Great Lakes Water Authority approves reduced water, sewer rate increases following historic proposal
The increases are tied to current and new infrastructure projects, including corrosion control in pipelines owned by local cities and a massive study on flood mitigation in Southeast Michigan.
The increases are tied to current and new infrastructure projects, including corrosion control in pipelines owned by local cities and a massive study on flood mitigation in Southeast Michigan.
Karen Huger 'RHOP' star sentenced to 1 year
Karen Huger, "RHOP" star, has been sentenced to two years with one year suspended.
Karen Huger, "RHOP" star, has been sentenced to two years with one year suspended.
GLWA to vote on largest water, sewer rate increase in decades
After years of keeping rate increases relatively low, the Great Lakes Water Authority says it needs to raise prices. The authority board will soon vote on a rate increase of more than 7% for water and more than 5% for sewer.
After years of keeping rate increases relatively low, the Great Lakes Water Authority says it needs to raise prices. The authority board will soon vote on a rate increase of more than 7% for water and more than 5% for sewer.
Two men rescued from collapsed hole in Wyandotte
FOX 2 was told that a worker had been underneath the ground in a hole that collapsed at 6:45 p.m. A worker who was there said a three-man crew was working on a residential sewer line that they were fixing. They had to dig down to work on the line and were just wrapping up when the incident happened. Two workers were in the hole. One of the men got out shortly after. Meanwhile, one man was trapped under dirt and clay.
FOX 2 was told that a worker had been underneath the ground in a hole that collapsed at 6:45 p.m. A worker who was there said a three-man crew was working on a residential sewer line that they were fixing. They had to dig down to work on the line and were just wrapping up when the incident happened. Two workers were in the hole. One of the men got out shortly after. Meanwhile, one man was trapped under dirt and clay.
Rescuers work to free man from hole in Wyandotte
The incident happened on Walnut and 17th Street where neighbors told FOX 2 that utility crews had been at work in the area since 5 p.m. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, emergency crews from all over Wayne County are on the scene attempting to help rescue the workers.
The incident happened on Walnut and 17th Street where neighbors told FOX 2 that utility crews had been at work in the area since 5 p.m. As of 11 p.m. Tuesday, emergency crews from all over Wayne County are on the scene attempting to help rescue the workers.
Pothole season is here in Michigan, and workers are prepared
It's an early start to pothole season, and crews are already out working to fix the roads. But it's not just the crumbling pavement causing trouble. Crews were out all day Tuesday patching up county and state roads. This is the start of what they say will be a busy week, and already there's been high risk.
It's an early start to pothole season, and crews are already out working to fix the roads. But it's not just the crumbling pavement causing trouble. Crews were out all day Tuesday patching up county and state roads. This is the start of what they say will be a busy week, and already there's been high risk.
Truck in Sterling Heights riddled with bullets after shooting
Sterling Heights police say it?s where a 54-year-old man from Detroit drove for help after getting shot in the shoulder in a nearby neighborhood on Sugar Maple Drive.
Sterling Heights police say it?s where a 54-year-old man from Detroit drove for help after getting shot in the shoulder in a nearby neighborhood on Sugar Maple Drive.
Detroit Lions and Henry Ford Health partner to support students
The Detroit Lions and Henry Ford Health are teaming up for a great cause to help support students at the Detroit Lions Academy. That's an alternative school that gives young people a second chance at getting back on the road to success.
The Detroit Lions and Henry Ford Health are teaming up for a great cause to help support students at the Detroit Lions Academy. That's an alternative school that gives young people a second chance at getting back on the road to success.
Police: Suspect shoots self after meeting 13-year-old girl online, bringing her to his Detroit home
New details in what police are calling an attempted kidnapping that ended with the suspect turning the gun on himself.
New details in what police are calling an attempted kidnapping that ended with the suspect turning the gun on himself.
Bird flu egg shortage forces Plymouth diner to cancel Paczki Day celebration
At ?Three Brothers? in Plymouth, there?s hot food and warm conversation. The family-owned diner is an institution steeped in Polish tradition, including Paczki Day, with owner Chris Necovski saying the place would erupt in a frenzy.
At ?Three Brothers? in Plymouth, there?s hot food and warm conversation. The family-owned diner is an institution steeped in Polish tradition, including Paczki Day, with owner Chris Necovski saying the place would erupt in a frenzy.
Shocking audio reveals moments before Southwest Plane nearly collides with jet at Midway
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
A Southwest Airlines plane narrowly avoided colliding with another plane on Tuesday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport.
Michigan lawmaker to introduce resolution calling for SCOTUS to overturn same-sex marriage
Ten years ago the US Supreme Court ruled on Obergefell v Hodges - a case that included April and Jayne Deboer-Rowse - a same sex couple from Metro Detroit trying to jointly adopt their children, now-Attorney General Dana Nessel was their attorney at the time.
Ten years ago the US Supreme Court ruled on Obergefell v Hodges - a case that included April and Jayne Deboer-Rowse - a same sex couple from Metro Detroit trying to jointly adopt their children, now-Attorney General Dana Nessel was their attorney at the time.
GLWA considers largest rate hike in decade for infrastructure needs, rising costs
"For years we have been able to keep our charge increases very low on the sewer side, under 2%, and on the water side under 3% for the last nine years," said Sue Coffey, GLWA.
"For years we have been able to keep our charge increases very low on the sewer side, under 2%, and on the water side under 3% for the last nine years," said Sue Coffey, GLWA.
GLWA water rate hike considered is highest in decade
Officials say it?s needed to do business and deal with aging infrastructure - but many say they can barely afford their current water bills.
Officials say it?s needed to do business and deal with aging infrastructure - but many say they can barely afford their current water bills.
Mayor Duggan updates on Southwest Detroit flood recovery one week later
Mayor Mike Duggan was updated on the progress in Southwest Detroit after a transmission line broke, flooding a neighborhood and left hundreds displaced.
Mayor Mike Duggan was updated on the progress in Southwest Detroit after a transmission line broke, flooding a neighborhood and left hundreds displaced.
Detroit mayor assesses flood recovery one week later
Mike Duggan spent most of Tuesday with volunteers on Rowan Street, the site of some of the worst floods in Detroit history that occurred last Monday when a transmission line broke.
Mike Duggan spent most of Tuesday with volunteers on Rowan Street, the site of some of the worst floods in Detroit history that occurred last Monday when a transmission line broke.
Homeless Army veteran gets help from Woodhaven cafe owner, community
"He has been in the Army, he's worked for a trucking company, stuff like that," she said. "He likes dogs, he likes plants."
"He has been in the Army, he's worked for a trucking company, stuff like that," she said. "He likes dogs, he likes plants."
Woodhaven cafe helps elderly homeless veteran
It started out with donating returnables to a homeless man. That small act of kindness growing by leaps and bounds thanks to a generous community.
It started out with donating returnables to a homeless man. That small act of kindness growing by leaps and bounds thanks to a generous community.
Detroit opens two new affordable housing apartments
Based in Brush Park and in Midtown, the newest units available for rent in Detroit aren't just amazing for their location, but come with an affordable asking price.
Based in Brush Park and in Midtown, the newest units available for rent in Detroit aren't just amazing for their location, but come with an affordable asking price.
Loved ones pay tribute to late FOX 2 reporter Al Allen
Allen retired from the airwaves in 2012 after more than three decades on air at FOX 2, but he continued to hold a special place in the hearts of many.
Allen retired from the airwaves in 2012 after more than three decades on air at FOX 2, but he continued to hold a special place in the hearts of many.