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Hazel Park police are investigating after appliances worth nearly $10K stolen from vacant homes
Read full article: Hazel Park police are investigating after appliances worth nearly $10K stolen from vacant homesHazel Park police are investigating after appliances worth nearly $10,000 were stolen from vacant homes.
Paramedic, patient safe after stolen ambulance catches fire following crash in Oakland County chase
Read full article: Paramedic, patient safe after stolen ambulance catches fire following crash in Oakland County chaseA paramedic and a patient are safe after a stolen ambulance caught fire following a chase and crash in Oakland County.
Bond set at $50K for Flint man accused of robbing Oakland County bank, police say
Read full article: Bond set at $50K for Flint man accused of robbing Oakland County bank, police sayA Flint man has been arrested and charged in connection with robbing a bank near an Oakland County mall, officials said.
‘Where’s my heat?’: Legally blind Royal Oak apartment resident says complex is ignoring his complaints
Read full article: ‘Where’s my heat?’: Legally blind Royal Oak apartment resident says complex is ignoring his complaintsA 71-year-old legally blind tenant says he’s been living without heat for days at an apartment complex in Royal Oak.
Somerset Collection welcoming new coffee shop next month
Read full article: Somerset Collection welcoming new coffee shop next monthMad Nice Coffee, an extension of the Detroit Italian restaurant Mad Nice, is set to open a new location at Somerset Collection in Troy during the week of Nov. 3.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck coming to Oakland County mall this weekend
Read full article: Hello Kitty Cafe Truck coming to Oakland County mall this weekendThe beloved Hello Kitty Cafe Truck will be in Oakland County on Saturday, bringing exclusive treats and limited-edition collectibles to fans.
Birmingham businessman died after hiding money. Now they’re trying to find it for his victims
Read full article: Birmingham businessman died after hiding money. Now they’re trying to find it for his victimsEarlier this year, a jury awarded $138 million to six women who accused a Birmingham business owner of sexual harassment and assault, but after his recent death, attorneys are now trying to locate the money he allegedly hid so that the victims can be paid.
Burger joint in Birmingham relocating after 73 years, beginning Oct. 31
Read full article: Burger joint in Birmingham relocating after 73 years, beginning Oct. 31Hunter House, a well-known slider and French fry joint in Birmingham, is relocating after 73 years from its original downtown location to a former KFC site.
List: Trick-or-treat times, trunk-or-treats happening in Metro Detroit
Read full article: List: Trick-or-treat times, trunk-or-treats happening in Metro DetroitHalloween is just around the corner, and many communities in Metro Detroit have announced its recommended trick-or-treat times and Halloween-themed events.
Michigan Makers Market draws crowds eager for early holiday gifts
Read full article: Michigan Makers Market draws crowds eager for early holiday giftsShoppers at the Michigan Makers Market in Farmington Hills are getting a head start on holiday shopping, discovering unique handmade gifts from more than 50 local artisans while supporting small businesses and enjoying live art demonstrations.
Thousands protest in Metro Detroit cities, raising alarm over civil rights and government actions
Read full article: Thousands protest in Metro Detroit cities, raising alarm over civil rights and government actionsThousands of demonstrators gathered across Metro Detroit Saturday for “No Kings” protests, voicing concerns about democracy and civil rights under the Trump administration.
Screams return to Pontiac as Erebus haunted house opens for Halloween season
Read full article: Screams return to Pontiac as Erebus haunted house opens for Halloween seasonA spooky staple of the season is back in Pontiac! Erebus, one of Michigan’s most famous haunted houses, is open for the Halloween season.
Oakland County man accused in babysitter scams, child exploitation cases appears in court
Read full article: Oakland County man accused in babysitter scams, child exploitation cases appears in courtAn Oakland County man who is facing federal charges after posing as a teen boy online to exploit girls, and as a father looking for a babysitter, was back in court on Friday.
Woman’s Oakland County business social media accounts restored after AI mistake
Read full article: Woman’s Oakland County business social media accounts restored after AI mistakeIt's a happy ending to a story Local 4 first shared with you on Oct. 15. A small business owner in Oakland County, who spent over 17 years building her company, had her social media accounts restored after one AI mistake devastated her business.
She spent 17 years building Oakland County business. Then 1 AI mistake devastated it
Read full article: She spent 17 years building Oakland County business. Then 1 AI mistake devastated itA small business owner in Oakland County spent 17+ years building her company. She said it only took one AI mistake to devastate her business.
Wedding florist stunned after Meta wrongfully flags flower content as ‘child exploitation’
Read full article: Wedding florist stunned after Meta wrongfully flags flower content as ‘child exploitation’The wedding floral and stationery designer, who has operated her business since 2007, estimates she has lost approximately $10,000 in potential new business this summer due to the account suspension.
How an Oakland County 3-year-old’s FaceTime call saved his mom’s life
Read full article: How an Oakland County 3-year-old’s FaceTime call saved his mom’s lifeA 3-year-old boy from Pontiac, who unlocked his mother’s phone and called a family friend for help when she was having a medical emergency, is being recognized for saving her life.
5 years later, Southfield mother still seeks justice after daughter was wrongly declared dead
Read full article: 5 years later, Southfield mother still seeks justice after daughter was wrongly declared deadA mother’s fight for justice continues five years after her daughter was wrongly declared dead by Southfield paramedics in a case that shocked the nation.
Suspect charged in alleged shooting plot at Oakland County graduation appears in court. Here’s why
Read full article: Suspect charged in alleged shooting plot at Oakland County graduation appears in court. Here’s whyOne of the suspects charged in connection with allegedly planning a mass shooting at a high school graduation ceremony in Oakland County was back in court on Tuesday.
Clawson’s new dining spot opens with Midwest menu at former Zeoli’s location
Read full article: Clawson’s new dining spot opens with Midwest menu at former Zeoli’s locationHeaven and Arron Cozadd have opened Red and The Wolf, an elevated Midwest restaurant, in Clawson at the former site of Zeoli’s Modern Italian.
Oakland County woman killed in custody dispute, daughter charged with murder
Read full article: Oakland County woman killed in custody dispute, daughter charged with murderA 22-year-old from Ohio has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing her mother in Southfield amid a custody dispute over a 3-year-old girl.
Morning 4: Skimmer, camera found on Oakland County ATM, police reminding residents to remain vigilant -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Skimmer, camera found on Oakland County ATM, police reminding residents to remain vigilant -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Oakland County woman accused of scamming home buyers in real estate fraud scheme
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of scamming home buyers in real estate fraud schemeAn Oakland County woman was arrested for allegedly taking prospective home buyers’ down payments for homes she did not own.
Skimmer, camera found on Oakland County ATM, police reminding residents to remain vigilant
Read full article: Skimmer, camera found on Oakland County ATM, police reminding residents to remain vigilantPolice in Berkley are reminding residents to stay alert after a card skimming device and a camera were found at a drive-thru ATM late Sunday night.
New BBQ restaurant opens in Ferndale, replacing former M-Brew, Scout Vester
Read full article: New BBQ restaurant opens in Ferndale, replacing former M-Brew, Scout VesterDana Taucher has opened Smokehaus Ferndale, a new BBQ restaurant at 177 Vester St. in Ferndale, replacing the former M-Brew/Scout Vester which closed in December.
Novi Home Show and Pet Expo: A fall destination for home tips and pet care
Read full article: Novi Home Show and Pet Expo: A fall destination for home tips and pet careAs colder weather approaches, the Novi Home Show provides practical tips to help homeowners winterize their homes. Next door, the Novi Pet Expo offers pet supplies, apparel, and adoption opportunities for animal lovers.
Memorial golf outing honors Oakland County father killed in police chase crash
Read full article: Memorial golf outing honors Oakland County father killed in police chase crashNearly three months after a 28-year-old Oakland County father was killed by a speeding driver fleeing police, family and friends gathered on the golf course this weekend to honor his memory — and raise money for his young children.
Oakland County doctor pleads no contest to 31 counts of sexual misconduct
Read full article: Oakland County doctor pleads no contest to 31 counts of sexual misconductPleading no contest has the same legal effect as a guilty plea, meaning Aejaz is accepting the court’s punishment without admitting fault.
Oakland County doctor accused of sexually abusing, videotaping patients pleads no contest
Read full article: Oakland County doctor accused of sexually abusing, videotaping patients pleads no contestThe Oakland County doctor accused of sexually abusing and videotaping numerous patients without their consent over several years pleaded no contest to his charges.
What happens when a Michigan psychiatric patient reports abuse or neglect?
Read full article: What happens when a Michigan psychiatric patient reports abuse or neglect?The Investigators at Local 4 went through three years of data published by the state of Michigan in its Recipient Rights annual reports.
French-inspired restaurant in Ferndale closing this month after 2-year run
Read full article: French-inspired restaurant in Ferndale closing this month after 2-year runCoeur, a French-inspired restaurant in Ferndale, is closing its doors on October 19 after more than two years of operation due to economic challenges.
Morning 4: Pontiac woman accused of running red light, fleeing scene in crash that killed motorcyclist -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Pontiac woman accused of running red light, fleeing scene in crash that killed motorcyclist -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Oakland County woman accused of running red light, fleeing scene in crash that killed motorcyclist
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of running red light, fleeing scene in crash that killed motorcyclistAn Oakland County woman is facing charges in connection with a crash that left a motorcyclist dead and his passenger injured, officials said.
Sterling Heights man charged after woman beaten, drugged, forced into sex for money, officials say
Read full article: Sterling Heights man charged after woman beaten, drugged, forced into sex for money, officials sayA Sterling Heights man has been charged after a woman was forced to have sex for money, drugged to keep going, and beaten if she refused, prosecutors said.
Metro Detroit grocery chain to close Troy location, other locations to remain open
Read full article: Metro Detroit grocery chain to close Troy location, other locations to remain openHollywood Markets is closing its Troy location due to retail competition, while keeping other stores in Madison Heights, Royal Oak, and Bloomfield Hills open.
Kirk Gibson Foundation celebrates grand opening of Parkinson’s Wellness Center in Farmington Hills
Read full article: Kirk Gibson Foundation celebrates grand opening of Parkinson’s Wellness Center in Farmington HillsThe Kirk Gibson Foundation celebrated the official grand opening of The Kirk Gibson Center for Parkinson’s Wellness, a first-of-its-kind facility in Michigan.
Rochester bakery celebrates a superstar’s new album with a life-size cake display
Read full article: Rochester bakery celebrates a superstar’s new album with a life-size cake displayA bakery in downtown Rochester has created a life-size cake display in the likeness of Taylor Swift to celebrate her new album 'The Life of a Showgirl.'
‘He might be in the basement’: Video shows wife of Oakland County murder victim when police arrived
Read full article: ‘He might be in the basement’: Video shows wife of Oakland County murder victim when police arrivedThe wife of a Rochester Hills man who had just been killed answered the door for police with her wrists bound, according to video shown during the murder trial.
‘Hope we get enough to buy house’: Texts between murder suspect, wife shown in Oakland County court
Read full article: ‘Hope we get enough to buy house’: Texts between murder suspect, wife shown in Oakland County courtText messages between a fake DTE worker accused of murder and his wife were shown in court during an Oakland County trial.
Oakland County woman accused of purposely hitting 10+ people with Jeep while her kids were inside
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of purposely hitting 10+ people with Jeep while her kids were insideAn Oakland County woman is accused of intentionally hitting 10 or more people with a Jeep while her two children were in the car.
Downtown Royal Oak back-in parking nightmare coming to end -- with months of free parking
Read full article: Downtown Royal Oak back-in parking nightmare coming to end -- with months of free parkingThe nightmare back-in parking situation in Downtown Royal Oak is coming to an end, and drivers are also getting months of free parking.
Fake badges, real consequences: Duo who posed as utility workers convicted in Rochester Hills killing
Read full article: Fake badges, real consequences: Duo who posed as utility workers convicted in Rochester Hills killingThe verdict is in, and both Carlos Hernandez and Joshua Zuazo have been found guilty of the murder of Hussein Murray.
Juries convict 2 men accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Rochester Hills man
Read full article: Juries convict 2 men accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Rochester Hills manDefense rested Friday afternoon after three days of witness testimonies in the trial of Carlos Jose Hernandez and Joshua Zuazo, charged with the murder of 72-year-old Hussein Murray in his Rochester Hills home.
‘If things get sketchy, GTFO’: Texts between fake DTE workers, wife shown during murder trial
Read full article: ‘If things get sketchy, GTFO’: Texts between fake DTE workers, wife shown during murder trialA detective detailed the text messages that were exchanged between the two men accused of posing as DTE workers and murdering a Rochester Hills man before they allegedly committed the crime, including messages exchanged with the wife of one of the men.
Ann Arbor’s RealTruck unveils its first flagship store in Rochester Hills opening this month
Read full article: Ann Arbor’s RealTruck unveils its first flagship store in Rochester Hills opening this monthAnn Arbor-based RealTruck is set to open its first flagship store in Rochester Hills on October 30 offering a unique shopping experience with extensive product displays and white glove installation services.
Timeline for Downtown Royal Oak parking changes -- new lines to be painted, new tech coming
Read full article: Timeline for Downtown Royal Oak parking changes -- new lines to be painted, new tech comingRoyal Oak drivers will be relieved to hear the city is getting rid of the disastrous back-in parking situation downtown.
Day 2 of testimonies in trial for men accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Rochester Hills man
Read full article: Day 2 of testimonies in trial for men accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Rochester Hills manThe second day of testimony included DNA from balaclavas, clothing and boots that connected the suspects.
Boiled water advisory lifted for Commerce Township, Walled Lake following water main break
Read full article: Boiled water advisory lifted for Commerce Township, Walled Lake following water main breakA boil water advisory has been lifted for Commerce Township and Walled Lake. Wixom, however, remains under the advisory.
Oakland County man charged after welfare check uncovers ‘severely decomposed’ body
Read full article: Oakland County man charged after welfare check uncovers ‘severely decomposed’ bodyThe cause and manner of the woman’s death remain unknown and are pending further examination, though police have labeled the death suspicious.
Day 1 of testimonies in trial for men accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Rochester Hills man
Read full article: Day 1 of testimonies in trial for men accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Rochester Hills manNearly a year after 72-year-old Hussaine Murray was murdered in his Rochester Hills home, the trial has begun for the men charged in connection with the crime.
Driver killed in Oakland County when SUV crosses center line, crashes head-on into bucket truck
Read full article: Driver killed in Oakland County when SUV crosses center line, crashes head-on into bucket truckA driver was killed when an SUV crossed the center line of a road in Oakland County and crash head-on into a bucket truck, police said.
Fake DTE workers murder trial begins with dramatic bodycam, widow testimony
Read full article: Fake DTE workers murder trial begins with dramatic bodycam, widow testimonyThe murder trial for two men accused of posing as DTE Energy workers to gain access to a Rochester Hills home began Wednesday, featuring dramatic body camera video and testimony from the victim’s widow, Linda Murray.
Live stream: Trial for fake DTE workers accused in Rochester Hills murder
Read full article: Live stream: Trial for fake DTE workers accused in Rochester Hills murderTrial is set to begin on Monday for the two men accused of posing as DTE Energy workers and killing a 72-year-old man inside his Oakland County home.
Oakland County girl approached by man wearing mask asking if she wants candy or cupcakes, police say
Read full article: Oakland County girl approached by man wearing mask asking if she wants candy or cupcakes, police sayPolice in Oakland County are investigating a suspicious situation in which a girl told officers that she was approached by a man on Sunday, asking if she wanted candy or cupcakes.
Fake DTE workers trial: Audio of murder scene in basement, video of Oakland County wife duct taped
Read full article: Fake DTE workers trial: Audio of murder scene in basement, video of Oakland County wife duct tapedVideo showed during the trial for the fake DTE Energy workers accused of murdering a Rochester Hills man in his home showed the man’s wife answering the door for police with her wrists bound and included audio of officers finding the murder scene in the basement.
Why Oakland County CEO charged in hyperbaric chamber death was released from jail hours after hearing
Read full article: Why Oakland County CEO charged in hyperbaric chamber death was released from jail hours after hearingOfficials have explained why the CEO of an Oakland County health care facility where a 5-year-old boy was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion was released from jail just hours after being sentenced to serve two days for a bond violation.
Trial resumes for men accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Rochester Hills man
Read full article: Trial resumes for men accused of posing as DTE workers, killing Rochester Hills manThe trial for the two men accused of posing as DTE Energy workers and killing a 72-year-old man inside his Oakland County home resumes Wednesday morning.