Roadside assistance calls rise as Metro Detroit battles bitter cold weather
The freezing temperatures have covered Metro Detroit all week. For one tow company, it's been a week full of callers needing help.
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The freezing temperatures have covered Metro Detroit all week. For one tow company, it's been a week full of callers needing help.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $45.
Michigan motorists are starting the new year by paying more at the gas pump.
There's some good news for Michigan motorists ahead of the new year as gas prices have dropped 7 cents from last week.
Motorists in Metro Detroit are filling up for an average of $3.06 per gallon.
According to AAA, Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded.
According to AAA, 3.8 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
AAA reported Monday that gas prices in Michigan have jumped 7 cents since after the Thanksgiving weekend.
AAA expects more than 79 million travelers ahead of what they expect to be a record-breaking holiday weekend.
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA reported Monday that gas prices in Michigan have dropped 12 cents since last week.
Michiganders are expected to hit the road in record numbers over Thanksgiving weekend.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $45, which is $13 less than what they were paying in August 2023.
Gas prices in Michigan are down 15 cents from a week ago and have dropped to their lowest average since February.
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.28 per gallon for regular unleaded.
Michigan drivers are paying an average of $3.25 per gallon for regular unleaded.
The Independence Day holiday is approaching this week and while gas prices are up substantially across the state, Metro Detroit is seeing less of a jump.
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
The new report from AAA shows that 18% (30,000) of all traffic fatalities involved drowsy drivers between 2017 and 2021.
The study found roadside assistance workers were struck and killed nearly four times more than reported.
The new study shows that 123 roadside workers were killed by passing vehicles between 2015 and 2021. This is more than the 34 listed in the national crash data because AAA says workers are often cited as pedestrians in crash reports.
With temperatures expected to reach the teens, AAA warns that it can impact vehicle functionality.
Gas prices in Michigan fell this week, dropping down by 9 cents from last week, according to AAA.
Airports are bracing for an influx of almost 3 million passengers daily through the holiday period, marking a significant 16% increase from last year.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
A former autoworker was given back his retirement through the kindness of strangers.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit Lions host the Dallas Cowboys in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season on Thursday.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Zade and Pumpkin! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.
A University of Michigan professor is getting national recognition for her research aimed at relieving depression symptoms in people living with multiple sclerosis, and she's doing it not with antidepressants or pharmaceuticals, but with technology and nature.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says businesses are falling victim to fake bills.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office temporarily closes its administration building after preliminary tests detect Legionella bacteria.