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.

Ferndale Library replenishes LGBTQ+ books after 'Hide the Pride' campaign targets collection

The Ferndale Library quickly refilled its shelves after "Hide the Pride," a nationwide campaign that encourages people to check out LGBTQ+ books from public libraries to keep them from children, targeted it.

Metro Detroit weekend road work: Lane closures on I-75, I-94, more

If you're headed out this weekend, prepare for potential traffic delays, especially if you'll be driving in Wayne County.

Things you're doing wrong while grilling this year
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There's several common mistakes that grillers can make before and during the cooking process. That includes meat preparation and cleaning your grill. Shanthi Appelo of BCBSM tells us more.

Watch: 2023 Detroit Fireworks light up the riverfront sky

The Ford Fireworks will light up the Detroit sky Monday night. Here's everything you need to know before you go:

7.5M 'Baby Shark' bath toys recalled over 'impalement' risk to children

There have been 12 reports of children falling or sitting on the recalled bath toy, leading to “impalement injuries, lacerations and puncture wounds," U.S. consumer safety officials said.