St. Clair Shores man warns against drunk driving after losing family in crash during holidays

St. Clair Shores man warns against drunk driving after losing family in crash during holidays

A St. Clair Shores man lost his whole family in a drunk driving accident the day after Thanksgiving 43 years ago. Today, he is an advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

A St. Clair Shores man lost his whole family in a drunk driving accident the day after Thanksgiving 43 years ago. Today, he is an advocate for Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Hottest last-minute Thanksgiving purchases

Hottest last-minute Thanksgiving purchases

Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.

Check out what customers are most likely to buy at the last minute this year before their Thanksgiving meal, according to Instacart.

Oakland County deputies target drunk drivers on Thanksgiving Eve

Oakland County deputies target drunk drivers on Thanksgiving Eve

Nine deputies are targeting the Oakland County area, with a focus on Rochester Hills and Pontiac – as police have seen a high number of alcohol-related crashes in those cities.

Nine deputies are targeting the Oakland County area, with a focus on Rochester Hills and Pontiac – as police have seen a high number of alcohol-related crashes in those cities.

Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers talk inflation, cooking plans

Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers talk inflation, cooking plans

Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers are swarming local stores for groceries. One shopper said groceries were more expensive this year.

Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers are swarming local stores for groceries. One shopper said groceries were more expensive this year.

Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East

Thanksgiving travel off to a good start despite earlier storms in the East

Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.

Thankfully, much of the rest of the nation is getting a travel pass this Wednesday, but more ornery weather returns in the latter half of the holiday break for some heading home.

DTW Destination Pass kiosks prove useful during the holiday season

DTW Destination Pass kiosks prove useful during the holiday season

A new feature of DTW's Destination Pass program allows non-travelers to go to the gate with loved ones who are — and Michiganders are finding them highly useful this holiday season.

A new feature of DTW's Destination Pass program allows non-travelers to go to the gate with loved ones who are — and Michiganders are finding them highly useful this holiday season.

Best building toys

Best building toys

Here’s a category inspired by my own children’s love for building.

Here’s a category inspired by my own children’s love for building.

Here's what stores will open and when on Black Friday

Here's what stores will open and when on Black Friday

A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.

A number of stores closed on Thanksgiving will reopen early Friday as the holiday shopping season begins.

The most controversial parts of your Thanksgiving meal

The most controversial parts of your Thanksgiving meal

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research looks at the country's Thanksgiving tastes.

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research looks at the country's Thanksgiving tastes.

Thanksgiving travel in Michigan expected to be busiest ever

Thanksgiving travel in Michigan expected to be busiest ever

Record flyers and drivers could make for a congested trip to family this week. Here's when you should leave and what road is predicted to be the busiest this season.

Record flyers and drivers could make for a congested trip to family this week. Here's when you should leave and what road is predicted to be the busiest this season.

Potential for 'tridemic' increases as holiday season nears, health experts say

Potential for 'tridemic' increases as holiday season nears, health experts say

“There’s nothing that prevents you from getting exposed to more than one virus," said Dr. Matthew Sims. "Get your vaccinations. They're going to protect you and those around you."

“There’s nothing that prevents you from getting exposed to more than one virus," said Dr. Matthew Sims. "Get your vaccinations. They're going to protect you and those around you."