Commerce Township’s crash-prone roundabout braces for traffic surge amid new growth
Read full article: Commerce Township’s crash-prone roundabout braces for traffic surge amid new growthA major roundabout in Commerce Township continues to rack up crashes, but the Road Commission for Oakland County says the numbers tell only part of the story.
FBI says Metro Detroit investors may have been victims of an alleged sports complex investment scheme
Read full article: FBI says Metro Detroit investors may have been victims of an alleged sports complex investment schemeThe FBI is asking potential victims to come forward after a Metro Detroit businessman was charged with wire fraud in connection with an alleged investment scheme tied to a proposed sports complex development.
Oakland County woman banned from elder care after allegedly draining vulnerable man’s accounts
Read full article: Oakland County woman banned from elder care after allegedly draining vulnerable man’s accountsAn Oakland County woman has been sentenced after reportedly embezzling thousands of dollars from a man experiencing cognitive decline.
What police found in an Oakland County drug bust: Pills, guns and thousands of rounds of ammo
Read full article: What police found in an Oakland County drug bust: Pills, guns and thousands of rounds of ammoAn Oakland County drug bust led to the arrest of a 28-year-old man and the seizure of thousands of pills.
FBI: Motown Sports Village promoter charged in alleged multi-million dollar wire fraud scheme in Romulus
Read full article: FBI: Motown Sports Village promoter charged in alleged multi-million dollar wire fraud scheme in RomulusA West Bloomfield man has been federally charged with wire fraud in connection with a heavily marketed proposal to develop a sprawling youth sports and entertainment complex in Romulus.
‘It’s OK, I have her’: Mom searches for heroes who carried daughters during Great Lakes Crossing shooting
Read full article: ‘It’s OK, I have her’: Mom searches for heroes who carried daughters during Great Lakes Crossing shootingA mother who says strangers helped get her and her two young daughters to safety during a shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets is asking the public for help finding the two people she and her daughters can’t stop thinking about.
‘Who better to care for residents than residents?’ Pontiac residents begin new EMR training program
Read full article: ‘Who better to care for residents than residents?’ Pontiac residents begin new EMR training programA Pontiac ambulance company launched a new Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) training program that it hopes will open doors for city residents and create new pathways into healthcare careers.
Doctors in Royal Oak perform world’s first single-port robotic heart surgery
Read full article: Doctors in Royal Oak perform world’s first single-port robotic heart surgerySurgeons at Corewell Health in Metro Detroit have performed what the health system says is the world’s first documented single-port robotic mitral valve repair, a breakthrough they believe could help make heart surgery less invasive for some patients.
John Mellencamp concert at Pine Knob canceled due to poor air quality, wildfire smoke
Read full article: John Mellencamp concert at Pine Knob canceled due to poor air quality, wildfire smokeJohn Mellencamp’s scheduled performance at Pine Knob Music Theatre on Wednesday, July 16, has been canceled due to poor air quality in southeast Michigan.
Should you be wearing your contacts in this smoke? What eye doctor said amid poor air quality
Read full article: Should you be wearing your contacts in this smoke? What eye doctor said amid poor air qualityCanadian Wildfire has pushed hazardous air quality towards Detroit, that smoke can be dangerous for eye health.
Oakland County Clerk, Register of Deeds offices close early due to hazardous air quality conditions
Read full article: Oakland County Clerk, Register of Deeds offices close early due to hazardous air quality conditionsThe Oakland County Clerk and Register of Deeds offices are closing early on Thursday due to the hazardous air quality conditions.
Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her 3 kids for years pleads no contest to child abuse
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her 3 kids for years pleads no contest to child abuseThe Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her children and leaving them in what officials described as squalor for years has pleaded no contest to child abuse charges.
A Rochester Hills claimed $1 million lottery prize just hours before it expired
Read full article: A Rochester Hills claimed $1 million lottery prize just hours before it expiredA Rochester Hills woman waited one year to claim her $1 million Powerball prize, cashing in just hours before the prize was set to expire.
Art program for artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities hosts showcase
Read full article: Art program for artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities hosts showcaseA creative art enrichment program for artists with intellectual or developmental disabilities will is hosting an art show in Oakland County.
Detroit Zoo welcomes newborn baby girl gorilla, the second born in nearly 100 years
Read full article: Detroit Zoo welcomes newborn baby girl gorilla, the second born in nearly 100 yearsThe Detroit zoo has announces the birth of a baby girl gorilla, the second born in the zoo’s nearly 100-year-old history.
Madonna University partners with Farmington Hills for home field at The Hawk
Read full article: Madonna University partners with Farmington Hills for home field at The HawkMadonna University Athletics and the City of Farmington Hills have finalized an agreement to have the City’s community center become the official home of Madonna University football.
Oakland County man sentenced to 5-10 years for possession of thousands of child porn images
Read full article: Oakland County man sentenced to 5-10 years for possession of thousands of child porn imagesMatthew Brockway Kliewer, 42, of Pontiac, pleaded no contest in May to six counts of aggravated possession of child sexually abusive material.
Oakland County Prosecutor reviews Great Lakes Crossing shooting amid self-defense questions
Read full article: Oakland County Prosecutor reviews Great Lakes Crossing shooting amid self-defense questionsA 22-year-old man suspected in a deadly shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets has been released from jail pending further investigation, as the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office continues reviewing the case.
Auburn Hills police searching for 2 in smash-and-grab at Great Lakes Crossing jewelry store
Read full article: Auburn Hills police searching for 2 in smash-and-grab at Great Lakes Crossing jewelry storeTwo men used hammers to smash displays and steal jewelry from a diamond store inside Great Lakes Crossing, now police want help finding them.
18-year-old men charged with assault with intent to murder in Oakland County apartment shooting
Read full article: 18-year-old men charged with assault with intent to murder in Oakland County apartment shootingTwo 18-year-old men have been charged with assault with intent to murder in connection with a December shooting at a Waterford Township apartment complex that left a 23-year-old man wounded.
Legislation announced with goal of improving protections for Michigan’s mental health patients
Read full article: Legislation announced with goal of improving protections for Michigan’s mental health patientsThere’s a new push to protect vulnerable patients in Michigan’s five mental health hospitals.
Accused ex-Southfield teacher barred from contact with kids listed with youth-facing choir
Read full article: Accused ex-Southfield teacher barred from contact with kids listed with youth-facing choirConcerns were brought to Local 4’s attention about Lamar Willis, 44, a former music teacher who resigned after being charged with multiple sex crimes against children in the Southfield Public school system before moving to the Detroit public school system.
Family identifies 20-year-old killed in Auburn Hills mall shooting, witnesses describe moments gunfire began
Read full article: Family identifies 20-year-old killed in Auburn Hills mall shooting, witnesses describe moments gunfire beganA 20-year-old man died Saturday afternoon after a shooting inside the food court at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets. His family has identified him as KeShawn Emery, who went by NBA Key.
AARP drops Center Line hearing aid provider after 99-year-old loses over $1,300
Read full article: AARP drops Center Line hearing aid provider after 99-year-old loses over $1,300A 99-year-old Birmingham woman sounded the alarm about a local hearing aid provider after she said she went to buy a pair of hearing aids and ended up losing over $1,300 -– and still doesn’t have hearing aids.
Sterling Heights residents hit with $22K in fireworks fines over Fourth of July weekend
Read full article: Sterling Heights residents hit with $22K in fireworks fines over Fourth of July weekendSterling Heights residents racked up more than $22,000 in fines over the Fourth of July holiday weekend for illegal firework use, and city leaders say state law is tying their hands when it comes to keeping neighborhoods safe.
Morning 4: Suspect who prompted shelter-in-place order in Oakland County arrested overnight — and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Suspect who prompted shelter-in-place order in Oakland County arrested overnight — and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Deputies search for suspect who fled after police pursuit across Oakland and Livingston counties
Read full article: Deputies search for suspect who fled after police pursuit across Oakland and Livingston countiesDeputies are searching for a suspect who fled on foot after a police pursuit that began in Green Oak Township and ended in Rose Township in Oakland County.
Police urge residents to shelter in place during active incident in Oakland County
Read full article: Police urge residents to shelter in place during active incident in Oakland CountyPolice are advising residents in the area of West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road in Oakland County to remain inside their homes because of an active police situation.
‘They’ve almost hit kids’: Novi residents say construction is sending dangerous traffic into neighborhood
Read full article: ‘They’ve almost hit kids’: Novi residents say construction is sending dangerous traffic into neighborhoodResidents of the Pioneer Meadows subdivision in Novi said construction on Beck Road is sending traffic into their neighborhood, creating a growing safety problem.
Feds bust alleged Michigan child predator ‘Handsome Rob’ again
Read full article: Feds bust alleged Michigan child predator ‘Handsome Rob’ againA Clarkston man, who allegedly goes by ‘handsome Rob’ and was previously arrested in a child sex and human trafficking sting operation out of Genesee County, is now accused of distribution of child pornography and receipt and possession of child pornography.
Garbage truck hits gas main, causing residents in Southfield apartment complex to evacuate
Read full article: Garbage truck hits gas main, causing residents in Southfield apartment complex to evacuateResidents at a senior living apartment complex in Southfield were evacuated Wednesday morning after a garbage truck hit a gas main.
‘You took everything from me’: Family speaks as suspected drunk driver denied bond in Oakland County
Read full article: ‘You took everything from me’: Family speaks as suspected drunk driver denied bond in Oakland CountyThe man accused of killing a Pontiac family of four in a suspected drunk driving crash will remain in jail after a judge denied his bond Tuesday morning.
Birmingham finalizes $5.2 million purchase of Community House building
Read full article: Birmingham finalizes $5.2 million purchase of Community House buildingThe city of Birmingham has finalized a $5.2 million purchase for the Community House building and property, an endowment worth approximately $800,000 and two Marshall Fredericks sculptures.
Man accused of killing family of 4 in Oakland County drunk-driving crash denied bond
Read full article: Man accused of killing family of 4 in Oakland County drunk-driving crash denied bondThe man accused of crashing his truck into a car on I-75, killing a family of four, was arraigned in court on Tuesday and was denied bond.
Virginia man charged with murder after I-75 crash kills family of 4 in Oakland County
Read full article: Virginia man charged with murder after I-75 crash kills family of 4 in Oakland CountyA Virginia man has been charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death after a July 1 crash on I-75 in Springfield Township killed a family of four.
Northville preschool for neurodivergent children faces closure without $150K in emergency funding
Read full article: Northville preschool for neurodivergent children faces closure without $150K in emergency fundingA Northville preschool serving neurodivergent children could be forced to close within weeks unless it raises emergency funding, according to parents working to save the program.
Evidence destroyed, a case gone cold: Gail Webster’s daughters still fight for justice
Read full article: Evidence destroyed, a case gone cold: Gail Webster’s daughters still fight for justiceGail Webster was beaten to death in her Troy apartment in 1978. The killer has never been caught. Her daughters have never stopped fighting for justice.
Jury convicts man who killed 2 after losing $80 in Pontiac dice game
Read full article: Jury convicts man who killed 2 after losing $80 in Pontiac dice gameA Detroit man police said killed two men in a Pontiac apartment because he was angry he lost $80 in a dice game has been charged with murder, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
AARP to remove Center Line hearing aid provider after Local 4 helps 99-year-old woman who lost $1.3k on purchase
Read full article: AARP to remove Center Line hearing aid provider after Local 4 helps 99-year-old woman who lost $1.3k on purchaseA 99-year-old Birmingham woman is sounding the alarm tonight about a local hearing aid provider. She says she went to buy a pair of hearing aids and ended up losing over $1,300 – and still doesn’t have hearing aids.
What we know about man accused of killing his grandmother in Farmington Hills
Read full article: What we know about man accused of killing his grandmother in Farmington HillsA man was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly murdering his 78-year-old grandmother at the home they shared in Farmington Hills.
MIOSHA investigating 3 unrelated trench collapses within a week in Southeast Michigan
Read full article: MIOSHA investigating 3 unrelated trench collapses within a week in Southeast MichiganThree unrelated trench collapses happened at three different construction sites across Southeast Michigan within a week, with one being deadly.
Berkley gas leak contained, evacuation lifted after emergency response
Read full article: Berkley gas leak contained, evacuation lifted after emergency responseA major gas leak that prompted evacuations and a large public safety response in Berkley has been mitigated, and officials say there is no longer a risk to the public.
‘I’m so numb right now’: Brother remembers powerful bond with sibling killed in I-75 crash
Read full article: ‘I’m so numb right now’: Brother remembers powerful bond with sibling killed in I-75 crashA growing memorial of balloons and candles outside a Pontiac home marks the loss of a family of four killed in a crash on I-75 Wednesday night, as loved ones struggle to process the tragedy.
Man accused of making threats against American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights
Read full article: Man accused of making threats against American Islamic Community Center in Madison HeightsA man is facing charges for allegedly making terroristic threats against an American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights.
‘Most kind-hearted people I knew’: Loved ones mourn family of 4 killed in Oakland County crash on I-75
Read full article: ‘Most kind-hearted people I knew’: Loved ones mourn family of 4 killed in Oakland County crash on I-75A Pontiac couple and their two young children were killed Wednesday night when their disabled car was crashed into on the shoulder of southbound I-75 near Grange Hall Road, according to Michigan State Police.
Korean War veteran in Southfield celebrates 100th birthday, shares advice for long life
Read full article: Korean War veteran in Southfield celebrates 100th birthday, shares advice for long lifeWilliam Eddie Miller, a Korean War veteran from Southfield, is celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.
Why an Oakland County water park closed during a heat wave
Read full article: Why an Oakland County water park closed during a heat waveRed Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights closed during the extreme heat but has since reopened with reduced hours to protect both guests and staff from heat-related dangers.
Oakland County man thought he won a few dollars in a lottery prize, turns out it was $358k
Read full article: Oakland County man thought he won a few dollars in a lottery prize, turns out it was $358kAfter an email an Oakland County man thought he won a few dollars from a lottery prize, hours later he found out it was $358,122.
Man sentenced to time served in antisemitic harassment case against Bloomfield Township official
Read full article: Man sentenced to time served in antisemitic harassment case against Bloomfield Township officialMarc William Aisen was sentenced to 365 days in jail, to be served concurrently, with 931 days credit.
Novi DaVita dialysis center to reopen following investigation into patient death, hospitalizations
Read full article: Novi DaVita dialysis center to reopen following investigation into patient death, hospitalizationsThe DaVita dialysis center in Novi will reopen following an investigation into the death of a patient and reports of illnesses.
Oakland County man accuses Jax Kar Wash attendant of causing car damage, company denies claim
Read full article: Oakland County man accuses Jax Kar Wash attendant of causing car damage, company denies claimAn Oakland County man is asking Jax Kar Wash to pay $600 in damages after he said an attendant caused a crash at the car wash in West Bloomfield Township. But the car wash company said they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.
Oakland University moves forward with AI data center project amid campus opposition
Read full article: Oakland University moves forward with AI data center project amid campus oppositionOakland University is taking a major step toward building a new data center and artificial intelligence institute on campus after its Board of Trustees voted to advance the project into the next phase.
‘Like a horror movie’: Bloody selfies, witness testimony sends Royal Oak nanny to trial in grandfather’s murder
Read full article: ‘Like a horror movie’: Bloody selfies, witness testimony sends Royal Oak nanny to trial in grandfather’s murderA Royal Oak nanny accused of killing the grandfather of the child she cared for has been ordered to stand trial following two days of graphic testimony from witnesses, law enforcement and a medical examiner.
Waterford’s new thermal drone spots hidden fire dangers before they turn deadly
Read full article: Waterford’s new thermal drone spots hidden fire dangers before they turn deadlyFirefighters can’t always see what could kill them -- but a new thermal imaging drone is changing that for Waterford crews.
Court accepts insanity plea from Lake Orion woman accused of striking nearly a dozen people with her Jeep
Read full article: Court accepts insanity plea from Lake Orion woman accused of striking nearly a dozen people with her JeepPolice say her 6-year-old daughter was in the vehicle with her throughout the incident
State takes over investigation into Novi DaVita dialysis center after patient death, hospitalizations
Read full article: State takes over investigation into Novi DaVita dialysis center after patient death, hospitalizationsThe investigation into a patient’s death and multiple hospitalizations linked to a DaVita dialysis center in Novi is now in the hands of the state, after Novi police said they found no evidence of suspicious activity, foul play, or criminal conduct.
Royal Oak nanny murder case: Medical examiner testifies grandfather was stabbed more than 40 times
Read full article: Royal Oak nanny murder case: Medical examiner testifies grandfather was stabbed more than 40 timesFormer Royal Oak nanny Samantha Booth, accused of fatally stabbing a child’s grandfather while allegedly under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms, appeared in court Thursday as prosecutors presented graphic testimony about the victim’s injuries during a preliminary examination.
Fieger Law representing families after patient death, multiple illnesses at Novi DaVita dialysis center
Read full article: Fieger Law representing families after patient death, multiple illnesses at Novi DaVita dialysis centerFieger Law announced it has been retained by several families whose loved ones were seriously or critically injured following routine dialysis treatment at a DaVita dialysis center in Novi, as state health officials continue investigating the death of one patient and illnesses affecting several others.
‘Grossly negligent’: Southfield mom charged after 4-year-old dies following untreated seizures
Read full article: ‘Grossly negligent’: Southfield mom charged after 4-year-old dies following untreated seizuresA 37-year-old mother from Southfield is facing manslaughter charges after reportedly denying her 4-year-old son medical care.
No evidence of foul play in death, illness reports tied to Novi DaVita dialysis center, city says
Read full article: No evidence of foul play in death, illness reports tied to Novi DaVita dialysis center, city saysNovi city officials provided an update on the public health investigation into the death and reported illnesses of patients who recently received treatment at the DaVita Dialysis Center, saying no criminal conduct was identified.
‘It was meant to be’: Michigan family reclaims late father’s prized Trans Am after cancer loss
Read full article: ‘It was meant to be’: Michigan family reclaims late father’s prized Trans Am after cancer lossA Commerce Township family is finding comfort in a powerful piece of the past -- a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am that once belonged to a beloved husband and father lost to cancer.
‘Like a flying leaf blower’: Hazel Park residents complain Amazon delivery drones are too loud, fly too low
Read full article: ‘Like a flying leaf blower’: Hazel Park residents complain Amazon delivery drones are too loud, fly too lowResidents near an Amazon fulfillment center in Hazel Park are pushing back against the growing presence of delivery drones, saying the aircraft are too loud, fly too low, and pass over their homes too frequently.
DaVita Dialysis center in Novi closes after patient found dead following treatment, illness reports
Read full article: DaVita Dialysis center in Novi closes after patient found dead following treatment, illness reportsThe DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is closed after a patient was found dead, and multiple others are hospitalized, following recently receiving treatment at the center, police said.
Man accused of trying to break into Hazel Park home admits to multiple home invasions, police say
Read full article: Man accused of trying to break into Hazel Park home admits to multiple home invasions, police sayA Detroit man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to break into a Hazel Park home twice while children were inside.
Oakland County man accused of attacking his mom, pointing gun at mother of his children
Read full article: Oakland County man accused of attacking his mom, pointing gun at mother of his childrenAn Ortonville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking his wheelchair-bound mother and pointing a gun at the mother of his children.
Man sentenced in police chase crash that hospitalized 73-year-old Warren man
Read full article: Man sentenced in police chase crash that hospitalized 73-year-old Warren manA 23-year-old Redford man will spend years in jail after a police chase ended in a crash that sent a 73-year-old to the hospital.