A creative art enrichment program for artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities will is hosting an art show in Oakland County.

On July 18 more than 200 boats and 16-hundred sailors will set off from the black river and head up to Mackinac Island for the Bayview Mackinac race.

After Canadian wildfires, smoke is impacting air quality in Michigan.

Cyclosporiasis is an illness caused by a parasite, the illness attacks intestines, leading to severe stomach cramps, watery diarrhea, and nausea that can last for weeks.

The American Red Cross has declared an emergency blood shortage for the summer.

Belle Isle has been a part of Detroit’s history for nearly 150 years.

The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open July 27.

Sterling Heights will officially celebrate the grand opening of the new Athletic Hub on Saturday.

Looking to check off that next career goal? How about a round of golf?

It’s been a week since the Michigan Legislature passed the state budget, and for parents and educators, there is a lot to know about what’s in it for schools.

A National Archives Tour of historical documents is making a stop at the Henry Ford.

Swim Across America motor city mile has reached over $100k in donations, $20k more than last year.

A new study finds 1 in 5 teens and young adults are turning to AI when they are feeling sad, stressed or scared.

FEMA is covering 90% of costs of neighborhood flooding in Dearborn by giving the city over $8 million in federal funding.

The Uncle Sam Jam will bring over 40 rides, a chance to ride a monster truck, shows and tournaments to Wayne County this weekend.

This summer, your library card can get you access to a Michigan Activity Pass for free.

A mobile market is coming to Wayne County to help bring fresh food to neighborhoods in need.

Scientists have confirmed a tiny invasive shrimp species from Eastern Europe lives in Lake Superior, previously the final Great Lake to have avoided the spread of the species.

An organization for women in STEM wants to bring the number of scholarships they’ve given away from $800k to $1 million.

Michigan legislature is working to pass a new law to help build more affordable housing across the state.

A free virtual workshop to help find side hustles and freelance work will be hosted this weekend.

A fast-moving parasite outbreak is spreading across Southeast Michigan, and now we are getting answers from the state’s top doctor.

If you believe the legend, Michigan is Bigfoot country.

This holiday weekend comes with two big milestones. America marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence, and the National Cherry Festival turns 100.

Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island is connected to America’s fight for freedom because the fort and its predecessor, just a few miles away on the mainland, were directly shaped by the American Revolution.

It’s one of the most important documents ever written. This year, it turns 250 years old.

The heat we are dealing with isn’t miserable for everyone in Michigan — it’s also creating a serious problem outside.

Kids are out of school for the summer, and while they are busy having fun, a new study from the University of Michigan suggests that what happened to them inside that classroom all year may matter more than we ever realized.

Even though we are sweating through a brutal heat wave, we normally love getting outside during the summer. And that always comes with an unwanted crowd — mosquitoes.

This is the third day in a row we are hovering around triple-digit temps. And chances are you can’t just stay home and wait for things to cool off.

Three years ago Michigan’s hands-free driving law went into effect, now a survey reveals the law’s impact.

As Michigan goes into an uncomfortable heatwave, Michiganders might see a higher energy bill, here’s what you can do.

A man claims to have found the first scientifically verified Bigfoot specimen, he claims after DNA testing the body has 58.5% Neanderthal and 41.5% human DNA.

This November election, Michigan voters will be asked if they would like to convene a constitutional convention.

In 2024 3 Lansing cemeteries brought in 495k in revenue, but costs added up to more than 1 million that same year.

Amazon’s Prime Day runs this year as a four-day event and some deals may not be as good as they sound.

A Macomb County thrift shop helps survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence and human trafficking.

A local nonprofit is turning a community space into a fun-filled village designed with accessibility in mind.

Share Detroit is hosting a free event to give back for “Together Tuesday”.

This year the Michigan Department of Education released a formal AI guidance for schools, placing a focus on AI literacy as a new essential skill.

Friday is Juneteenth, and the story behind this holiday is one every American should know. It is a story about freedom delayed.

Father’s Day is coming up this weekend, but for many families, the role of a dad starts long before a baby is born.

Some therapists and doctors are now noticing an unexpected side affect of weight loss drugs, changes in relationships.

A program in Michigan aims to help summer food insecurity by being one call away.

“Occupy the Summer” kicks off on Friday, June 12.

Michigan’s Summer Free Fishing Weekend is June 13 and 14.

The ITS America Conference & Expo brings 3,000 transportation leaders, engineers, government officials and technology companies together for one of North America’s largest intelligent transportation and mobility conferences.

In 2022 Macomb County prosecutor’s office created a special unit dedicated to investigating and prosecuting hate crimes, now they have a new leader.

Blood tests can identify Alzheimer’s related changed in the brain earlier than before.

Priority Waste is responsible for most of Metro Detroit’s trash pick up, covering 117 cities.

Detroit’s fashion legacy lives on! From Motown glam to today’s Avenue of Fashion, local artists are shaping the city’s next style wave.

New research shows that Metro Detroit’s Rx Kids program is making a big impact: families are seeing fewer preterm births, healthier babies, and improved well-being.

Summer can be tough for grieving kids, but Northville’s New Hope Center is offering a free Circles of Hope camp July 23-24 for ages 4-14.

Washago, the lake sturgeon, toured Metro Detroit schools to teach kids about conservation. Now it’s heading home to the wild!

In Macomb County, a new music festival is coming this summer.

A lot of parents worry about the choices their teens are making, especially after some of the large “teen takeover” events we’ve seen recently across Metro Detroit.

The Macomb Symphony Orchestra has a new story to put on its stage.

Heart disease and stoke are two of the biggest health threats in Michigan, now becoming more common in younger adults.

Throughout the spring, the housing market began to see more buyers and more interested.

Detroit is working on a mid-block lighting plan and is asking for community feedback before it’s next phase.

State lawmakers on both sides are creating bills to reduce the effect of medical debt on Michigan families.

Local doctors and advocates are working to lower Michigan’s high maternal and infant mortality rates and the financial pressures that come with a new baby.

After nearly 30 years with the Sterling Heights Police department Captain Colleen Hoover is retiring.

“No Mow May” has been popular over the last few years; letting your grass grow a little longer in May to help bees and other pollinators early in the season.

Ally Financial is teaming up with Detroit’s own Buddy’s Pizza with cash prizes hidden in select boxes.

A local nonprofit is using some unusual help to clean up a wooded area in Romeo -- goats.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and experts say many men are still struggling in silence.

Mother’s Day shopping is expected to hit a record high this year.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, and for a lot of people, it’s a beautiful day of brunch, flowers, and quality time with the moms and mother figures in our lives -- a day to celebrate the women who raised us. But for some people, this weekend is a bit complicated.

You can buy it at a gas station, and doctors say it is becoming seriously addictive. It is called 7-OH, short for 7-Hydroxymitragynine.

Detroit’s next generation of artists is getting ready for a big night on one of the city’s most iconic stages.

We’re learning more about a suspected hantavirus outbreak that happened at sea.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Thousands of people struggle with anxiety, depression, and addiction, but many still feel like they can’t talk about things like that.

The United States is stepping in to protect global shipping.

A local group is spreading a simple yet powerful message: you are not alone.

The Great Lakes are a summer vacation spot, but there’s also a threat that our state is trying to protect the lakes from. Those are invasive species.

Spirit Airlines is out of business, leaving people forced to book extra days in hotels and try to get their money back for their canceled flights. While this may have come as a shock to people at the airport, Spirit has been struggling for some time.

The Great Lakes are a living system that reacts to whatever we do. Between shipping and tourism, the lakes generate billions of dollars for our economy.

Police have launched “Operation Ghost Rider,” which means officers are riding in unmarked cars and looking for distracted drivers to pull over.

Who among the fast food mascots would win in a fight?

Now that April is behind us, May brings more than just flowers. Something else is popping up in forests all across Michigan: the hunt is on for the morel mushroom.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this month is about encouraging people to speak up and share their mental health stories.

And while many feel new startups might belong in San Francisco or New York, that’s changing. Digital tools are making it possible to launch and run a business from anywhere, and many are looking at places like Michigan.

The Warren Police Department is closing a dangerous gap in domestic violence protection.

This Sunday at Ford Field, the stadium will be packed with people climbing stairs for a very important reason.

Detroit has been on a run for a few years. And it is only picking up speed.

Decades ago, one man looked at a potato chip and said, “I can make this better.” That turned into a quest -- and it turns out there’s a lot of science behind a bag of chips.

If you are out on the roads today, be aware that law enforcement is watching, and you might not even know it.

Michigan State University researchers are trying to help little ones move.

April is Autism Awareness Month, and if you have a loved one with autism, you know how hard it can be to get help.

Friday wraps up National Crime Victims’ Rights Week, and we want to make sure it doesn’t go by without talking about why it matters.

The Detroit Institute of Arts has an entire exhibit filled with paintings, photographs, pottery and jewelry hanging on the walls, all of it made by kids from Detroit schools.

Michigan set a new recycling milestone for the fifth straight year. According to EGLE, the state’s recycling rate is up to 26%. It’s close to the goal of 30% by the year 2029.

Most of us don’t think too hard about where our grandparents came from, but for millions of Americans and tens of thousands of Michiganders, that family history could be worth a second passport.

This week is National Volunteer Week -- a time to celebrate the people who show up for their communities and encourage more to join them.

The war in Iran is now hitting closer to home, right at the grocery store.

If you’ve been thinking about selling your home, now may be the perfect time.

Wednesday could be a historic day for Detroit.

April is Autism Awareness Month, and on Tuesday, we focused on what comes next as your child grows into adulthood.

It now costs more than $300,000 to raise a child until they turn 18, according to a new report from Lending Tree. It is the first time that number has ever crossed the $300,000 mark.