Free school breakfast & lunch, field trip funding, and more - What students get under new Michigan budget

A new Michigan budget approved by the state senate includes $19.4 billion for schools, money that will be used for free school breakfasts and lunches, expanding educational programs, and more.

Southeast Michigan Air Quality alert continues Thursday; people advised to limit time outside still

As the Air Quality Alert remains in effect Thursday for Southeast Michigan, it's advised that people limit their time outside, while those with certain health conditions avoid the outdoors completely.

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Live & breaking news for the Metro Detroit area.

Traverse City scores highest among bike-friendly Michigan cities

It's the first time that Detroit has cracked the Top-10 of the list. Here are the other cities that are best for biking in Michigan.

Royal Oak Taco Fest returns with dozens of food trucks, live entertainment
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Real Tacos Express is one of dozens of food trucks that will dish out food at the second annual Royal Oak Taco Fest, which runs June 30 through July 4.

Detroit Zoo saying goodbye to gorilla trio - and invites the public to say farewell with them

Half-brothers Chipua “Chip," Pendeka “Pende" and Kongo-Mbeli “Kongo" - favorites of the zoo's visitors - have lived in the Great Apes of Harambee habitat for two decades.

Firework safety tips
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Emergency room doctors see patients for firework injuries all summer, especially as Fourth of July celebrations ramp up. Be sure you are following safety measures to avoid a visit to the ER this holiday.

Royal Oak Taco Fest: Food truck lineup, entertainment schedule, and more

Royal Oak Taco Fest returns this weekend with an expanded footprint after the inaugural event last summer. The fest includes food trucks, dozens of musical performances, fun for kids, wrestling, hot sauce eating contests, and more.

Michigan UP Fall Beer Festival Tickets go on sale this week

Tickets for the annual U.P. Fall Beer Festival in Marquette are available soon. Michigan Brewers Guild Enthusiast Members can get tickets for the Sept. 9 fest beginning Tuesday, while public tickets go on sale Thursday.

How a health screening saved a Metro Detroit man's life
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Bob Gardella was inspired to get a check on his health in 2017 after seeing free screenings offered at Ford Field. Four years later, it would save his life.