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Memorial Day weekend is famous for its racing. The Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 are American traditions and winning one of these two are high on a driver's wish list.
"We want to make sure people understand the value that we have in Macomb County, but first we had to understand, brand it, and then start to market it," said Mark Hackel.
In the interest of full disclosure, I feel compelled to reveal, before critiquing Meadow Brook Theatre's new production of "Xanadu," that in 1980, a certain 9-year-old girl – ahem - fell wildly, stupidly in love with the much-maligned movie flop of the same name.
Most of the talk about the Devils and their run to the Stanley Cup finals has focused on Martin Brodeur, Ilya Kovalchuk, Zach Parise and Peter DeBoer. The guy who tends to get lost in all the talk is Travis Zajac.
Authorities say a 3-year-old girl is dead and a 39-year-old man presumed drowned after the child fell from a boat in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula and the man tried to save her.
Ben Ross Academy was closed for a few days after bird mites and spider mites were discovered in the school's ventilation system.
Dwyane Wade grabbed a rebound, turned and fired a 90-foot pass to LeBron James to set up one of the easiest scores the Miami Heat had all night. Yes, James and Wade are clicking — at the perfect time.
A 21-year-old soldier whose wife is from West Michigan has been killed in an attack in Afghanistan.
Authorities say an 18-year-old man has died after going missing while swimming in Vandercook Lake in southern Michigan.
A 32-year-old man has died after being trapped inside his burning home. The father of three had cases of fireworks in his home, which contributed to the fire.
Blackjack, roulette, poker and plenty of slot machines will be available at the casino, south of the border. Toledo will open its first casino at 2pm Tuesday.
The two men accused of kidnapping a 22-year-old pregnant woman -- and setting her on fire -- are scheduled to appear in court Tuesday.
The overnight storm was quick -- but powerful -- and as a result, the morning after -- parts of Oakland County are littered with tree limbs, and there are thousands without power.
The Canadian government says it will spend $17.5 million over the next five years to help prevent Asian carp from invading the Great Lakes.
The closure necessary while crews pave that section of the road.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
A 13-year-old boy who was previously arrested twice in connection with a string of car thefts targeting Oakland County businesses has been arrested again for the same crime.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
Republican Mike Rogers, who is seeking to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator, posted a campaign video that specifically calls for a quick end to the war in Iran.
Police officers and chaplains with the Detroit Police Department were observed going door-to-door at each business to speak with managers about their concerns.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
The former vice president joined Michigan's Senate nominee at Birth Detroit, telling advocates she has "a right" to speak on maternal health after her time in the Senate.
The claims window is open until Dec. 21, 2026. To file a claim, iPhone users must enter basic personal info and their iPhone's serial number.
The U.S., Denmark and Greenland signed a new security agreement bolstering the United States' military and security presence on the island.
Republican Mike Rogers, who is seeking to become Michigan's next U.S. Senator, posted a campaign video that specifically calls for a quick end to the war in Iran.
USC says its Center for the Political Future is believed to be the only one in the country jointly led by a Democrat and a Republican. Peters will run it with Republican strategist Mike Murphy.
More than 100 volunteers gathered on Monday to distribute fresh food and Alzheimer's education resources to seniors in Oakland County in recognition of World Alzheimer's Day.
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
School board members discussed a potential new policy that would ban transgender women from women's sports and locker rooms.
CJ Abrams hit a tiebreaking two-run homer and added a solo shot to give the Washington Nationals a 3-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings will likely extend their playoff drought to 11 seasons, putting their dismal run behind only one in NHL history.
River Ryan was outstanding in his Detroit debut, and the Tigers hit three home runs to rout the Washington Nationals 9-2, one day after being eliminated from the American League playoff race.
The Detroit Tigers and Fifth Third announced on Monday that Comerica Park will be renamed Fifth Third Park beginning with the 2027 season.
The signature event was launched 19 years ago by the Metropolitan Affairs Coalition and the Detroit Free Press.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Fall temperatures will last through the weekend, with some mild air returning next week.
The debate over transgender women in high school sports took center stage during Tuesday night's Monroe Public Schools board meeting.
A 13-year-old boy who was previously arrested twice in connection with a string of car thefts targeting Oakland County businesses has been arrested again for the same crime.
We're talking with the 2026 Shining Light Award honorees on Michigan Matters as Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, Laura Grannemann, executive director of the Rocket Community Fund and Gilbert Family Foundation, Jeremiah Steen of Steen Foundation and Dan Austin of historicDetroit.org, talk about issues before the region, their impact on the community and the road ahead for Metro Detroit.
A popular arcade and museum in Oakland County is getting ready to reopen after moving locations and years of renovations.