https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news Local/Regional News en-US Copyright Wed, 13 May 2026 00:48:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-12/judge-blocks-spending-on-two-michigan-minor-league-baseball-parks A Michigan Court of Claims judge has blocked spending on two minor league baseball parks that were part of a spree of pork barrel spending approved in the 2024-2025 state budget. The order issued Tuesday is part of a case that could result in imposing — or re-imposing — constitutional controls on spending decisions made at the state Capitol. Wed, 13 May 2026 00:48:55 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-12/judge-blocks-spending-on-two-michigan-minor-league-baseball-parks Rick Pluta https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-12/burst-water-main-replaced-but-water-use-restrictions-continue-in-oakland-county Officials with the Great Lakes Water Authority say the new pipe, which replaces the 42-inch one that ruptured in Auburn Hills on Sunday, is holding up well under normal water pressure. But they say the larger system still needs to be flushed, and pressure restored, before water use restrictions can be lifted. Tue, 12 May 2026 23:24:19 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-12/burst-water-main-replaced-but-water-use-restrictions-continue-in-oakland-county Sarah Cwiek https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-12/officials-to-survey-flood-damage-across-michigan-this-week Mass flooding and tornadoes ravaged homes, businesses and infrastructure across the state in April. Now officials are surveying the damage, as the state decides to apply for federal relief. Tue, 12 May 2026 23:10:50 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-12/officials-to-survey-flood-damage-across-michigan-this-week Emma George-Griffin https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-12/rural-michigan-may-need-more-medical-helicopters-can-it-afford-them Pending federal cuts will lead to reduced services at rural hospitals, moving patients to bigger facilities by helicopter. But federal policy limits how much money those choppers can collect. Tue, 12 May 2026 23:06:06 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-12/rural-michigan-may-need-more-medical-helicopters-can-it-afford-them Justin A. Hinkley | Bridge Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/auburn-hills-officials-distribute-free-water-amidst-state-of-emergency A massive 42-inch water transmission line rupture in River Woods Park has forced Auburn Hills to declare a State of Emergency, leaving Oakland County residents under strict water-use restrictions and a mandatory boil water advisory. Tue, 12 May 2026 02:55:18 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/auburn-hills-officials-distribute-free-water-amidst-state-of-emergency Zena Issa https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/6th-circuit-court-trumps-mandatory-detention-immigration-policy-violates-constitution The case seems likely headed for the U.S. Supreme Court. Tue, 12 May 2026 01:14:22 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/6th-circuit-court-trumps-mandatory-detention-immigration-policy-violates-constitution Sarah Cwiek, Lindsey Smith https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/how-a-forgotten-fish-in-the-great-lakes-is-bringing-together-researchers-in-michigan-and-abroad Pink salmon have been in the Great Lakes for 70 years. But recent growth in their numbers has scientists asking new questions. Mon, 11 May 2026 22:49:56 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/how-a-forgotten-fish-in-the-great-lakes-is-bringing-together-researchers-in-michigan-and-abroad Ellie Katz https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/state-works-behind-the-scenes-during-state-of-emergency State of Michigan emergency resources are now helping out after a water main broke over the weekend in Oakland County.Officials say a 42-inch water line broke Sunday morning, causing flooding and interrupted service in parts of Oakland County. Mon, 11 May 2026 21:21:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-11/state-works-behind-the-scenes-during-state-of-emergency Colin Jackson https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-10/water-authority-urges-4-se-michigan-communities-to-use-only-what-is-absolutely-necessary "This is not a drill. This is a very serious situation," said Orion Township Supervisor Chris Barnett. "It’s going to be very uncomfortable for our residents." Sun, 10 May 2026 19:41:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-10/water-authority-urges-4-se-michigan-communities-to-use-only-what-is-absolutely-necessary Brett Dahlberg https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-10/new-book-dives-into-history-of-phenomenal-great-lakes-ship-architect Book explores the career of naval architect Frank Kirby. Two of his three surviving ships are in Detroit and Muskegon Lake. Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-05-10/new-book-dives-into-history-of-phenomenal-great-lakes-ship-architect Lily Cole, Capital News Service