Gordie Howe bridge will include 5 pedestrian bridges built over I-75

The Gordie Howe International Bridge team unveiled new renderings of what the bridge will look like on Thursday, showing off five new pedestrian bridges that will be part of the Michigan interchange work being completed.

Road funding top of mind as legislature returning to session

With the Michigan Legislature returning to session, finding a new source for funding new road funding is top of mind for the governor and lawmakers.

Cardi B bashes Trump, says she's seeking Nigerian citizenship amid tensions with Iran

Although it’s hard to tell if the singer is serious about fleeing the U.S. for fear of an attack by Iran, a Nigerian government official responded to the tweet, noting that she is welcome in the country.

Michigan governor, GOP leadership kick of 2020 with major disagreement over gas tax

Gov. Whitmer said she had a commitment from GOP leaders in 2019 there would be legislative support for a gas tax increase after signing their no-fault plan. House Speaker Lee Chatfield said that isn't true.

Young boy battling Leukemia celebrates 2nd birthday

Gabe is a little superhero of sorts, diagnosed with Leukemia when he was nine months old, this little boy is a true fighter. 

Texas man who transforms leftover Christmas trees into canes for veterans receives 1,000 donations

A central Texas man was overwhelmed by the response after he put out a call asking his local community to donate their leftover Christmas trees to him instead of throwing them out so that he could turn them into canes for veterans in need.

‘Bill Gates is my Secret Santa’: Michigan woman hits Christmas jackpot

Out of all the gifts, the woman said that Bill Gates's donation to the American Heart Foundation in her late mother's memory was the most special gift of all.

Royal Oak artist picked to illustrate this year's White House Christmas book

Royal Oak artist Jennifer Baghdoian, known as Jenny Noodles, was chosen y First Lady Melania Trump to illustrate this year's White House Christmas book.

Songwriter and Detroit native Allee Willis dies at 72

Allee Willis is responsible for some of the greatest songs in the American music catalogue. Here's a look back at Allee Willis' career, and what she told us when she visited The Nine just a few months ago.

Postal worker surprises family after receiving boy's letter to Santa asking for food, clothing

The post office where Melissa Stinsman works collects letters to Santa in a special mailbox each holiday season, and one of the letters she came across this year inspired her to make one family's Christmas unforgettable.

Michigan Senator to Trump after John Dingell comments: "People will remember"

Several political leaders, including Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow, issued pointed rebukes of his comments at a rally referencing late congressman John Dingell.