Detroit group seeks donations to help families pay water bills
Hydrate Detroit says around 150,000 people throughout the Motor City are struggling to afford their water bills.
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Hydrate Detroit says around 150,000 people throughout the Motor City are struggling to afford their water bills.
Michael Breus, a clinical psychologist and author of "Sleep Drink Breathe: Simple Daily Habits for Profound Long-Term Health," shares tips on how to better hydrate and more.
Researchers have identified a chemical in certain tap water across the United States as chloronitramide anion. Here's what to know.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
The Environmental Protection Agency warns that cyberattacks against water utilities around the U.S. are becoming more frequent and more severe.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and EGLE announced an expansion to rebuild water infrastructure, supporting 4,350 jobs.
The Justice Department and environmental groups filed two lawsuits alleging that Campell's plant in Napoleon, Ohio, has allowed wastewater and pollutants to flow unchecked into the Maumee River for years.
The Huron Township Department of Public Works issued a water update on Thursday.
This comes after the Redford Township Water Department's most recent round of sampling during the summer, where they checked the tap water for lead and copper.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to protect children across Michigan from lead contamination by requiring childcare centers and schools to install water filters.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan legislation to protect young children throughout the state by guaranteeing screening for lead poisoning.
The city of Eastpointe is encouraging residents to pick up a water filter after a round of testing found elevated levels of lead in the drinking water of a few homes.
Oakland County using some special technology that, in the near future, could replace the fossil fuels they use to run the sewage plant and perhaps generate electricity for EVs.
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's Lifeline Program offers customers a monthly rate based on their income, but some are falling behind in making those payments.
Phase two of the infrastructure improvement is set to begin near the border of Rochester Hills and Shelby Township.
The Macomb County Health Department oversaw the operation to distribute faucet and pitcher filters in Eastpointe.
The city of Eastpointe issued an advisory Monday after water samples revealed elevated levels of lead.
Many people don't know that in Michigan, the water bill of the home stays with the home. So if you buy one with a large water bill attached, that bill is now yours. Bryan Peckinpaugh from Detroit Water and Sewage Department explained why this is and what buyers should be aware of.
Shama Mounzer who works as a director for Wayne Metro said applications for the Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's new Lifeline Plan program are rolling in and they will quickly go through their $13 million in funding for it.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) awarded 29 Michigan public water systems with grants to help fund programs to protect the water sources and educate the public on where their water originates.
Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher scored in the second period and Cam Talbot finished with 32 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings keep their fading playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night.
The university says that administrators have contacted the impacted students "to advise them of potential consequences of this action."
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
The first-ever Survivor Walk on Sunday morning at Belle Isle kicked off National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
A jury has convicted a Richfield Township, Michigan man of five felony charges related to child pornography, according to the Genesee County Prosecutor's Office.
The university says that administrators have contacted the impacted students "to advise them of potential consequences of this action."
Visas of several current and former international students at Central Michigan University have been terminated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the school said.
An investigation is underway in Detroit after three people were found dead inside a burnt vehicle Sunday morning.
The White House is criticizing Democrats' lawsuit against President Donald Trump's attempt to reshape elections.
Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher scored in the second period and Cam Talbot finished with 32 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings keep their fading playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night.
As President Trump's 25% tariff on all imported vehicles kicked in overnight, it's expected that new cars are going to rise in price even more.
Jeep-maker Stellantis is idling production at plants in Canada and Mexico and will temporarily lay off 900 workers in the Midwest.
Investigators have seized more than $600,000 from bank accounts associated with Dinas Kamaitis.
The union said the tariffs could help bring back thousands of more automotive jobs across the U.S.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's role in the White House has sparked protests nationwide, including in Southeast Michigan.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Audiences at the Detroit Opera House expecting their performance of "Cosi fan tutte" to begin with the overture may be surprised to hear instead a product launch from a tech company CEO.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Actor Richard Chamberlain died Saturday, March 29, in Waimanalo, Hawai'i of complications following a stroke. He was two days shy of his 91st birthday.
Four North American river otter pups have made their debut at Toledo Zoo in northwest Ohio.
A memo reviewed by CBS News said Trump appointees are considering closing the Community Relations Service, which was created as part of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
Across the U.S., tens of thousands have been attending rallies held by the Vermont Senator, who says that the nation is moving rapidly toward what he calls an oligarchy influenced by billionaires.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, are forecast tonight after they were visible in parts of Washington, Montana and Alaska on Friday.
It's Michigan's third measles case of 2025 and Macomb County's first of the year.
It's the ninth case in Michigan in 2025 and Oakland County's first case since 2022.
Multiple FDA labs were cut amid Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s layoffs this week.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan will permanently close three health centers and reduce staffing. The three impacted clinics are slated to close at the end of the month.
Around 170 staff were cut from the FDA's Office of Inspections and Investigations this week as part of wider cuts at U.S. health agencies.
Alex DeBrincat and J.T. Compher scored in the second period and Cam Talbot finished with 32 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings keep their fading playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday night.
Spencer Torkelson smacked a two-run double to cap Detroit's three-run rally in the ninth inning and give the Tigers a 4-3 win over the Chicago White Sox.
UConn defeated defending champion South Carolina on Sunday to win its 12th women's NCAA Tournament title.
Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.
Desmond Bane scored 38 points, Zach Edey had a career-high 21 rebounds and the Memphis Grizzlies held off the Detroit Pistons 109-103 on Saturday night.
A trio of experts talks about consumer needs when it comes to transit, which are evolving.
David Wasserman appears and talks about the two political parties.
It's a conversation about the first weeks of the Trump administration and its impact on Michigan.
Newly elected Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Curtis Hertel Jr. discussed his party and its future on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
A career path tied to EVs and clean energy is opening a little wider for some Metro Detroiters.
An investigation is underway in Detroit after three people were found dead inside a burnt vehicle Sunday morning.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Sunday that President Trump's reciprocal tariffs will take effect later this week, suggesting they aren't open to negotiation after the announcement sent shockwaves through the investment world and sparked recession fears.
Chilly temps through mid-week
The Berkley nonprofit Yad Ezra is making sure the Jewish community and the broader community have food on their table for Passover.
The first-ever Survivor/Victim walk on Belle Isle in Detroit on Sunday acted as a kickoff event to National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.