A semi-truck jackknifed on icy I-96, injuring its driver and closing lanes for hours.

A semi-truck jackknifed on icy I-96 in Ottawa County around 1 p.m., striking a transit van and closing westbound lanes for three hours; the 60-year-old driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries, while the van driver was unharmed. The crash occurred during a winter weather advisory with heavy snow and strong winds. A separate jackknife on I-94 near Marshall also caused traffic disruptions. Meanwhile, Kalamazoo County and Western Michigan University are discussing transferring management of the Asylum Lake Preserve to ensure its long-term protection for passive recreation. A new study highlights Michigan’s ongoing teacher shortage despite record certifications, and schools in Calhoun County are updating sex education to include consent. A Portage woman reported losing over $20,000 in a romance scam, and the statewide caregiver shortage continues to grow.