Cars, trucks, ATVs, more available at October Detroit police abandoned vehicle auctions

The Detroit Police Department hosts several abandoned vehicle auctions a month. While cars, trucks, and SUVs are almost guaranteed to be at each auction, bidders can sometimes find other vehicles. For instance, an ATV, a moped, and even a trailer are available at auctions this month.

Michigan state park camping reservation window shrinking

The window for making a reservation at Michigan state park and recreation area campgrounds is shrinking from 12 months to six months.

Low-flying helicopters to conduct patrols in Southeast Michigan Friday

The patrols have conducted inspections around most of the lower peninsula in September. They'll be over Southeast Michigan Friday and next week.

UAW strike update: 400 Michigan Ford workers laid off

More Ford employees have been laid off as the UAW strike nears the end of its third week. The automaker said Wednesday that 350 workers at the Livonia Transmission Plant and 50 workers at the Sterling Axle Plant will be out of work beginning Thursday.

'We're standing strong': UAW workers in day 20 of strike confident in their demands

Industry insiders like former auto supply chain executive Jan Griffiths, say Friday’s update from the UAW could deepen the hole, making it harder to climb out of.

Tupac Shakur murder suspect makes first court appearance in Las Vegas

Duane “Keffe D" Davis, a self-described gangster who police and prosecutors say masterminded the shooting death of Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas in 1996, made his first court appearance Wednesday on a murder charge.

Detroit Harvest Fest, Taco Fiesta, Wicked Pickin', and more things to do this weekend in Southeast Michigan

Enjoy fall fun and try food trucks at Detroit Harvest Fest, taste Mexican cuisine at the Michigan Taco Fiesta, browse vendors at Wicked Pickin' and more this weekend. Here's what's going on:

UAW strike update: A look at Ford's latest offer to union

Ford revealed details of its newest offer to the UAW on Tuesday night. The automaker's seventh offer includes what it says is record pay and benefits.

Pool boy and his lawyer are taking on water
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A Macomb County pool builder who faces felony charges for taking money and not doing the work was in court this week. The guy Rob Wolchek put in the Hall of Shame didn't really have anything to say, but his lawyer did.

Bad pool builder - and his attorney - are in over their head

Hall of Shame: Rob gets it, lawyers want to protect their clients - but this lawyer decided he was going to take on Wolchek. He and his client may have something unusual in common.