Arts, Beats & Eats, Jazz Festival, and more things to do this Labor Day weekend in Southeast Michigan
Labor Day weekend is always a busy one for events as we try to relish those last few moments of summer. Check out annual traditions, such as Arts, Beats & Eats, the Detroit Jazz Festival, the Romeo Peach Festival, and more.
Novi's Paul Whelan shown in Russian prison report from state-run media
In one clip, you can see a long stare into the camera from Whelan. In a statement, Paul’s brother said this is his favorite moment because he sees strength, determination, and contempt.
Oakland University president has special connection to MLK Jr.
Dr. Ora Hirsch was at the civil rights icon's I Have a Dream speech. Her father also worked intimately with MLK in the years leading up to the March on Washington.
Michigan State Fair guide: What to expect this Labor Day weekend
The 2023 Michigan State Fair starts Thursday and runs through Labor Day at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
Arts, Beats & Eats: What to know about annual Labor Day weekend fest in Royal Oak
Music, food, and art are about to take over downtown Royal Oak for Arts. Beats & Eats this Labor Day weekend. Here's what you need to know about the festival:
Body of missing Walled Lake swimmer recovered by divers after going missing during storm
Investigators say Malecki jumped off a pontoon boat and began swimming with two friends late Wednesday/early Thursday. As threatening weather moved into the area, the two friends were able to make it back to their pontoon - but he didn't.
Flooding closes Metro Detroit freeways Friday
Some freeways in Metro Detroit have reopened after flooding Friday morning, while other stretches are still closed.
Walled Lake swimmer still missing after disappearing during storm Wednesday
A swimmer who didn't resurface from Walled Lake after storms moved in on Wednesday is still missing Friday morning, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
Michigan power outages: Almost 430K without electricity Friday morning
Storms overnight have left hundreds of thousands of DTE Energy and Consumers Energy customers in the dark Friday.
Metro Detroit road flooding: What to do if you left your vehicle on a flooded freeway, street
Here is who to call if you tried to drive on a flooded road and had to leave your vehicle behind:
Detroit Zoo welcomes four new gorillas and the public is invited to attend their welcome party
Three females and one male will make up the new additions to the Detroit Zoo, months after it said goodbye to three of it's other gorillas.
Dive teams searching for Walled Lake swimmer who disappeared during storm
A man is missing after thunderstorms rolled in while he swam in Walled Lake on Wednesday evening.
Flood Warning issued for parts of Southeast Michigan until Thursday afternoon
Livingston, Monroe, Oakland, Washtenaw, and Wayne counties are under a Flood Warning until 3:45 p.m. Thursday.
Deputy gives Dream Cruise driver a spanking after he did burnout on Woodward
The crowd laughed, but as the video circulates on social media, there have been mixed reviews. Zack feels that in this case, the embarrassment was much better than a ticket.
Metro Detroit's Azra Chamber of Horrors vying for title of best haunted attraction
Azra Chamber of Horrors, a haunted attraction serving up scares in Madison Heights, is battling to be named one of the best haunted houses in the United States.
Southfield fire's top official named 2023 Fire Chief of the Year
Johnny Menifee was honored at the group's conference in Kansas City with the lifetime achievement award.
Taco Fest, Michigan Made Festival, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Taco Fest, Michigan Made Fest, Clawson Fest – this weekend is all about festivals.
Woman who lost sight, smell, and hearing to domestic violence gets new audio aids
A doctor called Colleen Scott a "living miracle" after surviving 38 years without her senses. The cameras were on when her hearing was restored.
Detroit Zoo's festive Halloween Zoo Boo tickets go on sale soon
Tickets for the Detroit Zoo's annual Halloween takeover, Zoo Boo, go on sale this week. The zoo will be filled with pumpkin displays, entertainment, face painting, photo opportunities, and trick-or-treating.
Police: Driver who ran down Eastern Market CEO and his wife, who died - was drunk, on drugs
“The suspect, who is from Romulus, was intoxicated both with narcotics and alcohol - he went through a possible overdose while he was driving, and lost control of the vehicle," White said.