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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Months and months and $32 million later, traffic is now rolling once again on U.S. 31 near Interlochen. The massive project stretched over two calendar years and led to a long detour for drivers and some struggles for nearby businesses. They now have a...
Some highway signs are so beloved that people keep stealing them. Transportation officials once pulled the M off certain signs just to make them less tempting. That tells you a lot about how people feel about this road. It hugs the Lake Michigan shoreline for roughly 116 miles. It crosses...
SAGINAW, Mich. (WNEM) - Michigan drivers are seeing lower gas prices just after the midterm election, according to GasBuddy, but questions remain about how long the decline will last. Prices rose because of refining issues. Those issues have since been addressed, and prices are falling the most in Michigan. Patrick...
UPPER MICHIGAN, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan Department of Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Division is in discussions with Escanaba & Lake Superior Railroad about selling 60 miles of inactive railroad and acquiring it. The DNR and railroad officials last met on Sept. 25, focusing on all Escanaba & Lake...
Garfield Township and the Department of Public Works are preparing to replace a failing sewer line near South Airport Road and Park Drive. The project, expected to take about three weeks, is scheduled to begin between Nov. 9 and Nov. 12, 2026.
A gallon of regular unleaded gasoline in Michigan costs about 38 cents less than last week, according to fuel-tracking services. The state's average price for a gallon of gas fell to $4.17 a gallon since last week, AAA-The Auto Group said Monday. The Dearborn-based insurance company said the price is 23 cents lower than a month ago and $1.05 more than the same time last year. "Michigan gas prices have fallen to their lowest level since early September," said Adrienne Woodland, a AAA spokeswoman. "Despite the recent declines, motorists are still paying $1.05 more per gallon than a year ago." A full 15-gallon tank costs Michigan motorists an average of $63, up about $12 from the highest price in August 2025, according to the company. Meanwhile, Dallas-based fuel tracker GasBuddy reported Monday that the average price in Michigan for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $4.12, down 38.3 cents since last week. Regional prices Metro Detroit’s average daily gas price has dropped 45 cents to $4.13 per gallon over the last week, according to AAA. The area's current average is also about $1.06 more per gallon than the same time last year. GasBuddy reports the price in Detroit is
A new study confirms it—Michigan drivers are among the fastest in the country. Here’s what’s fueling our need for speed.
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GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- The Grand Traverse County Road Commission is making progress towards getting the Beitner Bridge back open, announcing Monday that crews are preparing the road for paving. The road commission said that after seven days, the concrete for the bridge has finished curing. Crews said...
"We encourage residents to attend, learn more about the proposed plans and share their feedback."
Several Mid-Michigan counties average less than $4 per gallon of gas on Tuesday, according to the American Automobile Association.
LANSING, Mich. (WNEM) - The State Transportation Commission unanimously approved a resolution recognizing state and local government agencies’ snowplows as emergency vehicles. The move supports federal legislation that would exempt snowplows from federal diesel emission regulations. In May, Congressman Jack Bergman introduced the Protecting Lifesaving Operations During Winter Storms...
DELTA TWP., Mich. (News 10) - The freeway is back open after several cars crashed on westbound I-496 in Delta Township near Snow Road Saturday night. Michigan State Police were advising the public to avoid the area during the overnight hours. The freeway reopened around 6:30 Sunday morning. Video captured...
Last month, I had the opportunity to represent Michigan at MOVE Australia in Sydney. It was a chance to share the work happening across our state and hear how transportation leaders elsewhere are approaching challenges we know well: putting new technologies to work and connecting more people to the services they need.
DEARBORN, MI— Gas prices in Michigan are down 38 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.17 per gallon for regular unleaded. This price is 23 cents less than this time last month but still $1.05 more than this time last year. Motorists...
LANSING, Mich. (FOX 2) - Snowplows are now classified as emergency vehicles after a resolution was approved by state officials. On Thursday, the State Transportation Commission (STC) approved a resolution recognizing state and local agency snowplows as emergency vehicles. The resolution would exempt snowplows from federal diesel emission regulations. "Michigan’s...
A deer can do thousands of dollars in damage. Depending on your coverage, that bill could be yours.
COLDWATER, MI (WTVB) – Michigan’s average gas price has plummeted 41-cents a gallon in the past week. AAA Michigan says the price is now down to $4.14 a gallon, 26-cents less than last month, but still a $1.02 more than last year. In Branch County pump prices are...
Reported stop-sign challenge raises concerns as Michigan prepares for icy roads, lake-effect snow and early darkness.
GRAND TRAVERSE COUNTY, Mich., (WPBN/WGTU) -- Hammond Road in Grand Traverse County is back open to traffic following months of construction and delays. The reopening comes after crews worked on road improvements near the Three Mile Road intersection in East Bay Township. The project faced several setbacks, including unexpected underground...
