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AAA: Spring rains can make driving dangerous

Though today's forecast has a chance of snow after a few days of ice late last week, highs are supposed to be in the 50s by the end of this week. It puts rain reliably as the main form of precipitation motorists will have to deal with in the near future, especially as April warms up. And while winter conditions definitely test drivers, wet roads present their own challenges, according to AAA. Rain reduces traction and limits visibility, fueling crashes, breakdowns and costly mistakes when drivers underestimate changing road conditions, AAA warns in a news release. “Wet pavement can ...

State to focus this month on enforcing Hands-Free Law

If you haven't done it already, time to put down the phone when getting behind the wheel — law enforcement will be watching. With a rise in the use of handheld devices by drivers on Michigan roadways and in support of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, police agencies throughout the state are teaming up with the Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning for a high-visibility enforcement effort in April, according to a news release. A recent observational study from Michigan State University found mobile device use by drivers increased from 5.2% in 2024 to 5.7% in 2025. ...

Residents encouraged to join organ donor registry

Have you considered becoming an organ donor? It’s admittedly not the most pleasant topic, since it means contemplating what happens after dying. But it’s an important one to address. Making that decision now potentially keeps your family from facing those questions later, under what likely would be traumatic circumstances. And it can make a life-altering — sometimes life-saving — difference for a host of people now on waiting lists. During Donate Life Month, the Michigan Department of State is encouraging residents to join the millions already on the Michigan Organ Donor ...