List of active weather alerts as storms move through Southeast Michigan on Tuesday
Read full article: List of active weather alerts as storms move through Southeast Michigan on TuesdayAnother active round of severe weather is expected to move across Metro Detroit on Tuesday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves into the area.
A 71-year-old fought a purse thief in an Oakland County Meijer. Hereās how it ended
Read full article: A 71-year-old fought a purse thief in an Oakland County Meijer. Hereās how it endedA 71-year-old woman fought back against a purse thief at an Oakland County Meijer, helping recover her stolen bag.
Blue Cross extends coverage for Waterford baby battling rare genetic disease after Local 4 investigation
Read full article: Blue Cross extends coverage for Waterford baby battling rare genetic disease after Local 4 investigationA Waterford 1-year-old living with an ultra-rare genetic disorder could lose her shot at lifesaving treatment if Blue Cross Blue Shield and Michigan Medicine donāt reach a new contract by June 30.
āThe work never stopsā: Moms say invisible āmental loadā takes toll on mental health
Read full article: āThe work never stopsā: Moms say invisible āmental loadā takes toll on mental healthMoms often joke about running things around the house, but experts say the mental load many parents carry is real and exhausting, and itās impacting the mental health of the default parent.
He killed his ex-girlfriend outside her Oakland County workplace. Now heās learned his sentence
Read full article: He killed his ex-girlfriend outside her Oakland County workplace. Now heās learned his sentenceA man who killed his ex-girlfriend outside her workplace in Oakland County has learned how long heāll spend behind bars.
GLWA Lifts Boil Water Advisories after Northern Oakland Water Main Break
Read full article: GLWA Lifts Boil Water Advisories after Northern Oakland Water Main BreakNearly a week after a 42-inch water main broke in Auburn Hills, the Great Lakes Water Authority has lifted the remaining boil water advisories.
Detroit Country Day senior faces felony charge after allegedly punching lacrosse opponent postgame
Read full article: Detroit Country Day senior faces felony charge after allegedly punching lacrosse opponent postgameA Detroit Country Day School senior is facing a felony charge in Indiana after allegedly punching an opposing player in the head following a high school lacrosse game earlier this month.
Man was hit by 2 cars, killed in Oakland County. Police hope this video can help solve the case
Read full article: Man was hit by 2 cars, killed in Oakland County. Police hope this video can help solve the casePolice in Oakland County hope new video can help solve the case of a man who was struck two cars and left to die in the middle of the road.
Pontiac School District closure proposal draws pushback from families
Read full article: Pontiac School District closure proposal draws pushback from familiesPontiac School District officials are considering a consolidation plan that could close three schools amid declining enrollment and rising operational costs.
Water restrictions lifted for Oakland County communities impacted by main break -- what to know
Read full article: Water restrictions lifted for Oakland County communities impacted by main break -- what to knowWater restrictions have been lifted for all communities affected by the major water main break in Oakland County.
What you can and canāt do under a boil water advisory, explained
Read full article: What you can and canāt do under a boil water advisory, explainedWith a boil water advisory still in effect across parts of Oakland County. Before you pour a glass, brush your teeth, make coffee, wash dishes or even fill the pet bowl, hereās what you can and canāt do.
Oakland County main break forces restaurants to adapt amid boil-water advisory
Read full article: Oakland County main break forces restaurants to adapt amid boil-water advisoryDowntown areas in cities like Lake Orion remained relatively quiet Tuesday as restaurants and other businesses worked out plans to reopen while limiting water use following the 42-inch Oakland County water main break.
āMajor milestoneā reached as crews repair pipe behind Oakland County water main break
Read full article: āMajor milestoneā reached as crews repair pipe behind Oakland County water main breakThereās a timeline of hope for thousands of people affected by the massive water main break in Auburn Hills.
Built to last 100 years, broke in 50: Investigation into Auburn Hills water main failure
Read full article: Built to last 100 years, broke in 50: Investigation into Auburn Hills water main failureA 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills failed decades early, raising concerns for 80+ miles of similar pipes.
āI like helping peopleā: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantry
Read full article: āI like helping peopleā: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantryAn 8-year-old boyās concern for families without food turned into a major donation for a Westland community pantry just as its shelves were running low.
Man found dead in Oakland County street after being hit by 2 drivers who both fled scene
Read full article: Man found dead in Oakland County street after being hit by 2 drivers who both fled sceneA man was killed in Oakland County over the weekend when he was struck by two cars and left in the middle of the street.
What northern Oakland County residents can expect after broken water main replaced
Read full article: What northern Oakland County residents can expect after broken water main replacedA broken 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills has been replaced. But the work is just starting, leaving northern Oakland County under a state of emergency.
āNo showers, no laundryā: Oakland County residents line up for water as main break repair continues
Read full article: āNo showers, no laundryā: Oakland County residents line up for water as main break repair continuesCrews replaced a broken 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills on Monday, moving the area closer to restoring service after days of water restrictions across parts of Oakland County.
Life without parole for man who shot his ex-girlfriend outside Ferndale workplace
Read full article: Life without parole for man who shot his ex-girlfriend outside Ferndale workplaceGregory Davis has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in connection with the 2023 killing of his girlfriend outside a Ferndale car dealership.
Neighbors, agencies unite to provide clean water amid Oakland County boil advisory
Read full article: Neighbors, agencies unite to provide clean water amid Oakland County boil advisoryAs thousands of people across Oakland County deal with boil-water advisories and restricted water use, government agencies and neighbors are stepping up to ensure families have access to clean drinking water.
A 42-inch pipe broke 50 years too soon. Hereās where things stand for Oakland County communities
Read full article: A 42-inch pipe broke 50 years too soon. Hereās where things stand for Oakland County communitiesA water main break in Auburn Hills prompted a State of Emergency and is impacting multiple areas as water supply dwindles.
Water main break forces Oakland County businesses to close during busy weekend
Read full article: Water main break forces Oakland County businesses to close during busy weekendA water main break forced businesses along South Broadway in Lake Orion Township to close during one of their busiest weekends, costing some owners thousands of dollars in lost sales and canceled reservations.
Southfield man charged with hate crime after alleged Antisemitic threats to neighbor, children
Read full article: Southfield man charged with hate crime after alleged Antisemitic threats to neighbor, childrenToby Jacob Rhodes, 54, was charged by Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald with a hate crime after alleged Antisemitic threats to his neighbor and to children.
State of emergency declared after major water main break in Oakland County -- Everything we know
Read full article: State of emergency declared after major water main break in Oakland County -- Everything we knowA large part of Oakland County is feeling the burden of a water main break Monday morning.
āIf you are a praying person, prayā: Orion Township combats dwindling water supply after Auburn Hills main break
Read full article: āIf you are a praying person, prayā: Orion Township combats dwindling water supply after Auburn Hills main breakOn a typical day, the water tower in Orion Township holds 2.5 million gallons of water. That equates to about 44.5 feet of water. At last check, the Orion Township supervisor tells Local 4 that the water is now at about 28.5 feet. It comes after the area lost water supply due to an early morning water break in Auburn Hills.
What we know so far: Oakland County water main break, boil-water advisories and closures
Read full article: What we know so far: Oakland County water main break, boil-water advisories and closuresGov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency and activated the State Emergency Operations Center after a major water main break in Oakland County.
City of Auburn Hills issues warning to businesses during Water Main Break
Read full article: City of Auburn Hills issues warning to businesses during Water Main BreakAccording to city officials, āInstances of water use for non-essential purposes during the State of Emergency will be investigated, and violators may be prosecuted.ā
Officials update significant water main break affecting Oakland County residents
Read full article: Officials update significant water main break affecting Oakland County residentsOrion Township Supervisor Barnett warns residents, āThis is not a drillā when talking about the severity of the situation.
He booked hotel on AI-driven website. Now Oakland County man is out over $1,000
Read full article: He booked hotel on AI-driven website. Now Oakland County man is out over $1,000An 80-year-old West Bloomfield man is out over a grand after booking a hotel with an AI-booking website. Local 4 is learning he may not be the only one.
Oakland County woman accused of using $20M state grant for personal items. What they say she bought
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of using $20M state grant for personal items. What they say she boughtAn Oakland County woman is accused of using millions of dollars from a $20 million state grant for personal purchases.
Oak Park elementary school principal arrested, charged with failure to report child abuse
Read full article: Oak Park elementary school principal arrested, charged with failure to report child abuseThe principal of an Oak Park elementary school has been arrested and charged with failure to report child abuse, according to court records.
Drone footage helps police arrest armed man carrying rifle, ammo in Oakland County woods
Read full article: Drone footage helps police arrest armed man carrying rifle, ammo in Oakland County woodsAn Oakland County man is facing charges after police said he fired a gun in a wooded area, leading to his arrest with the help of a sheriffās drone program.
Michigan doctors warn legal drug sold in smoke shops can cause addiction in days
Read full article: Michigan doctors warn legal drug sold in smoke shops can cause addiction in daysA legal substance sold in some smoke shops, vape stores, and gas stations across Michigan is raising major concerns among addiction specialists, who say the drug can trigger addiction within days.
Oakland County woman accused of using $20M state grant to buy rugs, private dinners, home decor
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of using $20M state grant to buy rugs, private dinners, home decorMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Wednesday announced 16 felony charges against a Farmington Hills businesswoman accused of stealing and misusing millions of dollars from a $20 million state grant meant to create a global business accelerator in Oakland County.
Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Rochester Hills, Oakland Township
Read full article: Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Rochester Hills, Oakland TownshipA Boil Water Advisory was issued Wednesday for an area in the northwest part of Rochester Hills and southwest Oakland Township following a drop in water pressure levels.
Kirk Gibson Foundation teams up with Detroit Tigers for 2026 season fundraising effort
Read full article: Kirk Gibson Foundation teams up with Detroit Tigers for 2026 season fundraising effortThe Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinsonās announced the Detroit Tigers will support its efforts during the 2026 regular season, with a portion of ticket sales benefiting the organizationās programs.
Facebook lost dog post leads to ransom demands, police investigation in Warren
Read full article: Facebook lost dog post leads to ransom demands, police investigation in WarrenA Warren man is facing charges after police say he refused to return a familyās lost dog and demanded cash for the animalās return.
Birmingham city officials approve tougher rules for short-term rentals
Read full article: Birmingham city officials approve tougher rules for short-term rentalsThe Birmingham City Commission approved new steps to tighten oversight of short-term rental properties, following a shooting last month at an Airbnb on East Lincoln Street.
ā11 months laterā: West Bloomfield senior out over $1k after booking hotel on AI-driven website
Read full article: ā11 months laterā: West Bloomfield senior out over $1k after booking hotel on AI-driven websiteAn 80-year-old West Bloomfield man is out over a grand after booking a hotel with an AI-booking website. Local 4 is learning he may not be the only one.
Lathrup Village community leader taken into custody after Oakland County task force raid
Read full article: Lathrup Village community leader taken into custody after Oakland County task force raidA prominent Lathrup Village community leader was taken into custody on Monday after Oakland County investigators raided his home.
Community demands answers after hate symbols found at Birmingham Elementary School celebration
Read full article: Community demands answers after hate symbols found at Birmingham Elementary School celebrationThe Jewish Federation of Detroit is set to meet with Birmingham Public Schools next week after antisemitic stickers were found at an elementary school during a multicultural night event.
āIt just punches you in the faceā: Oakland County family finds fungus-filled tree stump growing under home
Read full article: āIt just punches you in the faceā: Oakland County family finds fungus-filled tree stump growing under homeAn Oakland County family says they found a festering, fungus-filled tree stump under their manufactured home. It sits straight beneath their childrenās bedroom. The park had it tested, but the family says they wonāt share the results.
Oakland County man accused of sending sexual messages to detective posing as 14-year-old girl
Read full article: Oakland County man accused of sending sexual messages to detective posing as 14-year-old girlAn Oakland County man is facing charges for allegedly messaging someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl, who was actually a detective.
Rochester-area swim school faces lawsuit after doctor secretly recorded children, parents in changing room
Read full article: Rochester-area swim school faces lawsuit after doctor secretly recorded children, parents in changing roomA Rochester-area swim school is facing a lawsuit after a doctor who is now serving a lengthy prison sentence secretly recorded people, including children and parents, inside a changing room, according to the complaint.
Oakland County Commissioner pushes 12-month moratorium on Flock surveillance tech after drone vote
Read full article: Oakland County Commissioner pushes 12-month moratorium on Flock surveillance tech after drone voteAn Oakland County commissioner is asking his colleagues to hit the brakes on new surveillance technology for a year, just weeks after the board approved a controversial drone pilot program for the sheriffās office.
Man charged after $2K Meijer shoplifting incident turns into police pursuit in Clinton Township
Read full article: Man charged after $2K Meijer shoplifting incident turns into police pursuit in Clinton TownshipJaelon Jones, 25, of Clinton Township, has been arraigned on multiple felony charges after officials say a shoplifting incident at a Meijer escalated into a police chase and crash.
Driver suffers seizure, causes crash at Southfield hospital entrance, police say
Read full article: Driver suffers seizure, causes crash at Southfield hospital entrance, police sayA man suffered a seizure while driving to a doctorās appointment, causing a crash at a Southfield hospital entrance, police said.
Swim school in Oakland County sued after doctor put hidden camera in changing room
Read full article: Swim school in Oakland County sued after doctor put hidden camera in changing roomA swim school in Oakland County is facing a lawsuit after a doctor placed a hidden camera in the changing room and secretly recorded people, including children.
Residents fight back: Data center controversy sparks recall attempt against Lyon Township leaders
Read full article: Residents fight back: Data center controversy sparks recall attempt against Lyon Township leadersAn effort is underway to recall all seven members of the Lyon Township Board of Trustees following months of resident opposition to a proposed hyperscale data center known as Project Flex.
Oak Park School Board faces accountability demands amid superintendent search controversy
Read full article: Oak Park School Board faces accountability demands amid superintendent search controversyDiscussions and demands for accountability continue in the Oak Park School District Monday night while the school board tackles several controversies.
āIt feels like we donāt matterā: Pontiac teachers waiting on new contract 301 days after last one expired
Read full article: āIt feels like we donāt matterā: Pontiac teachers waiting on new contract 301 days after last one expiredMore than 300 days after their last contract expired, teachers in the Pontiac School District are still working without a new agreement, and their union president says morale is sinking.
Garden City man facing charges after crashing Tesla into Ferndale store, officials say
Read full article: Garden City man facing charges after crashing Tesla into Ferndale store, officials sayA Garden City man is facing charges after he fled from police and crashed a Tesla into a Verizon store in Ferndale, officials said.
Police: Michigan woman held in car for hours, assaulted with wrench and pliers
Read full article: Police: Michigan woman held in car for hours, assaulted with wrench and pliersTwo men are accused of holding a woman against her will in a car for 3-4 hours and assaulting her with a wrench and pliers, police said.
Metro Detroit restaurant owner ran ādormsā while exploiting workers for labor, feds say
Read full article: Metro Detroit restaurant owner ran ādormsā while exploiting workers for labor, feds sayA Metro Detroit restaurant owner is facing federal charges for allegedly harboring and illegally employing immigrants who were in the United States without authorization.
Oakland County woman accused of selling homes she didnāt own pleads no contest to fraud
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of selling homes she didnāt own pleads no contest to fraudA Pontiac woman pleaded no contest to nine charges after allegedly scamming home buyers in a real estate fraud scheme.
Michigan Stars Cadeau, Lendeborg host youth basketball camp in Rochester Hills
Read full article: Michigan Stars Cadeau, Lendeborg host youth basketball camp in Rochester HillsHundreds of kids packed a gym in Rochester Hills recently for a chance to learn from two of Michiganās newest national champions.
FBI: Holly soccer coach indicted for transporting minor across state lines for sexual activity
Read full article: FBI: Holly soccer coach indicted for transporting minor across state lines for sexual activityA Michigan man drove from Grand Blanc, Michigan to Ohio and picked up a 15-year-old girl reported missing from her home, then brought her back across state lines to a hotel in Fenton, according to the FBI.
Metro Detroit restaurant owner charged for running ādormsā while exploiting workers for labor
Read full article: Metro Detroit restaurant owner charged for running ādormsā while exploiting workers for laborA Metro Detroit restaurant owner is facing federal charges accusing him of harboring and illegally employing immigrants who were in the United States without authorization, according to an indictment unsealed this week.