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Evening of Dreams Prom brings joy to Metro Detroit teens battling illness
Read full article: Evening of Dreams Prom brings joy to Metro Detroit teens battling illnessThe organization ensures participants receive everything from formal attire to professional hair and makeup services at no cost.
Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 9 sex trafficking arrests. Here’s what to know
Read full article: Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 9 sex trafficking arrests. Here’s what to knowThe arrest of nine people in recent sex trafficking cases are linked to several cities across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties, according to prosecutors.
Dozens of pets find forever homes at ‘Meet Your Best Friend at the Firm’ event in Southfield
Read full article: Dozens of pets find forever homes at ‘Meet Your Best Friend at the Firm’ event in SouthfieldDozens of pets found their forever homes Saturday in an unlikely place where potential adopters lined up early for a chance to meet their new best friend.
Oakland County judge accused of mistreating employees, wrongly dismissing cases in complaint
Read full article: Oakland County judge accused of mistreating employees, wrongly dismissing cases in complaintThe Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission alleges that a Troy judge mistreated employees and wrongly dismissed cases, along with other instances of misconduct, according to a complaint that was filed this week.
Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Rochester Hills clinic
Read full article: Health officials warn of possible measles exposure in Rochester Hills clinicThe Oakland County Health Division is notifying the public about a measles exposure site involving a person from another county.
Second suspect arrested in alleged mass shooting plot at Oakland County high school graduation
Read full article: Second suspect arrested in alleged mass shooting plot at Oakland County high school graduationTwo people have been arrested in connection with allegedly planning to shoot up a high school graduation ceremony in Pontiac, officials said.
Pontiac mother accused of abandoning kids for years released from jail on bond
Read full article: Pontiac mother accused of abandoning kids for years released from jail on bondThe woman accused of leaving her kids in a Pontiac home for years is finally a free woman after bonding out of jail with a few conditions.
Michigan updates Eat Safe Fish Guides: New warnings spark stricter consumption recommendations
Read full article: Michigan updates Eat Safe Fish Guides: New warnings spark stricter consumption recommendationsState health officials updated their Eat Safe Fish Guides after new research. Find out the new recommendations when it comes to eating what you catch.
Oakland County judge mistreated employees, acted beyond her authority, complaint alleges
Read full article: Oakland County judge mistreated employees, acted beyond her authority, complaint allegesA Troy judge is accused of mistreating employees, improperly dismissing cases and acting outside of her authority in a public complaint filed by the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission.
Oakland County woman accused of leaving loaded gun in 3-year-old’s backpack
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of leaving loaded gun in 3-year-old’s backpackThe backpack was supposed to have the 3-year-old's snack in it, but instead, an employee at a Royal Oak child care center found a loaded gun.
13 cities in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 10 sex trafficking arrests
Read full article: 13 cities in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne counties linked to 10 sex trafficking arrestsThe arrest of 10 people in recent sex trafficking cases are linked to 13 cities across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties, according to prosecutors.
Volunteers, donors gear up for Wheelie Good Cause to get Metro Detroit rolling again
Read full article: Volunteers, donors gear up for Wheelie Good Cause to get Metro Detroit rolling againOur June Go 4 It event is a Wheelie Good Cause. Local 4 is teaming up with Free Bikes 4 Kidz, MI-Cycle, and Back Alley Bikes to collect used and new bikes for both children and adults.
Victims worked 12-hour days in massage parlor sex trafficking ring, Oakland County officials say
Read full article: Victims worked 12-hour days in massage parlor sex trafficking ring, Oakland County officials sayThe operators of two massage parlors in Metro Detroit are facing human trafficking charges after they allegedly forced workers to provide sexual services and work 12 hours a day, seven days a week, officials said.
12 films by 2 iconic directors to be shown at Oakland County theater this summer. Here’s a list
Read full article: 12 films by 2 iconic directors to be shown at Oakland County theater this summer. Here’s a listEmagine Entertainment will spotlight the films of Stanley Kubrick and Paul Thomas Anderson at the Birmingham 8 theater throughout the summer.
Teen fights prompt calls for stricter youth supervision at Metro Detroit events
Read full article: Teen fights prompt calls for stricter youth supervision at Metro Detroit eventsMultiple incidents of altercations among teens at the Birmingham Village Fair have prompted some families to raise safety concerns.
Oakland County Circuit Court defends delay in Crumbley decisions, citing legal complexity
Read full article: Oakland County Circuit Court defends delay in Crumbley decisions, citing legal complexityOakland County’s Sixth Judicial Court issued a rare public response after receiving a complaint from Jennifer Crumbley’s attorney.
1 puppy found, 1 still sought after stolen from Oakland County foster home
Read full article: 1 puppy found, 1 still sought after stolen from Oakland County foster homeOne puppy has been found safe, but one is still missing after they were taken from a foster's home in Oakland County on the day they were supposed to be adopted.
Nice anniversary gift? Oakland County couple wins $2 million lottery prize
Read full article: Nice anniversary gift? Oakland County couple wins $2 million lottery prizeAn Oakland County woman and her husband scratched off a lottery ticket together on their wedding anniversary and ended up winning a $2 million prize.
Oakland County neighborhood shocked by how easily thief got into locked cars
Read full article: Oakland County neighborhood shocked by how easily thief got into locked carsA mother in Farmington Hills was shocked to discover what her Ring camera captured early Sunday morning. The footage revealed a car thief casually rummaging through her vehicle and her daughter’s, raising concerns among residents about safety in the neighborhood.
‘Nobody wants this’: Oakland County residents make passionate plea to save historic dam
Read full article: ‘Nobody wants this’: Oakland County residents make passionate plea to save historic damThe Holly dam and mill pond are in need of repair, and the suggestions from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulators have upset residents.
Oakland County animal rescue searching for 2 puppies stolen from foster home
Read full article: Oakland County animal rescue searching for 2 puppies stolen from foster homeA Berkley animal rescue group is pleading for the public’s help locating two Australian Shepherd mix puppies stolen from a foster home in Oxford last week.
Oakland County man who attacked mail carrier over Kamala Harris ad sentenced to 12 months
Read full article: Oakland County man who attacked mail carrier over Kamala Harris ad sentenced to 12 monthsRussell Valleau, 62, of Farmington Hills, was sentenced to 12 months after he attacked a United States Postal Worker over a Kamala Harris ad.
MDOT wants to know how the I-75 HOV lanes impact your travel choices
Read full article: MDOT wants to know how the I-75 HOV lanes impact your travel choicesThe Michigan Department of Transportation is looking for feedback from the community about the high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on I-75 in Oakland County.
$270M development project planned near Oakland County convention center. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: $270M development project planned near Oakland County convention center. Here’s what to expectA proposed $270 million mixed-use development project that is set to be constructed next to the Suburban Collection Showplace could bring a hotel, restaurants, several housing units and more to the area.
Troy 8th grader shines at Scripps National Spelling Bee, makes top 57 in US
Read full article: Troy 8th grader shines at Scripps National Spelling Bee, makes top 57 in USSanvi Mandvekar, 13, advanced to the top 57 out of 243 competitors. She also discussed her thought process when she heard the word “Tubifacient” and what was going through her mind.
Footage shows thief easily getting into locked cars in Farmington Hills, sparking safety concerns
Read full article: Footage shows thief easily getting into locked cars in Farmington Hills, sparking safety concernsA mother in Farmington Hills was shocked to discover what her Ring camera captured early Sunday morning. The footage revealed a car thief casually rummaging through her vehicle and her daughter’s, raising concerns among residents about safety in the neighborhood.
MDOT worker injured in I-75 crash highlights move over law crisis
Read full article: MDOT worker injured in I-75 crash highlights move over law crisisA Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Courtesy Patrol van was struck while assisting at a crash scene on I-75 in Auburn Hills, prompting police to emphasize the critical importance of the state’s Move Over law.
Michigan Supreme Court ends effort to sue Oxford school staff over 2021 mass shooting
Read full article: Michigan Supreme Court ends effort to sue Oxford school staff over 2021 mass shootingThe Michigan Supreme Court dealt a significant blow to Oxford High School shooting victims’ families, declining to hear their appeal against the school district, ending their legal pursuit to hold school officials accountable for the 2021 tragedy that claimed four lives.
4 workers appear in court as Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion case moves forward
Read full article: 4 workers appear in court as Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion case moves forwardThe four workers charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy who was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at a health care center in Oakland County were back in court Wednesday.
4 charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion death appearing in court. Here’s why
Read full article: 4 charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion death appearing in court. Here’s whyThe four workers charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy who was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at an Oakland County facility are scheduled to appear in court on Wednesday.
‘Nobody around here wants this gone’: Oakland County residents rally to save historic dam
Read full article: ‘Nobody around here wants this gone’: Oakland County residents rally to save historic damThe Holly dam and mill pond are in need of repair, and the suggestions from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulators have upset residents.
Farmington Hills man sentenced in attack of 80-year-old man in gym locker room
Read full article: Farmington Hills man sentenced in attack of 80-year-old man in gym locker roomMalik Smith, 21, from Farmington Hills, has been sentenced after he attacked an 80-year-old man inside a gym locker room in 2024.
Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit launches first-ever ‘Furniture Flip Challenge’
Read full article: Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit launches first-ever ‘Furniture Flip Challenge’The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit has launched its inaugural "Furniture Flip Challenge," encouraging participants to transform old furniture into creative pieces.
Oakland County couple celebrates wedding anniversary with $2 million lottery win
Read full article: Oakland County couple celebrates wedding anniversary with $2 million lottery winAn Oakland County woman and her husband celebrated their anniversary with a $2 million scratch-off lottery prize this year.
Hearing against Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years -- what 4 people said
Read full article: Hearing against Oakland County mom accused of abandoning kids for years -- what 4 people saidThe Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her kids and forcing them to live alone in filthy conditions for years is now heading to trial.
Why some officials want Michigan drivers to avoid this stretch of I-75 entirely
Read full article: Why some officials want Michigan drivers to avoid this stretch of I-75 entirelyFire chiefs from three Oakland County departments issued an urgent warning about dangerous conditions along a 15-mile stretch of I-75 under construction between Grand Blanc and Independence Township, calling the situation a “public safety crisis.”
Community comes together to create Hana’s Garden in memory of Oxford HS students
Read full article: Community comes together to create Hana’s Garden in memory of Oxford HS studentsHana St. Juliana should have graduated from Oxford High School last week. Instead of preparing for a graduation party, her family is gearing up for the grand opening of Hana’s Garden.
Michigan gardeners warned as destructive pest targets boxwood shrubs
Read full article: Michigan gardeners warned as destructive pest targets boxwood shrubsMichigan gardeners face a growing threat to their boxwood shrubs as box tree moths, an Asian invasive species, continue to spread across the state.
Oakland County fire chiefs warn of ‘public safety crisis’ on I-75 amid hazardous construction
Read full article: Oakland County fire chiefs warn of ‘public safety crisis’ on I-75 amid hazardous constructionFire chiefs from three Oakland County departments issued an urgent warning about dangerous conditions along a 15-mile stretch of I-75 under construction between Grand Blanc and Independence Township, calling the situation a “public safety crisis.”
Farmington Hills officers hailed as heroes for rescuing 8 from burning home
Read full article: Farmington Hills officers hailed as heroes for rescuing 8 from burning homeFour Farmington Hills police officers are being hailed for their extraordinary bravery after rushing into a burning home and rescuing eight people trapped inside, just moments before firefighters arrived.
Morning 4: These 6 Michigan cities are among the best places to live in the US -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: These 6 Michigan cities are among the best places to live in the US -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
13 Michigan counties get over $1 million in grants to protect fish habitats
Read full article: 13 Michigan counties get over $1 million in grants to protect fish habitatsThirteen Michigan counties, including Macomb and Oakland, received grant funding for projects on lakes and streams that will help benefit fish and aquatic systems.
‘We just jumped out the window’: Children barely escape after truck slams into Oakland County living room
Read full article: ‘We just jumped out the window’: Children barely escape after truck slams into Oakland County living roomThree kids in Oakland County narrowly escaped after a truck crashed into their living room.
Royal Oak leaders unanimously back housing plan despite community pushback
Read full article: Royal Oak leaders unanimously back housing plan despite community pushbackCity leaders in Royal Oak voted unanimously Monday night to approve a master plan that included changes to residential areas, including permitting more multi-dwelling housing units.
Woman arrested after truck crashes into Oakland County apartment, narrowly missing 3 children
Read full article: Woman arrested after truck crashes into Oakland County apartment, narrowly missing 3 childrenA woman was arrested on Saturday for allegedly driving drunk and crashing into an apartment in Pontiac with children inside.
These 6 Michigan cities are among the best places to live in the US, new ranking shows
Read full article: These 6 Michigan cities are among the best places to live in the US, new ranking showsSix Michigan cities ranked among the top 100 best places to live in the U.S., according to U.S News & World Report.
Middlebelt Road near 8 Mile in Livonia-Farmington Hills border remains closed due to chemical spill
Read full article: Middlebelt Road near 8 Mile in Livonia-Farmington Hills border remains closed due to chemical spillA hazmat team responded to an acid leak from a tractor-trailer, which shut down the Livonia/Farmington Hills border.
Metro Detroit businessman facing federal charges in alleged money laundering scheme
Read full article: Metro Detroit businessman facing federal charges in alleged money laundering schemeA Metro Detroit businessman is facing multiple federal charges for his alleged role in a wire fraud and money laundering scheme.
Royal Oak housing plan sparks fears over future of single-family neighborhoods
Read full article: Royal Oak housing plan sparks fears over future of single-family neighborhoodsThe city of Royal Oak is contemplating a significant change to its housing policy that some residents believe could threaten single-family neighborhoods.
Chemical spill closes Middlebelt Road Near 8 Mile Road in Livonia-Farmington Hills border
Read full article: Chemical spill closes Middlebelt Road Near 8 Mile Road in Livonia-Farmington Hills borderA hazmat team responded to an acid leak from a tractor-trailer, which shut down the Livonia/Farmington Hills border.
$12K Rolex, gold bracelet stolen from victims in Oakland County distraction thefts, police say
Read full article: $12K Rolex, gold bracelet stolen from victims in Oakland County distraction thefts, police sayTwo Oakland County police agencies are investigating after thieves used distraction tactics to steal gold jewelry from two victims in separate thefts this month.