India Day to draw 25,000 to Novi with food, culture, dancing and more

Come one, come all! India Day celebrates culture, dancing and fashion, offers yummy food and lots of family fun.

Rare Coins in Michigan Unclaimed Property Auction: See the List

Coins, stamps and precious metals from unclaimed safety deposit boxes will be sold to the highest bidder Saturday and Sunday.

Critical Blood Shortage Looming: Where to Give this Weekend in Metro Detroit

Red Cross of Southeast Michigan Blood Services issues urgent call to donors. Clinics are going on all weekend long in tri-county area.

8 Fun - and Free - Things for Families to Do Before School Starts

8 Fun - and Free - Things for Families to Do Before School Starts

FBI: Spy Planes Not Targeting Religious or Ethnic Groups

Arab-American leader: Many locals “very nervous” about flyovers after being “harassed at borders, harassed at airports, harassed at home."

Did Brighton Teachers Rank on National List?

One metro school’s teachers are among the best in the nation. Where did your school’s teachers rank in Michigan?

FBI Concentrating Surveillance Flights Over Metro Detroit

FBI made seven flights over Metro Detroit since Friday, including two extended looks at Dearborn. It’s unclear if patrol is terror-related.

Perseid Meteor Shower 2015 Gearing Up for Aug. 12-13 Peak

If you're going to make a party out of any meteor shower, the Perseids are regarded as the best – and the moon is cooperating this year.

2015's Best Jobs: What They Pay, Where to Apply in Metro Detroit

Health-care and IT jobs are among the top in the nation, according to rankings. If you’re not in the market, share this with someone who is.

USS Michigan Returns to Pacific Northwest After Deployment

The guided-missile submarine returns after a 20-month deployment in the Western Pacific.

Toyota Junior Orchestra from Detroit's Sister City Performs with Symphony

Tickets are free to the concert. Read on to find out how to claim them.

Plant that May Strike You Blind Found in Michigan

The sap from giant hogweed can cause blisters, long-lasting scars and permanent blindness.

Predictably, Ted Nugent Defends Dentist Who Killed Lion Cecil

If you didn’t think the avid outdoorsman would have something to say about criticism over the killing of Cecil, you don’t know Uncle Ted.

Thousands Still Without Power After Huge Storm

About 15,000 Wayne County and 8,000 Oakland County DTE Energy customers were still without power Monday.

5 GOP Presidential Contenders Confirm Mackinac Appearances

So far, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Scott Walker, Ted Cruz and Carly Fiorina plan to speak at big Republican leadership conference.

Teen on Sex Offender Registry for 25 Years / Scary Turkey / Cat's Long Way Home / Cost of Driving: Michigan's Top Reads

If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Take a look back at some of our top stories.

Pet Saved from Blaze that Destroyed 110-Year-Old Building

Seven area fire departments trucked in water to fight fire that destroyed feed business; owner says he’ll serve customers Monday.

Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor Sen. Harry Gast

Do you know the proper procedure to lower a flag to half-staff? It’s not as simple as you might think.

The Coffee Obsession

Our obsession with coffee has gotten out of hand. Even with health benefits, this is why you should drink coffee in moderation.

Michigan: Most Expensive State to Drive a Car

One factor outweighs all others, according to 24/7 Wall St.

National Acts Headline Arts, Beats and Eats Street Festival

Acts are Cheap Trick, Guess Who, Gin Blossoms, Kip Moore, Salt-N-Pepa, Lucy Angel, Young the Giant, Puddle of Mudd, Neon Trees and others.

10 Things to Do in Metro Detroit in August

If you hate yourself every fall because you didn’t do more fun summer stuff, you can still cram a lot of fun into August.

Social Media and Its Effect on Your Fitness

When you're looking for fitness motivation or support, look no further than social media. You can count on it to help you on your journey.

Almost Perfect Beach Weekend Ahead in Brighton Area

Some public beaches are closed, but the weather should be almost perfect for another great summer day in Michigan.

Police Think Driver Deliberately Ran Over Gaggle of Geese

Police captain said other motorists stopped to allow the geese to cross, but suspect “accelerated and just ran right over them.”

Teen Ordered to Sex Offender Registry for 25 Years

Girl admitted she lied about her age, but teen drew a tough judge who condemned culture of “meet, hook-up, have sex, sayonara . . . ”

Michigan Bar Second in U.S. to Create Cannabis Law Section

Michigan lawyers specialize to serve burgeoning “cannabusiness” industry, keep pace with evolving legislation.

Group Forms Human Oil Drop in Call to Shut Down Aging Great Lakes Pipeline

Scientists have warned a Great Lakes oil spill couldn't happen in a worse place than the Straits of Mackinac, where Line 5 is located.

'Very Aggressive' Turkey Runs Amok, Shows Up in Selfies

Like some sort of feathered protester, bird lays in front of buses, has “trapped and cornered” University of Michigan students, police say.

Creature Encounters - Sloth at The Creature Conservancy!

Saturdays August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and Sundays August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 from 1:00pm-5:00pm

Feds: Oakland County 'Pirate' Skipped the Country

Storage tubes, the kind used to seal and bury high-value items, found during federal raids at fugitive’s property.

Metro Detroit Hospitals That May Make You Sick

A new report analyzing CDC data reveals nine Michigan hospitals, most in the metro, with poor ratings for hospital-acquired infections.

ALERT: Wildfire Danger 'Very High' in Many Areas of Michigan

With hot, dry conditions persisting into the weekend, DNR firefighters are on alert and campers are urged to take caution with fires.

Where in the Metro is Nation's 4th-Best Place to Start a Business?

Analysts crunched U.S. Census data on business climate and local economic health to determine rankings.

Fundraising and Other Nonprofit Jobs Near Brighton

The Patch Jobs Board lists thousands of positions. Tailor your search to find the perfect job within commuting distance.

Michigan's In Recovery, and It's Partly Because of Beer

The beer industry has a $6.6 billion economic impact on Michigan, according to a new study, Beer Serves America.

Metro Faith Leaders Get Training on the Unthinkable

U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade: Summit prepared church leaders for "sad reality” of shootings in houses of worship and other public places.

Rare Blue Moon 2015: When To See The First Since 2012 in Brighton

The next one will be an even bigger milestone.

Elementary Teacher Charged with Sex Crime

After a two-month investigation, a Novi elementary teacher, who lives in Troy, was charged with criminal sexual conduct.

Lost Michigan Cat Found After Two Years -- in Hawaii

Bogie, who showed up in colony of feral cats a volunteer was feeding near the Honolulu airport, could be new poster cat for microchipping.