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Semi-truck removal leads to closure of EB I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland County
Read full article: Semi-truck removal leads to closure of EB I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland CountyThere's a major snag in the evening commute as eastbound I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland County is closed so crews can remove a rolled-over semi-truck from a ditch.
Crews to remove semi truck later after crash on I-96; cleanup to take 8 hours
Read full article: Crews to remove semi truck later after crash on I-96; cleanup to take 8 hoursCrews are going to come back to I-96 later in the evening to remove a semi truck because the cleanup is expected to take about eight hours.
Construction to begin for I-696 project, I-96 Flex Route from US-24 to Beck Road -- what to know
Read full article: Construction to begin for I-696 project, I-96 Flex Route from US-24 to Beck Road -- what to knowThe I-696 “Restore the Reuther” Rebuilding Michigan project and the I-96 Flex Route project from US-24 to Beck Road will begin construction with repairs on the westbound side of both freeways.
Hit-and-run driver still unknown 5 months after killing man in Plymouth Township
Read full article: Hit-and-run driver still unknown 5 months after killing man in Plymouth TownshipThe identity of the driver who struck and killed a man in Plymouth Township is still unknown more than five months after the crash.
Company offers reward for grandfather killed in hit-and-run in Plymouth Township
Read full article: Company offers reward for grandfather killed in hit-and-run in Plymouth TownshipSure Conveyors is offering a $1,000 reward for a grandfather killed in a hit-and-run while raking leaves outside his home.
Part of M-14 closed in Plymouth Township after winds snap electrical poles over freeway
Read full article: Part of M-14 closed in Plymouth Township after winds snap electrical poles over freewayM-14 at Beck Road in Plymouth Township is closed as crews work on fixing three electrical poles that snapped during Monday night’s storm.
Police: Truck rear ends stopped car in I-96 construction zone in Novi, killing backseat passenger
Read full article: Police: Truck rear ends stopped car in I-96 construction zone in Novi, killing backseat passengerA 28-year-old woman was killed in a car crash Saturday morning after a truck rear ended the vehicle she was in on I-96 in Novi, according to authorities.
Canton Township man missing after taking short walk, contacting family members for ride
Read full article: Canton Township man missing after taking short walk, contacting family members for rideA missing Canton Township man has not been heard from since he contacted family members for a ride after taking a short morning walk, police said.
Man tried to kidnap, threatened to sexually assault 12-year-old girl inside Novi grocery store, police say
Read full article: Man tried to kidnap, threatened to sexually assault 12-year-old girl inside Novi grocery store, police sayA man from Dearborn is facing multiple charges after police said he tried to kidnap and sexually assault a 12-year-old inside a Novi grocery store.
2 pedestrians hit by car on Northwestern Highway in Southfield
Read full article: 2 pedestrians hit by car on Northwestern Highway in SouthfieldSOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Two people have been rushed to a hospital after being hit by a car on Northwestern Highway near Beck Road in Southfield. A 23-year-old man was listed in serious condition, and a 63-year-old woman was listed in critical condition. Southfield police are investigating the incident. Watch the report in the video above. View more: Oakland County news
Farmington Hills man killed in single-car crash along I-96 in Novi
Read full article: Farmington Hills man killed in single-car crash along I-96 in NoviCrash on eastbound I-96 near Beck Road on March 8, 2021. NOVI, Mich. – A man was killed in single-car crash Monday morning along eastbound I-96 near Beck Road in Novi. Michigan State Police said only one car, a Mercury Grand Marquis, was involved in this crash. The driver was a 67-year-old man from Farmington Hills. Police said the Marquis traveled off of I-96 and onto the right shoulder, ultimately striking the guardrail.
A Look at Michigan’s largest lottery wins
Read full article: A Look at Michigan’s largest lottery winsNOVI, Mich. – When someone comes forward to claim the $1 billion Mega Millions prize, they will make history in Michigan. The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in Novi at the Kroger on Grand River Avenue and Beck Road. Before Friday’s win, the highest winner was in 2012 when Donald Lawson won $337 million playing Powerball. Under Michigan law, the winner of a multi-state lottery -- like Mega Millions -- has to identify themselves when they win. If the winner knows they’re a winner, the rest of the world will soon know too.
Novi Kroger shoppers abuzz over $1 billion winning Mega Millions ticket
Read full article: Novi Kroger shoppers abuzz over $1 billion winning Mega Millions ticketNOVI, Mich. – Buzz at a Novi Kroger grew Saturday as news spread of the store’s sale of the winning $1 billion Mega Millions ticket. It could’ve been anyone in the country, but the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot is going to someone who likely lives by the Kroger located near the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Beck Road. The Mega Millions top prize had been growing since Sept. 15. “I think I would donate a lot of it,” said one Kroger shopper. I’d help people in need.”The odds of winning a Mega Millions jackpot are one in 302.5 million.
$1 billion Mega Millions winning ticket sold at Novi Kroger
Read full article: $1 billion Mega Millions winning ticket sold at Novi KrogerNOVI, Mich. – Everyone is talking about one of the largest lottery jackpots in history -- and someone in Metro Detroit is the winner. The winning Mega Millions ticket was sold in Novi at the Kroger on Grand River Avenue and Beck Road. The lucky player’s winning ticket matched all numbers drawn Friday night, they are 04-26-42-50-60 and the Mega Ball is 24. “I would definitely take multiple payments,” said Emma Putti. We reached out to Kroger and a spokesperson released the following statement: “Kroger congratulates the individual who purchased a winning Mega Millions lottery ticket at our location in Novi, Michigan.”Now the store also gets some money for selling the winning ticket.
Northville Township police want help identifying people involved in home invasion
Read full article: Northville Township police want help identifying people involved in home invasionNORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police in Northville Township are asking for help identifying people believed to be involved in a home invasion. The home invasion happened in the Stonewater Subdivision, in the area of 6 Mile Road and Beck Road on Thursday at 3:40 a.m.Police are asking residents in the area to check their surveillance systems and report any suspicious activity they notice that happened between 3 a.m. and 4 a.m. If you have any information contact the Northville Township Police Department at 248-349-9400. READ: More local news coverage
Northville Township police searching for person in connection to theft, property damage
Read full article: Northville Township police searching for person in connection to theft, property damageNORTHVILLE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying an individual in connection to theft and property damage in Northville Township. Police released images of the person they said was spotted on camera in the area at the time of the incident. The property that was damaged is owned by the Northville Township Water and Sewer Department on Beck Road, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call Northville Township Police Department at 248-349-9400. More: Metro Detroit crime news
Futuristic ‘Fitness Court’ opens along Beck Road in Canton
Read full article: Futuristic ‘Fitness Court’ opens along Beck Road in CantonCANTON, Mich. – If you are driving along Beck Road in Canton, you might notice an unusual new structure in the middle of an empty lot. The outdoor structure is called a “Fitness Court” and is there for anyone to give it a try. These identical courts are popping up around the U.S. in an effort to provide communities with free access to fitness equipment. Her number one tip is to avoid masks that draw in moisture, since moisture breeds bacteria. Instead, Trierweiler says to find masks that are breathable, lightweight, and that are made using moisture wicking fabrics.
Michigan State Police to target 4 areas today: What to know
Read full article: Michigan State Police to target 4 areas today: What to knowDETROIT - Michigan State Police will be targeting dangerous driving in multiple areas around Metro Detroit on Wednesday. As a part of an ongoing effort by Michigan State Police to enforce distracted driving, speeding and aggressive drivers, troopers will be in several locations on Wednesday. I-96 between Beck Road and Wixom RoadSouthfield Freeway between Michigan Avenue and Outer Drive"These will be marked and unmarked units looking for violators. Only marked units will conduct the stops." I-75 between M-59 and Sashabaw RoadM-10 (Lodge Freeway) between Wyoming and Linwood"These patrols will be out between 9 AM until the evening rush hours."
Michigan State Police to target 4 areas on Wednesday: What to know
Read full article: Michigan State Police to target 4 areas on Wednesday: What to knowMichigan State Police will be targeting dangerous driving in multiple areas around Metro Detroit on Wednesday. As a part of an ongoing effort by Michigan State Police to enforce distracted driving, speeding and aggressive drivers, troopers will be in several locations on Wednesday. I-96 between Beck Road and Wixom RoadSouthfield Freeway between Michigan Avenue and Outer Drive"These will be marked and unmarked units looking for violators. Only marked units will conduct the stops." I-75 between M-59 and Sashabaw RoadM-10 (Lodge Freeway) between Wyoming and Linwood"These patrols will be out between 9 AM until the evening rush hours."