Buying a car has long been seen as a step toward independence, with the freedom to hit the open road. But today, it carries a burden that feels more like a house—and Edmunds data backs that up.

An Amazon Web Services outage is causing major disruptions around the world. The service provides remote computing services to many governments, universities and companies, including The Associated Press.

Homeowners can have their current year property taxes reduced or even eliminated.

In a groundbreaking effort to address Detroit housing needs, the Gilbert Family Foundation and the North Corktown Neighborhood Association (NCNA) have partnered to launch Tomorrow’s Housing Innovation Showcase (THIS).

Here is a timeline of events thus far for the project, with more milestones obviously to come for a project expected to be done in 2025.

Detroit’s high poverty level and housing challenges are well known to Detroiters.

The American side isn’t far behind, with 104 cables installed.

The British economy bounced back strongly in the first three months of the year, bringing to an end to what economists termed a “technical recession.”.

It’s a marvel being built right in front of the public eye.

With high prices and tight inventory, buying a house is almost impossible.

Job creation in any region where people live is important. That’s certainly no different in Detroit. Considering what that means goes beyond just Detroit, though.

Residents of Tree Town can now set out gently used items on the curb for other community members to take and use.

The British economy unexpectedly grew in the second quarter of the year, largely as a result of a strong rebound in June when many businesses particularly in the leisure sector benefited from the warm and settled weather.

The National Park Service has announced that in 2023, there will be five days where admission to sites will be free to the public.

Starting in 2024, travelers who have previously come to the continent without a visa will need an additional authorization document that is linked to a passport.

Many who have recently visited Mixon's— a family business that has been around since 1939— comes to say thank you and goodbye, all while sharing a memory of some sort.

Known as the Corsi-Rosenthal box, it pulls air through filters on the sides and blows out clean air. It’s proven to reduce indoor exposure to airborne particles. The box can decrease the levels of particles in the air, such as dust or wildfire smoke.

In recent years, some companies have gotten creative and started building homes out of unused shipping containers.

The German economy has shrunk unexpectedly in the first three months of this year, marking the second quarter of contraction that is one definition of recession.

The initiative aims to support the growth of all small businesses, while advancing the objectives of diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as community investment.

Last March, the U.S. Senate passed what is known as the Sunshine Protection Act, which would end the twice-a-year ritual of changing clocks by making one set time permanent.

According to responses we’ve gotten to the idea, many are receptive to a four-day workweek.

There are steps people can take to help be calmer and enjoy a flight.

Some might know it, but there is a rideshare for long distances that exists.

Egg prices are up 59.9%, a rate not seen since 1973.

Amazon has more than 26,000 employees in Michigan alone.

The Detroit Region Aerotropolis is a four-community, two-county public-private economic development partnership driving corporate expansion and new investments around Detroit Metro and Willow Run Airports.

Important dates to know if you plan on sending packages to loved ones for holiday season.

The state of Michigan has announced the minimum wage will increase from $9.87 to $10.10 per hour on Jan. 1, 2023.

People are adopting more conservative spending habits and adjusting their attitudes toward borrowing and saving, says a new U-M survey.

The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that cooking alone generally accounts for about 5% of total home energy use, and this figure doesn’t include the energy costs associated with refrigeration, hot water heating and dishwashing.

There’s a huge push to add to what is a low workforce when it comes to cybersecurity.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican opponent Tudor Dixon were live Wednesday on Local 4 News, separately, to offer their final pitches to voters ahead of Election Day.

You can take steps to stay warm and comfortable while keeping those bills low.

Delivery service from Kroger is coming to Metro Detroit.

The real scary gremlins are energy vampires that suck juice from appliances and or other devices costing American households an average of $100 a year on their energy bills.

Got milk? If you need to buy some in the future, the question instead will be, Got money?

Starting on Wednesday, U.S. customers who link Delta SkyMiles and Starbucks Rewards loyalty programs will earn one mile on every $1 spent on eligible purchases at Starbucks.

Farming might not be a glamorous job for many, but simply put, we might not exist without the hardworking farm owners and laborers out there.

U-M continues to be the top ranked public university for research volume in the country.

One portion of the house has the original basketball court and bleachers, while another portion was renovated into elements of what typical homes have, such as a kitchen, bathroom and bedrooms.

Time will tell if the trend will continue.

The Great Lakes might be home to the world’s most abundant supply of freshwater whitefish, and to many, that treat tastes even better when it is smoked to give it even more flavor.

Name a product, and somehow cherries have found their way into them when visiting the Cherry Republic, a group of stores in Michigan.

Tucked along the Little Traverse Bay in Northern Michigan, Petoskey is a hotspot in the summer for tourists with its scenic water views, boating and other water activities.

Though often left out of the conversation, renters have been experiencing the same housing woes: Few options, extreme prices and limited timelines.

Though often left out of the conversation, renters have been experiencing the same housing woes: Few options, extreme prices and limited timelines.

Bob Pawlusiak is upset and frustrated. He said he stopped into his local Meijer Friday. His total came out to $33.86. The next day, he looked at his checking account and he was in the negative.

A new exhibit at U-M's Museum of Natural History tells personal stories of Washtenaw County residents to demonstrate the disparities of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Poll results released Tuesday by the Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce reveal that Michigan voters across political parties feel like the country is headed in the wrong direction.

President Joe Biden is holding a news conference Tuesday morning to discuss how the government is working to battle inflation.

For small business owners in Detroit, Eastern Market was the place to be this weekend.

The owners of Crooked Creek Farm Fairy are the last generation that will be on this land. But even in their final years of loving and living the farm life, it has gotten incredibly difficult.

When it comes to planning for retirement, experts are saying that women should plan to save more money than men do.

Detroit voters approved recreational marijuana in the city two years ago, but only now has it been given the green light by the city.

The Biden White House is betting the U.S. economy is strong enough to withstand the threats to growth posed by inflation and the war in Ukraine.

Inflation is the topic of the month in our solutions journalism show, “Solutionaries.”

Few political footballs get thrown around with the wild abandon of gas prices.

The U.S. economy ended 2021 by expanding at a healthy 6.9% annual pace from October through December, the government reported Wednesday, a slight downgrade from its previous estimates.

We’re joined by business leaders and experts to discuss conditions as the Detroit Regional Chamber releases their annual State of the Region report.

Steps are being taken to slow down surging inflation in the U.S., but is it enough to end the nonstop sticker shock?

Here are facts and figures of the OECD’s plan and what it hopes to achieve.

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is warning that Russia's war in Ukraine will disrupt commerce and clog up supply chains, slashing economic growth and pushing prices sharply higher around the globe.

The United States has shut down Russian oil imports in the face of the continued war in Ukraine. But what else can be done? We’re sitting down with Senator Debbie Stabenow to see what she has to say.

The popular breakfast food had sales over $9 billion in 2020 and then $8.66 billion in 2021, according to IRI, a market research firm in Chicago.

According to data from globalpetrolprices.com, 46 countries has gas prices that are $6 a gallon or more, 26 have prices that are at least $7 a gallon while nine countries have gas prices that are $8 a gallon or more.

We’re talking with Michigan Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin, who has a history working in intelligence, to get her thoughts on what we can and should do going forward amid the war in Ukraine.

Gas prices are rising across Metro Detroit -- and around the world -- as Russia continues its invasion of Ukraine, wreaking havoc on one of the world’s biggest sources of energy.

Tax havens, also known as offshore financial centers, are a country or jurisdiction that has minimal tax liabilities to foreign individuals or businesses.

The state of Michigan is leading the way in economic growth in the U.S. -- according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

The American Dream relies on the idea that anyone in the U.S. has the opportunity to become prosperous and climb the social ladder if they just work hard enough.But is that true for all working people?

The state of Michigan is leading the way in economic growth in the U.S. -- according to data compiled by Bloomberg.

The mayor of the city of Windsor in Ontario, Canada held a news conference Wednesday afternoon to address COVID-related protests that have shut down travel on the Ambassador Bridge.

The German government has cut its growth forecast for this year.

Thinking about quitting your job? You’re not alone. Here are some things to consider first.

Thinking about quitting your job? You’re not alone. Here are some things to consider first.

Employees making minimum wage in Michigan will get a slight raise in 2022.

Whether you’ve already booked holiday travel plans, or you’re waiting for the last minute to make sure there aren’t restrictions, there are certain things to keep in mind about which days will be best to travel, and what resources might be more scarce than in years past.

The groundbreaking for the new campus is set for 2023.

Michigan has prices continue to decline as crude oil prices drop, according to data from AAA.

Supply chain issues are impacting businesses across the U.S. and the world -- but the impact has arguably been greater on small businesses.

Airbnb says Ann Arbor hosts are poised to make significant profits as Wolverines and Buckeyes fans descend upon Tree Town for The Game.

The federal government has corrected Michigan’s unemployment rate upward by 1.7 percentage points, above the U.S. average, citing an outlier in statistical modeling amid sharp job swings during the coronavirus pandemic.

The British economy slowed down during the third quarter of the year as widespread supply chain problems hobbled the recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

With so many businesses struggling amid the worker shortage, many are asking when -- and if -- this crisis will ever end.

With so many businesses struggling amid the worker shortage, many are asking when -- and if -- this crisis will ever end.

It’s a big weekend in Pontiac with large crowds expected at Motor Bella, this year’s outdoor version of the auto show.

Japan’s government says more than 50% of the population has been fully vaccinated.

More than 70 municipalities in Michigan have established a social district over the past year.

With the current shortage in labor, businesses are trying to bring workers in with wages that start at $15-17 per hour, with added bonuses and perks.

New data from the Beer Institute and the National Beer Wholesalers Association show the U.S. beer industry supports 66,990 jobs in Michigan and contributes more than $9.9 billion to the state’s economy.

Official figures show that the British economy rebounded further in May following another easing of lockdown restrictions, though the increase was about half that expected by economists.

The easing of lockdown restrictions in April helped the British economy grow at its fastest rate since July 2020 and recoup further ground lost during the coronavirus pandemic.

Tons of businesses are hiring across Metro Detroit as the state begins to reopen this summer -- but those jobs are not getting filled as quickly as companies would like.

As Michigan slowly reopens, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer rolled out a plan to use the Federal COVID Relief funding.

Michigan's governor is holding a news conference Thursday about the state's economy.

Golf is a notable Father’s Day pastime that’s not going anywhere any time soon.

The fate of the House proposal is unclear as legislative budget negotiations ramp up.

Official figures show that the British economy contracted by 1.5% in the first quarter of 2021, a relatively modest contraction given that the country was in the midst of a strict lockdown to combat a second wave of the coronavirus.