Governor To Spend Turkey Day At Detroit Lions Game
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and his family are giving up their traditional Thanksgiving day meal so they can be in Detroit to watch the Lions play football.
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and his family are giving up their traditional Thanksgiving day meal so they can be in Detroit to watch the Lions play football.
Determined to be among the first in line on Black Friday, some REALLY early bird shoppers have been camping out in front of the Allen Park Best Buy since Sunday.
This Thanksgiving holiday weekend, Michigan State Police troopers will be patrolling roads as part of the nationwide Operation C.A.R.E. traffic safety initiative.
Whether they realize it or not, the Detroit Lions are hoping history repeats itself this week.
Longtime Lions fans will remember back in 1962 the Lions roughed up another undefeated Packer team, 26 to 14, in one of the more memorable Turkey Day games.
The company will donate 750 turkeys on Tuesday --- one to each individual able to present valid proof of Detroit residency.
Thanksgiving Day. The Lions on national television at 12:30 p.m. The country muttering a collective complaint in living and family rooms everywhere.
The Canton Farmers Market returns for a special Harvest Market on Sunday, Nov. 20 to ensure that market-goers can enjoy local, harvest-fresh food on their Thanksgiving tables.
Forget the supermarket this Thanksgiving -- head to Livonia. That's where we went to find the plumpest, juiciest turkeys around.
Runners will lace 'em up for the annual Fifth Third Bank Turkey Trot 10-K Run on Thanksgiving morning in downtown Detroit, along with a 5-K and the Mashed Potato Mile.
The turkey is the star of the show on the Thanksgiving Day table. This year, Lighthouse of Oakland County is looking for help in providing the bird for thousands of families in need.
AAA Michigan says an estimated 1.3 million Michigan residents will travel 50 miles or more from home during the 2011 Thanksgiving holiday period.
More than 40,000 people signed an online petition on change.org asking retail giant Target to reverse its decision to open its doors on Thanksgiving Day.
New settlers set course from England's Plymouth Harbor and, after 66 days at sea, they landed in what is now known as Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
Families and friends with loved ones stationed around the world can choose from five card templates, customize with personal messages and photos, and send to troops worldwide.
With Halloween just days away, it got us thinking here in the WWJ Newsroom: Which holiday is the best?
Even though the Lions are dealing with their fair share of injuries and have experienced limited success over the last decade, fans don't care.
This story started out as a twist on Mothers Day, with working mom Cassandra Thomas baking pies, cakes and cookies for other moms: no holiday break for her.
In typical Thanksgiving tradition, President Barack Obama pardoned the National Thanksgiving Turkey, named Apple, in a ceremony with his daughters Malia and Sasha and the chairman of the National Turkey Federation.
Thanksgiving is the most gut-busting day of the year. Many people overdo it, but on "The Early Show", registered dietician Keri Glassman, a contributing editor for Women's Health magazine, showed how you can make the right choices, with advice on what to skip, and what to savor at your Thanksgiving meal.
Two children are dead and three other people are injured after a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening, safety officials say.
Training AI takes a heavy toll on Kenyan workers, who say they earned $2 an hour to label and sift through gruesome content for American companies.
Michigan Humane is looking for fosters to give its dogs a much-needed break from the kennels.
Four people are recovering in the hospital following a rollover crash in Macomb County Friday night.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Two children are dead and three other people are injured after a fire in Canton Township Sunday evening.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
A 71-year-old Oakland County woman has been convicted for her role in a health care kickback scheme that costed Medicare $1.4 million, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Training AI takes a heavy toll on Kenyan workers, who say they earned $2 an hour to label and sift through gruesome content for American companies.
A 38-year-old woman is facing felony charges after authorities in St. Clair County seized over 80 grams of methamphetamine and other drugs.
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
On average, a 15-gallon tank of gas will cost Michiganders $46, which is $12 less than what they were paying from 2023's highest price in August.
General Motors announced Friday it was laying off nearly 1,000 salaried workers worldwide.
General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The 10-day event will feature Racing Day presented by the Detroit Grand Prix on Jan. 17, 2025.
Downtown Detroit will begin to be a lot brighter just in time for the Christmas season.
Tickets go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, Nov. 26.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Tortilla strips sold in grocery stores across the U.S. have been recalled due to concerns about an undeclared wheat allergen.
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
A number of homes in parts of Metro Detroit are seeing elevated levels of lead in their drinking water, according to officials.
The Detroit Lions beat the Indianapolis Colts 24-6 on Sunday, extending their winning streak to nine games.
Franz Wagner had 30 points, nine rebounds and eight assists, and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 111-100 for their eighth win in nine games.
A goal by the Bruins' Brad Marchand midway through the third period proved to be enough for Boston to beat the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 Saturday night.
Kalel Mullings ran for 92 yards and a career-high three touchdowns, leading Michigan to a 50-6 win over Northwestern on Saturday to make the defending national champions eligible for a bowl.
Ten days ago, former Red Wings great Pavel Datsyuk was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and on Thursday, Detroit honored the man nicknamed the "Magic Man."
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
Meteorologist Kylee Miller says there may be some rain showers for travelers heading to their Thanksgiving destination on Thursday.
The home of Edsel Ford, the only child of Henry Ford, is being shown to the public, complete with holiday decorations throughout the property.
Michigan Humane is looking for fosters to give its dogs a much-needed break from the kennels through its Canine Sleepover Program.
Millions will travel this week for Thanksgiving, but forecasted storms in different parts of the U.S. may cause some delays.
Jahmyr Gibbs rushed for two scores and David Montgomery added a third touchdown run Sunday, leading the Detroit Lions to a 24-6 victory at the Indianapolis Colts.