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Former Wayne State teammates deliver custom bats to Detroit Tigers, Blue Jays ahead of 3-game series
Read full article: Former Wayne State teammates deliver custom bats to Detroit Tigers, Blue Jays ahead of 3-game seriesAs the Detroit Tigers looked to get back on track tonight against the Toronto Blue Jays, a bat company based in Oakland County and Windsor, led by a pair of former Wayne State University baseball players, made a special presentation before the game.
Middle, high school girls to explore skilled trades at special event in Southfield
Read full article: Middle, high school girls to explore skilled trades at special event in SouthfieldAs part of Local 4’s Trade-Up initiative, which aims to spotlight skilled trade workers, a special event will give middle and high school girls the opportunity to explore careers in engineering and construction.
Oakland County couple faces first-degree child abuse charges after 4-year-old has bones broken
Read full article: Oakland County couple faces first-degree child abuse charges after 4-year-old has bones brokenRochester Hills mother, Kimberly Ann McGarry, 26, and boyfriend Cleyde Murillo, 29, are in the Oakland County Jail on first-degree child abuse charges stemming from injuries suffered by the mother’s 4-year-old daughter.
Human trafficking suspect slams head against glass after arrest at Southfield hotel
Read full article: Human trafficking suspect slams head against glass after arrest at Southfield hotelAfter being arrested at a Southfield hotel in connection with a multi-state human trafficking operation, the suspect repeatedly slammed his head against a glass wall while in custody.
Troy police searching for driver who forced semi-truck into ditch to avoid head-on collision
Read full article: Troy police searching for driver who forced semi-truck into ditch to avoid head-on collisionTroy police are looking for a driver who nearly caused a head-on collision with a semi-truck on Tuesday.
Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years due in court today -- Here’s why
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years due in court today -- Here’s whyThe Oakland County mom who is accused of abandoning her three children for years is expected to return to court on Thursday.
Father of 6 remembered for his dedication, love after tragic Oakland County construction zone crash
Read full article: Father of 6 remembered for his dedication, love after tragic Oakland County construction zone crashNothing but good things can be said about 43-year-old father of 6, Cedric Jones, the Oakland County road worker killed in Farmington Hills Wednesday after being hit by a car in a construction Zone.
Smashed windshield leads to rescue of human trafficking victim in Southfield hotel
Read full article: Smashed windshield leads to rescue of human trafficking victim in Southfield hotelSouthfield police responded to a domestic disturbance call at the Quality Inn on Telegraph Road, where a woman reported that a man had smashed her windshield.
‘Touch-and-Go’ maneuver leads to plane crash in Oakland County; no injuries were reported
Read full article: ‘Touch-and-Go’ maneuver leads to plane crash in Oakland County; no injuries were reportedA flight training session turned into a close call after an airplane crashed during a training session in Oakland County.
Oakland County road worker killed, 2 others hurt in construction zone crash
Read full article: Oakland County road worker killed, 2 others hurt in construction zone crashAn Oakland County road worker was killed and two others were injured after being struck by a car at a construction zone in Farmington Hills on Wednesday.
Police confirm serious injuries from crash near Farmington Hills construction zone
Read full article: Police confirm serious injuries from crash near Farmington Hills construction zonePolice confirmed there were serious injuries in a crash near a construction zone in Farmington Hills Wednesday morning.
Fatal crash shuts down I-96, causing miles-long backup in Oakland, Livingston counties
Read full article: Fatal crash shuts down I-96, causing miles-long backup in Oakland, Livingston countiesA crash on I-96 near the border of Oakland and Livingston counties has closed the freeway, causing a miles-long backup.
Oakland County residents demand relief as I-75 construction is causing safety concerns
Read full article: Oakland County residents demand relief as I-75 construction is causing safety concernsThe construction of I-75 is causing numerous problems for the people living nearby. You guessed it, it’s causing congestion on even the side streets in some places.
2 young kids on scooters allegedly followed by pickup truck in Oakland County community, police say
Read full article: 2 young kids on scooters allegedly followed by pickup truck in Oakland County community, police sayTwo police agencies are investigating after two young children on scooters were allegedly followed by two men in a pickup truck Monday afternoon near the Birmingham/Bloomfield border, officials said.
Men sentenced to combined 14 years for armed USPS robberies involving ‘arrow keys’ in Taylor, Northville
Read full article: Men sentenced to combined 14 years for armed USPS robberies involving ‘arrow keys’ in Taylor, NorthvilleTwo men were sentenced for armed robberies that targeted United States Postal Service (USPS) mail carriers.
Holly officials, residents clash with state over mill pond drawdown
Read full article: Holly officials, residents clash with state over mill pond drawdownResidents living near Stiff’s Mill Pond are raising concerns about the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy’s (EGLE) decision to lower the pond’s water levels this off-season, citing worries about the impact on wildlife, the community, and the lack of clarity regarding plans for restoring water levels.
Orion Road flood damage: Here’s where things stand
Read full article: Orion Road flood damage: Here’s where things standThe Road Commission for Oakland County is working with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy to assess options for repairs after Orion Road was closed due to flood damage.
Community rallies for family of Oakland County father killed by driver fleeing police chase
Read full article: Community rallies for family of Oakland County father killed by driver fleeing police chaseLocal businesses have joined in to help support the family of 28-year-old Alex Habib, the Madison Heights father of two killed during a police chase one week ago.
Brothers accused of making fake companies to intimidate small business owners in Ferndale
Read full article: Brothers accused of making fake companies to intimidate small business owners in FerndaleMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against two men accused of creating fake companies to harass and intimidate small business owners in Ferndale in an attempt to extort money from them.
Southfield police search for missing 3-year-old boy taken out of state by mother after custody violation
Read full article: Southfield police search for missing 3-year-old boy taken out of state by mother after custody violationPolice are seeking information about a 3-year-old boy taken by his mother out of state, who violated her custody order.
‘I’m being Superwoman for them’: Mom of 2 finds career path through Oakland Community College CNC program
Read full article: ‘I’m being Superwoman for them’: Mom of 2 finds career path through Oakland Community College CNC programAs part of the “Trade up” series, Oakland Community College introduces Breia Roberts, a young mother who didn’t just switch careers, she changed the trajectory of her life.
Orion Road at Dutton Road in Oakland County closed indefinitely after flood damage; Detour in place
Read full article: Orion Road at Dutton Road in Oakland County closed indefinitely after flood damage; Detour in placeThe Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has established a formal detour route for traffic traveling on Orion Road at Dutton Road on the Rochester Hills/Oakland County border, which remains closed due to damage caused by July 16’s flooding.
Collapsed road in Oakland County draws crowds, cleanup crews
Read full article: Collapsed road in Oakland County draws crowds, cleanup crewsEven though a whole day has passed since the massive rainfall in Oakland County, people are still feeling the effects of flooding in multiple Places, especially on Orion and Canyon roads, where the street has crumbled, creating a somewhat scenic waterfall.
Teen reached 130 mph before Warren crash that killed innocent driver in Warren, officials say
Read full article: Teen reached 130 mph before Warren crash that killed innocent driver in Warren, officials sayA teenage driver accused of fleeing police, running a red light, and killing an Oakland County father reached 130 mph and had a 12-year-old in the car, according to prosecutors.
Morning 4: Residents wade through water after flash flooding in Oakland County -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Residents wade through water after flash flooding in Oakland County -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Teen driver charged as adult in crash that killed Oakland County father appearing in court
Read full article: Teen driver charged as adult in crash that killed Oakland County father appearing in courtA teenage driver is going to be arraigned as an adult after police say he ran a red light while fleeing and crashed into an Oakland County father, killing him.
‘Just bonkers’: Residents wade through water after flash flooding in Oakland County
Read full article: ‘Just bonkers’: Residents wade through water after flash flooding in Oakland CountyResidents in Oakland County are experiencing flooding due to heavy rain near the intersection of Orion and Collins roads.
Teen driver to be arraigned as adult after crash killed Oakland County father
Read full article: Teen driver to be arraigned as adult after crash killed Oakland County fatherA teenage driver is going to be arraigned as an adult after police say he ran a red light while fleeing and crashed into an Oakland County father, killing him.
Topgolf’s ‘dadternship’ program offers dads to score year-long membership, VIP access
Read full article: Topgolf’s ‘dadternship’ program offers dads to score year-long membership, VIP accessTopgolf is looking for a father figure who can inspect and maintain its new field goal posts and one lucky dad is going to score big.
Dearborn approves short-term rental restrictions -- Where and when they will take effect
Read full article: Dearborn approves short-term rental restrictions -- Where and when they will take effectCity council members in Dearborn voted to pass a new ordinance that would ban short-term Airbnb rentals in certain parts of the city.
Dearborn City Council passes short-term Airbnb rental ban in residential neighborhoods
Read full article: Dearborn City Council passes short-term Airbnb rental ban in residential neighborhoodsCity council members in Dearborn voted to pass a new ordinance that would ban short-term Airbnb rentals in certain parts of the city.
State regulators crack down on Oakland County over sewage discharge dispute
Read full article: State regulators crack down on Oakland County over sewage discharge disputeMichigan environmental regulators threatened Oakland County with fines and penalties over repeated raw sewage discharges into the Red Run Drain, escalating a long-running dispute between Oakland and Macomb counties over water management.
Michigan AG Nessel sues brothers for allegedly creating fake LLCs to extort Ferndale businesses
Read full article: Michigan AG Nessel sues brothers for allegedly creating fake LLCs to extort Ferndale businessesMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against two men accused of creating fake companies to harass and intimidate small business owners in Ferndale in an attempt to extort money from them.
Michigan AG sues brothers accused of harassing Ferndale businesses with fake LLCs
Read full article: Michigan AG sues brothers accused of harassing Ferndale businesses with fake LLCsMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit against two men accused of creating fake companies to harass and intimidate small business owners in Ferndale in an attempt to extort money from them.
Macomb County prosecutors consider adult charges for teen after high-speed chase kills father of 2
Read full article: Macomb County prosecutors consider adult charges for teen after high-speed chase kills father of 2Police have explained why they were chasing a teenager who eventually ran a red light and crashed into an Oakland County father, who died from his injuries.
Why police were chasing teen who ran red light, killing Oakland County father in crash
Read full article: Why police were chasing teen who ran red light, killing Oakland County father in crashPolice have explained why they were chasing a teenager who eventually ran a red light and crashed into an Oakland County father, who died from his injuries.
Hyperbaric chamber death: Why CEO of Oxford Center is now allowed to return to Brighton branch
Read full article: Hyperbaric chamber death: Why CEO of Oxford Center is now allowed to return to Brighton branchThe CEO of an Oakland County health care facility where a 5-year-old boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion appeared in court for a motion hearing on Monday, July 14.
Innocent Royal Oak father working as Uber driver killed by man involved in police chase
Read full article: Innocent Royal Oak father working as Uber driver killed by man involved in police chaseAn innocent Royal Oak father of two was working as an Uber driver this weekend when he was struck and killed by someone fleeing police.
CEO of Oakland County facility where 5-year-old boy died in hyperbaric chamber back in court today
Read full article: CEO of Oakland County facility where 5-year-old boy died in hyperbaric chamber back in court todayThe CEO of an Oakland County health care facility where a 5-year-old boy died in a hyperbaric chamber explosion is scheduled to return to court Monday.
Teen charged with second-degree murder in connection to deadly Pontiac shooting
Read full article: Teen charged with second-degree murder in connection to deadly Pontiac shootingA teen has been charged in connection to a shooting that killed an 18-year-old and injured a 19-year-old on Tuesday in Pontiac.
Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids back in court for hearing after being released on bond
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids back in court for hearing after being released on bondAn Oakland County mom who is accused of abandoning her three kids for years appeared in court for a pretrial hearing on Thursday, July 10, 2025. This comes after she was released from jail on bond in June.
Hearing today for Oakland County mom accused of leaving 3 kids to live alone in squalor for years
Read full article: Hearing today for Oakland County mom accused of leaving 3 kids to live alone in squalor for yearsA hearing for the Oakland County mom who is accused of abandoning her three children for years is expected to happen Thursday afternoon.
Fourth teen suspect involved in fatal Pontiac shooting surrenders to police
Read full article: Fourth teen suspect involved in fatal Pontiac shooting surrenders to policeThe fourth teen, who was wanted in connection with the Pontiac shooting that killed a teen and critically injured another, has turned himself in.
‘We’re right on the edge’: Michigan county road agencies warn of fiscal cliff as funding stalls
Read full article: ‘We’re right on the edge’: Michigan county road agencies warn of fiscal cliff as funding stallsCounty road agencies across Michigan are struggling to keep up with the state’s deteriorating roads and bridges as lawmakers delay a long-term solution for road funding.
How this Oakland County community is working to reduce food waste
Read full article: How this Oakland County community is working to reduce food wasteAn Oakland County community has launched two surveys to collect feedback from residents and business owners as city officials work to address food waste.
Ex-Oakland County substitute teacher gets 10-15 years in prison for sexually assaulting students
Read full article: Ex-Oakland County substitute teacher gets 10-15 years in prison for sexually assaulting studentsA former Oakland County substitute teacher has been sentenced to 10-15 years in prison in connection with assaulting multiple elementary school girls.
Police investigate after teens shot by Oakland County homeowner during alleged garage break-in
Read full article: Police investigate after teens shot by Oakland County homeowner during alleged garage break-inA teen is dead, and another is injured after a homeowner in White Lake Township shot at them when they were found allegedly trying to break into a garage.
2025 Michigan State Fair: What to know about ticket prices, hours, attractions and more
Read full article: 2025 Michigan State Fair: What to know about ticket prices, hours, attractions and moreThe Michigan State Fair is back beginning in August and has more attractions to show this year from acrobatic shows to a museum of marvels.
Woman charged for allegedly attacking employee with hatchet during bank robbery in Southfield
Read full article: Woman charged for allegedly attacking employee with hatchet during bank robbery in SouthfieldA woman was charged for allegedly robbing a bank in Southfield and attacking an employee with a hatchet.