GLWA takes steps to reduce sewage backups in southwest Detroit
The Great Lakes Water Authority has started building a new tunnel in southwest Detroit. The project will divert excess stormwater...
Detroit Evening Report: Todd Bettison retained by Sheffield
Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield says she will retain Todd Bettison as the city’s police chief. In a statement released Tuesday, Sheffield praised Bettison’s results – citing Detroit’s record drops...
Detroit Council candidate Cranstana Anderson says she can represent struggling residents—she’s one too
It’s the home stretch for Detroit City Council candidates with election day only about a month away.On the city’s northeast...
The Metro: Repairing the broken water main in Southwest Detroit
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. It’s been two weeks since streets and basements flooded on Beard...
Detroit Evening Report: Great Lakes Water Authority approves lower-than-expected rate hike
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover new water rates, upcoming road closures and more.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer announces new program to help Highland Park residents pay water bills
Governor Gretchen Whitmer today announced a new residential assistance program for Highland Park residents who need help to pay water...
Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park enters mediation talks with GLWA over $24 million water debt
Highland Park is entering mediation talks with the Great Lakes Water Authority to work out a plan to pay off...
Detroit Today: Why Highland Park wants to enter bankruptcy
In a recent 3-2 resolution, Highland Park’s city council voted to request the small city of 8900 residents enter Chapter...
Detroit Evening Report, Aug. 22, 2022: Ford is cutting 3,000 jobs, mostly in Michigan
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know.Ford Motor Company announced...
GLWA water main break repairs delayed; boil water advisory extended
Several Metro Detroit communities facing a boil water advisory may have to wait until September to use their tap water...
Whitmer declares state of emergency in several counties after GLWA water main break
Update 10:42 a.m. Monday: The boil water advisory has been lifted for Chesterfield Township, Lenox Township, Mayfield Township, Macomb Township...
Great Lakes Water Authority denies flooding claims from 24,000 households
Metro Detroiters seeking relief from last summer’s floods have one less option for aid. The Great Lakes Water Authority is...