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      <title>Detroit is Going Hollywood With its New Signs</title>
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      <title>No One Can Agree What the Speed Limit is on This Busy Michigan Freeway</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2024 20:00:16 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title>Michigan One of the USA's Most Tornado Ravaged States 2023</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 21 Mar 2024 13:59:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan ranks in the top 5 for tornado-related property damage in the nation, shedding light on the destructive power of these natural disasters. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-tornado-damage-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan ranks in the top 5 for tornado-related property damage in the nation, shedding light on the destructive power of these natural disasters. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-tornado-damage-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Road Work You Need To Know About This Summer</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:00:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Plan ahead for summer road trips! MDOT's major rebuilding efforts on state routes and US131 reconstruction could impact your travel routes.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/major-roadwork-projects-michigan-dot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Plan ahead for summer road trips! MDOT&apos;s major rebuilding efforts on state routes and US131 reconstruction could impact your travel routes.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/major-roadwork-projects-michigan-dot/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Last 5 Months of UFO Sightings in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:45:28 GMT</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s a bird, it&apos;s a plane, not so fast, it&apos;s something else. A lot has been going on in our West Michigan sky for the last 5 months with UFOs. <a href="https://wgrd.com/last-5-months-of-ufo-sightings-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>SEEK A DIFFERENT ROUTE: MDOT Shutting Down NB US-127 in Lansing</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Feb 2024 17:13:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a complete shutdown of US127 northbound between I96 and I496 in Lansing. Find out when and why. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-us127-lansing-closure/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has announced a complete shutdown of US127 northbound between I96 and I496 in Lansing. Find out when and why. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/michigan-us127-lansing-closure/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fact Check: Is Detroit Really Getting a ‘Hollywood Sign?’</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:00:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Get ready for Detroit's bold move to install a unique 'DETROIT' sign near the border in preparation for the NFL Draft. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/welcome-to-detroit-highway-entrances/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Get ready for Detroit&apos;s bold move to install a unique &apos;DETROIT&apos; sign near the border in preparation for the NFL Draft. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/welcome-to-detroit-highway-entrances/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[The S-Curve in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is notorious for its traffic congestion and accidents. Reddit users have labeled it as an 'Urban Hell.' <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/grand-rapids-scurve/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>The Michigan Highway That Has the Most Rest Stops</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:24:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[When ya gotta go.....well, you know the rest - the rest STOP, that is. Find out here which Michigan route has the most rest areas for your next journey... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/most-rest-stops-michigan-highway/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Michigan is About to Get One More Arctic Blast</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Feb 2024 17:53:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan has been spoiled with such a light winter and unseasonably warmer temperatures. Before you break out your swimsuit there's one more arctic blast. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-is-about-to-get-one-more-arctic-blast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan has been spoiled with such a light winter and unseasonably warmer temperatures. Before you break out your swimsuit there&apos;s one more arctic blast. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-is-about-to-get-one-more-arctic-blast/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Kills Off Highways More Than Nearly Any Other State</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan is overly aggressive when it comes to deleting highways from its road system - in fact, one of the most aggressive in the nation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-highway-system-changes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan is overly aggressive when it comes to deleting highways from its road system - in fact, one of the most aggressive in the nation. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/michigan-highway-system-changes/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Eric Meier]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>An Overly Complex New Highway Interchange Is Coming to a Very Small Northern Michigan Town</title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 27 Jan 2024 21:00:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to construct a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) in Gaylord. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/diverging-diamond-interchange-gaylord/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to construct a diverging diamond interchange (DDI) in Gaylord. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/45/p/diverging-diamond-interchange-gaylord/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan Has Three of the Most Loathed Highways in America</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:55:55 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A recent survey ranked 3 Michigan highways among the most hated in the nation.  Do you think they got it right? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-most-loathed-highways/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A recent survey ranked 3 Michigan highways among the most hated in the nation.  Do you think they got it right? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/michigan-most-loathed-highways/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dana Marshall]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Safety Service Patrol Begins on Kent County Freeways in November</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:03:25 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Starting November 1st, the Safety Service Patrol will begin patrolling some of the freeways in Kent County to assist motorists in need. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/safety-service-patrol-begins-on-kent-county-freeways-in-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Starting November 1st, the Safety Service Patrol will begin patrolling some of the freeways in Kent County to assist motorists in need. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/safety-service-patrol-begins-on-kent-county-freeways-in-november/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Major Freeway Closed in Grand Rapids Starting This Weekend</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/major-freeway-closed-in-grand-rapids-starting-this-weekend/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2022 14:30:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is normally the time of year that road construction projects are wrapping up and  the orange construction barrels are put into storage until next spring. <a href="https://wgrd.com/major-freeway-closed-in-grand-rapids-starting-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is normally the time of year that road construction projects are wrapping up and  the orange construction barrels are put into storage until next spring. <a href="https://wgrd.com/major-freeway-closed-in-grand-rapids-starting-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Six Grand Rapids Highways Ranked for Unpredictable Traffic Jams</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/six-grand-rapids-highways-ranked-for-unpredictable-traffic-jams/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 18 Apr 2022 15:06:40 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Grand Rapids has six stretches of highway where you might find yourself sitting in an unpredictable traffic jam. Find out where they are located. <a href="https://wgrd.com/six-grand-rapids-highways-ranked-for-unpredictable-traffic-jams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Grand Rapids has six stretches of highway where you might find yourself sitting in an unpredictable traffic jam. Find out where they are located. <a href="https://wgrd.com/six-grand-rapids-highways-ranked-for-unpredictable-traffic-jams/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Misspelled Road Signs Installed Near Coopersville</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/misspelled-road-signs-installed-near-coopersville/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 17 Apr 2022 15:42:39 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It seems there is no spell checker when it comes to making road signs for alongside the interstate. <a href="https://wgrd.com/misspelled-road-signs-installed-near-coopersville/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It seems there is no spell checker when it comes to making road signs for alongside the interstate. <a href="https://wgrd.com/misspelled-road-signs-installed-near-coopersville/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Two Grand Rapids Area Interstate Projects Begin on Monday</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-area-road-construction-projects/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 15:10:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Orange barrels are showing up on area roadways now that construction season is underway. Two new construction projects will begin on Monday, April 18th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-area-road-construction-projects/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Orange barrels are showing up on area roadways now that construction season is underway. Two new construction projects will begin on Monday, April 18th. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-area-road-construction-projects/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Another Musical Stretch of Interstate in Grand Rapids</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/another-musical-stretch-of-interstate-in-grand-rapids/</link>
      <pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:01:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[We have a new stretch of "musical" interstate to enjoy while driving through Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/another-musical-stretch-of-interstate-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[We have a new stretch of &quot;musical&quot; interstate to enjoy while driving through Grand Rapids! <a href="https://wgrd.com/another-musical-stretch-of-interstate-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Expect Traffic Backups on US-131 in Grand Rapids this Weekend</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/expect-traffic-backups-on-us-131-in-grand-rapids-this-weekend/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2021 14:09:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Getting anywhere quickly on US-131 through Grand Rapids this weekend may be close to impossible. Double lane closures for road work will be in place on Saturday and Sunday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/expect-traffic-backups-on-us-131-in-grand-rapids-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Getting anywhere quickly on US-131 through Grand Rapids this weekend may be close to impossible. Double lane closures for road work will be in place on Saturday and Sunday. <a href="https://wgrd.com/expect-traffic-backups-on-us-131-in-grand-rapids-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Eastbound I-196 Shuts Down this Friday in Grand Rapids</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/eastbound-i-196-shuts-down-this-friday-in-grand-rapids/</link>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2021 14:07:48 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[On Friday, April 9th, 2021 at 9 pm, Eastbound I-196 will be completely shut down at US-131. This shut down will be in effect through July. <a href="https://wgrd.com/eastbound-i-196-shuts-down-this-friday-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[On Friday, April 9th, 2021 at 9 pm, Eastbound I-196 will be completely shut down at US-131. This shut down will be in effect through July. <a href="https://wgrd.com/eastbound-i-196-shuts-down-this-friday-in-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Michigan’s Oldest, Still-Operating Restaurant</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/new-hudson-inn-2020/</link>
      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 13:02:08 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This landmark Michigan eatery hit its 193rd birthday in 2024...and still operating... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/new-hudson-inn-2020/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This landmark Michigan eatery hit its 193rd birthday in 2024...and still operating... <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/691/p/new-hudson-inn-2020/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Robinson]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Crash Saturday Night on I-96 In Ionia Co. Kills Grand Rapids Man</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/crash-saturday-night-on-i-96-in-ionia-co-kills-grand-rapids-man/</link>
      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2020 22:29:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It was a multiple vehicle accident with one fatality.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/crash-saturday-night-on-i-96-in-ionia-co-kills-grand-rapids-man/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It was a multiple vehicle accident with one fatality.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/crash-saturday-night-on-i-96-in-ionia-co-kills-grand-rapids-man/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Eastbound 96 Should Open By End of the Week if the Weather Cooperates</title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/eastbound-96-should-open-by-end-of-the-week-if-the-weather-cooperates/</link>
      <pubDate>Mon, 04 Nov 2019 18:23:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Although this week will bring a few detours and delays along with the progress.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/eastbound-96-should-open-by-end-of-the-week-if-the-weather-cooperates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Although this week will bring a few detours and delays along with the progress.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/eastbound-96-should-open-by-end-of-the-week-if-the-weather-cooperates/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>You’re Probably Merging Wrong In Construction Zones  </title>
      <link>https://wgrd.com/we-should-be-waiting-to-merge-in-construction-zones-video/</link>
      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2019 18:25:10 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You may feel like a jerk, but scientifically, it's the best way.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/we-should-be-waiting-to-merge-in-construction-zones-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You may feel like a jerk, but scientifically, it&apos;s the best way.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/we-should-be-waiting-to-merge-in-construction-zones-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Steve Frost</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Another Summer Of Major Road Construction Projects in West MI</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 02:43:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Think of traffic delays as extra time in the sunshine...  <a href="https://wgrd.com/another-summer-of-major-road-construction-projects-in-west-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Think of traffic delays as extra time in the sunshine...  <a href="https://wgrd.com/another-summer-of-major-road-construction-projects-in-west-mi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 15 Mar 2019 17:07:47 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Supposed to be Monday only, we shall see.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/mdot-announces-lane-closures-for-wb-i-96-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Supposed to be Monday only, we shall see.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/mdot-announces-lane-closures-for-wb-i-96-monday/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Rapids Lane Closures Today and Tomorrow on I-96 and I-196</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 13:47:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[More traffic slowdowns this week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-lane-closures-today-and-tomorrow-on-i-96-and-i-196/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[More traffic slowdowns this week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/grand-rapids-lane-closures-today-and-tomorrow-on-i-96-and-i-196/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Matt Milhouse]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Good and Bad News for I-96 Drivers [VIDEO]</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2018 19:01:15 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The good news is that MDOT says eastbound I-96 should reopen Monday, July 2 after 10p.m., but then the second half of the project begins... <a href="https://wgrd.com/good-and-bad-news-for-i-96-drivers-video/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Fiery Wrong Way Accident Sunday AM On I-96 Sends One To Hospital</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jan 2018 22:38:49 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[WZZM13 reports that a fiery crash on I-96 Sunday morning sent the driver to the hospital with serious injuries.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/fiery-wrong-way-accident-sunday-morning-sends-one-to-hospital/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[WZZM13 reports that a fiery crash on I-96 Sunday morning sent the driver to the hospital with serious injuries.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/fiery-wrong-way-accident-sunday-morning-sends-one-to-hospital/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Courtesy of WZZM13/Contributed/Brody Harris Berson</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Sparks]]></dc:creator>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jan 2018 21:55:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Monday on I-96 near Cascade Road. <a href="https://wgrd.com/car-hit-by-bullet-on-i-96-near-cascade-road/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Monday on I-96 near Cascade Road. <a href="https://wgrd.com/car-hit-by-bullet-on-i-96-near-cascade-road/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <media:description xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/">Risto Viitanen</media:description>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Janna]]></dc:creator>
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