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Metro Detroit seeing less of a jump in prices at the pump ahead of 4th of July
The Independence Day holiday is approaching this week and while gas prices are up substantially across the state, Metro Detroit is seeing less of a jump.
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The Independence Day holiday is approaching this week and while gas prices are up substantially across the state, Metro Detroit is seeing less of a jump.
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
The new report from AAA shows that 18% (30,000) of all traffic fatalities involved drowsy drivers between 2017 and 2021.
The study found roadside assistance workers were struck and killed nearly four times more than reported.
The new study shows that 123 roadside workers were killed by passing vehicles between 2015 and 2021. This is more than the 34 listed in the national crash data because AAA says workers are often cited as pedestrians in crash reports.
With temperatures expected to reach the teens, AAA warns that it can impact vehicle functionality.
Gas prices in Michigan fell this week, dropping down by 9 cents from last week, according to AAA.
Airports are bracing for an influx of almost 3 million passengers daily through the holiday period, marking a significant 16% increase from last year.
According to AAA, more than 1.7 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more over Thanksgiving weekend.
The storm's eastern trajectory has caused it to avoid major oil refineries and mitigate such worries at a national level.
With students across Michigan starting a new school year, AAA of Michigan is issuing a safety reminder for drivers.
United is giving some customers 30,000 miles to book new flights following severe travel disruptions last week.
The state's average price for regular gas sits at $3.58 per gallon, which is 3 cents more than last month but $1.60 less than last year.
High demand and rising prices hit travelers as more Americans take to the skies, opt for road trips, and face inflated expenses during the busiest Memorial Day weekend in history.
The state's average gas price for regular gas currently sits at $3.46 per gallon, which is 7 cents more than last month and 41 cents from last year.
This will mark the first an ice storm warning in Southeast Michigan was issued by the National Weather Service in two years. The pending weather could make things tricky for drivers.
According to AAA on Tuesday, the state average price for regular gas is $2.99, which is 66 cents less than last month and 11 cents less than last year.
Severe weather can be both frightening and dangerous for travelers so AAA is providing safe driving tips for anyone hitting the roads.
According to AAA, the average state price for regular gas is $3.07 per gallon, 81 cents less last month and 8 cents less than last year.
Officials say the state average of regular gas sits at $3.24 per gallon, which is 85 cents less than last month. However, it is 4 cents more than last year.
"Slow down and move over!" That's what the focus of this Crash Responder Safety Week discussion in Dearborn.
Gas prices continue to soar in the state of Michigan with an average right now of $4.35 a gallon.
A group of Northville residents has filed a lawsuit alleging that the demolition of Northville Downs has caused "irreparable harm to the neighbors."
A 74-year-old man was taken into custody on Thursday after he allegedly stabbed his wife and his grandson in Sterling Heights.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
Detroit senior pastor Lorenzo Sewell spoke at the Republican National Convention Thursday a month after former President Donald Trump visited Sewell's 180 Church.
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
A jury has acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of first-degree murder in the death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll, but were deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion and reached a guilty verdict on a charge of lying to police.
A group of Northville residents has filed a lawsuit alleging that the demolition of Northville Downs has caused "irreparable harm to the neighbors."
A 74-year-old man was taken into custody on Thursday after he allegedly stabbed his wife and his grandson in Sterling Heights.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
Detroit senior pastor Lorenzo Sewell spoke at the Republican National Convention Thursday a month after former President Donald Trump visited Sewell's 180 Church.
Ford will make its F-Series Super Duty pickups at a plant in Ontario, Canada beginning in 2026 in order to keep up with customer demand for the vehicle.
The Biden administration is awarding $1.7 billion to 11 "shuttered or at-risk" facilities in Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and Virginia, to bolster electric vehicle production.
Throughout the next year, dozens of new zero-emission buses will be hitting the pavement in the city of Detroit, all thanks to a $30.8 million federal grant.
The company said the temporary layoffs will impact about 1,600 workers for the month of July.
American automakers are pushing back against a federal safety ruling that involves automatic emergency braking technology in new cars.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
After many people criticized Andress' rendition of the National Anthem online, comparing her with Fergie, the singer says she's going to rehab.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Former President Donald Trump placed Corey Comperatore's firefighting helmet and jacket on stage during his address at the Republican National Convention.
An initiative from the nonprofit group StoryCorps seeks to find common ground through shared stories.
Dobbs was an early and vocal supporter of former President Donald Trump during his candidacy for the White House in 2020 and throughout his presidency.
The latest forecast indicates temperatures will likely be warmer than usual for much of the U.S. in August, September and October.
Trump would also lead Harris. Voters say both Biden and Trump encouraged national unity after assassination attempt against Trump.
The now-recalled Diamond Shruumz gummies had been sold legally, but testing found they contained an illegal controlled substance.
Citing suspected links to a listeria outbreak, Canada's health agency has issued a recall notice for 18 plant-based drinks sold under the Silk and Great Value brands.
The study showed that inulin administered as gel-based immunotherapy prevented allergic reactions in mice for common peanut, egg white and milk allergies.
Nearly 7,000 pounds of hot dogs were produced and distributed without being inspected, federal government says.
At least 36 have been hospitalized after eating the mushroom "edibles."
Three former Detroit Tigers and a Detroit Lions all-time great join a pair of University of Michigan legends on the list.
Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former Philadelphia 76ers and La Salle University basketball great and the father of the late, NBA legend Kobe Bryant, has died. He was 69.
The Detroit Lions will induct Hall of Fame wide receiver Calvin Johnson into the Pride of the Lions during the 2024 season.
Paris 2024 Summer Games organizers hope Olympic flame's glitzy arrival in the City of Light can help cast off shadow of low local enthusiasm.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Gardner-White is a 112-year-old family-owned furniture retailer, and Stewart is the first female to serve as CEO of the company.
It's a focus on our physical well-being as we talk about the importance of oral health and its impact, particularly among children.
U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg appear on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday.
The University of Michigan's Ross School of Business is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
The three top elected county leaders essentially run the Metro Detroit region.
Earlier this week, U.S. Sen. Gary Peters of Michigan pledged to hold a bipartisan investigation into last week's assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. Peters joined CBS News Detroit to talk about the investigation.
A group of Northville residents has filed a lawsuit alleging that the demolition of Northville Downs has caused "irreparable harm to the neighbors."
A jury Thursday acquitted Michael Jackson-Bolanos of first-degree murder in the October 2023 death of Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll, but was deadlocked on charges of felony murder and home invasion. It reached a guilty verdict on a charge of lying to police.
Michigan pastor Lorenzo Sewell addressed the 2024 Republican National Convention on Thursday, one month after former President Donald Trump visited his church in Detroit. "He came to the hood because he cares about average, everyday Americans," Sewell said.
Clear skies and cool temperatures overnight, and lots of sun for Friday.