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Biden administration announces $8 billion in new rail project funding
President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
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President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
The Michigan Department of Transportation and Amtrak are saying full speed ahead on expanding the state's high-speed train service.
Let's get on with business. That's what the latest mayor of Troy is saying, following the recent recall election of Mayor Janice Daniels.
A 12-year vision of expanded, high-speed Michigan passenger rail options moved closer to reality Tuesday at a construction launch ceremony for Dearborn's new Intermodal Passenger Rail Station.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood says he's awarded $150 million to Michigan to buy a rail line for high-speed passenger service between Chicago and Detroit.
People who ride the train from Detroit to Chicago will be traveling a little faster.
The Environmental Law and Policy Center Thursday praised the Michigal legislature for approving $39 million in state match money to unlock $161 million federal grant for a new high-speed Chicago to Detroit rail corridor.
The train trip from Detroit to Chicago will get a lot faster in the coming years, thanks to some federal funding announced Monday.
Boarding the Amtrak train at the Royal Oak platform, WWJ's Ron Dewey asked passengers what they think of a plan to bring high-speed rail to Michigan.
The U.S. Transportation Department is making 2.4 billion dollars available to states which develop a rail system.
It looks like more people are hopping on the train these days.
The Detroit City Football Club women's team earned its first-ever playoff match after beating River Light 3-0 on Friday.
The Michigan Department of Transportation shared a YouTube video on Wednesday showing how it uses a Ford Model T to inspect state roads in Amish and Mennonite communities.
Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon said he's excited to see new businesses invest in the area after Lakeside Mall closes.
The raccoon had just stolen a slice of cheese, a harmless caper, until it became clear to everyone that this mammal had bitten off way more than it could chew.
The last of the nine victims who were injured in a shooting at a Rochester Hills splash pad last month has been released from the hospital, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office announced on Friday.
The Detroit City Football Club women's team earned its first-ever playoff match after beating River Light 3-0 on Friday.
A teenager who went missing from Michigan has been found safe, according to police in Flint Township, and posts shared on social media suggest he was discovered after randomly appearing on a popular Twitch livestream.
The Michigan Department of Transportation shared a YouTube video on Wednesday showing how it uses a Ford Model T to inspect state roads in Amish and Mennonite communities.
The community continues to come together to honor the life of Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Reckling who was fatally shot on the job in June.
Clinton Township Supervisor Bob Cannon said he's excited to see new businesses invest in the area after Lakeside Mall closes.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Dearborn Village Ford general sales manager Jay Sturtz says they're resorting to good old-fashioned pen and paper while they wait for CDK to come back online.
The board of General Motors approved another $6 billion share repurchase as the Detroit automaker continues to build momentum in 2024.
United Auto Workers union President Shawn Fain and other union leaders are under investigation by a federal court-appointed monitor, according to a court filing.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Usher accepted the lifetime achievement award at the 2024 BET Awards, and Will Smith debuted a single as he continued his comeback from slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars two years ago.
Martin Mull came to national fame with a recurring role on the Norman Lear-created satirical soap opera "Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman," and the starring role in its spinoff, "Fernwood 2 Night."
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The raccoon had just stolen a slice of cheese, a harmless caper, until it became clear to everyone that this mammal had bitten off way more than it could chew.
The figure marks the largest volume of air travel complaints by consumers since 2020, when airlines were slow to give customers refunds during the pandemic.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
The Wisconsin Supreme Court is changing course and will allow officials to place ballot drop boxes around their communities in this fall's elections in the presidential swing state.
"Let me say this as clearly as I can: I'm staying in the race," President Biden said during a campaign rally in Madison, Wisconsin, on Friday.
One product contained 16 different metals, with researchers calling for rules requiring manufacturers to test tampons.
A big part of celebrating the Fourth of July is honoring those who've served. However, this time of year can also be a nightmare for veterans if you're not mindful about where you're lighting your fireworks.
Hatch has received two reports of people being shocked after plastic on the product's AC power adapter came off.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The Detroit City Football Club women's team earned its first-ever playoff match after beating River Light 3-0 on Friday.
Detroit City FC is set to host River Light FC in its first-ever playoff match since forming a women's team in 2020 in the USL W League's Central Conference Semifinal.
The 27-year-old played in the American Hockey League with the Chicago Wolves and the Laval Rocket in the 2023-2024 season. He was originally signed by the Grand Rapids Griffins in March 2020.
It's the dawn of a new era at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest. Patrick Bertoletti is the new men's champion, and Miki Sudo set a new record and retained the women's division title.
Carson Kelly hit a grand slam and Wenceel Pérez followed with a home run to back Keider Montero's first major league win as the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-2.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about the mental health crisis impacting the nation, the fallout of the war in Gaza and his re-election campaign.
Lisa Ford appears on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters and talks about Michigan Central Station, which her husband, Bill Ford, Executive Chair of Ford Motor Co., decided to bring back to life in 2018.
The Detroit Red Wings development camp wrapped up on Friday and during the final stretch, something special was noticed. There were more female coaches than usually seen within an NHL program.
Hall Road in Clinton Township has seen some major changes over the years, including the closing of Lakeside Mall this summer. Now, Partridge Creek Mall is seeing an increase in development after years of business cooling off.
One education advocacy group says Michigan's school budget for the next fiscal year is missing some funding. The $83 billion state budget for the next fiscal year includes about a $400 increase in per-student funding for schools and expansions to programs that allow residents to continue their education well into adulthood. But the Michigan Education Association says it feels the legislature has more work to do to support learning in our state.
A few storms left tonight will clear out before midnight, leaving us with a clearer weekend ahead.
A Fourth of July celebration got out of hand after a house in Chesterfield Township caught on fire.