Community raises $2K+ for restaurant server fighting for her life after serious Waterford Township crash
Read full article: Community raises $2K+ for restaurant server fighting for her life after serious Waterford Township crashOwners of Flights of Fancy Restaurant in Waterford are asking customers for their support after a longtime server, 45-year-old Amy Kuechle, was critically injured in a single-car crash Saturday.
Robbery at Oakland County hotel leads to third human trafficking arrest
Read full article: Robbery at Oakland County hotel leads to third human trafficking arrestA robbery report at a Southfield hotel led to the discovery of suspected cocaine and fentanyl and evidence of human trafficking and three arrests.
Teens denied bond in murder of 19-year-old found shot to death near Oakland County lake
Read full article: Teens denied bond in murder of 19-year-old found shot to death near Oakland County lakeTwo 19-year-olds have been charged with murder in the shooting of another 19-year-old whose body was found near an Oakland County lake.
Man held on $3M bond after allegedly targeting former employer in West Bloomfield shootings
Read full article: Man held on $3M bond after allegedly targeting former employer in West Bloomfield shootingsA 76-year-old West Bloomfield man is being held on a $3 million bond after two shootings that wounded two people on Saturday.
‘It’s freezing cold’: Tenants speak out after water pipe burst shuts off power, elevators in Pontiac
Read full article: ‘It’s freezing cold’: Tenants speak out after water pipe burst shuts off power, elevators in PontiacResidents of the Carriage Place apartments in Pontiac were forced to evacuate after a water pipe burst, flooding the hallways.
‘We were devastated’: Bloomfield Hills School Board votes to close infant and toddler program
Read full article: ‘We were devastated’: Bloomfield Hills School Board votes to close infant and toddler programParents and teachers say they were blindsided by the Bloomfield Hills School Board’s decision to end its infant and toddler program at the end of this school year, and many learned of it only late Sunday night.
Michigan tourist sheltering in place as cartel violence erupts in Puerto Vallarta
Read full article: Michigan tourist sheltering in place as cartel violence erupts in Puerto VallartaWhat was supposed to be a relaxing winter getaway quickly turned into a shock for Michigan tourist Michael Odom.
From Walled Lake class goalie to Olympic gold: Teacher recalls early days of Team USA star Connor Hellebuyck
Read full article: From Walled Lake class goalie to Olympic gold: Teacher recalls early days of Team USA star Connor HellebuyckAll the way from the quiet cul-de-sacs of Walled Lake to the roaring Olympic ice hockey arena, Michigan’s own Connor Hellebuyck helped bring Team USA a historic gold medal on Sunday.
Suspicious powder sent to Oakland County GOP office is non-hazardous, police say
Read full article: Suspicious powder sent to Oakland County GOP office is non-hazardous, police sayThe suspicious powder found in an envelope sent to the Oakland County Republican Party headquarters was tested and determined to be a non-hazardous material, authorities said.
3 arrested after 19-year-old found dead near Oakland County lake
Read full article: 3 arrested after 19-year-old found dead near Oakland County lakeThree people have been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old who was found dead near a lake in Commerce Township earlier this week, officials said.
Police: Man with rifle in custody after shooting 2 at West Bloomfield liquor store, apartment
Read full article: Police: Man with rifle in custody after shooting 2 at West Bloomfield liquor store, apartmentA man armed with a rifle has been arrested after he allegedly shot two people at separate locations, a liquor store and apartment complex, in West Bloomfield on Saturday, police said.
From Farmington to Olympic hero: What Megan Keller after winning gold for US women’s hockey
Read full article: From Farmington to Olympic hero: What Megan Keller after winning gold for US women’s hockeyIn a storybook finish at the 2026 Winter Olympics, it was Farmington native Megan Keller who delivered the golden goal, lifting the U.S. women’s hockey team to a 2-1 victory over its fiercest rival and securing just the third Olympic gold medal in program history.
Oakland University debates AI institute, data center proposal for Parking Lot 35
Read full article: Oakland University debates AI institute, data center proposal for Parking Lot 35Oakland University is exploring bringing a data center and an artificial intelligence institute to campus, a move administrators say would support several of the school’s strategic goals.
Pressure mounts on Michigan health department over mental health hospital safety, transparency
Read full article: Pressure mounts on Michigan health department over mental health hospital safety, transparencyPressure mounts on Michigan Department of Health and Human Services after unannounced active shooter drill at child psychiatric hospital.
Oakland County Child Killer: Decades of mystery, hope and unanswered questions
Read full article: Oakland County Child Killer: Decades of mystery, hope and unanswered questionsFifty years ago, one of the most notorious unsolved cases in Michigan began. Four kids vanished and were found murdered in Oakland County between February 1976 and March 1977.
With the rise in luxury counterfeits, Metro Detroit fashion experts show how to spot dupes
Read full article: With the rise in luxury counterfeits, Metro Detroit fashion experts show how to spot dupesShoppers and boutiques are seeing a rise in fakes. The difference, though, is that fashion experts have tools that tell them whether something is a dupe. But how does the average shopper know if something is real or fake?
Protesters rally against new government office where ICE will occupy space in Southfield
Read full article: Protesters rally against new government office where ICE will occupy space in SouthfieldStanding outside Oakland Towne Square with her daughters, Southfield resident Emily Fink said she wanted her children to understand what it means to stand up for others.
Planning commission tables decision on Bloomfield Hollows project in Oakland County
Read full article: Planning commission tables decision on Bloomfield Hollows project in Oakland CountyWhat was billed as a neighborhood introductory meeting about a proposed high-end event center felt to some residents more like a done deal.
700 to 1K guests a day? Oakland County neighbors voice concerns on proposed Bloomfield Hollows event center
Read full article: 700 to 1K guests a day? Oakland County neighbors voice concerns on proposed Bloomfield Hollows event centerWhat was billed as a neighborhood introductory meeting about a proposed high-end event center felt to some residents more like a done deal.
‘Just police everywhere’: Teens describe scene after body found near Oakland County lake
Read full article: ‘Just police everywhere’: Teens describe scene after body found near Oakland County lakeThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man in his 20s after his body was found near Proud Lake by a park visitor on a Monday morning.
Oakland County Child Killer murders remain unsolved 50 years later: Everything we know
Read full article: Oakland County Child Killer murders remain unsolved 50 years later: Everything we knowIt has been 50 years since the first known victim of the Oakland County Child Killer was abducted and murdered.
Oakland County residents say apartment changed name, but still has same major issues
Read full article: Oakland County residents say apartment changed name, but still has same major issuesThe residents of an apartment in Oakland County said the complex changed its name, but they’re still having the same major problems.
Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit urgently seeks donations as hundreds of families wait for furniture
Read full article: Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit urgently seeks donations as hundreds of families wait for furnitureThe Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit is in urgent need of donations. The bank says over 120 families in the area are waiting for furniture.
Karen Drew was investigating someone whose identity got hacked. Then she saw it was happening to her
Read full article: Karen Drew was investigating someone whose identity got hacked. Then she saw it was happening to herKaren Drew was investigating the case of someone having their identity hacked online, and then she realized that it was happening to her.
Volunteer Oakland County wrestling coach removed after criminal charges surface
Read full article: Volunteer Oakland County wrestling coach removed after criminal charges surfaceSome parents in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District say they first learned that a volunteer middle school wrestling coach was facing criminal sexual conduct charges not from the school, but when his mugshot started circulating among students on social media.
Why lawyer says 18-year-old stabbed another teenager at Oakland University
Read full article: Why lawyer says 18-year-old stabbed another teenager at Oakland UniversityThe lawyer for an 18-year-old accused of stabbing someone at Oakland University revealed what sparked the confrontation and said the stabbing was in self-defense.
Teen in custody after stabbing near Oakland University, second suspect still at large
Read full article: Teen in custody after stabbing near Oakland University, second suspect still at largeAn 18-year-old suspect is in custody following a stabbing near Van Wagner House at Oakland University. Local 4 is confirming police are still searching for a second suspect involved in the attack.
Police: 18-year-old suspect arrested in Oakland University stabbing, 1 still at large
Read full article: Police: 18-year-old suspect arrested in Oakland University stabbing, 1 still at largeThe primary suspect in the Oakland University stabbing has been arrested, while the other suspect is still at large, police announced Thursday.
Police: 18-year-old suspect arrested in Oakland University stabbing, 1 still at large
Read full article: Police: 18-year-old suspect arrested in Oakland University stabbing, 1 still at largeThe primary suspect in the Oakland University stabbing has been arrested, while the other suspect is still at large, police announced Thursday.
‘Out of our neighborhoods’: Rep. Rashida Tlaib slams ICE expansion in Southeast Michigan
Read full article: ‘Out of our neighborhoods’: Rep. Rashida Tlaib slams ICE expansion in Southeast MichiganRep. Rashida Tlaib has released a statement slamming the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) move to expand in Southeast Michigan.
Oakland County mom pleads no contest to child abuse after children found in deplorable conditions
Read full article: Oakland County mom pleads no contest to child abuse after children found in deplorable conditionsAn Oakland County mother has pleaded no contest to child abuse after reportedly leaving her young children in “deplorable conditions.”
Judge: Oxford Center workers ‘actively participated’ in decision to not use key safety item
Read full article: Judge: Oxford Center workers ‘actively participated’ in decision to not use key safety itemAn Oakland County judge said the Oxford Center workers charged in the hyperbaric chamber explosion death of a 5-year-old boy “actively participated” in enforcing a mandate that barred patients from wearing a key safety item as she bound them over to circuit court.
‘He should be going to prom’: Mother seeks justice 2 years after son’s death at Southfield hotel sleepover
Read full article: ‘He should be going to prom’: Mother seeks justice 2 years after son’s death at Southfield hotel sleepoverAs her son would have been preparing for prom and graduation this year, Tamika Alexander instead marks the second anniversary of his death, still searching for answers in his unsolved killing.
How West Bloomfield Township police uncovered alleged child abuse by babysitter
Read full article: How West Bloomfield Township police uncovered alleged child abuse by babysitterPolice in Oakland County have arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting a child he was hired to babysit for over several years.
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum raising funds for West Bloomfield Township move, set to open in April
Read full article: Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum raising funds for West Bloomfield Township move, set to open in AprilLongtime Farmington Hills fixture Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum is moving.
CEO, 3 other workers charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion bound over
Read full article: CEO, 3 other workers charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion bound overThe CEO and three other workers who were charged after a 5-year-old boy was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at an Oakland County health care facility have been bound over.
How to keep teens safe on social media as cyberbullying, online impersonation cases persist
Read full article: How to keep teens safe on social media as cyberbullying, online impersonation cases persistWhen rumors about DJ Phillips began spreading after a stranger stole his photos and impersonated him online, nearly everyone believed them. As false information can spread rapidly on social media, a therapist and an OK2Say program specialist are sharing tips on how to keep teens safe online.
Advocate raises alarm as Pontiac students relocated over unsafe classroom conditions
Read full article: Advocate raises alarm as Pontiac students relocated over unsafe classroom conditionsStudents were moved out of a classroom at a Pontiac school due to concerns about the room’s condition, the district confirmed to Local 4.
Michigan teen’s life upended by complete stranger. How to keep it from happening to you
Read full article: Michigan teen’s life upended by complete stranger. How to keep it from happening to youA total stranger stole a Macomb County teenager’s photos and videos and decided to upend his life, and there was nothing he could do. A cybersecurity expert shares tips on how to keep it from happening to you.
Southfield launches free composting drop boxes to reduce food waste
Read full article: Southfield launches free composting drop boxes to reduce food wasteThe city of Southfield is encouraging residents to be more mindful about what they throw away by offering an alternative to traditional trash disposal. Ten composting drop boxes have been installed at seven locations across the city. The initiative aims to reduce food waste sent to landfills at no cost to residents.
‘Why me?’: Macomb County teen tells online impersonator how she damaged his life
Read full article: ‘Why me?’: Macomb County teen tells online impersonator how she damaged his lifeA Macomb County teen wanted to have a normal high school experience, focusing on classes, playing football, and making memories, not battling a false online identity. But when someone created fake social media profiles using his photos and videos, the impersonation quickly went beyond harmless pranks.
Macomb County teen’s world upended by total stranger who hijacked his life, spread rumors online
Read full article: Macomb County teen’s world upended by total stranger who hijacked his life, spread rumors onlineA Michigan teen wanted a normal high school experience. But someone decided to use his photos and videos and create social media accounts pretending to be him.
Families gather in Berkley to share stories, raise awareness for missing loved ones
Read full article: Families gather in Berkley to share stories, raise awareness for missing loved onesFamilies of missing persons gathered in Berkley for a special event focused on sharing their stories and connecting with others facing similar situations.
She says Metro Detroit car dealership agreed to $3,000 refund. Then it abruptly shut down
Read full article: She says Metro Detroit car dealership agreed to $3,000 refund. Then it abruptly shut downA Michigan woman said a car dealership agreed to pay her a refund of over $3,000, but then it abruptly shut down.
Oakland University stabbing suspects still at large, campus on alert
Read full article: Oakland University stabbing suspects still at large, campus on alertOakland University police continue searching for two suspects involved in a stabbing that left one man injured Thursday night. Witnesses described the suspects as men in their early 20s.
Police search for suspects in non-student stabbing on Oakland University campus; lockdown partially lifted
Read full article: Police search for suspects in non-student stabbing on Oakland University campus; lockdown partially liftedThe lockdown at Oakland University has been lifted for most of the campus except for Van Wagoner Hall following a stabbing incident involving two suspects.
Oakland University police chief provides update on suspects, victim’s condition following campus stabbing
Read full article: Oakland University police chief provides update on suspects, victim’s condition following campus stabbingOakland University police Chief Mark Gordon provided an update on the stabbing incident that occurred near Van Wagoner Hall on Thursday evening.
Livonia woman says car dealership agreed to refund her over $3k and then shut down
Read full article: Livonia woman says car dealership agreed to refund her over $3k and then shut downShe drove away with a new set of keys, but she also drove off with a surprise: $3,445 worth of charges she wasn’t expecting.
Sheriff: 4-year-old girl pulled from Oakland County pool by sister after kids were left unattended
Read full article: Sheriff: 4-year-old girl pulled from Oakland County pool by sister after kids were left unattendedA 4-year-old girl drowned Friday in a pool at a private Oakland County athletic club, and investigators say she and five other children were left to swim without adult supervision.
‘Incredibly unfair, illegal’: Rochester school trustee sues district over alleged free speech retaliation
Read full article: ‘Incredibly unfair, illegal’: Rochester school trustee sues district over alleged free speech retaliationA legal dispute is unfolding in Rochester as a community school trustee sues her own district, alleging she was punished for speaking publicly about a potential county-wide tax increase.
French pastry shop set to open new location in former cider mill in Oakland County
Read full article: French pastry shop set to open new location in former cider mill in Oakland CountyMK Cannelle, a French-inspired pastry shop is opening a new location Feb. 20 in the former Paint Creek Cider Mill in Rochester.
2 men accused of stealing from at least 17 work trucks in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne counties
Read full article: 2 men accused of stealing from at least 17 work trucks in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne countiesTwo men are facing charges, including armed robbery, in connection with a series of thefts from at least 17 work trucks in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
Watch moment missing 6-year-old is found safe in unlocked Madison Heights home after massive search
Read full article: Watch moment missing 6-year-old is found safe in unlocked Madison Heights home after massive searchA missing 6-year-old was found safe Sunday night after a massive search in Madison Heights, even involving the FBI, where he was found inside a home a block away.
Driver sentenced after brake-checking Border Patrol cars carrying detainees, flipping off agents
Read full article: Driver sentenced after brake-checking Border Patrol cars carrying detainees, flipping off agentsA man who flipped off Border Patrol agents transporting detainees on I-96 and brake-checked their cars was sentenced to probation.
Video shows moment missing 6-year-old found safe in neighbor’s bathtub after Madison Heights search
Read full article: Video shows moment missing 6-year-old found safe in neighbor’s bathtub after Madison Heights searchA massive search in Madison Heights, even involving the FBI, ended Sunday night when a missing 6-year-old was found safe inside a home a block away.