Increase in DDOT funding brings higher pay for drivers & mechanics, new shelters & more --- DETROIT (WXYZ) — For years, securing enough funding to keep public transportation running smoothly in Detroit has been a struggle. But now, there's a new [...]

Groundwater survey begins soon in southwest Michigan --- You may soon see helicopters carrying 60 foot wide sensor hoops around southwest Michigan. Our reporting partners at WSJM Radio say the US Geological Survey and Michigan Department of Environment will conduct a collaborative [...]

Tornado warnings expire in southeast Michigan. What we know --- Tornado warnings expire in southeast Michigan. What we know Tornado watch vs. tornado warning, why it matters Explaining the critical differences between a tornado watch and a tornado warning. Dearborn — The National Weather [...]

Michigan group offers drivers chance to receive money for pothole-related vehicle repairs --- Michigan group offers drivers chance to receive money for pothole-related vehicle repairs By Nick Lentz April 5, 2026 / 1:05 PM EDT / CBS Detroit A Michigan group is aiming to help drivers [...]

More Michigan prisoners than ever are getting educations and job training --- In Michigan prison classrooms and workshops, the numbers are climbing: More inmates than ever are earning high school diplomas, technical certificates and college credits, signaling a shift in how [...]

Detroit graduates largest single class of bus drivers after wage hike --- April 3, 2026, 6:04 a.m. ET The Detroit Department of Transportation kicked off the month with 52 new bus drivers − its largest single class yet following a wage boost [...]

Gov. Whitmer declares energy emergency to bring down gas prices in Michigan --- LANSING, Mich. — With gas prices climbing to their highest level in nearly three years, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has issued an energy emergency declaration she says will help [...]

Michigan food banks see more demand amid rising gas prices, federal funding cuts --- In the wake of the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, prices of goods like oil and gas have been rising. Food banks across Michigan are working to keep [...]

Michigan mobile home water provider, president accused of falsifying water safety tests --- A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan, state officials [...]

More Michigan prisoners than ever are getting educations, job training --- Nearly 4,000 Michigan inmates completed educational and vocational programs last year, up from 2,400 in 2020 The state is offering more courses in an attempt to lower recidivism and set returning [...]