North Pole Express tickets go on sale this month for 20th anniversary ride

North Pole Express tickets go on sale this month for 20th anniversary ride

Tickets for the North Pole Express is set for November and December for its 20th year. Tickets for the holiday ride on the iconic Pere Marquette - the inspiration for the train in the "Polar Express" - go on sale later this month.

Tickets for the North Pole Express is set for November and December for its 20th year. Tickets for the holiday ride on the iconic Pere Marquette - the inspiration for the train in the "Polar Express" - go on sale later this month.

South Carolina man said to be ‘showing off’ killed in fireworks accident

South Carolina man said to be ‘showing off’ killed in fireworks accident

The 41-year-old was said to be “showing off” when he put a firework on his head, according to the incident report from the South Carolina sheriff’s office.

The 41-year-old was said to be “showing off” when he put a firework on his head, according to the incident report from the South Carolina sheriff’s office.

Nathan’s hot dog contest 2024 goes to Patrick Bertoletti with Joey Chestnut sidelined

Nathan’s hot dog contest 2024 goes to Patrick Bertoletti with Joey Chestnut sidelined

Patrick Bertoletti wins his first Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest title, devouring 58 hot dogs and surpassing his previous record, in an event notably absent of reigning champion Joey Chestnut.

Patrick Bertoletti wins his first Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating contest title, devouring 58 hot dogs and surpassing his previous record, in an event notably absent of reigning champion Joey Chestnut.

Oakland County deputies step up 4th of July water patrols, offer safety tips

Oakland County deputies step up 4th of July water patrols, offer safety tips

As part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign, running from Independence Day through July 6th, deputies are monitoring the waters and making several stops to ensure the public's safety.

As part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign, running from Independence Day through July 6th, deputies are monitoring the waters and making several stops to ensure the public's safety.

Michigan gas prices jump 16 cents ahead of 4th of July

Michigan gas prices jump 16 cents ahead of 4th of July

Filling up your tank is going to cost a bit more this holiday week. Michigan gas price averages are up about 16 cents from a week ago, according to data from AAA.

Filling up your tank is going to cost a bit more this holiday week. Michigan gas price averages are up about 16 cents from a week ago, according to data from AAA.

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

Fourth of July weather: Who will have holiday travel headaches?

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

Here are some potential weather trouble spots across the country day-by-day through the weekend after the Fourth so you can plan your holiday.

What's open and closed on July 4th

What's open and closed on July 4th

Here's your quick guide to what's open and closed on America's birthday.

Here's your quick guide to what's open and closed on America's birthday.

Sesame Street's Elmo helps Round Rock officials talk about fireworks ordinances

Sesame Street's Elmo helps Round Rock officials talk about fireworks ordinances

Beloved Sesame Street character Elmo recently lent a hand to the City of Round Rock to help remind residents about the city's fireworks ordinances ahead of July 4th.

Beloved Sesame Street character Elmo recently lent a hand to the City of Round Rock to help remind residents about the city's fireworks ordinances ahead of July 4th.

Fireworks safety tips ahead of 4th of July celebrations: What to know

Fireworks safety tips ahead of 4th of July celebrations: What to know

With Fourth of July weekend just around the corner, it is important to keep yourself and others safe around fireworks. Here is what to know.

With Fourth of July weekend just around the corner, it is important to keep yourself and others safe around fireworks. Here is what to know.

Juneteenth celebrations in Metro Detroit

Juneteenth celebrations in Metro Detroit

Numerous events are planned around Metro Detroit to commemorate Juneteenth, the emancipation of slavery, which is June 19.

Numerous events are planned around Metro Detroit to commemorate Juneteenth, the emancipation of slavery, which is June 19.

Detroit gearing up for Juneteenth celebration

Detroit gearing up for Juneteenth celebration

More than a few people were around Spirit Plaza for the kickoff of events on Friday. In addition to singing and speeches, there was also a celebration of what the holiday means.

More than a few people were around Spirit Plaza for the kickoff of events on Friday. In addition to singing and speeches, there was also a celebration of what the holiday means.

Flag Day has its roots in this Midwestern town

Flag Day has its roots in this Midwestern town

This Midwestern town lays claim to be the birthplace of Flag Day and all because of one tenacious teacher’s 1885 class assignment.

This Midwestern town lays claim to be the birthplace of Flag Day and all because of one tenacious teacher’s 1885 class assignment.

Movement Music Fest, Kensington Art Fair, and more things to do this Memorial Day weekend in Metro Detroit

Movement Music Fest, Kensington Art Fair, and more things to do this Memorial Day weekend in Metro Detroit

Memorial Day weekend is finally here. Spend it outside at one of the many events happening in Metro Detroit, including the annual Movement Music Festival, the Kensington Art Fair, and more.

Memorial Day weekend is finally here. Spend it outside at one of the many events happening in Metro Detroit, including the annual Movement Music Festival, the Kensington Art Fair, and more.