100 state cases of human trafficking in the tri-county area in 2013 and 2014.
The county says the property has an unpaid tax bill of at least $2.3 million.
Hundreds of property owners in Detroit and some of its suburbs who are facing tax foreclosure are taking steps they hope will allow them to stay in their homes.
The report says county officials knew the project was at least $41 million over budget when county commissioners were asked to approve a smaller budget.
An assistant prosecutor has been selected as Wayne County's first new treasurer in 39 years.
"This is a holiday gift that will change a family's life forever. It is a new beginning that provides an opportunity for long-term self-sufficiency and stability."
More than $1 million in taxes was owed when the property foreclosed.
An upcoming tax foreclosure auction in Wayne County is sparking fears of mass evictions after a published report revealed that thousands of the homes are presently occupied.
Raymond Wojtowicz, 86, has held the position since 1976.
Wayne County has reached tentative agreements with its employee unions that avoid 5 percent wage cuts recommended by the financially struggling county's executive.
Seniors 62 and older and a caregiver will receive free admission, parking and rides on the Tauber Family Railroad.
Beware of infected mosquitoes.
A consent agreement was one of four options available after Gov. Rick Snyder confirmed a financial emergency in Wayne County.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
Detroit police say a 14-year-old is recovering from a gunshot wound after an altercation downtown.
The operator of an off-road motorcycle was killed as a result of a collision with a pickup in Monroe County.
Two Americans were arrested in Japan after social media posts showed a person jumping into an enclosure at the zoo where viral baby monkey Punch found fame.
Wind gusts up to 60 mph, large hail, heavy rainfall and an isolated tornado are possible Monday in Southeast Michigan.
Detroit police say a 14-year-old is recovering from a gunshot wound after an altercation downtown.
The Detroit Police Department says it's working to promote "safe and responsible behavior" after over 100 juveniles were detained during two large gatherings in Detroit on Saturday night.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
A bipartisan bill introduced in Washington, D.C., by Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and Congressman John Moolenaar would prohibit the importation, manufacture or sale of Chinese cars in the United States.
Michigan's average diesel price on Sunday is $6 — the highest ever recorded by the American Automobile Association.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
The Library of Congress revealed this year's list of 25 recordings to be preserved for future generations on the National Recording Registry.
With summer not far behind, the city of Detroit is preparing for the highly anticipated 2026 Ford Fireworks next month.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
President Trump had accused the Treasury Department and IRS of unlawfully allowing a government contractor to leak his tax returns and those of his sons and company.
The World Health Organization this week declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a "public health emergency of international concern."
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Senate's rulemaker delivered a blow to GOP plans to fund security for President Trump's overhaul of the East Wing of the White House.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
Two Michigan health systems and Detroit Public Schools are getting $86.4 million in grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for costs that were needed to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency said.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
Teen tobacco use in Michigan is rising again, prompting calls for increased prevention spending.
A Texas couple is filing a lawsuit accusing the AI company of guiding their teenage son in using drugs, resulting in a fatal overdose.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
Sunday's win at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is only his second PGA tour victory, after winning the 2024 Wyndham Championship.
The Detroit Tigers were defeated by the Blue Jays 4-1 on Sunday after Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered and scored twice, and Kevin Gausman pitched six shutout innings.
A Michigan community college student will be the first female welder to represent the United States at a worldwide competition described as the Olympics of the skilled trades.
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers will square off for Game 7 of their playoff series on Sunday night with a trip to the Eastern Conference finals on the line.
Ronda Rousey used her signature armbar to stop Gina Carano just 17 seconds into a comeback bout between the two MMA fighters.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
For more than 30 years, the iconic Woodward Dream Cruise has drawn thousands of automotive enthusiasts to Southeast Michigan every August.
Officials in Berkley, Michigan, are investigating after around 100 pamphlets with antisemitic content were found in the area on Saturday, according to the city's Department of Public Safety.
President Trump said Sunday that "the Clock is Ticking" for Iran, warning that "there won't be anything left of them" if Iranian leaders do not "get moving, FAST." Natalie Brand reports.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder talks about politics playing out in the state he once led, prospects for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, and doing business with China on this Sunday's edition of Michigan Matters.
The World Health Organization has declared the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.