Mackinac Bridge ordered temporarily closed Thursday because of falling ice
The Mackinac Bridge between Michigan's peninsulas was closed to all traffic Thursday morning because of falling ice.
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The Mackinac Bridge between Michigan's peninsulas was closed to all traffic Thursday morning because of falling ice.
An estimated 33,000 people participated in the Mackinac Bridge Walk Monday morning across the Straits of Mackinac.
A new economic impact study revealed that the Mackinac Bridge's operation, events and tourism contribute $193 million annually to Michigan's economy.
Drivers traveling over Michigan's Mackinac Bridge on Wednesday may experience a haze. However, officials say it is not fog but smoke.
A Michigan man who had a key role in building one of the longest bridges in the United States has been buried 15 years after his death.
A suspect who was fleeing police crashed through a Mackinac Bridge toll gate, then drove the wrong way on I-75.
The Mackinac Bridge is temporarily closed to traffic because of falling ice for the third time in as many days.
Icy conditions have led to off and on closures for the Mackinac Bridge this week.
It is another day without electricity for much of the northern tip of Michigan's Lower Peninsula.
The Mackinac Bridge temporarily closed on Monday due to falling ice, officials said on Monday. As of 7 p.m., officials said the bridge's condition was all clear, and there were no significant weather conditions.
Michigan's Macinac Bridge is among 68 bridges nationwide the National Transportation Safety Board has recommended be evaluated to assess its risk of collapse.
Winds of over 50 mph Monday resulted in a partial closure of the Mackinac Bridge, the bridge authority reported.
On Friday, the Mackinac Bridge Authority approved a 2.3% convenience fee for tolls paid by credit card, citing rising costs for credit and debit card transaction fees as their reasoning.
The bridge closed for vehicle traffic at 6:30 a.m. Monday and reopened at noon.
Archaeologists at Colonial Michilimackinac found a brass trade ring. These rings are commonly known as "Jesuit Rings," but by the 18th century, they were strictly secular trade goods.
There will be one lane open in each direction on the Mackinac Bridge over Memorial Day weekend.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority is reminding visitors that Canadian cash will no longer be accepted for tolls, effective Oct. 1.
One of the most recognizable figures at the Mackinac Bridge, beside the bridge itself, is retiring Saturday.
According to the Mackinac Bridge Authority, the bridge is closed to all vehicles except passenger cars, passenger vans and empty pickup trucks.
The Mackinac Bridge Authority started selling pieces of the original deck grating, as it is getting replaced, and a piece of it has made it all the way to the South Pole.
When conditions improve, the bridge will reopen to all vehicles, although certain vehicles may still require an escort, the authority said.
Construction on the 5-mile bridge began on May 7, 1954, according to the Mackinac Bridge Authority. It is the fifth largest suspension bridge in the world.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
This is the eighth time Dylan Larkin has represented the U.S. at an international tournament as an adult.
A child is dead after a crash on Detroit's west side Friday night that involved a vehicle running a red light, according to police.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
A male is in custody after two people were injured in shootings at an apartment and a liquor store in West Bloomfield on Saturday, according to police.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says he will concur with a 30-day suspension of two officers and no longer pursue their terminations.
A powdery substance in an envelope that was sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters in Bloomfield Township, Michigan, has been deemed not to be hazardous, police said Saturday.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
All nine avalanche victims have been recovered from California's Sierra Nevada, Nevada County Sheriff Shannan Moon said Saturday at a news conference.
The Artemis II mission aims to send four astronauts — Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — on a flight around the far side of the moon and back.
Some Michigan businesses, including one that has a lawsuit against the president, approved of the court's decision.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Jalen Duren had 26 points and 13 rebounds in his return from a suspension to help the Detroit Pistons take charge in the second half and roll to a 126-110 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.
Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Rondale Moore was found dead at the age of 25 at a residence in New Albany, Indiana, authorities reported Saturday.
This is the eighth time Dylan Larkin has represented the U.S. at an international tournament as an adult.
Team USA could add more gold medals to its tally, including on Sunday when the U.S. men's hockey team takes on Team Canada.
The U.S. men's hockey team will face Canada on Sunday for the gold medal. The U.S. men have not won gold in the Olympics since the "Miracle on Ice" team in 1980.
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Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
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