Michigan's lower Christmas tree supply this year linked to 2008 housing crash

While supply chain issues rankle the artificial Christmas tree market, it's the 2008 Great Recession that could create problems for hopeful tree buyers this year.

Black Friday 2021: Stores closed, open on Thanksgiving Day

Many major retailers will once again be shutting their doors on Thanksgiving Day 2021. Here’s a list of which stores will be closed or open on the holiday.

Expert: Don't fear needles, pins in Halloween candy - but check for edibles

A leading expert in Halloween candy - and the urban legends of whether your kids could eat something harmful - says the tales about bad actors tampering with your kid's candy, while possible, may not be 100% true.

Massive Halloween display spans 5 houses with Chaos on Colman Street

“Someone is like we want to give donations, and we were like, we don’t take donations - this is for the public. We want you to come and enjoy it just as much as we do," Gregory said. "And then it all clicked.”

Michigan's own Bates Motel adds 'Psycho' themed room

The Bates Motel in Gould City has a "Psycho" themed room. Covered in blood stains and splatters, it pays homage to the 1960 horror thriller.

Thanksgiving dinner may be more expensive as holiday staples in short supply

While most will likely be able to get their hands on a turkey for Thanksgiving this year, shoppers could be shelling out more cash for it as well as other holiday staples — largely due to supply chain bottlenecks.

Behind the scene at Eloise Asylum: Nightmare on Alan Longstreet

To say Alan doesn't have the chops to be an actor at Eloise Asylum is putting it mildly - he tries this bit about 'I want to suck your blood' over and over and it doesn't work. But the actors who have it? They may scare the you-know-what out of you.

Tips for staying healthy during Halloween this year

Anyone that is eligible should be vaccinated. That's tip No. 1 from the Michigan health department. Those who are sick should stay home while kids should continue wearing masks that cover their mouth and nose, and should diligently wash their hands or apply hand sanitizer.