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Morning 4: Multiple crashes reported on I-75 in Monroe County -- and other news

Here are the top stories for the morning of Nov. 12, 2024

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Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.


Crash shuts down I-75 near Swan Lake Road

There was a crash early Tuesday morning on I-75 near Swan Lake Road, and the freeway is still closed as crews assess the scene.

Following the crash, multiple other crashes were reported on I-75 near I-275.

Read story.


Everything we know: Tornado briefly sweeps through northern Oakland County

Oakland County saw a rare November tornado Sunday evening.

While officials are still investigating the storm damage, the National Weather Service gathered some information about the tornado.

Read the full story here.


Michigan sees lowest gas prices since February, AAA says

Gas prices in Michigan have dropped 12 cents and are at the lowest prices drivers have seen since February.

Drivers are now paying an average of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gas, according to AAA- The Auto Club Group, and a full 15-gallon tank of gas is costing drivers about $45. This is a $13 discount from 2023’s highest gas prices in August.

The current average price per gallon in Metro Detroit is $3.10, which is down about seven cents from last week.

Read more here.


Remembering the Edmond Fitzgerald (not a typo)

The Edmond Fitzgerald sank during what was supposed to be the last run of the season.

Caught in a November snowstorm, visibility was low and waves washed over the deck. The waters eventually ripped the ship apart and all seven crew members lost their lives in the cold waters of Lake Erie.

I swear this isn’t some Mad-Libs with some details just swapped out. The legendary S.S. Edmund Fitzgerald that sank in Lake Superior nearly 50 years ago was not the first Fitzgerald the Great Lakes had claimed.

Read more.


Weather: Coolest day of the week in Metro Detroit with seasonal stretch ahead

High pressure will move across Lower Michigan today bringing sunshine and shifting winds from the north toward the east as they die down a bit. However, we are waking up to a northerly breeze to start which makes the feels-like temperatures on either side of freezing.

Read full forecast.




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