METRO DETROIT — One of the saddest parts of the holiday season is getting rid of a Christmas tree.

METRO DETROIT — Cold weather can injure and kill pets, and no breed is entirely safe. Animal control officers are reminding residents to be vigilant, protecting their furry friends from frostbite, falls on ice, hypothermia and other winter woes.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Here's some of the notable items given to reporters by local police.

METRO DETROIT — Some communities are welcoming 2025 with fireworks, skating, ball drops and more Dec. 31, plus a few celebrations Dec. 30.

SOUTHFIELD — “Christmas would not have been Christmas for me without the Goodfellows.” That is the conclusion of Loretta DeLoach, a Lathrup Village resident of 40 years. 

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Dec. 27-29.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Dec. 20-22.

SOUTHFIELD — The city of Southfield recently welcomed a new neighbor into the community. 

METRO DETROIT — Buyers who are searching for small and affordable new-construction homes might find that the inventory isn’t quite like it used to be.

DETROIT — The nonprofit Williams Park Alliance Inc. will host the second Brightmoor Lights Holiday Festival from Dec. 18 to Jan. 3, featuring life-sized illuminated holiday displays, including symbols of Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Christmas and more. 

METRO DETROIT — While winter recreational activities provide a cool time, it’s important to remember safety when venturing out on the ice.

METRO DETROIT — Early signing day, a three-day period from Dec. 4 to 6, has come and gone for Division I collegiate football players looking to put pen to paper, and many local athletes took advantage of the opportunity.

METRO DETROIT — A look at five things to do during the weekend of Dec. 13-15

METRO DETROIT — The holiday season, while very much a joyous time of year, also is a time when criminals try to take advantage of others.

SOUTHFIELD — Southfield Parks and Recreation will present the annual Soulful Santa Celebration from 12 to 5 p.m. Dec. 14 in the Southfield Pavilion, 26000 Evergreen Road. 

DETROIT — The Motor City has added a thrilling experience to the 2025 Detroit Auto Show.

SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is kicking off the holiday season with the Holiday Sleigh of Giving to spread cheer to families in need in the community. 

SOUTHFIELD — “I was tricked into a sex trafficking situation.” That was part of a 911 call that the Southfield Police Department said it received at 11:58 p.m. Nov. 21 from a 32-year-old woman.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP — A love for animals and inspiration from friends got this Harrison Township resident into making cat carriers to keep stray cats warm during the winter.

METRO DETROIT — The belongings, material and personal, of Michiganders who were at Pearl Harbor on and around that infamous day continue to make their way home.