US inflation slips from 40-year peak but remains high at 8.5%

Consumer prices jumped 8.5% in July compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, down from a 9.1% year-over-year jump in June.

Dozens of breweries, cornhole tournament on tap for Great Lakes Beer Festival

Dozens of breweries and cideries will be pouring samples at the Great Lakes Beer Festival in Midland, while Just After Midnight and Cold Cut Trio perform.

Humidity and temperatures dip with pleasant Tuesday on the way

The rest of the week won't be bad either as a cold front will keep any rising temperatures at bay and in the low 80s. Rain chances are scant the next several days as well.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer tests positive for COVID-19

Whitmer, who is up-to-date on her vaccination shots and boosters, credits them for her limited symptoms.

Beagles rescued from Virginia breeding facility headed to Michigan

Some of the 4,000 beagles rescued from a Virginia breeding facility in July are on their way to the Humane Society of Huron Valley in Ann Arbor.

Blighted Detroit home near Little Caesars Arena previously listed at $5M burns down

The eyesore resisted efforts to rehabilitate the property even as the area around the home modernized and grew. That includes the construction of Little Caesars Arena.

More rain incoming Monday before temperatures level off across Southeast Michigan

The humidity will take a dip and offer some relief following a sweaty few days in Michigan last week. The rain will come with a cold front that will allow drier air to flow back into the state.

Rochester 10-year-old already a best-selling author
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Nyla Johnson is only in 5th grade but she's already a published author with her book Nyla's First Day of Kindergarten selling out across the state. It can be found in Meijer department stores. More information about the book and its publisher can be found at: soitiswritten.net

Vast sunflower field in Michigan's Upper Peninsula opens soon

Hall Farms in Michigan's Upper Peninsula will be open for the season soon. The 20-acre sunflower field is free to explore.

Southeast Michigan severe weather downs trees and leaves 25K without power

In Detroit, damage was limited to flooding on the freeways as well as fallen trees and branches. One home on Outer Drive suffered major structural damage after a tree crashed through the roof.

Huron River chemical spill: What is hexavalent chromium?

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy was alerted Monday that a Wixom company released hexavalent chromium into the sewer system, prompting a warning not to touch Huron River water.

Video: Paraglider barely avoids death after parachute gets tangled, backup doesn't open

A paraglider in Spain escaped with his life just seconds before he plummeted to the ground after he got tangled in his lines during a trip while acro-paragliding.

How To Start Looking At Glasses As A Fashion Accessory
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Glasses are now considered accessories as much as they are vision correction. Owner and Optician Tina Arroyo of Spectacle Society in Detroit shares how to decide what eye wear is right for you.

Shores Inn Food & Spirits makes its Bang Bang Shrimp Taco Trio
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Chef Derrick from the Shores Inn serves up Taco Tuesday featuring tempura rock shrimp, bang bang sauce, pico de gallo, Napa slaw and fresh cilantro served with steamed rice. Bang Bang Sauce: 1 cup mayonnaise, 1tsp Japanese seven spice, 2tsb rice wine vinegar, 1tsp hot sauce

Style File: Looks that can easily transition from summer to fall
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Maria Attar, from Dawood Boutique in Grosse Pointe Park, discusses easy end of summer dresses, that you can dress up or down as we transition from summer to fall.