Detroit Thanksgiving Parade: Road closures, parking, downtown transportation

The annual parade, the Turkey Trot, and the Detroit Lions are all adding to the fun of Thanksgiving in the Motor City. Here's how to plan ahead:

Crews respond to oil well fire at General Motors proving ground in Milford

Crews are responding to reports of an explosion at the General Motors proving grounds in Milford where the automaker tests its cars and trucks.

Menendez brothers appear at court hearing on Monday: What you need to know

Erik and Lyle Menendez, the brothers convicted of murdering their parents in 1989 when they were 18 and 21, were sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. In a dramatic turn of events, the brothers, now in their 50s, could be freed.

Dramatic RenCen redesign would remove 2 towers in GM, Bedrock's new concept plan

The plan would reduce office space and redevelop the remaining three towers into hospitality and housing - leaving most of the skyline intact, while adding a large public space on the riverfront.

Detroit Lions head into Thanksgiving game riding 9-game winning streak, holiday losing streak

The Lions have been a parade of impressive stat lines and gameplay prowess. But the shadow of their 7-game losing streak on Thanksgiving looms over their upcoming game against the Chicago Bears.

Michigan gas prices down 12 cents ahead of Thanksgiving travel

More than 2.3 million are expected to travel for Thanksgiving - just as demand for gas plunged over the past week. The average price of a gallon has followed with it.

Lions remain unbeaten on the road, dominate Colts to win 9th straight game

Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery combined for three touchdowns as the Lions went on the road to extend their winning streak to 9 straight games.

Trump's hush money sentencing postponed indefinitely

President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing for his hush money trial conviction has been postponed indefinitely, according to court records.

Thanksgiving travel guide: Best and worst times to drive in Michigan, holiday weather forecast, and more

Thanksgiving kicks off a busy season of holiday travel in the United States. Leaving home for the holidays? Here's everything you need to know before catching a flight or hitting the road in Michigan:

Farmington Hills Sheetz fight: Controversial gas station plan passes planning commission

After a contentious Farmington Hills Planning Commission meeting that lasted hours on Thursday night, plans to move forward with a Sheetz convenience store advanced to city council.

Detroit Tree Lighting: No guns, unsupervised minors allowed at annual holiday event

With at least 50,000 people expected to flock downtown Friday night, safeguards are in place for the Detroit Tree Lighting, as police work to keep the event safe. Among that safety plan includes a long list of prohibited items.

Gaetz out, Hoekstra in Trump's Cabinet & discussing deportations
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President-elect Donald Trump?s nominee for attorney general, Matt Gaetz is out as he faces sex trafficking allegations. Plus, Michigan GOP Chair Pete Hoekstra is back in the Trump administration. And discussing what Trump's promise of mass deportations could look like.

Detroit police prepare to ensure safety at annual tree lighting ceremony downtown

It’s a true sign of the holidays, the annual tree lighting ceremony in downtown Detroit. Meanwhile, a safety plan with a lot of moving parts has been prepared for months in the making,

ChatGPT outperformed doctors in diagnostic accuracy, study reveals

A study reveals ChatGPT-4 outperformed doctors in diagnosing medical conditions, but skepticism and underutilization of AI tools hinder its integration into healthcare.