Driver hurt as overturned truck spills dirt on Lodge in Detroit

Detroit— A truck carrying dirt on the southbound Lodge overturned late Wednesday morning near the Elmhurst Street exit, Michigan State Police said.

Bing to name new DDOT head

Detroit — Mayor Dave Bing plans today to name a longtime transportation veteran to lead the troubled Detroit Department of Transportation.

SUV crashes into West Bloomfield Twp. beauty salon

West Bloomfield Township— The fire and police departments are responding to a crash Wednesday morning in which a sports utility vehicle was driven into a beauty salon.

U.S. motorists drive fewer miles in 2011

Washington— Americans hit the brakes on travel in 2011, as travel on U.S. roads fell to its lowest level since 2003, government data shows.

Southwest revives nonstop Detroit-Las Vegas service

Southwest Airlines Co. on Sept. 30 will resume a flight it hasn’t offered since 2006: nonstop service from Detroit Metro Airport to Las Vegas’ McCarran International Airport, the airline and Detroit Metro Airport said Monday.

Snyder OKs counties dissolving road commissions

Lansing— Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation that will allow county boards of commissioners to dissolve and take over duties of county road commissions in Michigan.

AAA: Michigan gas prices up 2 cents in past week

Dearborn— AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are up more than 2 cents per gallon during the past week to a statewide average of $3.45.

Snyder to sign Michigan road commission bills

Lansing — Legislation that will allow county boards of commissioners to take over duties of county road commissions is expected to be signed by Gov. Rick Snyder.

Megabus offers free phone app

Megabus, the economical express bus company that runs between Detroit and Chicago, has announced the launch of a new “Megabus USA” mobile application.

Cash-strapped Detroit to cancel early morning bus service

Detroit bus riders, already coping with frustrating delays in past months, will have to prepare for more pain as the city eliminates some routes, trims others and extends the wait time between buses.

Snyder signs legislation on ‘super drunk’ cases

Lansing— Gov. Rick Snyder has signed legislation allowing communities to enforce local ordinances targeting drivers considered "super drunk."

Light snow falling in Metro Detroit as morning commuters face slick roads

Light snow will continue to fall throughout the morning commute but should total less than an inch when it is expected to wrap up around noon.

2 drivers killed in head-on crash in Kent County

Sparta— Authorities say two drivers are dead following a head-on crash in West Michigan.

MDOT ready for highway repairs

The Michigan Department of Transportation has an active reconstruction season set for spring, but for the first time in several years, there will be no total closures of any Metro area freeways as MDOT operates under a tighter budget.

AAA Mich.: Gas prices down 10 cents in past week

Dearborn — AAA Michigan says gasoline prices are down about 10 cents per gallon during the past week to a statewide average of $3.43.

Gas tax foes are fed up

Last week, I wrote about two bills being considered in Lansing that would raise the state gas/diesel tax to 28.3 cents per gallon and hike the cost of vehicle ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...