A crash has closed the intersection of Rochester Road and Diversion Street in Oakland County.

Westbound I-696 at Woodward is closed Wednesday morning due to a crash.

The federal government is seeking to seize nearly $18.8 million in cash, bank funds, and precious metals as part of a civil forfeiture case alleging a Detroit-area behavioral health provider defrauded Medicaid and used forced labor involving people receiving treatment.

The federal government is seeking to seize nearly $19 million in bank funds, cash, and precious metals linked to Quality Behavioral Health, alleging the organization’s CEO used Medicaid beneficiaries as forced labor and submitted claims for services that were not provided.

A beloved Oak Park High School math teacher was killed in a crash after police said a 19-year-old driver disregarded a traffic signal and was intoxicated.

Pontiac council to weigh creation of gun violence prevention task force. Move follows city’s declaration of gun violence as a public health crisis.

Emma and Sofia Ego are heading into their next big chapter — freshman year at the University of Michigan. But before they could get there, the identical twins from Clarkston each had to fight the same battle: Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

The Detroit Zoo has been collecting old electronic devices since 2019 — and with help from Local 4, the effort is gaining new momentum this September.

Police are seeking information about a 17-year-old boy who went missing in Pontiac.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly trying to steal multiple cars and breaking into businesses in Pontiac and Waterford Township.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly trying to steal multiple cars and breaking into businesses in Pontiac and Waterford Township.

An Auburn Hills man who pleaded no contest to a criminal sexual conduct charge while he was also on probation for a separate criminal sexual conduct charge has been sentenced to probation again.

A Farmington Hills man accused in a federal child sexual abuse investigation has pleaded guilty.

A 19-year-old driver has been charged after he allegedly drove through a traffic light at an Oak Park intersection, resulting in a deadly crash.

Two men are facing charges in connection with an ambush shooting that left one man dead in Waterford Township.

Royal Oak walk raises awareness, funds research for disease with no cure.

They were once thriving communities, rivaling some of Michigan’s biggest cities. But now they’re considered ghost towns, resting beneath the water.

Capes, smiles and a sense of community filled the Detroit Zoo Saturday morning as families gathered for the annual Autism Hero Walk.

A Madison Heights woman is facing human trafficking charges after a months-long investigation.

A 17-year-old student was taken into custody after an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer recovered a loaded BB gun from the student’s backpack at Lake Orion High School, authorities said.

A federal civil rights lawsuit accusing Birmingham police officers of forcing their way into a home, beating a man, and prosecuting him without probable cause has ended in a settlement of over half a million for a former Birmingham resident.

With a larger budget for the next fiscal year, Oakland County is investing in community health workers, tenant support, lead abatement, and human trafficking prevention efforts.

The parents of a 3-year-old boy who died after being shot inside a home in Pontiac on Tuesday have been charged.

The parents of a 3-year-old boy who died after being shot inside a home in Pontiac on Tuesday have been charged.

The 20 most dangerous intersections in Michigan and how many crashes, injuries and deaths happened at each last year have been revealed by officials this week.

A Farmington Hills police officer accused of criminal sexual conduct has been acquitted of all charges.

A former Metro Detroit doctor was sentenced this week to 108 months -- or about 15 years in federal prison -- after pleading guilty in May to a federal child sex abuse charge. The charge stemmed from a multi-state investigation into the sexual exploitation of children involving three other men.

A person was arrested after a shooting on I-75 in Oakland County Wednesday afternoon.

The northbound lanes of I-75 at Baldwin Road in Oakland County are closed for a Michigan State Police investigation into a freeway shooting.

A Pontiac nonprofit is working to turn a vacant 15,000-square-foot building into a one-stop community center for children and young adults experiencing homelessness.

The man accused of injuring two people after firing a weapon at a youth football game in Pontiac over the weekend has been charged with four felonies.

A man was found dead in a car in Waterford Township Tuesday morning, and police said he was killed in an ambush shooting.

A 3-year-old has died after an accidental shooting in a Pontiac apartment Tuesday night.

A man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly sextorted two Oakland County teens on social media.

Oakland County commissioners are collecting residents’ DTE Energy bills from before and after the March rate hike to bolster their challenge to a proposed 10% increase next year.

Severe weather is possible in Metro Detroit on Tuesday, Sept. 15, as storms move through the region.

A 3-year-old boy died after being shot inside a Pontiac apartment in what Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard described as a completely avoidable tragedy.

A 3-year-old boy died after he was accidentally shot inside an apartment in Pontiac.

Michigan is home to many ghost towns -- some are buried under sand, some are believed to be cursed, and some are underwater.

The Bloomfield Township Board of Trustees has approved a six-month moratorium on certain e-bikes and electric scooters for people under 16 on township-owned property and rights-of-way.

An electric motorcyclist is seriously injured after he was hit by a pickup truck in Rochester Hills Tuesday morning.

A 79-year-old Troy man is facing multiple charges after allegedly making threats of violence against four men offering to discuss Islam with the public outside the library.

What began as a routine children’s football game in Pontiac turned chaotic when a shooting happened, leaving two injured and a community demanding better protection.

We all know a mother’s advice can sometimes change the entire direction of a young person’s life. We're sharing the story of an Oakland County mother who spends her days helping people find educational and career opportunities. When she heard about one particular program, she realized the person who might need it most -- was her own son.

A 70-year-old Royal Oak man is recovering in a Marquette hospital after being rescued from Isle Royale National Park following 11 days lost in one of Michigan’s most remote wilderness areas.

Independence Township residents will soon no longer see Flock cameras throughout the township.

A man was arrested after he allegedly shot a 19-year-old and pistol-whipped a woman during a youth football game in Pontiac.

A 32-year-old Pontiac man was sentenced to life on Thursday in connection to a fatal drive-by shooting in the city last year.

A California man was charged after he allegedly posed as a Federal Trade Commission agent and scammed a Hazel Park woman out of more than $270,000 to pay for her fake arrest warrant.

About $7,000 worth of tattoo equipment was stolen from a local business’ tent during the Arts, Beats & Eats festival in downtown Royal Oak over the Labor Day weekend.

Only about 150 people in the world are living with an ultra-rare genetic disorder called CACNA1E, according to experts. A 1-year-old girl in Waterford is one of them.

A possible human case of West Nile Virus was detected in Oakland County, according to officials Thursday.

A Madison Heights couple will spend the rest of their lives in prison following their convictions of felony murder and first-degree child abuse in connection with the death of Giovanni "Chulo" Jennings.

The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office is reviewing evidence related to a shooting that left one woman dead and two others injured outside a TGI Fridays restaurant in Southfield on Friday, Sept. 4.

A person is dead, and another is injured after a fiery single-car crash in Berkley Monday night.

One suspect is in custody and a Detroit man is dead after an argument inside a Hazel Park home escalated into a fatal stabbing.

Rochester Community Schools now requires students to walk their e-bike on school property

A 70-year-old Hazel Park woman lost more than $270,000 in an alleged scam after receiving an email claiming she had a federal arrest warrant.

A tattoo studio says about $7,000 worth of equipment was stolen from its tent during the Arts, Beats & Eats festival in downtown Royal Oak over the Labor Day weekend.

A 35-year-old Southfield man suspected in a fatal shooting at a TGI Fridays parking lot was released pending a charging decision by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, Southfield police said.

Oakland University researchers launched a first-of-its-kind stream study last month into how Michigan manages flooding associated with beaver activity.

A construction worker is alive after spending hours buried up to his waist in a trench in Oxford Township on Tuesday.

The safety manager of an Oakland County health care facility, who was one of the four people charged after a 5-year-old boy was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion in January 2025, was sentenced to prison.

A Pontiac mother was charged in February 2025 for allegedly abandoning her children and leaving them in what officials described as squalor for years. She later pleaded no contest to multiple charges and is now in prison.

Court documents show that Higle used money, drugs, alcohol, and extortion to get what he wanted from his victims.

Multiple storms swept through Southeast Michigan this week.

One person died after a residential fire that caused part of the structure to collapse in Troy.

Outdoor warning sirens have been activated on Oakland University’s campus.

A Farmington Hills woman who said she was an ambassador and a successful bank and hotel owner is accused of “misleading” others about her success and convincing an investor into sending her $200,000, according to court documents.

Dozens of horses are back at a Milford stable after Oakland County Animal Control seized them last month following complaints of alleged mistreatment — claims the stable’s owner firmly denies.

Thunderstorms are moving across Metro Detroit on Wednesday, Sept. 2.

Police have identified the man who was found dead in his home in Novi Monday night.

A Pontiac man is facing one charge after he allegedly stabbed his coworker at Great Lakes Crossing over a stolen backpack on Sunday.

A 50-year-old man was rescued after an hours-long rescue operation in which he became trapped in a trench collapse at a construction site in Oxford Township.

A Pontiac mother whose three children were found living in what investigators described as squalor was sentenced Tuesday to 6 to 30 years in prison on child abuse charges.

First responders were seen using a ladder to move in and out of a hole at the construction area, where there also appeared to be a trench

A Waterford man who prosecutors say threatened to “eradicate” Oakland County GOP members and their donors last fall was sentenced this week to one year in prison and two years of probation.

The Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her children and leaving them in what officials described as squalor for years, and pleaded no contest to child abuse charges, is expected to be sentenced Tuesday.

The Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her children and leaving them in what officials described as squalor for years, and pleaded no contest to child abuse charges, is expected to be sentenced Tuesday.

A man convicted of killing two people during a dice game in Pontiac will spend the rest of his life in prison, officials said.

The Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats, presented by Flagstar Bank, returns Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, bringing music, food, and fine art to the city for the holiday weekend.

In November, Clawson voters will decide whether the city should sell an affordable senior housing apartment.

One of the four people charged after a 5-year-old boy was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at an Oakland County health care facility in January 2025 learned his sentence on Monday.

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After about six months, the westbound ramps on I-696 to I-75 are expected to reopen on Monday.

Kids got a sports experience they won’t soon forget this weekend. At Razmania Sports Festival, young fans had the chance to meet their sports heroes, participate in youth drills and explore the world of trading cards.

Dozens of people laced up their shoes in Lathrup Village for an annual 5K walk and run focused on road rage, aggressive driving and distracted driving — issues that continue to plague metro Detroit roads.

Residents in a Commerce Township subdivision said their yards look like a utility cemetery. They said it's because three companies unexpectedly came in and installed fiber optic lines across the neighborhood. They are worried it won’t stop with this subdivision.

An Oakland County woman is accused of stealing an ambulance from outside a Pontiac hospital Wednesday night.

Fr. Tom Szura was doing what he always did: Pray for the sick when they were in their most vulnerable state.

Man arrested in series of Waterford Township–Pontiac home invasions after operation ‘Kicked-In’ takes plea deal

An ambulance was stolen from the emergency entrance of McLaren Oakland Hospital before deputies stopped the driver a short distance from the hospital, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

One of the three suspects charged in connection with a gang-related shooting at an Oakland County gas station last October has learned his sentence.

The FBI searched several locations connected to Quality Behavioral Health on Tuesday, including facilities in Troy and Detroit, as part of an active federal investigation, officials said.

A body was recovered following an hours-long search in Oxbow Lake.

Oakland County deputies were searching Oxbow Lake after someone was reported to have gone underwater.

Farmington’s Civic Theater is rich with history — and rich with loyal fans. But since the pandemic, the beloved Grand River Avenue landmark hasn’t seen the crowds it once did.

A Detroit man is facing charges after shooting and injuring another man during a fight at a park in Pontiac.

City officials in Pontiac are reviewing downtown surveillance footage after a racist sticker was found on a traffic sign in the city’s downtown, an act the mayor called “unacceptable.”

The latest charges against Ian Matthew Johnson, 21, stem from an incident at a Michael’s store in Troy.