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Michigan’s EV evangelists: Meet the drivers luring 'fence-sitters' into EVs
MUSKEGON — It was sticker shock over gas prices that got Karl Bloss into an electric vehicle years before most drivers were even considering it. But the smooth ride, cheap refueling and environmental benefits have kept him there. Nearly a decade later, the 58-year-old retired engineer in Muskegon has...
Warning! Measles are Back and Showing In Michigan!
It's been a long time that a case of the measles has been detected in Michigan. It was 2019 when the last cases were diagnosed. But guess what? It's back!. This could be very tough for those unvaccinated against measles because it is one of the most contagious diseases, but is mostly dangerous in young children and babies our sister station 102.5 The Block reports.
Michigan Man Faces 20 Years in Prison for Stealing Mperks Data From Meijer Customers
A 22-year-old West Michigan man has pleaded guilty and could spend 20 years in prison for a massive mPerks theft scheme targeting Meijer customers last year. Nicholas Mui of Grand Haven will also give up $630,000 in cash and cryptocurrency and surrender his computer. mPerks Scheme Costs Meijer More Than...
EV road trip update: Meeting our new ride, first twinge of range anxiety
Last updated: Monday, July 22 at 1:19 p.m. Follow along as Bridge Michigan’s Paula Gardner, Kelly House and Asha Lewis take a 1,000-mile trek around Lake Michigan in a rented EV. Check here throughout the day for their latest adventures. Bridge Michigan’s 1,000-mile EV road trip gets underway.
Michigan's term limits for governor, other officials set by 1992 election ballot measure
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was elected in 2018 and reelected in 2022 but she can't run again. The Michigan Constitution limits governors to two, 4-year terms. Whitmer's current term ends on Jan. 1, 2027. In the November 1992 election, 59% of Michigan voters approved a term-limit ballot question known as...
Lions Announce 4 Roster Moves
Heading into the 2023 NFL season, the Detroit Lions had high expectations for the first time in a very long time, perhaps going all the way back to when Hall of Famer Barry Sanders was in his prime with the team. Even back when Sanders was playing, the hype wasn’t...
Golf World Concerned About Charlie Woods on Monday
Charlie Woods, the son of 15-time major winner Tiger Woods, competed on Monday in the opening round of the 2024 U.S. Junior Amateur at the historic Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Needing to finish in the top 64 of a 264-player field to advance to match play later ...
Southeast Michigan sheriff warns residents about dangers of "car surfing" after three recent incidents
(CBS DETROIT) - A sheriff's office in Southeast Michigan is warning residents about the dangers of "car surfing" after seeing an uptick in incidents related to the social media trend. The Macomb County Sheriff's Office has responded to three incidents of people engaging in "car surfing," which they say involves "riding on the outside of a moving vehicle being driven by another person."Deputies responded to the parking lot at 59041 Gratiot Avenue in New Haven on June 21 after receiving a report of a juvenile who fell off the top of a 2012 Kia Optima that was being driven by another...
Sam Walters talks transfer, why he chose Michigan, and goals for 2024-25
It has been well documented that the Michigan basketball program underwent a complete overhaul in the early stages of the 2024 offseason. From the coaching staff to the players on the roster, the team will have a completely new identity by the time the season rolls around in November. The...
Michigan man killed after thrown from motorcycle into traffic sign during crash
(CBS DETROIT) - A 39-year-old Oakland County man was killed in a motorcycle accident over the weekend, officials said. The incident happened at 2:42 a.m. on Saturday on Woodward Avenue at Osman Street in Pontiac.Authorities say the Waterford Township man was traveling north on Woodward Avenue while operating a 2010 Harley Davidson motorcycle.The man failed to negotiate a curve, and the motorcycle left the roadway. He was then thrown from the motorcycle and struck a traffic sign. He was taken to a local hospital, where he died from his injuries. The man allegedly was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. In addition, it is unknown if alcohol was a factor in this crash. The man's identity is being withheld pending next of kin, authorities said.
What Highway Number Will the New Gordie Howe Bridge Between Michigan and Canada Have?
Construction on the long anticipated international bridge between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario is nearing completion. When done, it will add a new border crossing with the goal of alleviating some traffic congestion on the tunnel between the two nations. The question has come up around road enthusiasts as to what...
Joliet Refinery Storm-Related Shutdown Affecting Gas Prices Along Lakeshore, Across State
DEARBORN, MI (WHTC-AM/FM, July 23, 2024) – It has been a week since a tornado nearly struck a 252,000-barrel-per-day refinery near Joliet, but the effects are still being felt by motorists fueling their internal-combustion engines in Michigan. Triple-A’s daily canvassing of gas stations statewide showed an average cost of...
This Quirky Little Michigan Highway Ends At an Off-Ramp Just 4000 Feet Into Ohio
US Highways are generally intended to be long cross-country, multi-state travel. Take some of the routes that pass through Michigan - US 31 travels from Mackinaw City to Mobile, Alabama. US 41 runs from Copper Harbor to Miami while US 23 runs from the Straits of Mackinac to Jacksonville. The...
Two Michigan Communities Now Ranked ‘Worst Drivers’ In The Nation
Michigan has recently stepped up its efforts to keep the roads safe by cracking down on distracted driving and speeding in the Great Lakes state. But, despite those efforts, Michigan's road fatalities and serious injuries continue to rise. And now two Michigan communities are home to some of America's 'worst drivers'.
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