Fiat-Chrysler pleads guilty to bribing UAW leaders, will pay $30 million in fines

Fiat-Chrysler admitted it paid off leaders of the United Auto Workers in an effort to win concessions in contract negotiations for thousands of factory workers.

Black woman goes from part-time server to owner of Roseville Outback Steakhouse

Gretta Jackson said the road these past 20 years wasn't easy but it was worth it as she got a title nobody has: the first Black woman to own an Outback Steakhouse in the Detroit area.

Cooper Tire & Rubber Co. recalling more than 430K light truck tire

The company is recalling 430,000 light truck tires after documents showed that bulges can form on the wheel's sidewall, which can lead to failure.

Detroit Police Sergeant celebrates 50 years on the job

Raymond Lee has worked in several units in the Detroit Police Department over his 50 years but has zero plans to step aside anytime soon.

Study suggests money can buy happiness — perhaps more than previously thought

The Wharton School study found there was no dollar value at which money stopped mattering to a person’s well-being, contrary to influential research that found happiness plateaued around $75,000 a year.

New St. Clair facility will build battery parts for 2022 Hummer, create 300 jobs

Magna, an automotive supplier broke ground Tuesday on a new $70 million facility in St. Clair. The project, which will create hundreds of jobs in the city was awarded a business development grant from the city.

Cherokee chief asks Jeep to stop using its tribe's name

“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.

Website offering $2,000 to watch you sleep

A website that shares information about how to get a better night's sleep wants to give someone $2,000 to let researchers watch them snooze.

Jameson Whiskey paying fans $50 to take off work on St. Patrick's Day

In the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day, Jameson is encouraging people to take "SPTO" (St. Patrick's time off) to kick back and celebrate on March 17, 2021.

Ford asks dealers to loan new F-150s to Texans to power homes amid historic cold

After a Texas resident posted a photo of his F-150 helping him charge appliances and keeping his home warm, Ford asked dealers in the state to loan out the trucks to others struggling to stay warm.

Nestle debuting first vegan KitKat bar this year

KitKat V, Nestle's new plant-based alternative, is certified vegan and made from 100% sustainable cocoa.

Michigan restaurants propose tying capacity limits to COVID-19 test positivity

A restaurant association suggested tailoring indoor operations to the number of people testing positive each week. Per the MRLA's proposal, there would be no limitations if the test rate fell below 3%. If the rate climbed, the capacity limit would shrink.

Non-profit makes and delivers coats that convert into sleeping bags for homeless

Hundreds of coats that convert to sleeping bags are on the way to help the homeless endure the cold.  General Motors is also pitching in -- on the effort to distribute the coats in cities in Michigan and throughout the Midwest.     

Buffets back open in Ohio despite pandemic safety concerns

The buffet is back open at restaurants and bars throughout Ohio, but with cautionary self-service measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus.