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Detroit incinerator announces it will permanently shut down

The company that owns and operates Detroit’s massive trash incinerator abruptly announced Wednesday that it’s closing down the facility.The controversial…

Flint River dredging project moves into final phase

A major project to remove century old contamination from the Flint River is moving into its final phase.Last week, crews finished dredging part of the…

Rooftop solar would be exempted from tax assessments under bills now on Governor's desk

Bills to regulate how cities and townships deal with rooftop solar panels have landed on Governor Whitmer's desk.The bills would resolve an ambiguity in…

Inslee calls on fellow Democratic presidential candidates to join him in opposing Line 5

Democratic presidential hopeful Jay Inslee is wading into a Great Lakes regional controversy by coming out against a proposed oil pipeline tunnel.The…

Pence: "The road to victory goes right through Michigan"

Michigan’s place as a pivotal swing state in next Tuesday’s presidential election is clear, based on its frequency on the itineraries of the major…

6 Tips For Getting Your Dog Ready For Your Return To The Office

As people get back to in-person work, it may be a difficult transition for dogs and their owners. One tip from a veterinarian: Don't make a big deal about leaving and coming back home.

This Marathon gas station on Jolly Road, in Okemos is charging more than any other gas station in Michigan for a gallon of regular gasoline.

$35 million settlement to clean up leaky fuel tanks at former Clark gas station sites

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office has settled a case dealing with leaky underground fuel tanks. The state will be getting $35 million to…

Carbon Monoxide alarms are displayed in a Home Depot store in Illinois. Although there were no deaths from Hurricane Laura, 28 people died in Louisiana and almost all of them once the hurricane passed. The storm left communities without power for weeks. Fourteen of the deaths were caused by carbon monoxide poisoning from unsafe use of emergency generators.

A New Hurricane Season Brings A New Threat: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

More people have died from unsafe use of generators after hurricanes than storm surge since 2017. The National Hurricane Center wants to focus attention on generator safety.

Detroit automakers feeling the bite of COVID-19

Financial rating services are eyeing Detroit automakers as the COVID-19 outbreak slams auto sales.On Wednesday, Moody's placed General Motors on negative…

Proposal planned to ban PFAS in food packaging

Legislation soon will be introduced in Michigan to ban food packaging that contains toxic chemicals such as PFAS, bisphenols, or phthalates.Some…

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