Detroit Zoo closing on Tuesday due to cold temperatures
Zoo officials say the closure is to "ensure the safety of our guests, staff and the animals in our care." They expect to reopen on Wednesday.
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Zoo officials say the closure is to "ensure the safety of our guests, staff and the animals in our care." They expect to reopen on Wednesday.
Metro Detroit officials say they're committed to keeping residents safe during dangerously cold conditions.
Dangerous cold will move through the Southeast Michigan region Monday through Wednesday next week.
With temperatures expected to dip into the single digits, even below zero at times next week in Southeast Michigan, superintendents are already discussing not having class on Tuesday.
The Michigan Public Service Commission says they've looked into foolproofing everything since a near disaster six years ago.
Michigan's public snowmobile trails are free to use one weekend a year without a trail permit.
The Coast Guard's cutter crews aim to keep selected Great Lakes shipping channels open during ice season.
Brief, heavy snow will fall from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. on Tuesday for Southeast Michigan
We're tracking snow showers for the evening commute on Friday for all of Southeast Michigan.
Some of the coldest air of the season moves in as well as snow for the middle and end of the week.
A 66-year-old Livonia man died on New Year's Eve after falling through the ice, days after his wife was killed in a car crash in Oakland County.
The city of Sterling Heights is using a different approach to treat newer roads this winter and it does not involve salt trucks.
Rain chances and temperatures increase for the weekend.
Snow and cold temperatures and problems at airports over the weekend have created some problems for travelers getting to their holiday destination.
Despite it being the shortest day of the year, Detroit's latest sunrise and earliest sunset do not arrive on the winter solstice. Our earliest sunsets are actually already in our recent past.
We're tracking the next round of snow for Thursday night into Friday in Southeast Michigan
We're tracking snow and more bitterly cold air for Southeast Michigan this week.
Michigan State Police reported 86 crashes in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties over the past 24 hours and reminded drivers to slow down.
The coldest air of the season is on its way for the end of the week. But before that happens, parts of the metro area will experience a fresh round of snow.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
Detroit Lions rookie cornerback Terrion Arnold is a Florida native who is not used to Michigan's cold weather, and he wasted no time sharing his reaction to his first snow.
As winter weather moves into Metro Detroit, DTE Energy wants to remind customers of the programs it offers to ensure their heat stays on.
Warming centers are opening as temperatures drop and Metro Detroit experiences snow squalls.
An Alberta Clipper system will bring bitter cold air and snow.
As we brace for high winds, snow, and frigid temperatures on Wednesday, road crews across Metro Detroit are doing their part to monitor the roadways.
Police in Muskegon, Michigan, are investigating after a man and woman were killed, and three other people were injured in a shooting on Saturday.
Cade Cunningham had 23 points and 12 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat Milwaukee 124-112 on Saturday night to end the Bucks' 15-game winning streak in Detroit.
With dozens of volunteers and donors between Henry Ford Health's hospitals in Novi and Southfield, over 1,200 kids will have gifts under the tree this holiday season.
Crime Stoppers of Michigan holds a holiday party each year as a way to give impacted families a reprieve from the sadness.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
Police in Muskegon, Michigan, are investigating after a man and woman were killed, and three other people were injured in a shooting on Saturday.
A bipartisan Michigan House bill would let the state install technology around state-owned buildings and critical infrastructure that detects unmanned aircraft or prevents them from flying overhead, according to the Legislature's website.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
Video shows Coast Guard vehicles pursuing a go-fast vessel that appeared to have multiple people aboard.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Cade Cunningham had 23 points and 12 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat Milwaukee 124-112 on Saturday night to end the Bucks' 15-game winning streak in Detroit.
The Detroit Lions (8-5) would not be in the playoffs if they started next week, but the two-time defending NFC North champions have a chance to play their way in.
FIFA released the World Cup schedule on Saturday that will feature 104 matches spread across 11 cities in the United States, with three in Mexico and two in Canada.
Michael Annett won the Xfinity Series' season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway in 2019.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spent his Saturday at a forum in California. During the event, he made it clear that the Trump administration's mission is to sink vessels containing drugs bound for America. Hegseth's comments come as he remains under scrutiny for multiple strikes on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. Willie James Inman has more.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People Detroit Branch partnered with 70 different Black-owned small businesses across Detroit in an effort to convince consumers to support local entrepreneurs during the holiday season.
More chances for snow next week
Two Henry Ford Health hospitals have been buying gifts for kids. The health system's Providence Foundation has been putting on the Christmas Store since the 80s. On Saturdays, volunteers delivered the gifts to families driving by the Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital.
The holidays are usually a joyous time, but the season can be tough for families who have lost loved ones due to crime. Veronica Ortega looks into what Crime Stoppers of Michigan is doing to help.