Judge gives Moroun new deadline to show Gateway Project commitment

Detroit — A Wayne County Circuit judge has given Detroit International Bridge Co.’s Manuel “Matty” Moroun until March 8 to demonstrate a commitment to completing his part of the $230 million Gateway Project.

I-75 shut down for hours after pileup near Bay City

Bay City — White-out winter conditions caused a 65-car pileup Friday evening and briefly closed a section of Interstate 75 near Bay City just in time for rush hour commuting.

Pizzeria fire closes stretch of Grand River in Detroit

Detroit— Eastbound Grand River Avenue (M-5) is closed at Greenfield Road because of a fire at Pappa's Pizza, according to Traffic.com.

Moroun buckles on bridge work

After two years of courtroom battles, the Detroit International Bridge Co. said it will complete its portion of the Gateway Project as ordered by a judge, even as it still disputes the ruling.

New, quicker screening program expands to more airports

Washington — A new passenger screening program to make check-in more convenient for certain travelers is being expanded to 28 more major U.S. airports, the government said Wednesday.

Amtrak gets OK for 110 mph travel in Mich., Ind.

Kalamazoo— Amtrak says it's gotten federal approval for its trains in western Michigan and northern Indiana to increase maximum speeds to 110 mph.

Detroit International Bridge jailings lawful, court rules

Manuel “Matty” Moroun’s and Detroit International Bridge Co. President Dan Stamper’s overnight stay in the Wayne County Jail last month was not a violation of either man’s rights, according to the Michigan Court of Appeals.

AAA Mich.: Gas prices up 11 cents in past week

Gas prices are on the rise in Michigan, climbing 11 cents during the past week, in part because of what analysts describe as a strengthening economy.

Appeals court to rule on jailing of Ambassador Bridge owner, president

It’s now a case of wait-and-see for attorneys for the state Department of Transportation and the Detroit International Bridge Co. after their Thursday faceoff before the Michigan Court of Appeals.

To fix roads, gas tax, fees must go up

Everyone agrees Michigan needs to pour money into repairing its roads. The question is: Are we willing to pay for those repairs through some hefty raises to the gas tax and registration fees?

Stretch of Gratiot closed in Chesterfield Twp.

Chesterfield Township — Police have closed Gratiot in both directions between 21 Mile and 22 Mile because of downed power lines.

Lawmakers study sales tax hike as alternative to Snyder’s roads proposal

Lansing— Michigan would swap its 19-cent gasoline tax for a penny increase in sales tax under plan reviewed by the House Transportation Committee today.

‘Choose Life’ license plate would funnel cash to divisive cause

In the January rush to help solve the state’s problems, state Sen. Patrick Colbeck has launched his vital bid for a “Choose Life” state-sponsored license plate. Michigan won’t be the first.

AAA: Michigan gas prices up 2 cents in past week

Bills would raise $1B for roads via new tax, fee hike; Snyder supports measure

Lifehacker.com provides practical advice on frozen locks, icy windshields, more

Sloppy roads greet morning commuters in Metro Detroit

Feds’ go-ahead may clear snag on Gateway ramp work

Michigan may offer ‘Choose Life’ plates

AAA: Michigan gas prices down 16 cents in past week

Roads and motorists' money at stake in Michigan

Rochester Hills projects set

Troy transit plan moves ahead

Holiday DUI crackdown in Michigan leads to arrests

Troy OKs smaller transit center

AAA: Michigan gas prices up 3 cents in past week

Winter, snow finally arrive in Metro Detroit

Metro Detroit morning commute could be snowy, slippery