Oakland County vote could fund Planned Parenthood clinic through 2028
Read full article: Oakland County vote could fund Planned Parenthood clinic through 2028A little more than a week after two Planned Parenthood clinics in metro Detroit closed because of funding issues, Oakland County commissioners are set to vote on whether to provide up to $1.5 million to help keep one of the last remaining clinics in the metro open.
Oakland County man arrested after being caught masturbating in Twelve Oaks Mall, police say
Read full article: Oakland County man arrested after being caught masturbating in Twelve Oaks Mall, police sayA Clarkston man was arrested after he was allegedly found masturbating in the Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi on Saturday.
Pontiac nonprofit gives away 1,200 pairs of shoes for back-to-school season
Read full article: Pontiac nonprofit gives away 1,200 pairs of shoes for back-to-school seasonA Pontiac nonprofit is making sure local kids head back to school in style — and without the financial strain that often comes with it.
‘You guys took my world’: Families mourning teens killed in shooting at Oak Park party
Read full article: ‘You guys took my world’: Families mourning teens killed in shooting at Oak Park partyTwo teens were killed, and two others were injured in a shooting at a birthday celebration and pajama party at a short-term rental home in Oak Park early Monday morning.
12-year-old seriously injured in Rochester Hills crash involving electric motorcycle
Read full article: 12-year-old seriously injured in Rochester Hills crash involving electric motorcycleA 12-year-old from Rochester Hills was seriously injured after crashing an electric motorcycle into a parked pickup truck.
MI Bon Summer Festival to be held in Oakland County -- here’s what to know
Read full article: MI Bon Summer Festival to be held in Oakland County -- here’s what to knowFor more than 500 years, a Japanese tradition has brought families together every summer to honor the loved ones they have lost. On Saturday, Aug. 8, that tradition comes to Bloomfield Hills.
Bingham Farms woman receives sentence for driving drunk along ski slope base
Read full article: Bingham Farms woman receives sentence for driving drunk along ski slope baseMargaret Feely, 58, of Bingham Farms, pleaded guilty on Thursday to driving drunk along the base of the slopes at Alpine Valley in White Lake Township.
‘God is still in control’: Massive fire destroys Troy church, congregation plans to rebuild, worship
Read full article: ‘God is still in control’: Massive fire destroys Troy church, congregation plans to rebuild, worshipThe yellow tape remained up outside of the Troy Church of Christ on Thursday afternoon, in the aftermath of the massive fire that leveled the building overnight.
‘Our children are worth it’: Teachers disappointed as Oakland County millage fails
Read full article: ‘Our children are worth it’: Teachers disappointed as Oakland County millage failsOakland County voters have rejected a regional property tax increase that would have boosted funding for public schools across the county.
Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Gary Marken in Oxford Center explosion case
Read full article: Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Gary Marken in Oxford Center explosion caseA judge on Wednesday denied a request from the attorney for Gary Marken to quash the charges he faces in the death of 5-year-old Thomas Cooper.
Young giraffe dies at Detroit Zoo after injury from interaction with herd members
Read full article: Young giraffe dies at Detroit Zoo after injury from interaction with herd membersA young giraffe has died at the Detroit Zoo after he was seriously injured during an interaction with herd members on Saturday.
Man accused of swindling Auburn Hills woman out of several hundred thousand dollars for months
Read full article: Man accused of swindling Auburn Hills woman out of several hundred thousand dollars for monthsA New Jersey man is facing charges after allegedly swindling an Auburn Hills woman out of several hundred thousand dollars on a dating site.
White Lake man charged with sexually exploiting 14-year-old after Southfield police investigation
Read full article: White Lake man charged with sexually exploiting 14-year-old after Southfield police investigationA White Lake man has been charged with multiple felonies following an investigation into the alleged sexual exploitation of a minor, Southfield police said.
Semi overturns into Pine Lake along Pine Lake Road in Oakland County; driver suffers injury
Read full article: Semi overturns into Pine Lake along Pine Lake Road in Oakland County; driver suffers injuryA semi-truck overturned and crashed into Pine Lake, spilling a small amount of fuel into the water and prompting a hazardous materials response, police said.
Semi-truck crashes into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield; fuel spill prompts cleanup
Read full article: Semi-truck crashes into Pine Lake in West Bloomfield; fuel spill prompts cleanupPolice are investigating after a semi-truck rolled into Pine Lake, spilling fuel into the water and prompting an extensive cleanup operation.
Families demand answers after 2 teens killed, two injured in Oak Park overnight shooting at birthday party
Read full article: Families demand answers after 2 teens killed, two injured in Oak Park overnight shooting at birthday partyIt began as a birthday celebration and pajama party for a group of teenagers, but ended in tragedy for two families Monday morning when gunfire erupted at a short-term rental home in Oak Park.
Priority Waste CEO releases update on progress on plan to fix disruptions, delays across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Priority Waste CEO releases update on progress on plan to fix disruptions, delays across Metro DetroitA second 30-day progress report was released by the Priority Waste CEO on Thursday, detailing his recovery plan.
Six months in, Troy’s new EMS falls short of contract benchmark, still shows faster response times
Read full article: Six months in, Troy’s new EMS falls short of contract benchmark, still shows faster response timesSix months after Star EMS took over ambulance service in Troy, the company has yet to meet the response-time benchmarks required under its contract with the city. However, officials said overall performance has improved compared with previous providers.
Man charged for alleged scheme that defrauded Troy resident of over $100K
Read full article: Man charged for alleged scheme that defrauded Troy resident of over $100KA 32-year-old man is facing fraud charges after police say he stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from a Troy resident through an investment scheme.
Oakland County man who pleaded no contest to neighbor’s murder, family assault learns sentence
Read full article: Oakland County man who pleaded no contest to neighbor’s murder, family assault learns sentenceA 52-year-old Oakland County man who pleaded no contest in connection with the murder of a father and the assault of his wife and daughter learned his sentence on Friday.
1 dead after being shot in the head in Pontiac. Police say suspect turned himself in
Read full article: 1 dead after being shot in the head in Pontiac. Police say suspect turned himself inA 23-year-old Waterford Township man has died after being shot in the head at a block party in Pontiac. Police say once they arrived a suspect immediately turned himself in.
How to identify Michigan’s only venomous snake after an Oakland County man was bitten by one
Read full article: How to identify Michigan’s only venomous snake after an Oakland County man was bitten by oneAn Oakland County man was bitten by Michigan’s only venomous snake, the Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake, last week.
Watch: 8 steal over $10K in Nike gear from Oakland County Dick’s Sporting Goods
Read full article: Watch: 8 steal over $10K in Nike gear from Oakland County Dick’s Sporting GoodsBloomfield Township police are asking the public for help finding eight people accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of Nike products from a Dick’s Sporting Goods store.
One of Oakland County’s most congested intersections is bracing for a traffic surge amid new growth
Read full article: One of Oakland County’s most congested intersections is bracing for a traffic surge amid new growthA roundabout in Commerce Township is prone to crashes, and it’s about to have more traffic amid population growth.
Wife of fake DTE worker linked to Rochester Hills murder pleads no contest
Read full article: Wife of fake DTE worker linked to Rochester Hills murder pleads no contestThe wife of one of the fake DTE Energy workers linked to the murder of a Rochester Hills businessman, who was also charged after dozens of her text messages were read in court, pleaded no contest.
Birmingham homeowner charged with disturbing the peace following weekend pool party
Read full article: Birmingham homeowner charged with disturbing the peace following weekend pool partyThe Birmingham homeowner whose pool party went viral last month has pleaded not guilty to multiple misdemeanor charges stemming from the gathering.
Southfield Go 4 It event helps parents learn proper car seat installation, bike safety
Read full article: Southfield Go 4 It event helps parents learn proper car seat installation, bike safetyA quick stop at the Southfield Public Library turned into an important safety lesson for one Metro Detroit mom.
Farmington Hills man charged after dumping animal remains at Southfield cemetery
Read full article: Farmington Hills man charged after dumping animal remains at Southfield cemeteryA Farmington Hills man has been charged after Southfield police said he repeatedly dumped animal remains outside Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, telling investigators the acts were part of a personal religious practice.
Oakland County man bitten by rattlesnake -- what to know about Michigan’s only venomous snake
Read full article: Oakland County man bitten by rattlesnake -- what to know about Michigan’s only venomous snakeAn Oakland County man is receiving treatement after being bitten by Michigan’s only venomous snake on Tuesday.
Troy man accused of speeding through red light, crashing into car, critically injuring 1
Read full article: Troy man accused of speeding through red light, crashing into car, critically injuring 1A Troy man was charged after allegedly speeding through an intersection and causing a crash, severely injuring a man.
MDOT details 2027–28 Rochester Road reconstruction in Rochester Hills
Read full article: MDOT details 2027–28 Rochester Road reconstruction in Rochester HillsAnother major stretch of Rochester Road is headed for construction, this time in Rochester Hills, as state transportation officials plan a two-year reconstruction project on nearly five miles of the busy corridor.
President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary election
Read full article: President Donald Trump to travel to Michigan ahead of swing state's primary electionPresident Donald Trump is expected to rally in Oakland County on Monday as early voting begins in Michigan’s Aug. 4 primary.
Father charged after police say Detroit carjacking with 7-month-old son was false
Read full article: Father charged after police say Detroit carjacking with 7-month-old son was falseA Troy man has been charged with making a false report of a felony after police said he lied about being carjacked while his 7-month-old child was inside his vehicle, an incident that prompted a large police response.
Local mom, daughters reunite with ‘heroes’ who helped protect them during mall shooting
Read full article: Local mom, daughters reunite with ‘heroes’ who helped protect them during mall shooting“In a frightening moment, they helped protect my children, and I will never forget that kindness,” said local mom Ashley Hilliard.
1 of 4 charged in deadly Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion pleads no contest
Read full article: 1 of 4 charged in deadly Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion pleads no contestOne 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 has pleaded no contest.
Man accused of making threats against Oakland County GOP headquarters takes plea
Read full article: Man accused of making threats against Oakland County GOP headquarters takes pleaRyan Lewis Vallance, 34, of Waterford, pleaded guilty on Monday to one count of making a false report/threats of terrorism — a 20-year felony.
Morning 4: Person of interest in custody after hit-and-run critically injures child — and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Person of interest in custody after hit-and-run critically injures child — and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Road repaving in Orion Township and Oakland Township -- Here’s where and when
Read full article: Road repaving in Orion Township and Oakland Township -- Here’s where and whenA contractor for the Road Commission in Oakland County (RCOC) plans to resurface roads in both Oakland Township and Orion Township in coming weeks.
Person of interest in custody after hit-and-run critically injures child in Oakland County
Read full article: Person of interest in custody after hit-and-run critically injures child in Oakland CountyA person of interest is in custody after a hit-and-run crash that critically injured a juvenile pedestrian in Oakland County.
Oakland County Deputy honored after rescuing children from Orion Township house fire
Read full article: Oakland County Deputy honored after rescuing children from Orion Township house fireAn Oakland County sheriff’s deputy was honored for his quick thinking that helped rescue two children trapped during a house fire in Orion Township.
Michigan State Police seek public’s help after child is critically injured in Oakland County hit-and-run
Read full article: Michigan State Police seek public’s help after child is critically injured in Oakland County hit-and-runMichigan State Police are asking for the public’s help in a hit-and-run investigation that left a child hospitalized in critical condition.
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.
Whose eyes are most at risk during poor air quality? Here’s what Metro Detroit eye doctor says
Read full article: Whose eyes are most at risk during poor air quality? Here’s what Metro Detroit eye doctor saysCanadian Wildfires have pushed hazardous air conditions towards Michigan, for those at risk, smoke can be dangerous for eye health.
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.