Man with BAC 4.5 times legal limit says he was texting and driving when he caused crash

A heavily intoxicated man told police the reason he crashed into another vehicle in Troy was because he was texting and driving. Police found two open bottles of Fireball in his car.

Rochester Hills postpones fireworks show due to air quality

The city of Rochester Hills has postponed its annual fireworks show due to poor air quality in the state from the Canadian wildfires.

Speeding driver dead, dog hurt after crash while passing vehicle in closed lane on I-75

A speeding driver died after crashing into a backhoe and another vehicle in a construction zone on I-75 in Oakland County. Police said the driver tried to pass another vehicle in a closed lane.

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.

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.

'Mr. Southfield' former Mayor Donald Fracassi dies at 88

"No singular individual has had a bigger impact on the City of Southfield than Donald Fracassi — I’m incredibly saddened to hear of his passing," said State Sen. Jeremy Moss (D-Southfield).

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.

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.

Troy man accused of fleeing after hitting 7-year-old girl riding bicycle

A Troy man is accused of fleeing the scene after hitting a 7-year-old girl who was riding her bicycle last month. The victim suffered a broken femur, broken pelvis, and severe abrasions.