33,000 people take the Mackinac Bridge Walk as part of Labor Day tradition
An estimated 33,000 people participated in the Mackinac Bridge Walk Monday morning across the Straits of Mackinac.
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An estimated 33,000 people participated in the Mackinac Bridge Walk Monday morning across the Straits of Mackinac.
A new economic impact study revealed that the Mackinac Bridge's operation, events and tourism contribute $193 million annually to Michigan's economy.
Drivers traveling over Michigan's Mackinac Bridge on Wednesday may experience a haze. However, officials say it is not fog but smoke.
A Michigan man who had a key role in building one of the longest bridges in the United States has been buried 15 years after his death.
A suspect who was fleeing police crashed through a Mackinac Bridge toll gate, then drove the wrong way on I-75.
The Mackinac Bridge is temporarily closed to traffic because of falling ice for the third time in as many days.
Icy conditions have led to off and on closures for the Mackinac Bridge this week.
It is another day without electricity for much of the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
The Mackinac Bridge temporarily closed on Monday due to falling ice, officials said on Monday. As of 7 p.m., officials said the bridge's condition was all clear, and there were no significant weather conditions.
Michigan's Macinac Bridge is among 68 bridges nationwide the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended be evaluated to assess its risk of collapse.
Winds of over 50 mph Monday resulted in a partial closure of the Mackinac Bridge, the bridge authority reported.
On Friday, the Mackinac Bridge Authority approved a 2.3% convenience fee for tolls paid by credit card, citing rising costs for credit and debit card transaction fees as their reasoning.
The bridge closed for vehicle traffic at 6:30 a.m. Monday and reopened at noon.
Archaeologists at Colonial Michilimackinac found a brass trade ring. These rings are commonly known as "Jesuit Rings," but by the 18th century, they were strictly secular trade goods.
There will be one lane open in each direction on the Mackinac Bridge over Memorial Day weekend.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority is reminding visitors that Canadian cash will no longer be accepted for tolls, effective Oct. 1.
One of the most recognizable figures at the Mackinac Bridge, beside the bridge itself, is retiring Saturday.
According to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, the bridge is closed to all vehicles except passenger cars, passenger vans and empty pickup trucks.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority started selling pieces of the original deck grating, as it is getting replaced, and a piece of it has made it all the way to the South Pole.
When conditions improve, the bridge will reopen to all vehicles, although certain vehicles may still require an escort, the authority said.
Construction on the 5-mile bridge began on May 7, 1954, according to the Mackinac Bridge Authority. It is the fifth largest suspension bridge in the world.
Last year, the Michigan Storm Chasers launched their first relief efforts in northern Michigan after a historic ice storm. Now they're doing it again, rushing to bring disaster relief to the deep south.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Detroit police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
A former school bus driver is suing Mattawan Consolidated Schools, alleging wrongful termination after offering bags of candy to students, some of which contained "brief Christian messages."
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
Nearly two weeks after a man drove his car into an entrance at Detroit Metro Airport, new security measures are now in place.
Student organizers at Community High School also inspired several other schools in Ann Arbor to do the same.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Last year, the Michigan Storm Chasers launched their first relief efforts in northern Michigan after a historic ice storm. Now they're doing it again, rushing to bring disaster relief to the deep south.
The Genesee County Prosecutor's Office declined to prosecute two officers who fired their weapons in response to an armed shooter last fall at a church in Grand Blanc.
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.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
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.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Attorney General Dana Nessel's office said its department has received more than 5,000 emails from the public regarding immigration enforcement activity.
Over 50 million Americans will face higher utility costs as a result of rate hikes approved in 2025, according to PowerLines.
Ryan Routh, the man convicted in a 2024 assassination attempt of President Trump at his Florida golf course, has been sentenced to life in prison.
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
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.
Ron Teasley, a Detroit native who played for the New York Cubans in the Negro National League, died on Tuesday at age 99.
The Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Steelers WR DK Metcalf and filed a $100 million lawsuit held a press conference.
The Detroit Curling Club dates back to 1832.
Mickey Lolich, a Detroit Tigers great and 1968 World Series MVP, has died, the Tigers organization confirmed.
The games run from Feb. 6 through Feb. 22, and 17 Olympians from Michigan are among the nearly 230 athletes competing for Team USA.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
Last year, the Michigan Storm Chasers launched their first relief efforts in northern Michigan after a historic ice storm. Now they're doing it again, rushing to bring disaster relief to the deep south.
"Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie posted a video of her and her siblings pleading for their mother's return, days after her disappearance.
State and local officials are weighing in after President Trump doubled down on comments this week that the federal government should take over federal elections in several Democratic-led cities, including Detroit.
Detroit police are investigating after a man was found dead inside a vehicle on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Snow showers return later on Thursday.