Proposed Michigan power lines could affect farms, campgrounds and private property
LANSING, Mich. (WOWO) — Plans for more than 250 miles of high-voltage power lines across northern and mid-Michigan are drawing opposition from landowners who fear...
Author : Brian Ford
Michigan State Police warn drivers of fall hazards as daylight fades and deer collisions rise
HOLT, Mich. (WOWO) — Darker commutes, slippery roads and deer crossing highways are creating new driving hazards this fall, and Michigan State Police are urging...
Acton vows to continue Ohio death penalty moratorium as Ramaswamy backs executions
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio’s next governor could determine whether the state resumes executions in 2027, with the major candidates divided over capital punishment after...
ODOT inspects 1,700 plow trucks as Ohio prepares for winter weather
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio is getting ready for snow and ice before winter weather arrives, with transportation crews inspecting equipment, stockpiling salt and preparing...
Senator Jim Banks to Host Northeast Indiana Defense Summit in Fort Wayne October 27-28
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Fort Wayne will host senior military leaders, Trump administration officials and defense industry executives next week as U.S. Senator Jim...
Ohio Teen Driver Safety Week Highlights Deadly Consequences of Speeding and Risky Driving
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Young drivers are involved in nearly a third of all crashes in Ohio, and state officials are using National Teen Driver...
October Is National Pedestrian Safety Month as Fall Darkness Raises Crash Risks
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WOWO) — Shorter days are bringing increased risks for people walking near traffic, as October marks National Pedestrian Safety Month and transportation...
Michigan Faces Nearly 500 Local Election Races With No Candidates on November Ballots
DETROIT, Mich. (WOWO) — Nearly 500 local government positions across Michigan could be left vacant after the November 3 election because nobody is running for...
Michigan’s Highest Point May Have Changed — But No One Will Make It Official
L’ANSE, Mich. (WOWO) — Michigan’s long-established highest point may no longer be its tallest natural summit, according to a peer-reviewed study that found a nearby...
Ohio on Track for Record 130,000 Driver Training Certificates in 2026
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOWO) — Ohio’s driver education industry has expanded sharply since the state began requiring new drivers ages 18 through 20 to complete driver...