State News

Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation on Monday that will increase penalties for drive-by shootings. In a statement, Snyder said "the safety and wellbeing of all Michiganders is and always will be a top priority. These bills will help keep our residents safe while encouraging smart decision making with regard to firearm use...

The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced they will auction off 11 excess properties this week. According to MDOT, the properties, which are available for public purchase, are no longer needed for transportation purposes and are located throughout Michigan...

To promote lightning safety awareness week, the Michigan State Police is reminding residents that "when thunder roars, go indoors." The MSP's Emergency Management and Homeland Security Division says summer is the peak season for lightning strikes and that on average 53 people are killed and hundreds are severely injured each year...

After four weeks of increases, state motorists will find the average price of gas has dropped slightly according to AAA Michigan. The current statewide average is just over $3.86 per gallon. Gas prices in and around Flint have dropped almost 16 cents in the past week, with the average price of gas now hovering around $3...

On Friday morning, Governor Rick Snyder signed legislation into law that creates the state's contribution to Detroit's "Grand Bargain" settlement. In doing so, the governor said the historic, bipartisan legislation shows all Michigan stands together in Detroit's revitalization...

The Michigan State Police announced they inspected over 1,100 commercial vehicles during this year's Roadcheck enforcement operation which took place June 3-5. The Roadcheck operation is a joint effort of federal, state and local inspectors from the U...

Motorists around Michigan will find the average gas prices up for the fourth week in a row. AAA Michigan reports that the current statewide average is just under $3.96 per gallon. Gas prices in and around the Flint area are just under the $4 per gallon mark with prices hovering around $3...

The Michigan Legislature adjourned for their summer recess on Thursday without a deal to fund fixing the state's deteriorating roads. According to WNEM, talks broke down over a proposed gradual increase to the state's gasoline tax. The plan would have allowed the 19-cents-a-gallon tax rise each year by the annual change in highway construction costs...

A proposal to raise the state's gasoline tax as a way to improve Michigan's roads and bridges has stalled in the Senate. According to NBC 25, senators broke early this morning (6/12) after a marathon session without passing a measure that would more than double the 19 cents a gallon tax within five years...

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and the official State of Michigan social media accounts and web pages have gone purple to help bring attention to these important issues. In a statement, Governor Rick Snyder said "Alzheimer's disease is the sixth leading cause of death int he United States, and 1-in-3 older adults over age 85 suffer from Alzheimer's...