2024 Michigan State Fair opens Thursday at Novi Suburban Collection Showplace
The 2024 Michigan State Fair kicks off this Labor Day weekend on Thursday and our Rob Wolchek has a preview from Novi.
Wixom hotels fill up due to residents losing power during Tuesday storm
About 150,000 DTE customers across Southeast Michigan remained without power as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Several hotels are filling up for a second day in a row as residents deal with lack of power and A.C. in their homes.
Arts, Beats & Eats: What to know about this year's festival in Royal Oak
It's Arts, Beats & Eats weekend, the annual Labor Day festival that draws large crowds to downtown Royal Oak to enjoy music, food, and art from all over.
Western Oakland County hit hard by Tuesday's storms
“It sounded like bang, bang, bang," said one man. “I didn’t know what it was until I came out and saw all these power poles snapped."
Masked Georgia man suspected in Florida double shooting arrested in Michigan, deputies say
An Atlanta man accused of shooting two people inside a Deltona, Florida home last week has been arrested near Detroit, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Arts, Beats & Eats, Michigan State Fair, and more things to do this Labor Day weekend
Summer is winding down. Savor the rest of it at these events this Labor Day weekend:
Detroit Zoo holding contest to name baby gorilla after discovering it's a girl
Detroit Zoo gorilla Bandia finally let staff close enough to see the sex of her baby, the zoo's first baby gorilla in its 96-year history. It's a girl! And you can help name her.
Mother, stepfather charged after boy shoots self with unsecured gun in Madison Heights
A mother and stepfather are both facing charges after a 9-year-old Madison Heights boy shot himself with an unsecured gun on Friday.
9-year-old boy shoots self with unsecured gun in Madison Heights
The boy is in stable condition. One arrest has been made, but the relation to the victim has not been released.
Northland Mall guards found not guilty on all charges
After less than an hour of deliberations, the jury reached a verdict in the trial of three former Northland Mall security guards in the death of a man ten years ago – finding all three guards not guilty.
Police: Motorcyclist killed in crash while speeding, riding recklessly on I-75 in Madison Heights
A motorcyclist killed Thursday night on I-75 in Madison Heights was speeding and weaving in and out of traffic before crashing, Michigan State Police said.
Final defense witnesses expected Friday in McKenzie Cochran trial
The defense is expected to call its final witness to the stand Friday as the trial against three security guards charged with McKenzie Cochran's 2014 death at Northland Mall continues.
NB I-75 closed at 14 Mile in Troy after crash, causing traffic
Vehicles are backed up for about a mile due to a crash on NB I-75 at 14 Mile in Troy.
Erebus Haunted Attraction hiring for 25th terrifying season
Erebus Haunted Attraction is hiring for its 25th season in Pontiac. The scares start Sept. 13.
Metro Detroit woman killed in crash with carriage while biking on Mackinac Island
A Huntington Woods woman died Wednesday after a crash with a carriage on Mackinac Island.
Burlington opening new store in former Troy DSW space
A new Burlington store is coming to Troy this fall.
Kwame Kilpatrick backs Donald Trump at Oakland County Republican Party dinner
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was a featured speaker at the Oakland County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. He backed Donald Trump for president, spoke about his fall from grace, and how he found God while in jail.
Are chickens pets? Beverly Hills couple fights ordinance violation
The couple has scheduled a meeting with the Village of Beverly Hills' Zoning Board of Appeals to clarify the specifics of the pet ownership ordinance – and whether or not it includes chickens.
Witnesses testify in death allegedly at hands of Northland Mall security guards
"All the security guards - they were on the floor," said Hale. "He said there was a gentleman in his store staring at him and the gentleman said, 'I'm going to kill someone.'"
Cider Dayze, Taco Fest, and more things to do this weekend in Southeast Michigan
From Novi Taco Fest to Chutney Festival to Cider Dayze, this weekend is all about food and drinks in Southeast Michigan. Find things to do: