Feb. 1—Cullman County leaders continue to assess the lasting damage to rural roads left in the wake of a prolonged bout of icing and sub-freezing temperatures in January. At a specially called meeting Monday, the Cullman County Commission ended the state of emergency it had called more than two weeks ago as the weather system […]
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Toyota Motor said on Monday it is urging the owners of 50,000 older U.S. vehicles to get immediate recall repairs because an air bag inflator could explode and potentially kill motorists. The Japanese automaker said the “Do Not Drive” advisory covers some 2003-2004 model year Corolla, 2003-2004 Corolla Matrix, and […]
SUMMIT COUNTRY, Ohio (WJW) — While a stretch of SR-8 has reopened in Macedonia Sunday following a fiery crash that killed a truck driver, Ohio Department of Transportation says the damage left behind at the I-271 interchange is still going to affect traffic potentially through the end of the week. “Safety will always be our […]
Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) released information on various lane closures and updates due to ongoing projects: On Monday, Jan. 29, the right lane of northbound FM 2381 (Bushland Road) near Bushland High School will be closed for patching repairs. On Wednesday, Jan. 31, the right lane in both directions at Avondale […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Portland parents are still left with questions as the district announces its in-person learning plans for hundreds of students whose school buildings were left with extensive damage from last week’s storms. Students at the impacted PPS schools will return to in-person learning next Tuesday, Jan. 30, but each one has a […]
SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — A section of westbound Houston Harte will remain closed for several weeks as repairs to the Main Street bridge continue. This embedded content is not available in your region. Workers continued work this week to repair the damage caused when a truck with an oversized load struck the […]
In a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood in south-central Great Falls stands one of the most important and enduring monuments to Black culture in Montana. The Union Bethel AME Church (African Episcopal Methodist) has been a landmark religious and cultural institution in Great Falls almost from the city’s inception. According to the Montana Historical Society, Black people […]
Jan. 21—PALMER — A pair of worn highway bridges spanning the Knik River in Mat-Su and known by commuters as a hazard are expected to get their first major overhaul, with state transportation officials looking to start work as soon as this summer. The spans between Mile 30 and 31 on the Glenn Highway are […]
The Springfield Utility Board lifted its boiled water advisory for west Springfield Friday morning, but residents and businesses in east Springfield are still being told to boil water. Approximately 3,500 customers remain without power, and things will stay that way for many because of damage to the electrical infrastructure of individual homes, officials said Friday. […]
Jan. 12—Several drivers were left feeling a little flat Friday morning after a protruding piece of the Interstate 68 bridge crossing Cheat Lake punctured the tires of multiple vehicles traveling westbound. According to Mike Daley, West Virginia Division of Highways (WVDOH) District 4 manager, at around 9:30 a.m. Friday, part of the expansion joint on […]
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — A semi-truck crash in downtown Columbus has resulted in a major roadway being closed for several days. According to Columbus police, Interstate 70 West and South 4th Street will be closed for several days after the semi-truck hit a bridge at I-70 and South 4th Street. The crash happened at approximately […]
©Subaru The average monthly car payment hit a record $736 in the third quarter of 2023 thanks to a 7.4% average APR and an average MSRP just south of $48,000. With numbers like that staring them down, buyers might assume that the lowest price tag in their category of choice is always the best option. […]