Coast Guard saves dog that fell through ice in Detroit River

Coast Guardsmen were out checking the ice thickness and training at the time of their discovery near Grayhaven Island before the heroic rescue.

Michigan firework laws: When they are legal this New Year's weekend

Michigan firework laws allow the use of them to celebrate New Year's Eve, but there are rules you must follow to avoid tickets or even jail time.

A look back at 2022’s most pivotal moments of space exploration

This year saw dozens of rocket launches and space science milestones that will help us better understand Earth and our universe.

Massive gathering of Redhead ducks, other birds spotted in Straits of Mackinac

Avid birders frequently look for rarities when they're counting birds - usually the species that don't normally show up. This year, a different kind of excitement took hold.

New Year's Eve in Metro Detroit: Things to do to ring in 2023

Celebrate New Year's Eve around Metro Detroit. Whether you're looking to dance, drink, or bring the kids out, there's something for everyone.

Judge sentences second kidnapping plotter to nearly 20 years in prison

Barry Croft Jr. was the fourth and final federal defendant to learn his fate, a day after ally Adam Fox was sentenced to 16 years in prison. The two men were convicted in August of conspiracy charges at a second trial in Grand Rapids.

Michigan-native bird species Black-capped Chickadee uses supercharged memory to survive winter

Most birds add feathers or weight so they can fly south to the winter. But the Black-capped Chickadee adds brain power to survive the colder months. Scientists believe this supercharged memory impacts the forests the bird lives in.

Southwest Airlines flight issues stranding thousands of passengers at DTW, around U.S.

The airline continues to make up the vast majority of delays and cancellations among flights in the U.S. this week - prompting a warning from the transportation secretary.

Co-leader Adam Fox of Whitmer kidnapping plot gets 16 years in prison

The co-leader of a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer was sentenced Wednesday to 16 years in prison for conspiring to abduct the Democrat and blow up a bridge to ease an escape.

Notable deaths of 2022: The influential people we lost this year

As 2022 comes to a close, here's a look back at the actors, athletes, entertainers, creators and politicians who died this year.

Michigan gas prices fall below $3 a gallon

Gas prices have continued falling, despite expectations the nationwide decrease would turn around. Here's how much gas prices are in Metro Detroit:

Dumpling deliveries during pandemic lead to Ypsilanti's newest restaurant, Basil Babe

Basil Babe, a new restaurant opening in Ypsilanti, started as dumpling deliveries during the Covid pandemic before becoming a popup, and soon, a brick-and-mortar eatery."

Detroit Metro Airport flight disruptions numbered in the hundreds

There were over 300 delayed and canceled flights out of DTW this Friday. But even with the bad weather, it wasn't stopping flyers from trying to reach their destination.

Michigan road conditions: 'Double whammy' of winds, temperatures making driving 'feel like a snow globe'

Drivers need to "do their part" when traveling around Metro Detroit, MDOT's spokeswoman said. That means making sure any routes they're planning to take are cleared and they have emergency supplies just in case.

Metro Detroit school closures for Friday, Dec. 23

While snow totals have diminished over the morning, both the wind and cold temperatures are still making for a hazardous day outside one's home.