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Memorial Day weekend is here, and the Michigan Department of Transportation is lifting some of the lane restrictions across the state to help ease traffic delays for travelers.
Some travelers may be in for a surprise from their loved ones at Detroit Metro Airport, where people without boarding passes can now go through TSA checkpoints.
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
Michigan residents are expected to travel in numbers that exceed pre-pandemic levels this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Olympic flame arrived in France aboard a 19th century tall ship to kick off a 7,500-mile journey to the Paris Summer Games.
Hundreds of thousands of people are making their way to Detroit for the 2024 NFL Draft, and the city is rolling out the red carpet for football fans.
The airline is replacing branded boarding group names with numbered zones, through 8.
Under the carrier's old policy, pets were counted as carry-ons despite a steep charge passengers pay to bring animals into the cabin.
"It's going to be hectic but fun. Go with the mindset that it's going to be busy and pack light," said one aviation expert.
Analysts expect airline ticket prices to jump as much as 10% for domestic flights this summer amid aircraft delivery delays.
As the spring season begins, state parks can begin to see more families and community members frequenting their locations.
"Crime, including violent crime, can occur anywhere in Mexico, including in popular tourist destinations," the U.S. Mission to Mexico said in a news release on Thursday.
The U.S. government is warning Americans to reconsider visiting Jamaica and to take extra caution in Bahamas amid a spate of murders in both Caribbean nations.
The grounded Boeing jets are coming back into service at Alaska Airlines and United Airlines.
Arnold Schwarzenegger was detained for three hours at the airport in Germany for not declaring a luxury watch he was wearing.
Carriers canceled nearly 2,700 U.S. flights Monday as frigid conditions across the U.S. hit air travel for the third day straight.
Gas prices in Michigan fell this week, dropping down by 9 cents from last week, according to AAA.
The aircraft, a collaboration with Lockheed Martin Skunk Works, is the centerpiece of NASA's Quesst mission, with an end goal of minimizing cross-country travel time by making supersonic flight over land possible.
NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy said that "we are very, very fortunate" no one happened to be seated in the two adjoining seats to the blown-out door.
According to AAA, more than 7.5 million people are expected to travel nationally this week, but most Detroiters are headed to cross country to watch the Lions and Wolverines.
The mad dash to return home after traveling for the holidays is officially underway, with passengers bracing themselves for long lines and delays. But many travelers were able to navigate the Detroit Metro Airport with ease late Tuesday morning.
Seven and a half million people are expected to fly to their holiday destination this season, which is a 3% increase from last year.
Airports are bracing for an influx of almost 3 million passengers daily through the holiday period, marking a significant 16% increase from last year.
In 2021, the wait time for a passport was up to 18 weeks. Now, officials said applications will be processed within 6-8 weeks for routine service.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons.
Trinidad Chambliss threw for three touchdowns and ran for two more as second-seeded Ferris State routed top-seeded Valdosta State 49-14 for its third NCAA Division II championship.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Authorities in Wixom are asking for help identifying a man in connection with a robbery reported at the Chillbox gas station early Saturday.
The Redford Union School District has launched a new program offering laundry services and essential foods for underserved families.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
The Redford Union School District has launched a new program offering laundry services and essential foods for underserved families.
Christmas Eve is Tuesday, but it's already been a busy time at Detroit Metro Airport with families beginning their holiday travels.
Leaders at the University of Michigan, including the school's president, are among those named in the federal lawsuit.
Despite it being the shortest day of the year, Detroit's latest sunrise and earliest sunset do not arrive on the winter solstice. Our earliest sunsets are actually already in our recent past.
Organizers announced earlier this year that the show was returning to its traditional January slot after taking place in the fall in recent years.
The grants are in addition to the $1.8 million that Stellantis provided for home repairs to 120 homeowners on the east side in 2020 and 2021.
Troubled automaker Stellantis has decided that its Ram brand needs its own executive, so it is bringing back an executive who retired this year when CEO Carlos Tavares was still running the company.
In Metro Detroit, gas prices continue to fall. Motorists are filling up for an average of $2.96 per gallon.
As we prepare for the winter season, getting your car ready for its quick or long trek can make all the difference.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
The duo will host their podcast at 8 p.m. on March 28 at the Fox Theatre.
The New York Times named the Lebanese Sundae at Leila and the ham sandwich at Mike's Famous Ham Place as two of "The 26 Best Dishes We Ate Across the U.S. in 2024."
Detroit Diamond put her skills on display as a finalist in the Netflix series "Rhythm + Flow," and her career is starting to take off.
Among the 25 films selected by the Library of Congress to be preserved for future generations are the Coen Brothers' "No Country for Old Men," "The Social Network," Cheech & Chong's "Up in Smoke," and "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre."
Party City informed employees in an email on Friday that it was conducting an immediate "mass layoff" at its headquarters.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
Mark Burnett helped produce hits like "Survivor" and "The Voice," but is perhaps best known for teaming up with President-elect Donald Trump for "The Apprentice," which first aired in 2004.
The lawsuit lays out Blake Lively's allegations against Justin Baldoni during their time working on "It Ends with Us."
Pope Francis has told Vatican bureaucrats to stop speaking ill of one another, calling gossip "an evil that destroys social life."
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
Health officials say the number of cases has already surpassed 1,500, 2.5 times more than in 2019.
Wayne County is erasing $27 million in medical debt for more than 46,000 county residents.
Republicans wants to extend 2017 tax cuts that expire next year and could let ACA subsidies lapse to help pay the tab, according to analysts.
A court in Hazel Park is aiming to treat people with substance abuse while keeping them out of prison.
Utah's Jordan Clarkson has been fined $35,000 by the NBA, and Detroit's Ron Holland II and Paul Reed were also penalized for their roles in an altercation between the Jazz and Pistons.
The Detroit Lions made a flurry of roster moves Saturday, including waiving safety Brandon Joseph, who was briefly arrested by police early Saturday.
Rickey Henderson is widely considered to be one of the best leadoff hitters and base stealers in baseball.
The Michigan native says he made the decision in July during the Detroit Tigers season.
Reports say Montgomery consulted medical experts over the last few days and is hopeful that he'll return for the playoffs.
Mary Tyler Moore turned the world on with her megawatt smile as she starred in the iconic "Dick Van Dyke" and "Mary Tyler Moore" shows a generation ago.
The roundtable talked politics and focused on blockbuster news that Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan would run for governor in 2026 but as an independent candidate.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
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.
Warmer temperatures and some rain and snow on the way.
The Kwanzaa kinara honors the communities, cultures and heritage of African Americans.
Detroit Tigers Manager A.J. Hinch paid tribute to his former teammate Rickey Henderson following the news of his passing Saturday.
Despite a growing number of injuries for the Detroit Lions, hall of fame running back Barry Sanders still believes the team has what it takes to make it all the way.
The Taylor Winterfest Holiday Stroll at the Heritage Park Petting Farm includes carolers, holiday displays and appearances from Mr. and Mrs. Claus.