City dwellers escape to Northern Michigan for Labor Day weekend, seeking cool lakes, cozy cabins, and bonfires under starry skies. The annual tradition blends nature, nostalgia, and the unofficial farewell to summer. WWJ's Tim Pamplin caught up with some folks making the trek along northbound I-75.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel joins WWJ's Tracey McCaskill to discuss a new collaboration between Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne Counties to expand southeast Michigan's defense industry. (Photo Credit: GETTY IMAGES // SCOTT OLSON)

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is issuing an alert for boaters, reminding them to stay safe on the lakes this Labor Day weekend as summer wraps up. Lieutenant Brian Burwell of the Marine Division joined WWJ's Tracey McCaskill with safety advice. (Photo Credit: iofoto/GettyImages).

Hear from kids who got away, a father who ran in alongside first responders, and Minnesota's top political leaders as we grapple with something all-too familiar: a school shooting. Get the latest on the perpetrator, and insight into what -- if anything -- may finally change.

The Detroit Sandwich Party debuted last Labor Day Weekend with about 3,000 people coming out to Eastern Market to try sandwich creations from 25 different vendors. The party is back for round 2 this weekend, with even more vendors taking part.

WWJ's Kyle Beery talks with co-founder Carlos Parisi about how the event started, what you can expect, and why this could be Detroit's next big festival. (PHOTO: Kyle Beery)

WWJ's Taylor Dietz tells us what's going on in Metro Detroit this Labor Day Weekend.

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Bust a move with the best of the 90s, plus delicious food and a massive art show! WWJ's Tony Ortiz gets details from John Witz on what to expect at Arts, Beat & Eats, happening Friday through Labor Day in downtown Royal Oak.

(Photo: Crowds walk up and down Washington in Royal Oak on Friday, August 30, 2024, during the Arts, Beats and Eats festival. © Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK)

Michigan is taking center stage for an internationally recognized day. Wednesday is World Lake Day. The day is dedicated to celebrating, preserving, and managing the health of lakes. Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Advisor and Strategist, Emily Finnell, talked with WWJ's Greg Bowman.

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Detroit’s Department of Transportation is installing 21 extended bus platforms along East Jefferson between Chene and Alter. The pilot project aims to speed up boarding, improve schedule reliability, and enhance safety for cyclists, motorists, and riders by keeping buses from crossing parking and bike lanes. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports. Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer paid a visit to a Metro Detroit on Wednesday to highlight the coming school year, and the need to reach a budget deal for state educators to work with. WWJ's Jon Hewett brings us the story from Wyandotte.

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