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Why drivers might want to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid 2-year I-696 closure
Read full article: Why drivers might want to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid 2-year I-696 closureI-696 is about to close for two years and cause major headaches for drivers. But you might want to rethinking using the "mile roads" to get around the closure.
‘Never seen living being in such pain’: Outrage surrounds Michigan puppy burned in bathtub
Read full article: ‘Never seen living being in such pain’: Outrage surrounds Michigan puppy burned in bathtub“Justice for Gideon” has become an online movement as outrage builds over a Michigan puppy who was apparently severely burned in a bathtub.
Danielle Stislicki’s parents still facing daughter’s suspected killer in court 8 years later
Read full article: Danielle Stislicki’s parents still facing daughter’s suspected killer in court 8 years laterIt’s been more than eight years since Danielle Stislicki disappeared, and yet, her parents are still being forced to face her suspected killer in courtrooms.
Oakland County man convicted of attacking mail carrier over Kamala Harris ad
Read full article: Oakland County man convicted of attacking mail carrier over Kamala Harris adRussell Valleau reportedly targeted her because he was mad that she had delivered political campaign ads for Kamala Harris.
‘We walked away from death’: Survivor’s share harrowing story after fiery crash on I-75
Read full article: ‘We walked away from death’: Survivor’s share harrowing story after fiery crash on I-75After seeing Local 4’s I-75 crash zone investigation, two victims had to share their stories with us.
Hazel Park High School student arrested after handgun discovered in backpack during search
Read full article: Hazel Park High School student arrested after handgun discovered in backpack during searchA Hazel Park High School student has been arrested after a gun was discovered in his backpack during a search.
Drivers advised to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid I-696 closures as multiple projects begin
Read full article: Drivers advised to rethink using ‘mile roads’ to avoid I-696 closures as multiple projects beginIf you thought about using the Mile roads to work your way around MDOT’s I-696 closure, you may want to think again.
‘We know who killed Danielle’: Stislicki’s parents speak after pretrial hearing in murder case
Read full article: ‘We know who killed Danielle’: Stislicki’s parents speak after pretrial hearing in murder caseFloyd Galloway appeared in court for a pretrial hearing in the Danielle Stislicki murder case on Wednesday.
Sheriff: Legislation to address school code expected after 3 Oakland County kids were abandoned for years
Read full article: Sheriff: Legislation to address school code expected after 3 Oakland County kids were abandoned for yearsLawmakers could introduce legislation "as soon as next week" to address a gap in Michigan's school code that allowed the abandonment of three Oakland County kids to go unnoticed for years, officials said.
Man accused of stealing from gyms locker rooms in Metro Detroit tied to theft, fraud cases in multiple states
Read full article: Man accused of stealing from gyms locker rooms in Metro Detroit tied to theft, fraud cases in multiple statesA man accused of stealing from locker rooms in multiple Metro Detroit gyms was arrested, and police are tying him to multiple cases of fraud and theft in other states.
Go 4 It: Oak Park students send ‘Love’ to troops with letters
Read full article: Go 4 It: Oak Park students send ‘Love’ to troops with lettersA fourth-grade class at Key Elementary in Oak Park, Michigan, participated in a special writing lesson where they composed heartfelt letters to servicemen and women.
Berkley man arrested on charges of sexual conduct, distributing illegal substances to minors
Read full article: Berkley man arrested on charges of sexual conduct, distributing illegal substances to minorsDarren Bradford, 24, from Berkley, has been arrested on charges of sexual conduct and distributing illegal substances to minors.
‘Parent’s worst nightmare’: Family of 5-year-old killed in Troy hyperbaric chamber demands answers
Read full article: ‘Parent’s worst nightmare’: Family of 5-year-old killed in Troy hyperbaric chamber demands answersThe family of a 5-year-old boy who was killed inside a hyperbaric chamber that exploded in Oakland County is demanding answers.
Oakland County abandonment case: 3 kids alone for years, mom charged -- everything we know
Read full article: Oakland County abandonment case: 3 kids alone for years, mom charged -- everything we knowAn Oakland County mother who allegedly left her children to live alone in squalor for years is being held on $250 million bond. Here's everything we know about the case that led to first-degree child abuse charges.
Michigan man gets 4 to 20 years in prison for embezzling $400K from father’s trust
Read full article: Michigan man gets 4 to 20 years in prison for embezzling $400K from father’s trustA Michigan man was sentenced to four to 20 years in prison for embezzling hundreds of thousands of dollars from his father’s trust, officials announced.
Part of I-696 to close this weekend ahead of major 2-year construction project
Read full article: Part of I-696 to close this weekend ahead of major 2-year construction projectOvernight closures will happen on a portion of I-696 this weekend as crews prepare for a major two-year project to rebuild the roadway.
Why judge gave Oakland County mother accused of abandoning kids high cash bond
Read full article: Why judge gave Oakland County mother accused of abandoning kids high cash bondHere's what the judge said when she gave an Oakland County mother who allegedly abandoned her three children and left them to live in deplorable conditions for years a $250 million bond.
Oakland County mother accused of abandoning 3 kids for years gets $250 million cash bond
Read full article: Oakland County mother accused of abandoning 3 kids for years gets $250 million cash bondAn Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her three children was arraigned on child abuse charges and given a $250 million cash bond.
Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her 3 kids for years to be arraigned -- What to know
Read full article: Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her 3 kids for years to be arraigned -- What to knowAn Oakland County mother has been charged with first-degree child abuse after she abandoned her kids and left them to live alone for years.
Southfield senior living community creates pop-up museum for Black History Month
Read full article: Southfield senior living community creates pop-up museum for Black History MonthStep into The Park at Trowbridge this month, and you’ll discover something special: a pop-up African American History Museum created by the residents of a Southfield senior living community.
Jury awards $138M to victims of sexual harassment, assault by Birmingham business owner
Read full article: Jury awards $138M to victims of sexual harassment, assault by Birmingham business ownerThe women claimed the Birmingham business owner coerced them into sexual situations, degraded them with insults, and used intimidation tactics, including threats of connections to the Russian mafia, to keep them silent.
Oakland County mother charged with first-degree child abuse after abandoning 3 kids, prosecutor says
Read full article: Oakland County mother charged with first-degree child abuse after abandoning 3 kids, prosecutor saysAn Oakland County mother has been charged with first-degree child abuse after she abandoned her kids and left them to live alone for years.
Why didn’t abandoned Oakland County kids ask for help? Here’s what the sheriff said.
Read full article: Why didn’t abandoned Oakland County kids ask for help? Here’s what the sheriff said.Here's what the Oakland County sheriff had to say about why three kids never asked anyone for help while they were living alone for years after being abandoned by their mother.
Police chief: Why no one has been charged yet in deadly shooting of teen at Southfield hotel
Read full article: Police chief: Why no one has been charged yet in deadly shooting of teen at Southfield hotelThe Southfield Police Chief said there’s not enough evidence to file charges in connection to the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old at an Oakland County hotel in February 2024.
How didn’t schools notice that 3 Oakland County kids were abandoned?
Read full article: How didn’t schools notice that 3 Oakland County kids were abandoned?Three Oakland County kids didn’t attend school for years after they were abandoned by their mother and left to live alone. Here's how the schools didn't notice what was happening.
Morning 4: Abandoned Oakland County kids were left to share loaf of bread for 3-4 days, says sheriff-- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Abandoned Oakland County kids were left to share loaf of bread for 3-4 days, says sheriff-- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Child only left Oakland County home twice during yearslong abandonment, sheriff says
Read full article: Child only left Oakland County home twice during yearslong abandonment, sheriff saysThree children were left to live alone in a Pontiac home for years after allegedly being abandoned by their mother, and during that time, only one child ever stepped outside.
Family demands answers after 5-year-old boy dies in hyperbaric chamber explosion at Troy facility
Read full article: Family demands answers after 5-year-old boy dies in hyperbaric chamber explosion at Troy facilityThe family of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper, who was killed inside a hyperbaric chamber that exploded at an Oakland County healthcare facility, is seeking answers to find out what went wrong.
Sheriff: Abandoned Oakland County kids were left to share loaf of bread for 3-4 days
Read full article: Sheriff: Abandoned Oakland County kids were left to share loaf of bread for 3-4 daysToward the end of their time living alone after being abandoned by their mother, three Oakland County children were only given a loaf of bread to share, and it was supposed to last them three to four days, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said.
19-year-old involved in rollover crash on Southfield Freeway near Plymouth Road dies
Read full article: 19-year-old involved in rollover crash on Southfield Freeway near Plymouth Road diesMichigan State Police said the 19-year-old driver from Dearborn who was sent to the hospital after a rollover crash on the Southfield Freeway near Plymouth Road has died.
Sheriff: How nobody knew 3 abandoned kids were living alone in Oakland County for years
Read full article: Sheriff: How nobody knew 3 abandoned kids were living alone in Oakland County for yearsOakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard provided more details about how three children were left to live alone for years without anybody knowing about it.
How to help the 3 children that were left to live alone for years in Oakland County
Read full article: How to help the 3 children that were left to live alone for years in Oakland CountyThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations for three children who were left to live alone for years at a rental house in Pontiac after being abandoned by their mother.
3 children left to live alone for years in Oakland County -- what we know
Read full article: 3 children left to live alone for years in Oakland County -- what we knowThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is collecting donations for three children who were left to live alone for years at a rental house in Pontiac after being abandoned by their mother.
3 children abandoned by mother, survived on prepared food left on porch each week, sheriff says
Read full article: 3 children abandoned by mother, survived on prepared food left on porch each week, sheriff saysThree children were found living alone in “absolute squalor” after their mother abandoned them for years in a Pontiac rental home.
Oakland County sheriff: 3 children lived alone in ‘absolute squalor’ for years after being abandoned
Read full article: Oakland County sheriff: 3 children lived alone in ‘absolute squalor’ for years after being abandonedThree children were found living alone in “absolute squalor” after their mother abandoned them for years in a Pontiac rental home.
Part of I-696 to close next week in preparation for 2-year construction project
Read full article: Part of I-696 to close next week in preparation for 2-year construction projectA section of I-696 will be closed for two nights next week as crews prepare for the upcoming construction project that will close a portion of the roadway for two years.
How you can get a feral cat named after your ex -- A Valentine’s Day special
Read full article: How you can get a feral cat named after your ex -- A Valentine’s Day specialAn animal rescue group in Metro Detroit is offering a Valentine’s Day special where they will take a feral cat off the street and neuter him in your ex’s name.
Southfield man charged with murder after woman shot in head, found dead in parking lot
Read full article: Southfield man charged with murder after woman shot in head, found dead in parking lotA man is facing a murder charge after a woman was shot in the head and found dead in a Southfield parking lot.
Bloomfield Township contractor charged for stealing, selling 14K gold chain from client’s home
Read full article: Bloomfield Township contractor charged for stealing, selling 14K gold chain from client’s homeGlenn Richards, 52, of Bloomfield Township, was arrested after police said he stole a 14K gold rope chain from a statue that was inside a woman’s bathroom while doing floor repair.
Are you the winner? $250K unclaimed Powerball prize from ticket sold in Oakland County expires in one month
Read full article: Are you the winner? $250K unclaimed Powerball prize from ticket sold in Oakland County expires in one monthThere is one month left for a lucky player to claim a $250,000 Powerball prize from a winning ticket that was sold in Oakland County last year.
90-year-old man dies in Oakland Township head-on collision with another vehicle
Read full article: 90-year-old man dies in Oakland Township head-on collision with another vehicleWilliam Frederick Stanley Jr., 90, of Rochester Hills, died after his truck crossed the centerline and struck another vehicle in Oakland Township.
Police charge men with 11 robberies after string of retail break-ins in Oakland County
Read full article: Police charge men with 11 robberies after string of retail break-ins in Oakland CountyTroy police have charged Justin Shipp, 37, a Pontiac native, and Jackson Upton, 45, of Pontiac, with continuing criminal enterprise, multiple counts of breaking and entering with intent, and multiple counts of retail fraud for a string of 11 robberies of retail businesses.
Man arrested in Southfield fatal shooting, victim found in parking lot with gunshot wound to head
Read full article: Man arrested in Southfield fatal shooting, victim found in parking lot with gunshot wound to headThe Southfield Police Department arrested a 28-year-old man who was involved in the fatal shooting of a person who was found dead in a parking lot after being shot in the head.
Southfield police search for suspect after person shot in head, found dead in parking lot
Read full article: Southfield police search for suspect after person shot in head, found dead in parking lotPolice in Southfield are searching for a suspect after a person was found dead in a parking lot after being shot in the head.
Oakland County father faces child abuse charges, accused of nearly killing 2-month-old son
Read full article: Oakland County father faces child abuse charges, accused of nearly killing 2-month-old sonAn Springfield Township father accused of nearly killing his 2-month-old son is facing first-degree child abuse charges.
13-year-old boy arrested in connection to 11 Pontiac, Detroit break-ins, police say
Read full article: 13-year-old boy arrested in connection to 11 Pontiac, Detroit break-ins, police sayA 13-year-old boy is in custody because Oakland County deputies believe he is linked to the violent break-ins and assaults targeting young girls in Pontiac.
Surge in nitrous oxide abuse raises alarming health concerns in Michigan
Read full article: Surge in nitrous oxide abuse raises alarming health concerns in MichiganNitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is widely used in the medical and food industries, most notably in whipped cream dispensers.
9 rescued dogs start new chapter in Metro Detroit after escaping California wildfires
Read full article: 9 rescued dogs start new chapter in Metro Detroit after escaping California wildfiresNine adorable dogs have made their way to Metro Detroit after being rescued from the devastating wildfires in California. As the pups arrived, they were met with love and lots of kisses.
Search intensifies for man who attacked 10-year-old Oakland County girl
Read full article: Search intensifies for man who attacked 10-year-old Oakland County girlAuthorities are continuing to search for the man accused of attacking a 10-year-old girl while she was asleep inside her Oakland County home.
Man allegedly threatens driver with plastic gun during road rage incident in Oakland County
Read full article: Man allegedly threatens driver with plastic gun during road rage incident in Oakland CountyA man was arrested for allegedly threatening a driver with a gun during a road rage incident in Oakland County.
Royal Oak Leprechauns name new field manager for 2025 Northwoods League season
Read full article: Royal Oak Leprechauns name new field manager for 2025 Northwoods League seasonAn original Leprechaun, Chris Faust, has been named Field Manager of the Royal Oak Leprechauns for the upcoming 2025 Northwoods League season.
Woman suffers severe injuries after falling 20ft from chair lift at Oakland County ski resort
Read full article: Woman suffers severe injuries after falling 20ft from chair lift at Oakland County ski resortA woman was severely injured after she fell 20 feet from a chair lift at an Oakland County ski resort.
Man armed with knife chokes sleeping girl at Oakland County home, mom sees him wearing ski mask
Read full article: Man armed with knife chokes sleeping girl at Oakland County home, mom sees him wearing ski maskThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is urging residents to keep their windows and doors locked as they search for a suspect who allegedly choked a 10-year-old girl during a home invasion.
4th man arraigned on felony murder charges in execution of Oakland County business owner
Read full article: 4th man arraigned on felony murder charges in execution of Oakland County business ownerOakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald charged Christopher Matacia, a 33-year-old resident of Cincinnati, Ohio, with five felonies, including felony murder in the death of Commerce Township businessman Sam Simko.
Businesses, commuters, college campuses brace for impact of I-696 closure
Read full article: Businesses, commuters, college campuses brace for impact of I-696 closureWhat do businesses, delivery drivers, college campuses, and commuters have in common? Tens of thousands of them will all be impacted by the upcoming closure of I-696.
Women accused of stealing over $250,000 worth of products from Ulta Beauty stores in Michigan, Ohio
Read full article: Women accused of stealing over $250,000 worth of products from Ulta Beauty stores in Michigan, OhioThree women were arrested for allegedly stealing over $250,000 worth of products from multiple Ulta Beauty stores in Michigan and Ohio.
Police search Oakland County house where fire killed 3 children -- what to know
Read full article: Police search Oakland County house where fire killed 3 children -- what to knowAuthorities are executing a search warrant at the Oakland County home where three children were killed in a house fire on Sunday night.
Police dashcam captures teens' arrest after carjacking, high-speed chase in Southfield
Read full article: Police dashcam captures teens' arrest after carjacking, high-speed chase in SouthfieldSouthfield police have arrested 19-year-old Hubbie Marion, who they said carjacked a resident last week before leading police on a high-speed pursuit.
Sheriff’s office searching for suspect accused of breaking into Orion Township gas station
Read full article: Sheriff’s office searching for suspect accused of breaking into Orion Township gas stationThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is searching for the suspect accused of burglary at a gas station in Orion Township.