Quality of Life

This is one of the most traveled times of year. AAA predicts that 3.8 million residents will travel at least 50 miles between Saturday and New Year’s Day.

The Geminid meteor shower will reach peak activity Friday night. Weather-permitting, Michiganders may be able to catch the astronomical phenomenon, but a nearly full moon could limit visibility.

Scientists expect a warmer-than-average winter, but that won't stop energy prices from going up. Programs are available for people who need assistance.

Michigan ranks third in the nation for the most Christmas trees harvested each year, but finding the perfect tree can be challenging because more families are putting their trees up earlier in the year.

In just over five years, Michigan’s legal marijuana industry is nearing cumulative sales of over $10 billion. But rising demand has been more than met with supply and prices are at their lowest ever.

A record number of Michiganders are expected to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. The chance of running into snow increases as you travel further up the state.

For two years in a row, seat belt use among Michigan drivers has decreased. Fewer drivers are using mobile devices, though.

Avoiding political — and religious — conversations at Thanksgiving dinner has already been a rule of thumb. But if they do come up, experts say to have some compassion.

More than 2.5 million Michiganders will travel 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving, which is 65,000 more travelers than last year, setting an all-time high for the holiday.

It’s the height of deer mating season which means motorists are more likely to hit a deer compared to any other time of year.

The biannual tradition of changing the clocks will occur in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Michigan residents are advised to take extra precautions when driving this weekend, as children are more likely to be hit by a car or killed on Halloween.

At a Sasquatch conference in northern Michigan, experts preach tolerance, a willingness to engage with skeptics and keep an open mind — all lessons that could help in the leadup to Nov. 5 as easily as in the woods.

Sky watchers in Michigan may be able to spot a rare comet Thursday and also a return of the northern lights.

The state is experiencing the worst outbreak of epizootic hemorrhagic disease among white-tailed deer since 2012. The viral disease is transmitted from midges and is often fatal.

Michiganders should prepare for some disappointment as they’re booking camping sites for next season. Over a dozen of the state’s campgrounds and day-use areas will be closed for some or all of the 2025 season.

Archery season for deer hunting begins Tuesday. While most hunters are gearing up for firearm season, there are still some Michigan hunters who partake in archery season.

Oil refineries have until Sunday to switch to winter-grade fuel, which is less expensive. Michigan oil refineries were granted a waiver to make the switch earlier this year.

The cost of eggs is climbing again. Blame the bird flu. Bakeries are especially hard-hit.

Get ready for a double header, Michigan: Next week brings a supermoon, which is brighter and bigger, and a partial lunar eclipse, which will cast shadows on the moon.