Motorcyclist killed after striking disabled car on westbound I-696 in Royal Oak
A 20-year-old Ypsilanti motorcyclist died early Saturday morning when he struck the rear of a disabled vehicle on westbound I-696 in Royal Oak.
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A 20-year-old Ypsilanti motorcyclist died early Saturday morning when he struck the rear of a disabled vehicle on westbound I-696 in Royal Oak.
One person suffered minor injuries after a semi-truck rollover crash Thursday on Interstate 696, according to the Warren Fire Department.
Additional lane closures have begun on I-696 as a Michigan Department of Transportation project continues.
As the Michigan Department of Transportation crews continue working along Interstate 696, a stretch of westbound 10 Mile Road is reopening to traffic. A planned closure of westbound I-696 goes into effect starting Friday, and is expected to last for 10 days. That closure will allow the demolition of the Church Street plaza bridge, including the breakup of 170 concrete beams.
Additional lane closures will begin Monday on I-696 as a Michigan Department of Transportation project continues.
Monday is Day 1 of Metro Detroit's biggest construction project, eastbound Interstate 696, and drivers are bracing for years of changes.
Eastbound traffic on the busiest nine-mile section of I-696 in Metro Detroit will be detoured for two years.
One person is dead after a single-vehicle crash Sunday on I-696 in Oakland County, police reported.
MDOT says road closures will start March 3 as they prepare for the final phase of the Restore the Reuther project in Metro Detroit.
Drivers are preparing for alternate routes Monday as the Interstate 696 project begins in Metro Detroit.
Temporary westbound closures are scheduled before eastbound I-696 traffic near Southfield goes into a detour.
All eastbound lanes of I-696 shortly after I-275 were blocked about 4 a.m. Monday because of a vehicle fire.
The I-696 project will impact tens of thousands of drivers for about two years while MDOT rebuilds the interstate.
The construction from Southfield to Royal Oak will affect tens of thousands of drivers daily for at least two years beginning in March 2025.
City officials said that, when crews arrived, they found three vehicles up in flames. The eastbound stretch was temporarily shut down while crews worked to clean up the scene.
It is unclear what caused the semi-truck to crash.
Drake Road will be closed between 11 and 12 Mile roads from March 18 through April 1.
Crews will close part of Inkster Road and the southbound US-24 ramp to southbound M-10 as work on the I-696 Restore the Reuther project continues.
The bridge work scheduled to happen east of Telegraph Road as part of the I-696 Restore the Reuther project has been delayed until Jan. 22 due to the winter weather throughout southeast Michigan.
A person was killed after two vehicles caught on fire following a wrong-way crash on I-696 early Monday, police said.
A 66-year-old Troy man has been arrested after riding his bike on I-696 and threatening a trooper with a metal rod Sunday night.
MDOT says the upcoming closure is for various work, including pavement repairs to fix potholes in the work zone.
A 62-year-old driver from Harper Woods was killed overnight after being struck head-on by a vehicle traveling the wrong way on I-696 in Macomb County.
A Warren man is dead after police say he crashed into the back of a county road truck on I-696.
The Michigan Department of Transportation announced that on Monday crews will begin work on the I-696 bridges over Drake Road in Farmington Hills.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Months after former Leland House tenants were forced from their homes, their fight for compensation was back in court on Thursday.
She also faces four felony counts of falsifying or failing to file tax returns, and a misdemeanor charge related to safe storage of public funds.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes region, bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes region, bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
Skywatchers in Southeast Michigan will have the chance to see a spectacular partial lunar eclipse late Thursday into early Friday.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Months after former Leland House tenants were forced from their homes, their fight for compensation was back in court on Thursday.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
For decades, the Farmington Civic Theatre has often been recognized as a community staple, but since the Covid-19 pandemic, management says attendance has dropped significantly.
Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids will open its corn maze season on Sept. 1 with a Dolly Parton theme.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
Detroit rapper Eminem joined several others paying tribute to singer and actress Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.
Lake Ontario is part of the Great Lakes region, bordering the Canadian province of Ontario and the U.S. state of New York.
The executive order directs the Interior Department to update the Geographic Names Information System, changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
Canadian officials said the tariffs set to be imposed on more than 800 U.S. imports are "strategic" and designed to target some states.
The proposal in Livingston County that would implement a program to track county employees de-identified opioid use won't be moving forward.
Corewell Health has announced a $1.7 billion investment into its hospital facilities in Grand Rapids and Troy.
Wayne County health officials on Wednesday reported the county's first human case of West Nile virus in 2026.
A bat found in Livingston County, Michigan, has tested positive for rabies, the local health department said on Thursday.
Providers, students, clients and community members gathered outside the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan headquarters to urge the organization to pursue solutions that preserve access to care.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
Freddy Peralta pitched six scoreless innings and picked up his first win with his new team as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0 on Wednesday.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
More than two weeks before the Detroit Lions kick off their 2026 regular season, the team unveiled its new uniform on Tuesday.
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The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
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A historic movie theatre in downtown Farmington, Michigan, says it has been fighting for years to bring back moviegoers.
President Trump on Thursday signed an executive order to rename Lake Ontario "Lake America," making good on a threat he made on social media earlier this week.
With school supplies costing more in 2026, many Southeast Michigan communities are hosting giveaways to help families.
Months after former Leland House tenants were forced from their homes, their fight for compensation was back in court on Thursday.
Longtime actor Tim Curry, known for iconic films such as Clue and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, has died at age 80.