How to cut down on Thanksgiving food waste
Experts share tips on how families preparing for Thanksgiving can take steps to cut down on the amount of food wasted during the holiday season.
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Experts share tips on how families preparing for Thanksgiving can take steps to cut down on the amount of food wasted during the holiday season.
If you're looking forward to a delicious — and safe — Thanksgiving dinner with loved ones, here's how to cook your turkey and keep your leftovers safely.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Tuesday was the 27th annual All-Star Giveback Thanksgiving edition in Detroit which means free turkeys and meal kits for thousands of Detroiters and anyone in need.
It all starts with giving yourself enough time to get from your front door to your gate.
It's part of the annual "Full Plates Full Hearts" event hosted by leaders in Detroit's hospitality industry.
Officials with the Transportation Security Administration are giving advice for travelers flying for the Thanksgiving holiday this week.
At least 800 Thanksgiving meals were prepared the Detroit Shipping Company's annual Full Plates, Full Hearts event.
The city of Detroit is closing down roads and rerouting buses this week to prepare for a number of Thanksgiving events.
Airports and highways are expected to be jam-packed during Thanksgiving week, a holiday period likely to end in another record day for air travel in the U.S.
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, AAA reported Monday that gas prices in Michigan have dropped 12 cents since last week.
Millions will travel this week for Thanksgiving, but forecasted storms in different parts of the U.S. may cause some delays.
Hope United Methodist Church in Southfield is helping people in need with baskets filled with a full Thanksgiving meal.
Michiganders are expected to hit the road in record numbers over Thanksgiving weekend.
Both players surprised fans at a Detroit youth center at The Yunion's annual turkey drive.
Nearly 4,500 entries were submitted during this year's turkey naming contest.
More than 2,000 families will get more than food this holiday season with the help of Lighthouse and Gleaners Community Food Bank.
According to a new report, Michigan residents have green bean casserole and stuffing at top of mind when it comes to Thanksgiving side dishes.
Since 2022, the governor has pardoned turkeys before Thanksgiving.
It is estimated that one in three Americans planning a holiday vacation.
Americans shelled out billions to buy clothes, electronics, jewelry and toys — including robot vacuums and tablets.
The iconic balloons and marching bands had to veer around the demonstrators, but it did not stop the 97-year-old annual tradition from going on.
A thousand people in Wayne and Macomb counties didn't go hungry this holiday thanks to a group of volunteers who came together to serve meals.
Thanksgiving officially kicks off the holiday season. Thursday night, people were out and about getting in the festive mood.
Gas prices hit an average of $3.27 a gallon this Thanksgiving, marking the cheapest prices since the pandemic despite an uptick in holiday travel.
Three people are injured and a 39-year-old woman was arrested after a head-on crash on Interstate 375 in Detroit early Saturday.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A Roseville, Michigan, woman faces two charges after prosecutors allege social media videos showed her hitting a child, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said.
A 61-year-old man is charged with accosting a child for immoral purposes and using a computer to commit a crime in connection with an online operation carried out by a Kent County, Michigan, detective, according to police.
A 44-year-old man is in custody after an individual was shot with a pellet gun in Frenchtown Township, Michigan, on Friday afternoon, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Spirit Airlines has its origins in Metro Detroit, with a charter flight service that was known as Charter One.
There's uncertainty around Spirit Airlines after it was announced it would cease operations early Saturday morning.
Three people are injured and a 39-year-old woman was arrested after a head-on crash on Interstate 375 in Detroit early Saturday.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
Ford Motor Company is recalling over 179,000 vehicles due to a front seat issue that can increase the risk of injury in a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
A vote by UAW Local 2093 members will be on May 11. The UAW says that if approved, workers could walk out of the Three Rivers facility starting on May 31.
The organization says its executive committee will oversee operations and lead the search for the next leader, under the leadership of DADA president Katie Coleman and Auto Show chairman Lincoln Phillip.
General Motors has announced production investments at its sites in Romulus, Saginaw and Toledo.
Several cities in Southeast Michigan could allow golf carts on public streets if a state bill expanding the rules passes.
Motown may be Detroit's most famous sound, but it's far from the only one.
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate Paul Stanley.
The moon music tradition started more than 50 years ago, NASA said as it shared the Artemis II crew's playlist this week.
Restaurants are being considered for the new Michelin Guide American Great Lakes Edition, set to be revealed in 2027.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines' final flights
The budget carrier Spirit Airlines is ceasing operations after failing to land a $500 million bailout from the Trump administration.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
Fire department leaders say the rescue reflects the kind of instinctive courage firefighters train for, but also something that goes beyond routine duty.
Parents say the incident highlights the importance of education and communication at home, especially when it comes to THC‑infused products.
Six Detroit elementary students were hospitalized on Tuesday after eating suspected marijuana edibles, district officials said.
A proposed Michigan law would mandate health insurance plans to cover in vitro fertilization and intrauterine insemination starting in 2027.
Cases of Lyme disease have seen a 168% increase just in the last five years, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
The Detroit Pistons pulled off a stunning comeback against the Orlando Magic in Game 6 of their playoff series.
Danny Janssen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons pulled off an incredible rally by erasing a 24-point deficit and beating the Orlando Magic 93-79 to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference first-round series.
The incident happened during a commercial break in the first half of the Dec. 21, 2025, game with the Lions hosting the Steelers.
The Kentucky Derby will see a field of 19 horses today in the first leg of the 2026 competition for horse racing's Triple Crown.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
Robert Costa, the award-winning national correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning and chief Washington analyst for CBS News, talks about Michigan's role in this critical midterm election.
Diallo Smith, CEO of Detroit nonprofit Life Remodeled, talks about its new opportunity hub on the east side of Detroit called Anchor Detroit.
It's a look at the critical relationship between Canada, Michigan and the U.S. on this week's Michigan Matters.
The roundtable discusses the dramatic impact AI is having in the classroom, at companies and inside homes.
Freezing temperatures are possible tonight, with warmer air expected by Monday.
On Friday, it was announced that Spirit Airlines may cease operations as soon as Saturday.
For Tricia Edwards, her new business is more than a fresh start. It's a tribute to the woman who inspired it all.
A Detroit firefighter is being recognized for extraordinary bravery after risking his life to save a woman trapped inside a burning vehicle earlier this year.
Spirit Airlines, which may cease operations as soon as Saturday after negotiations over a government aid package stalled, has its origins in Metro Detroit.