Labor Day weekend travel in Michigan: Traffic, gas prices and weather

Many begin their travels for Labor Day weekend on the Thursday or Friday before the holiday, which is on Monday, Sept. 2. Here are some things to keep in mind, particularly if you're driving to your destination this holiday weekend.

Metro Detroit man wins $1 million on Michigan Lottery scratch-off ticket

A Wayne County man said his “mouth dropped to the ground” when he discovered that he won $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket.

Dairy Queen launches fall blizzard menu with BOGO free offer

Dairy Queen has introduced its Fall Blizzard Treat Menu ahead of the official start of fall, featuring seasonal flavors like Pumpkin Pie and French Silk Pie.

Jack White playing concert at Ann Arbor's Blind Pig this weekend

With little notice, tickets for a Labor Day weekend Jack White concert at the Blind Pig in Ann Arbor go on sale Wednesday.

Dunkin’ releases 2024 fall menu with Dunkalatte and $6 meal deal

Dunkin’ launched its fall menu on Wednesday, the latest arrival of seasonal offerings from food chains to be released in August.

Arts, Beats & Eats: What to know about this year's festival in Royal Oak

It's Arts, Beats & Eats weekend, the annual Labor Day festival that draws large crowds to downtown Royal Oak to enjoy music, food, and art from all over.

7-Eleven is giving free coffee for 711 days to people who get a tattoo

7-Eleven teamed up with Green Day's coffee brand Punk Bunny Coffee and is giving away 711 days of free coffee to fans who get a special, semi-permanent tattoo.

Which Red Lobster locations are closing now?

Red Lobster has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and has closed several restaurants after a failed attempt to boost traffic with an all-you-can-eat shrimp deal.

Michigan's first Sheetz opens this week in Romulus

Sheetz, a convenience store known for its made-to-order food and customized drinks, is finally opening in Michigan. The Romulus location opens Tuesday.

iPhone Photography Award winners announced: See the stunning photos

Now in its 17th year, the annual iPhone Photography Awards started in 2007 when the original iPhone “first began to inspire, excite and engage users worldwide."

UAW demands Stellantis to uphold contract promises with rally in Sterling Heights

The UAW emphasized that the rally was not a picketing strike. However, "once the grievance procedure is exhausted under the national contract, the union may authorize a strike," according to the union.

Analyst: Ford pivots to hybrids after being overly optimistic on EVs and suffering $2.5B loss

“What they mean for the workforce is that Ford is probably going to need more people on the gasoline side of the business. Probably not as many as they anticipated on the electric side."