Infrastructure https://www.wcmu.org/tags/infrastructure Infrastructure en-US Copyright Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:31:29 GMT Mid-Michigan facing flood warnings after weekend rain https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-06/mid-michigan-facing-flood-warnings-after-weekend-rain A meteorologist with the National Weather Service said the Saginaw River will fall below its flood stage Wednesday at the earliest as roads close across the region due to flooding. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:31:29 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-06/mid-michigan-facing-flood-warnings-after-weekend-rain Alvin (AJ) Jones, Brianna Edgar Sanford bridge replacement nears its multi-million dollar goal https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/sanford-bridge-replacement-nears-its-multi-million-dollar-goal The village of Sanford has been raising money to replace an essential road bridge for 10 years. Now, the village is closer than ever to their goal. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-02/sanford-bridge-replacement-nears-its-multi-million-dollar-goal Emma George-Griffin US Army Corp of Engineers announces new effort to speed up infrastructure projects https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-24/us-army-corp-of-engineers-announces-new-effort-to-speed-up-infrastructure-projects The “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” initiative is an effort to fund major water resource projects and address regulatory burdens to speed up major infrastructure projects. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:50:53 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-02-24/us-army-corp-of-engineers-announces-new-effort-to-speed-up-infrastructure-projects Alvin (AJ) Jones State program that funds dam repairs set to run out of money https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-29/state-program-that-funds-dam-repairs-set-to-run-out-of-money The Dam Risk Reduction Grant Program recently announced its last allocations for projects for 19 dams statewide. Sat, 29 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-11-29/state-program-that-funds-dam-repairs-set-to-run-out-of-money Grace Walker Northeast Michigan internet provider receives $2M from state budget https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/northeast-michigan-internet-provider-receives-2m-from-state-budget Allbands Communications says they're looking to expand access to high-speed internet in Montmorency, Oscoda, Iosco and Alpena counties. Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:40:14 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-24/northeast-michigan-internet-provider-receives-2m-from-state-budget Grace Walker Whitmer sends appeal for ice storm aid to help utilities, individuals https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/whitmer-sends-appeal-for-ice-storm-aid-to-help-utilities-individuals The governor is asking FEMA to reconsider its rejection of aid for utilities, individuals and long-term disaster mitigation projects in the wake of March's historic ice storm. Mon, 25 Aug 2025 21:15:32 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-25/whitmer-sends-appeal-for-ice-storm-aid-to-help-utilities-individuals Alvin (AJ) Jones Michigan’s island schools desperate for teachers. Is building homes the answer? https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/michigans-island-schools-desperate-for-teachers-is-building-homes-the-answer In vacation hotspots, schools struggle to find teachers because housing is often well beyond their pay. A bill pending in the state Legislature would allow schools to build or buy housing for their employees. Some say that’s a good idea but wonder how it’ll work. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 15:06:45 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-14/michigans-island-schools-desperate-for-teachers-is-building-homes-the-answer Justin A. Hinkley $87M middle-mile broadband infrastructure project underway https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/87m-middle-mile-broadband-infrastructure-project-underway A broadband infrastructure project has begun construction to connect some underserved rural areas in Michigan to the internet. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:50:41 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-08-08/87m-middle-mile-broadband-infrastructure-project-underway Mia Kerner Statewide digital literacy program put on hold by Trump administration https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-07/statewide-digital-literacy-program-put-on-hold-by-trump-administration The U.S. Department of Commerce has terminated the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant program after President Donald Trump declared it "unconstitutional." This has put the future of Michigan’s Inclusive, Training, Technology and Equity program on pause. Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:49:07 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-06-07/statewide-digital-literacy-program-put-on-hold-by-trump-administration Blace Carpenter New study finds Michigan schools will need billions in repairs over next decade https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-24/new-study-finds-michigan-schools-will-need-billions-in-repairs-over-next-decade The School Finance Research Foundation estimates Michigan schools will need $22.8 billion in infrastructure investment over the next decade. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-03-24/new-study-finds-michigan-schools-will-need-billions-in-repairs-over-next-decade Maxwell Howard