Detroit City Council approves expansion of ShotSpotter to detect gunshots in the city
After multiple delays, the Detroit City Council has voted to expand the controversial gunshot-detecting technology ShotSpotter, allocating millions of dollars for the program.
Dark Forest theory: should we try to contact aliens?
The Dark Forest theory posits that if we are not alone in this galaxy and we tell aliens that we're here, it could spell doom for us.
Woodward construction starts Oct. 17 with new bike lanes, better visibility, and 2 fewer lanes
The biggest change coming to Woodward in Ferndale and Pleasant Ridge is the loss of two lanes to make room for bikes and better visibility.
Tudor Dixon talks economy, gas tax holidays, and abortion
The Republican challenger for governor has four weeks to convince voters to cast their ballot for her instead of the Democratic incumbent.
Detroit to pay residents to complete education, enter jobforce
The city of Detroit is announcing a unique plan to entice the unemployed and encourage job recruiters to get employees working in the Motor City.
Biggest Social Security cost-of-living increase in decades expected this week
Roughly 70 million Americans are likely to see a notable boost in their monthly checks. Here’s what to know ahead of the expected COLA increase announcement this week.
Michigan gas prices soar above national average
And just like that, high gas headlines have returned to Michigan following another 19-cent jump in prices from a week ago - nearly half a dollar above the national average.
Detroit Zoo king penguins now foster parents to new chick
The egg the chick hatched from was first laid in Cincinnati before arriving to his new foster parents in Detroit.
Whitmer and Dixon agree to second October debate
Gretchen Whitmer and Tudor Dixon have two debates scheduled in October and will feature clashes on Michigan's major issues.
Amazon to hire 150,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal workers for the holiday season
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
‘Hunter’s Moon’ 2022: How to watch this epic celestial wonder
This isn’t your typical moon, either. Because the Hunter’s Moon rises lower than usual from the horizon, it will appear much larger and more orange due to an effect known as the “moon illusion.”
Electric vehicles are exploding from water damage after Hurricane Ian, Florida official warns
A top Florida state official warned Thursday that firefighters have battled a number of fires caused by electric vehicle (EV) batteries waterlogged from Hurricane Ian.
Biden to pardon all prior federal marijuana offenses, calls for review of law
President Joe Biden is pardoning thousands of Americans convicted of “simple possession” of marijuana, as his administration takes a dramatic step toward decriminalizing the drug and addressing charging practices that disproportionately impact people of color.
McDonald’s iconic Boo Buckets return for Halloween
Boo Buckets are back!
These are the Michigan cities with the most ghost sightings, study says
Looking for a real-life scare this Halloween season? Here are the Michigan cities where you are most likely to see a ghost.
Michigan wins bids to build two battery manufacturing plants, beating out other states
A total of 4,462 jobs and nearly $4 billion in investment will go into the new facilities, which includes sites in Van Buren Township and Big Rapids.
Indiana woman buys Michigan Lottery ticket while getting gas, wins $1 million
An Indiana woman won $1 million on a scratch-off lottery ticket she bought while getting gas during a visit to Michigan.
Beware of scammers changing Facebook posts after you share them
Scammers are tricking you into sharing their phishing links on Facebook, and you may have no idea.
How petting dogs could improve your attention span and motivation
Researchers concluded that the brain stimulation felt by regularly petting a dog could translate to improved cognitive function down the road.
Archeologists unearth 2,000-year-old Hercules statue in Greece
The Hercules statue “with a youthful body,” believed to date back to the second century AD, was discovered last month in the ancient city of Philippi.