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Warmer temperatures will lead to patchy fog and freezing drizzle, with light snow and icing possible, especially along I-94 and the Twin Cities. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect, but widespread impacts are unlikely as temperatures remain above average through next week, with only minor precipitation risks.
Detroit installed a "Hollywood" style sign along I-94 ahead of the NFL Draft, but some are unimpressed with its appearance, comparing it to refrigerator magnets and joking that it looks like it was ordered from Wish. Detroit rapper GMac Cash even released a song dissing the sign. The sign's real appearance differs from an AI-generated rendering that was circulating on social media, leading to mixed reactions from the public.
The new Hollywood-style "DETROIT" sign has been installed along Interstate 94 ahead of the 2024 NFL draft, but reactions on social media have been mixed, with some criticizing its design and others expressing support. The City of Detroit involved the community in the project, and DTE Energy plans to install LED lights inside the letters for illumination after dark.
Over 30 vehicles were involved in a chaotic pileup on I-94 in slushy conditions, causing the closure of the eastbound lanes in Kalamazoo County for nearly six hours. The incident temporarily stranded hundreds of vehicles.
Eastbound I-94 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, was closed for nearly five hours due to multiple crashes, including one with injuries. The closure spanned from east of Mattawan to Ninth Street in Texas Township. The crashes were likely caused by snowy conditions.
A multi-vehicle pileup occurred on Interstate 94 in west Michigan due to snowy weather conditions, resulting in injuries and the closure of eastbound I-94 at the Mattawan exit. Michigan State Police and the Michigan Department of Transportation are on site working to clear the affected area, and drivers are advised to reduce their speeds and avoid the route. Road conditions are expected to remain hazardous into the evening.
The eastbound lanes of I-94 near Mattawan, Michigan, are closed due to multiple crashes, with no information on injuries. The closure is expected to last for another hour, as the area is experiencing windy and snowy conditions. Van Buren County is under a winter storm warning, and Kalamazoo County is under a winter weather advisory, cautioning drivers about heavy or blowing snow that could cause whiteout conditions.
Eastbound I-94 in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, was shut down for nearly five hours due to multiple crashes caused by heavy snowfall. The closure spanned between mile marker 66 and mile marker 72, and drivers were advised to find alternative routes. Parts of Southwest Michigan, including Kalamazoo County, were under a winter storm warning with up to 8 inches of snow forecasted. The highway has since reopened.
Eastbound lanes of I-94 near Mattawan, Michigan, were closed due to a crash, with several other accidents reported in the area. The closure spans between mile marker 66 and 72, and details about the crash are currently limited.
A crash involving four vehicles on I-94 in West Fargo resulted in the closure of the roadway for several hours. The collision occurred when a Honda HR-V was rear-ended by a Honda Passport, causing both vehicles to become stuck. Subsequently, a Subaru Legacy rear-ended the disabled Passport, and a GMC Acadia struck the Legacy before ending up in the ditch. Minor injuries were reported for the drivers of the HR-V and Legacy, while the Passport driver, who was cited for driving under the influence, sustained serious injuries. The North Dakota Highway Patrol is investigating the incident.
A crash on I-94 eastbound near County HH in Juneau County, Wisconsin, has caused a six-mile traffic backup. All lanes are blocked, and although the roadway has been cleared, traffic remains congested. The Wisconsin State Patrol is responding to the incident, and drivers are advised to follow a detour provided by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation.
A 32-year-old motorcyclist from Detroit died after crashing into the back of a moving car on I-94 in Romulus, Michigan. The crash occurred when a large group of motorcyclists were driving at a high rate of speed, weaving in and out of traffic. The driver of the car is cooperating with investigators, and every lane was closed except the far left one as of late Sunday evening. The Michigan State Police warned that often these riders don’t have endorsements and are over driving their abilities, leading to preventable fatal crashes.
Two people died in a head-on collision on eastbound I-94 in Milwaukee after an SUV entered the freeway in the wrong direction. The driver of the sedan died from his injuries, while the SUV driver was transported to the hospital and later died. The crash remains under investigation.
A 19-year-old woman died and a 20-year-old man was critically injured after their Jeep Liberty rear-ended a semi-truck that had been stopped on I-94 near M-51 for a separate crash, according to Michigan State Police. The cause of the crash is unknown, and alcohol does not appear to be a factor. Traffic passing through the area was impacted for hours.
A 19-year-old woman from Mattawan died and a 20-year-old male from Benton Harbor is in critical condition following a crash with a semitrailer on I-94 in Van Buren County. The driver of the semitrailer was stopped on the roadway, near the scene of an active crash investigation, when it was rear-ended by a Jeep Liberty, driven by the Benton Harbor man. The cause of the crash is unknown.