METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 16-19.

UTICA — During Utica’s City Council meeting on Sept. 9, Priority Waste discussed updates and feedback from residents who use their waste management services.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — A new police K-9 has joined the ranks of the Shelby Township Police Department.

UTICA — Community members officially welcomed new pickleball courts to Grant Park in Utica Oct. 8 during a dedication ceremony.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Two men from Sterling Heights have been charged after a string of home invasions occurred in Shelby Township.

METRO DETROIT — Alyssa Slanec describes her daughter as a ball of joy. She also said her daughter has met her cancer diagnosis with strength.

METRO DETROIT — The end of the high school football season is near as Week 8 will be the second-to-last game of the season for most teams. This is a popular week for schools to go out of their divisions one last time before the season ends, and it also provides a handful of rivalry games.

METRO DETROIT — They are small, brown and everywhere, and boy, do they hop.

MACOMB COUNTY — During what was ostensibly a review of Macomb County Animal Control activities, County Executive Mark Hackel floated initial ideas for getting the department into a new facility.

LANSING — A bipartisan bill proposed by state Rep. Mike McFall aims to provide financial relief for those who foster animals.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 9-12.

METRO DETROIT — Warren resident Paul “Pauly G” Gutkowski is not only a bona fide car buff, but he also has a soft spot for animals.

METRO DETROIT — Despite how it may look in videos and pictures, beekeeping is no simple task. What appears at first to be pulling racks out of boxes while wearing bulky clothes belies a complex field of animal husbandry where climates are watched, pesticides are precautioned and the wrong move may see a whole hive die off.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of Oct. 2-5.

NORTHERN MICHIGAN — Michigan’s growing wine scene is home to wineries of all different sizes and designs.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Pete Snodgrass is the Shelby Township Senior Center’s featured artist for the months of September and October.

METRO DETROIT — With Halloween around the corner, local retailers are sharing tips on how to make your home — and your costume — the best on the block.

UTICA — Community members are gearing up for the Nightmare on Auburn Road fall festival from noon to 8 p.m. Oct. 4 in downtown Utica.

STERLING HEIGHTS/SHELBY TOWNSHIP/UTICA — All four Utica Community Schools marching bands will be showcasing the district’s musicians during the annual Band-A-Rama at 7 p.m. Oct. 5.

METRO DETROIT — The high school football season has already passed its halfway point in 2025 and conference games are becoming more and more important every week.