Why the Detroit Lions play on Thanksgiving every year

Why do the Lions play every Thansgiving Day? How was this tradition started? Well, it all comes down to a new NFL team and very few fans.

Why Barry Sanders retired: Lions legend explains his shocking decision

When Barry Sanders retired from the Detroit Lions, it shocked the NFL world. Now, we hear from the Hall of Famer, exactly why he walked away at his prime.

Michigan-wide warrant sweep ends in arrests of 9 unlicensed builders

From Detroit to Lansing and from Saginaw to Wayne counties, a wide operation across the state led to the arrests of nine people. Some suspects are still missing.

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.

Rain to taper off by evening in Southeast Michigan

Temperatures will remain seasonal and in the 40s Tuesday before further dipping by the end of the week.

Whitmer signs law prohibiting those convicted of domestic violence from owning a gun

As part of one of the final gun safety bills the governor will sign, those convicted of domestic abuse will not be allowed to own a gun or purchase ammo for an allotted amount of time.

DTE pilot program buries power lines to increase resilience

DTE crews are excavating deep holes in several Metro Detroit neighborhoods, strategically installing power lines underground as a part of a pilot program that seeks to reduce power outages.

'He's a sick person': Metro Detroit trusted coach's well-known secret exposed

When a Farmington High School coach was accused of sexual assault of multiple teenage boys, it led to dozens of phone calls -- and a police task force.

Michigan House violated Open Meetings Act during gun safety debate, judge rules

The state passed three gun safety laws this year, including one that would authorize a judge to order someone have their firearms removed from their possession.

NFL Commissioner applauds Detroit Lions, says team has built a culture 'you can feel'

Roger Goodell watched the Lions play the Chicago Bears in Detroit on Sunday. Before then, he spoke with FOX 2's Dan Miller about the team's success and what it means for the city.

Detroit Casino Council ratifies agreement with Hollywood & MotorCity; strike continues at MGM

The five-year tentative agreements with Hollywood Casino at Greektown and MotorCity Casino cover 2800 employees and include the largest wage increases ever negotiated in the Detroit casino industry’s 23-year history.

Three sets of brothers expected on same field in Lions-Bears game

For the first time in decades, there will be three sets of siblings active for the game with the typical Okwara brothers on the Detroit sideline joined by two Lions teammates facing their brothers on the Bears.