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Detroit Lions' Jared Goff listed among biggest 'losers' from Micah Parsons trade
The Green Bay Packers upgraded their defense in a big way via a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Cowboys that landed superstar defender Micah Parsons. The Cowboys get defensive lineman Kenny Clark and two first-round picks in the deal. Meanwhile,...

Michigan's Most Snake-Infested Great Lake Revealed
We saved this news for the end of summer. After you've already spent months splashing around in the untamed waters of the Great Lakes we're curious to know-- have you ever stopped to think about which of Michigan's Great Lakes is the most...

Beach, Boating, and Boarding Forecast: Labor Day weekend
by: Brian Michigan Posted: Aug 28, 2025 / 05:59 PM EDT Updated: Aug 29, 2025 / 03:39 AM EDT (WAVY) — For those looking to get out on the water this weekend, you are in luck. Dry weather is looking to fill into Hampton Roads along with comfortable...

Travelers advised of traffic projects ahead of Labor Day
With the summer travel season winding down, the Michigan Department of Transportation said it’s removing lane restrictions on 61% of its road and bridge projects statewide to ease traffic delays for holiday travelers. In Dickinson County, however,...
Swimming over Labor Day weekend? Check this list of 7 beaches closed for contaminated water
For many, Labor Day weekend signals the end of summer and brings one last hooray of warm-weather activities. If your end-of-summer celebration includes a trip to the beach, check this list of seven spots closed or under contamination advisories...

Books before blocks: Detroit’s young reader devours 1000 books
Four-year-old Ayan, born to parents from Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and raised in Detroit, has completed reading 1,000 books before kindergarten. Encouraged by his parents and Auburn Hills Library’s reading programme, he was recognised as a...

When will businesses lost in 2020 wildfires come back to Detroit?
On summer weekends, Detroit and its namesake lake are jammed with visitors recreating in the sun or stopping on their drive on Highway 22 between Salem and Bend. What tourists find in the city's business district is one store and a half-dozen food...

Find Out Why Some Parts Of Michigan Remain Untouched By Humans
There are many different places in Michigan that people love to frequently visit, but what about the places that people seldom visit? Thinking about all the different places that technically lie within the state of Michigan, are there places that...

AVP is back at Oak Street Beach — with a twist. Here are the beach volleyball teams to watch this weekend.
Every Labor Day weekend, a beach volleyball stadium pops up on Lake Michigan, just north of the Drake Hotel, and some of the world’s best players come to Chicago. This weekend will be no different. The Association of Volleyball Professionals will...
MDOT is pausing road work across Michigan. Why you'll see fewer orange barrels this weekend
Lane restrictions will be removed until Tuesday at 6 a.m. Michiganders who are traveling for Labor Day weekend will see fewer orange barrels and experience fewer delays as the Michigan Department of Transportation removes lane restrictions on more...

Driver charged in Detroit crash that left 2 girls dead
A man has been charged in a Detroit crash last weekend that left two children dead and a teen wounded, officials said. Amir Khalid, 41, was arraigned Monday in 36th District Court in Detroit on three charges, the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office...

Here's your Northern Michigan Labor Day weekend travel forecast
By Troy Bridges August 29, 2025 / 10:18 AM EDT / CBS Detroit A cooler day. NEXT Weather Forecast 8/29/2025 A cooler day. NEXT Weather Forecast 8/29/2025 03:20 Rain moved into much of Michigan ahead of a front on Thursday. Behind the front, cool,...

Jewish Leaders and Labor Pride March On in Detroit Every Labor Day
Labor Day — the last holiday of the summer, a time to hold one last backyard barbecue with friends and family or head north for a last camping trip over the long weekend. If you’re really ambitious, you can walk with Michigan’s governor across the...
The Detroit Lions are easily the NFL’s most expensive ticket, report says
ALLEN PARK -- The Detroit Lions have won back-to-back division titles, recently broke their 32-year playoff win drought and have established themselves as the hottest ticket in town -- no matter what town they’re in. They raised season-ticket...

This scrumptious slice of Michigan is the state’s top fair food says Food Network
From elephant ears, churros and funnel cakes to corn dogs, caramel corn and deep fried everything, there’s no shortage of fair food across Michigan this summer and fall. But one dessert stands above the rest, according to Food Network, which has...

Heading to Michigan? Annual walk will close Mackinac Bridge on Monday
The bridge will be closed to public traffic from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Labour Day, Sept. 1 NEWS RELEASE MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ************************ The 2025 Mackinac Bridge Walk on Monday, Sept. 1, is just days away, and final...

Special bus tour to showcase Lake Michigan lighthouse, maritime museum
LUDINGTON, MI - History, stunning views and immersive experiences highlight this one-day-only bus tour. Guests will explore both the Big Sable Point Lighthouse and the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum during a 3-hour and 40-minute outing on...

Motorists Hitting The Road For Labor Day Weekend Are Reminded To Travel Safely
(WISCONSIN) State transportation officials are reminding drivers to put safety first and pack some patience ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Motorists should buckle up and those behind the wheel need to put their phone down. The Department...

Labor Day weekend festivals, concerts and more. Where to find fun in Michigan
It's nearly Labor Day and if you're looking to send off summer with a blast while enjoying a three-day weekend, there are numerous local festivities taking place this weekend in Michigan. The Michigan State Fair is underway in Novi, and people are...

7 Morning Digest: Injured road worker returns home, Michigan PPO controversy & more
Here at 7 News Detroit, we want to make sure you start your day off on the right foot, informed about weather, traffic, the latest news and more. That's why we have the 7 Morning Digest, where we'll get you out the door informed and ready to go....