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Police are seeing more people come out to crash scenes who don’t belong there, causing fights and injuries. Zahra Huber explains.
Read More »New Technology Causing Issues For Police At Crash Sites
“Choose Life” License Plate Approved
The Michigan Senate has passed a bill to create a “Choose Life” specialty license plate. The bill sponsor Republican Senator Patrick Colbeck says the plate will cost $35. Colbeck says money from plate sales will also go towards suicide prevention services. Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia have authorized …
Read More »Mackinac Bridge To Be Repainted
The Mackinac Bridge is getting some serious work done. Starting April 6th one of the iconic ivory towers on the “Mighty Mac” will be stripped down to bare metal and repainted. James Lake spokesperson for the Mackinac Bridge authority says the $6.3 million project has to be completed by December …
Read More »Bill Allows Minors To Refuse Breathalyzer Tests
The Michigan House has approved a bill dealing with minors and Breathalyzers. Details from Jim Matthews.
Read More »Pedestrian Deaths Rising
Michigan is bucking a dubious national trend, but experts say it’s not enough. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says pedestrian deaths are on the rise.
Read More »Recapping Last Legislative Session
With state lawmakers on spring break, what record do they leave behind after 34 session days? Lansing bureau chief Tim Skubick looks at the results.
Read More »Distracted Driving Bills Expected
New distracted driving legislation is expected to be announced today. Lt. Mike Shaw with the Michigan State Police says distracted driving is not just limited to using phones while driving. The bill is designed to protect innocent people from injuries and fatalities caused by distracted driving.
Read More »Senate Approves Michigan Jobs Bill
The Michigan Senate has approved “The Good Jobs for Michigan” package sponsored by Sen. Jim Stamas. The bills would help the state attract new and expanded business investments resulting in the creation of high-wage Michigan jobs. Stamas says qualifying businesses would either have to create at least 500 jobs that …
Read More »Bill Alllowing You To Warm Your Car In Your Driveway Heads To House
A bill heading to the house for consideration would let people heat up their cars in their own private drive-ways with out getting fined. The current law can result in a civil infraction. Republican state representative Holly Hughes is the sponsor of the legislation. She says drivers are still recommended …
Read More »Four Recalls Announced By Ford
Ford announcing four separate recalls involving nearly a half million vehicles. AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert.
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