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ICE agents are being deployed to airports around the country to assist with TSA operations amid a partial government shutdown. Amid the shutdown, some airport wait times have spiked.

Allen Road will close north of Van Horn and south of West Road in Woodhaven as the grade separation for the train tracks is built starting March 23.  For decades, trains entering the Canadian National Flat Rock Yard have created frequent, lengthy blockages at the Allen Road crossing that disrupt Woodhaven traffic — sometimes lasting 45 minutes or more, with one 2014 instance exceeding six hours. This project will create a smooth, uninterrupted flow of traffic and eliminate dangerous, unpredictable backups.

The risk of a major energy disruption is growing tonight as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signals the U.S. is prepared to act if Iran threatens the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil route. Bessent saying “all options are on the table” is raising new questions about potential U.S. involvement and how far this conflict could go. Hilary Golston spoke with Michael Negron, a former special advisor at the U.S. Small Business Administration, who says even the threat to shipping lanes can rattle markets, warning that prolonged instability could quickly impact businesses and consumers here at home.

The right lane closure on SB M-10 (the Lodge) is scheduled through mid-May with a closure at the entrance ramp from Glendale Street. The project is  supposed to be completed by the first week of June. The Elmhurst exit, one of the most dangerous in the area, is being permanently removed. 

Meijer says a supplier error may have caused diesel fuel to be dispensed instead of regular and mid-grade gasoline at the Clinton Township Meijer Express. The affected fuel was purchased between 6 a.m. March 17 and 1 p.m. March 19 at the location on South Groesbeck Highway. Customers with concerns are encouraged to contact Meijer directly as the company continues addressing the issue. 

It’s been six years since Steven Radcliff was killed. His family is still seeking answers. It was the early morning of March 17, 2020. Steven Radcliff, 27, was crossing the street in the area of Dequindre and East Robinhood, when a vehicle fatally struck him. Police later put out a description of that vehicle, a 2011-2012 white Ford Escape. Evandrea, Radcliff’s daughter, was only one-year-old when he died. And she, her family, still don’t have the answers they so desperately want and need. Radcliff’s mother, Beverly Winfrey, won’t stop putting up flyers and billboards and doing these kinds of interviews in the hope that someone will set aside fear or guilt to tell investigators what they know about the case. Anyone with details can call 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

The tunnel will be closed from 6 to 10 a.m. Sunday morning for first responders to conduct an emergency training drill. 

Washtenaw County Health Department is reporting a fourth suspect case of measles in Washtenaw County and announcing new exposure locations related to this case. The new suspect case was a close contact of the first case announced March 11. This suspect case has symptoms consistent with measles and known exposure, but measles has not yet been confirmed with laboratory testing. “There is a limited time after a potential measles exposure when we can offer vaccine or medication to prevent infection,” says Juan Luis Marquez, MD, MPH, medical director with Washtenaw County Health Department. “We are announcing this suspect case immediately because the last day for exposed infants and pregnant or immunocompromised individuals to receive preventative IG treatment is Monday.” The measles virus can live for up to two hours in the air.

It’s a first at DPD headquarters — an officer designated to handle animal cruelty cases exclusively. One case in particular helped set his new role in motion. The owner, 30-year-old Jordan Love, was sentenced to two to seven years. The dog is now with a new, loving family.

On Friday night, the court system was dealing with yet another tragedy that could have been prevented in many ways. It’s why domestic violence survivors like JoJo Dries are digging even deeper to help those who need it before it’s too late. Survivor and advocate JoJo Dries reacts strongly to news of yet another deadly case of domestic violence.

From the grocery store to the gas pump, prices remain stubbornly high. Even as inflation slows slightly, the cost of everyday goods is still putting pressure on household budgets.