AAA projects a record 3.9 million Michiganders will travel at least 50 miles during the year-end holidays, a 1.8% increase from last year. Most travelers will drive, while air, bus, train and cruise travel are also expected to rise.
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Russian cargo jet grounded 16 years in Upper Peninsula may soon fly again
The plane was grounded in 2009 amid court battles over who had rights to the aircraft. Today, Ukrainian engineers plan to ready the plane for new life.
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Michigan’s red, white and blue retro license plate returns next month
Michigan continues to bring back retro license plates. The latest: Red, white and blue to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary. It goes on sale in January.
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Deadlines fast approaching for Michigan residents to ship holiday gifts
The US Postal Service, UPS and FedEx have released their holiday shipping deadlines to ensure gifts arrive on time. They could be earlier than you think.
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Detroit’s own crime-fighter RoboCop finally stands guard in Motor City
Fifteen years in the making, a statue of RoboCop started drawing fans on Wednesday.
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How a Michigan Christmas tree landed in the White House with Melania Trump
A Michigan tree farmer who grew this year’s White House Christmas Tree explains how it was selected, decorated and delivered. ‘It was pretty surreal, really.’
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No REAL ID? Michiganders can now pay a $45 fee to fly
Roughly 1.5 Michiganders have not yet upgraded to Real ID but will still be able to fly if they pay a new $45 fee to use TSA’s alternative identity verification system.
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After ‘very hard year,’ Michigan charities regroup for Giving Tuesday
Michigan charities weathered federal government cuts and high demand in 2025. As the year nears an end, they’re hoping community support can help fill some gaps.
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How Mackinac Island became a tourism hot spot: New book explores its rise
Mackinac Island wasn’t always the tourism destination it is today. A new book explores how it became a hub for travelers from across the country.
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Honestly, how many places are named after Abe Lincoln? In Michigan, a lot
President Abraham Lincoln proclaimed Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863, launching a November tradition. It was also tradition to name municipalities, schools and roads after Lincoln.