Fourth of July

Independence Day is perfect for outdoor family fun. It's also the one time of year when it’s seems to be okay to play with matches. Family fun and playing with matches may seem like an unlikely combo, but hey, so is America, right?

The Michigan Department of Transportation has announced that they will suspend construction on 110 of 145 projects across the state in an effort to make travel easier for Fourth of July travelers.
Beginning at 3 p.m. on Thursday and continuing until 6 a...

The City of Flint has announced that City Hall will be closed for the Independence Holiday on Thursday, July 3rd and Friday, July 4th. The City of Flint also announced that waste collection will not take place on Independence Day, but will resume on Saturday, July 5th...

With Independence Day coming up later this week, AAA Travel is projecting 41 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more to celebrate. The Independence Holiday period is defined as Wednesday, July 2 through Sunday, July 6.
In Michigan, AAA is projecting nearly 1...

The Michigan State Police has announced preliminary reports indicate 11 people lost their lives in 10 separate traffic crashes during the 2013 Fourth of July holiday weekend. In comparison, four people died in traffic crashes during the 2012 Fourth of July holiday weekend...

The Michigan State Police (MSP), in connection with 160 agencies across the state, have begun their drunk driving crackdown for the Fourth of July holiday period.
The extra enforcement began on Monday and will run through Sunday, July 7th...

Nearly 1.4 million Michigan residents will travel on vacation during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday according to AAA Michigan.
That number represents a one-percent drop from last year due to this year's holiday falling on a Thursday and is a day less than last year's holiday period...

This Fourth of July, the Michigan State Police (MSP) is again reminding motorists to make safety a priority during their holiday travel. For the 35th consecutive year, MSP troopers are joining other state police and highway patrol agencies in the international traffic safety initiative, Operation C.…

Thankfully this year, many communities throughout Michigan are still able to afford their annual fireworks displays. Next year? That may be a different story (yeah, I'm talking about you Detroit).
While the festivities are STILL here, grab your family, a blanket or chairs, pack some snacks and g…

Secretary of State Ruth Johnson reminds customers that all branch offices and the Office of the Great Seal will close on Wednesday, July 4 in observance of Independence Day.
The Department of State mails notices to motorists 45 days before their driver's license or license plates expire to give …