Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 1st of July.
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📰 Economy
After reaching a new high last week, gas prices in Michigan declined slightly to an average of $3.26/gallon for regular unleaded—13 cents above last year's price with drivers paying about $48 for a 15-gallon fill-up.
AAA warns that prices may rise as increased Fourth of July travel boosts demand.
Gas prices in Michigan have fallen ahead of the July 4 holiday, with drivers paying about $48 for a full 15-gallon fill at an average of $3.26 per gallon—down from both last month and last year.
AAA and GasBuddy report that prices may drop further as more motorists prepare for holiday travel.
🏥 Health
The MDHHS is warning Michigan residents about carfentanil — a synthetic opioid 10,000 times stronger than morphine that was linked to 11 overdose deaths since January.
Health officials advised people who use unregulated drugs to carry naloxone and follow harm reduction practices.
🏈 Sports
Sports reporter Brandon Folsom named Hometown Life's 2025 All-Area Softball team with Havanna Bissett of South Lyon as player of the year and coach Jerry Shippe as coach of the year after he helped lead the Lions back to Michigan State through tough playoff games.
The team features players from several metro Detroit schools who showed strong skills all season—promising talent for next season.
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