Wayne County to Transfer Control of Downriver Sewage Disposal System to Local Operators
Wayne County is transferring control of the Downriver Sewage Disposal System to local operators. The Downriver Utility Wastewater Authority (DUWA) has...
DEQ Submits Plan to Lower Sulfur Dioxide Emissions in Wayne County
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has devised a plan to lower sulfur dioxide emissions in a highly polluted area...
Universities Research Corridor Generates $950 Million Impact
Jake Neher/WDET Three University Presidents, M. Roy Wilson from Wayne State University, Lou Anna Simon from Michigan State University and Mark Schlissel from University of...
Oakland County Receives $600k to Clean Brownfield sites.
Oakland County has received a $600,000 grant to clean up brownfield sites. The US Environmental Protection Agency awards the funds...
The Slow Roll Takes A New Path on Mackinac Island
Jake Neher/WDET The Slow Roll bike ride has left Detroit for the first time since it began six years ago....
Organizers Talk About Focus of This Week’s Mackinac Policy Conference
Matt Trevethan/WDET This week Detroit Today is broadcasting live from the Mackinac Policy Conference. Host Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit...
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel Talks Regional Transit, His Political Future
Laura Weber Davis, WDET We're still two years out from the gubernatorial race in Michigan but there is already plenty...
Oakland County to Help Fund City Road Repairs
Oakland County municipalities can now apply for funds to fix local roads as part of a pilot program. The County...
Flint’s Water Improving But Work Remains
Experts say the water quality in Flint continues to improve. Flint residents are still struggling with lead contamination in the...
Growers Ready for Good Cherry Harvest
A mild winter and a lingering spring this year should mean a healthy cherry harvest across Michigan. Nikki Rothwell is...
DEQ Permits Marathon Refinery Expansion With Emission Curbing Measures
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has approved permits to expand the Marathon Petroleum refinery in southwest Detroit, while curbing some...
RTA Gives First Look at Master Transit Plan [Video + Map]
Regional Transit Authority Chairman Paul Hillegonds says Southeast Michigan needs a viable mass transit system that connects people to jobs,...