About 1.3 million Michigan residents expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day weekend traffic is expected to be busy, but only just barely topping a previous national record for the holiday.
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Memorial Day weekend traffic is expected to be busy, but only just barely topping a previous national record for the holiday.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $4.73 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, AAA-The Auto Club Group says.
A round trip from Detroit to Mackinaw City would cost $103.95 in gas at current prices in a vehicle that hits 27 miles per gallon, AAA says.
Diesel prices hit a record high in Michigan over the weekend, with regular unleaded gas prices also noticeably high
Michigan motorists paid an average price of $4.86 for a gallon of regular unleaded on Friday, when the national average was $4.39 a gallon.
Photos of gas price signs have been trending on social media during the past few days, as motorists take note of a spike in fuel prices.
To put the pricing in perspective, AAA says it would cost $49.82 in gas to make a round trip from Detroit to Grand Rapids in a vehicle that gets 27 mpg.
The average cost of a gallon of gasoline hit $4.18 on Tuesday, up $1.20 since the conflict in the Middle East started on Feb. 28.
Gas prices in Michigan have gone up 19 cents in the past week, topping $4 a gallon again, AAA-The Auto Club Group says.
Michigan's gas prices have topped $4 a gallon again. Here's the latest rundown from the AAA fuel price tracker.
AAA says Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.83 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Michigan gas prices fell 14 cents during the past five days, with motorists paying an average of $3.84 a gallon on Saturday, AAA says.
Gas prices in Michigan were hovering around $4 a gallon for regular unleaded fuel Monday morning, AAA says in its weekly price report.
At a gas station in Detroit, owner Mohamad Mallah, known to customers as Big Moe, decided to give back in a big way.
Michigan's gas prices bumped up about 20 cents a gallon between Monday morning and Wednesday morning, according to data tracked by AAA-The Auto Club Group.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $3.87 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Metro Detroit is seeing some of the lowest gas prices in Michigan this week, with an average of $3.92 a gallon.
Monday's gas price reports from AAA shows that fuel prices continued to rise, but at a slower pace, this week.
Metro Detroit drivers might not be seeing it yet, but the average cost of unleaded regular gas across Michigan has crossed the $4 a gallon price point.
Gas prices in Michigan are up 33 cents per gallon as compared to a week ago, AAA-The Auto Club Group says.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Gas prices are continuing to trend up in Michigan and across the country. Vice President JD Vance, during a speech in Auburn Hills Wednesday, said the Trump administration is taking steps soon to help alleviate the increased costs.
Gas prices in Michigan inched up 4 cents in the past week after seeing a 56-cent spike in the previous week, AAA says.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the UTV left the roadway, crashed into trees and rocks, and rolled over.
Dearborn paused on Monday to honor the men and women who never made it home.
According to AAA gas prices across the country are the highest they've been in four years but those higher prices aren't keeping boaters in Livingston County from spending time out on the water.
Splash pads and pools across Metro Detroit officially opened for the season.
According to AAA, gas prices across the country are the highest they've been in four years but it's not stopping Michigan boaters on Memorial Day.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Dearborn paused on Monday to honor the men and women who never made it home.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
A preliminary investigation revealed that the UTV left the roadway, crashed into trees and rocks, and rolled over.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Michigan is demanding repayment of $35 million from the American Center for Mobility, a key player in autonomous vehicle development.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
One hundred men were dressed to the nines on Sunday afternoon on Livernois Avenue in Detroit for the sixth annual 100 Men in Suits initiative.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Most retail stores will be open for business on Memorial Day, while post offices will be closed. Here's what to know.
Sources identified the 21-year-old suspect as Nasire Best of Dundalk, Maryland, and documents obtained by CBS News show Best previously blocked a White House entry lane in June 2025.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
A bystander was also wounded, but no Secret Service officers were injured, officials said. President Trump was in the White House at the time of the incident.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
Two Detroit nonprofit organizations have partnered together to fight food insecurity for elementary school students.
St. Clair County health officials have identified the county's first salmonella case linked to a multistate outbreak associated with backyard poultry.
Experts at Children's Hospital of Michigan say they typically see a rise in preventable injuries this time of year, many of which can happen in just seconds.
The app helps people with allergies navigate menus and get information about kitchen practices, so they know what's safe to eat.
A bill that would ban anyone under age 16 from viewing, using or accessing social media in Michigan was introduced in the state legislature.
Detroit Pistons players Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have earned All-NBA honors, the team announced Sunday.
Dillon Dingler hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Troy Melton and two relievers combined on a three-hitter and the Detroit Tigers stopped an eight-game losing streak by beating the Baltimore Orioles 4-1 Sunday in a doubleheader nightcap.
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres said Sunday his left oblique strain isn't fully healed and he will be taking a break from swinging the bat as he works to return from the injury.
Colton Cowser hit a three-run homer off Kenley Jansen with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles beat Detroit 5-3 in a day-night doubleheader opener Sunday that extended the Tigers' losing streak to eight.
Iran had been scheduled to train in Tucson, Arizona, but it will now move its training base to Tijuana, Mexico, just south of San Diego.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
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Some people marked Memorial Day by getting up early and starting the day with a run.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Some patchy fog will greet us on Tuesday morning, but sunshine and warmth will last the rest of the day and the week.
The community space, which has been under renovation since October 2025, includes a swing set, play area and seating with umbrellas.
A service was held on Monday in Troy to honor Michigan's own "Polar Bear" soldiers. More than half of the soldiers were from Michigan.