Bitter Cold Across Michigan Prompts Warnings; Snow Causes Crashes
As bitterly cold weather is settling in across Michigan, snow on the roads is creating hazardous driving conditions in parts of the state.
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As bitterly cold weather is settling in across Michigan, snow on the roads is creating hazardous driving conditions in parts of the state.
Michigan State Police tell WWJ that a single car accident has left one man hospitalized after his car rolled over and he was ejected from the vehicle.
Prosecutors are also reviewing the crashes to determine whether any criminal charges will be authorized in connection with the deaths.
More than a dozen people were injured, including a Van Buren County deputy.
MDOT officials say the HAZMAT situation could have the ramps shut down for hours.
Authorities say one person died and more than a dozen were injured after about 60 vehicles were involved in a series of crashes in snowy weather along Interstate 94 in southwestern Michigan.
Motorists are being asked to avoid the area for the next several hours.
Authorities believe hazardous weather was the cause of the accident.
Police are investigating a deadly accident that shut down the eastbound lanes of I-94 on Detroit's east side for hours.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says Chana Woods was under the influence of drugs at the time of Saturday's crash.
Michigan State Police are investigating as troopers are attempting to identify the two victims.
Police said Cathy Williams was headed westbound on I-94 when her SUV veered off the road.
A woman is hospitalized and a man is behind bars after what authorities say was violent road rage attack on a freeway ramp.
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A construction worker has been killed along with one other person when a truck went into a lane closed for construction.
It happened early Wednesday morning near Van Dyke in Detroit.
Officers pursued a car for a traffic offense onto westbound I-94 where the suspect vehicle crashed into a second vehicle near Van Dyke.
The semi was headed eastbound on I-94 when it crossed the median and crashed in the westbound lanes.
"At this point, we can't say that it's a copycat."
Authorities are reporting two more possible shooting incidents on I-69 near Lansing.
Sheriff Matt Saxton believes the shootings were intentional and that they are all connected.
A section of I-94 in Detroit will be closed in both directions this weekend so crews can work on the M-1 Rail project.
Two motorcycles struck a Chrysler 300 that cut them off, state police said.
Authorities say a motorcyclist is fighting for his life after crashing into a vehicle on I-94 that was re-entering the freeway from the shoulder.
There were some tense moments Tuesday while police dealt with a truck dangling off the side of a freeway overpass.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
A 41-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Monroe Township on Friday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
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Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
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Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
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Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
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More sunshine for Sunday
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