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Intermittent Lane Closures on US-127 at Michigan Avenue on Sunday

Utility work by Consumers Energy will require lane closures in Jackson, Michigan

Ford Recalls 4.4 Million Vehicles Over Faulty Software

Automaker says tech glitch can cause trailer lights, brakes to fail, increasing crash risk.

Vehicle Fire Shuts Down Westbound I-94 in Galesburg

MDOT reports closure due to a vehicle fire on the highway

BMW Recalls Over 58,000 Vehicles, Including M5 and M5 Touring, for Wiring Harness Issue

The recall impacts various BMW models due to a potential fire risk from damaged air conditioning wiring harnesses.

Kalamazoo Touts Safe Streets Initiative as Crashes Decline

City data shows a 24% drop in crashes since pre-pandemic levels.

Construction Begins on New Auxiliary Lane on US-131 in Kalamazoo

The $13.4 million project aims to improve safety and traffic flow at the I-94/US-131 interchange.

Ford Recalls Over 412,000 Explorer SUVs for Suspension Issue

Federal regulators say a faulty suspension component can diminish steering control and increase crash risk.

M-14/I-96 Project in Wayne County Moves to Next Phase

Crews to rebuild westbound side of freeway, close multiple ramps during construction

Flint Driving School Suspended Amid State Investigation

Michigan Department of State takes action against On the Move Driving School LLC over alleged regulatory violations.

EPA Ends Credits for Automatic Start-Stop Vehicle Ignition

Zeldin calls the feature 'everyone hates' and says it 'kills the battery' with no environmental benefit

Detroit Driver Experiences Intermittent Stalling in Dodge Journey

Mysterious issue causes vehicle to shut off at red lights and stop signs, then restart without issue.

EPA Ends Credits for Automatic Start-Stop Vehicle Ignition

EPA Administrator Zeldin calls the feature 'everyone hates'

MDOT Provides Update on Next Phase of US-127 Construction

The $46 million project aims to improve roadway geometry, safety, and traffic flow.

EPA Ends Credits for Automatic Start-Stop Vehicle Ignition

Zeldin calls the feature 'everyone hates' and says it 'kills the battery' with no environmental benefit

EPA Ends Credits for Automatic Start-Stop Ignition

Zeldin says feature that reduces emissions is universally disliked by drivers

MDOT Kicks Off 2026 US-127 Reconstruction Project

Pavement rebuilding, bridge work, and drainage upgrades coming to busy Michigan highway corridor.

Car Frozen in Icy Flood After Crashing Into Detroit Fire Hydrant

Broken hydrant floods street near airport, trapping vehicle in freezing water.

Southbound US-127 Lane Closures in Jackson on Tuesday

Intermittent single lane closures scheduled to remove a sign cantilever