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Friday, May 10, 2013  The Kalkaska man that police say caused a car crash that closed US-31 and caused power outages in February has been sentenced to 12 months in jail.

Monday, February 25, 2013  The crash that closed US-31 and knocked out power for neighbors has been linked to a high-speed chase stemming from a gasoline drive off. Police have arrested the man responsible.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Grand Traverse County Road Commision Manager, Jim Cook, said they spend nearly $300,000 per year on pot hole repairs. Their entire winter budget is between $2.5 and $3 million per year. Cook said about 80% of Michigan's roads are in poor or bad condition.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  Governor Rick Snyder plans to propose a more detailed plan to boost spending to maintain roads in next week's State of the State address.

Monday, December 10, 2012  AAA Michigan says gasoline prices have fallen roughly 2 cents during the past week to a statewide average of about $3.42 per gallon.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Without power, fuel terminals can't pump gasoline onto tanker trucks, and gas stations can't pump fuel into customers' cars.

Sunday, June 13, 2010  2 interstates through Greensboro, NC, close after lightning hits gasoline tank, ignites fire

Friday, May 22, 2009  Prices at the pump push up again overnight as holiday weekend kicks off

Tuesday, April 14, 2009  Gov't: gasoline prices to increase, but stay low for summer; US crude production to rise

Wednesday, March 18, 2009  Consumer prices rise in Feb. by largest amount in 7 months as gasoline, clothing prices jump.

Thursday, March 05, 2009  Oil rises above $44 as investors eye falling gasoline prices amid deep recession

Monday, November 17, 2008  The state average for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is now under two dollars.

Monday, November 10, 2008