Road Closures Announced in Mid-Michigan

Two road projects are getting underway in the Lansing area.

Grand River Avenue will be closed at Dietz Road between Williamston and Webberville through November 6 for maintenance work. In Lansing, Pleasant Grove Road will be closed between Holmes Road and Mount Hope Avenue through November 2 for utility work.

Motorists should plan for possible delays and consider alternate routes while the projects are underway.

Michigan Gas Prices Drop

Gas prices across Michigan have declined over the past week, according to AAA Michigan.

The statewide average fell 17 cents to $4.49 per gallon. The Lansing area average also stood at $4.49 per gallon, down nearly 25 cents.

Thousands Attend No Kings Rallies at State Capitol

Thousands of protesters gathered at the Michigan State Capitol on Saturday as part of another round of No Kings rallies and events held nationwide.

The Lansing event included a march around Capitol Square, with participants focusing on election-related issues, including early voting and absentee ballots.

Advocacy Groups Push for Online Child Safety Legislation

Advocacy groups are urging Michigan lawmakers to approve legislation designed to protect children from online dangers.

The Michigan Parent Alliance for Safe Schools is calling on the Michigan House of Representatives to pass a series of bills referred to as “Kids for Clicks.”

The proposed measures would establish stricter online protections for children, including restrictions on addictive, data-driven content feeds, requirements for online data privacy and safety settings, and provisions intended to prevent children from accessing AI chatbots.

The proposals are aimed at strengthening safeguards for young users as concerns about children's online experiences continue.

Two Teenagers Killed in Kalamazoo County Crash

Two teenagers were killed and three others critically injured in a crash over the weekend in Kalamazoo County.

Sheriff's officials said a vehicle carrying five high school students struck a tree off West R Avenue in Texas Township. All five students attended Mattawan High School.

The crash resulted in two fatalities and left three other teenagers critically injured, according to the report.

High Winds Cause Incidents on Mackinac Bridge and in Upper Peninsula

Strong winds contributed to two separate incidents in northern Michigan over the weekend.

On the Mackinac Bridge, high winds Saturday night caused a trailer carrying eight canoes to tip over. The canoes were left leaning precariously over the bridge until the trailer was returned to an upright position. State police said the driver was okay.

Meanwhile, in Keweenaw County, sheriff's officials rescued two people after their seaplane overturned on Lake Bailey in Eagle Harbor Township. The incident occurred amid high winds in the Upper Peninsula. No injuries were reported.