MDOT says Michigan bridges need millions in repair funding
The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
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The state tracks the conditions of every bridge in the state, and more than 100 of them are in poor condition.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer took the stage on Thursday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, touching on various topics, such as education, infrastructure and Medicaid.
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Workers in Wayne County patched potholes along 56.7 miles of roads on Friday.
A new report from the Biden-Harris Administration details 18 of the most economically significant bridges that are being rebuilt or repaired.
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Congress passed over $1 trillion for infrastructure in 2021, but many aging schools are still waiting for funding.
The investment targets 37 projects across at least 12 states, as the Biden administration looks to implement bipartisan measures.
With the Biden administration ramping up efforts to remove 100% of lead pipes across the U.S., a campaign is underway to bring more contractors into the fold to do the work in Detroit.
On Wednesday, the State of Michigan announced a tentative agreement, which it will fund infrastructure repairs in Highland Park to help lower costs for residents and prevent leaks in the system.
Late last month, the Michigan legislature passed a nearly $82 billion state budget, a historically large sum of money for the state. Although millions will be going toward improving the state's infrastructure, one advocate tells CBS News Detroit he would have liked to see more sustainable, long-term funding.
The funding comes from the Biden administration and is expected to connect more than 200,000 Michigan homes.
After years of discussions, a new morning commute is coming for a two-mile stretch between Eight Mile and Interstate 696.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces the completion of three infrastructure projects in Gogebic, Livingston and Luce counties.
It was talk of politics, the infrastructure bill, Joe Biden and presidential votes that kicked off CBS 62's "Michigan Matters" as former Michigan Republican Chair Saul Anuzis and former Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer appeared to discuss politics in the region and in Washington.
Michigan Matters Host Carol Cain talks with MDOT Director Paul Ajegba about the state's infrastructure issues and what's being done to fix them.
There's been no shortage of complaints about, and problems with, large potholes and cracks since the spring thaw.
State Police say she was traveling westbound through Warren.
Key legislators are receptive to the concept of the new fund but say details must be hashed out, including how much to spend initially and how to spend it.
New service lines to homes and businesses will be installed.
A new commission would make recommendations on how Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder's proposed $165 million for infrastructure fixes might be spent.
There's a sinkhole in Macomb County in the middle of Hayes Road between 23 and 24 Mile roads, causing Hayes to be closed in that area.
Repairs were supposed to start Monday on the pothole riddled road, but the paperwork process in Lansing has taken longer than expected.
As the state of Michigan looks to improve its infrastructure -- roads and bridges -- a team of Michigan State University researchers think they may have one solution.
A third person has been charged in connection with a scheme that federal officials say was a forced labor conspiracy.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
A Shelby Township man has been sentenced for his role in a fraud scheme involving nearly $2.5 million in pandemic-era relief money.
Charges of felony murder, first-degree murder and carjacking have been filed over a Feb. 10 deadly carjacking in Detroit.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday.
Jarvis Butts also plead guilty to five other cases involving sexual assault of four different minors with one victim as young as four years old.
Two people have been arrested in the investigation of a shooting at The Mall at Partridge Creek, Clinton Township police said.
The Wayne County Airport Authority Police Department is seeking operating while intoxicated, reckless driving and related charges after a driver crashed into the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro.
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.
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In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
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The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
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Love is biting consumers this year amid the rising cost of flowers, chocolates and other Valentine's Day staples.
Inflation came in below economists' forecasts and slowed from December's 2.7% annual rate.
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
The ranking member of the House Oversight Committee is demanding answers from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, days after Lutnick reportedly met with the owner of the Ambassador Bridge.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers is a testament to his own longevity and the team's increased relevance over the past couple of years.
Americans Madison Chock and Evan Bates, considered the favorites, placed second in the 2026 Winter Olympics. France's Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron took home gold.
Retired Detroit Lions offensive tackle Dan Skipper is returning to the team, but not in uniform. Instead, he'll be on the sidelines as part of the coaching staff, sources told CBS News Detroit.
Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons has been suspended for seven games in the aftermath of an altercation that erupted during Monday night's game.
Two days after the confetti fell on Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, one Detroit native is still processing the weekend of a lifetime.
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.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Claressa Shields, a two-time Olympic gold medal-winning boxer who is undefeated as a professional (17-0), is about to defend her heavyweight title at Little Caesars Arena on Feb. 22, which she talks about on Michigan Matters.
A stretch of above average temperatures begins today. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains how warm we're going to get and what we can expect in addition to the warmth.
A teen accused of stabbing a person during a fight on the campus of Oakland University last week made his first court appearance Friday morning.
A 25-year-old man is facing charges relating to a deadly carjacking incident at a gas station in Detroit.
Zaddy's is introducing its variety of vegan cuisine and fast food to Ferndale, Michigan.