Owner of leaking chemical building in Madison Heights to get early release from prison due to COVID-19
A judge has granted the City of Madison Heights permission to tear down a building that leaked toxic chemicals into the ground, at the expense of the business owner who's currently serving time in federal prison.
Mask Club donating mask with personality to those in need
Our new normal includes covering up with a mask when you're on your way out to face the COVID-19 pandemic. But what does your face mask say about you?
Officials share good news on toxic ooze to skeptical public
Hundreds filled the auditorium of Madison Heights High School and they brought their concerns over the ooze with them.
Madison Heights woman mugged in her driveway for late husband's wedding rings
A Madison Heights woman was mugged in her own driveway, the thief getting away with her husband’s wedding rings that she wore on a chain around her neck.
Madison Heights Police arrest man suspected of defacing plasma donation center with racial slurs
Madison Heights Police have arrested a man suspected of spraying several racial slurs and references to the KKK on an area business.
Test results show 696 green ooze is not contaminating drinking water, state says
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) said Friday that there has not been any drinking water contaminated from the green ooze that was found leaking onto 696 in December.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib calls for EPA investigation into potentially hazardous site
Lawmakers continued conversations regarding the toxic site adjacent to Interstate 696 in Madison Heights.
Trial set for Monday in 696 chemical building demolition
A judge denied a request to delay a trial that will determine if Electro-Plating Services in Madison Heights will be demolished, and if so, who will foot the bill.
EPA testing water at 696 chemical site as business owner reports to prison
The Environmental Protection Agency is testing 11,000 gallons of water from the contamination industrial site along I-696 in Oakland County from Electro-Plating Services.
City leaders and residents share fear, outrage at chemical ooze leak on I-696
The public got to voice concern about the toxic chemicals seen leaching onto I-696. But when it was the council's turn to respond, things got a little emotional.
Young boy battling Leukemia celebrates 2nd birthday
Gabe is a little superhero of sorts, diagnosed with Leukemia when he was nine months old, this little boy is a true fighter.
Chemical oozing onto 696 poses no threat to water, officials say
State health officials say there is no threat to drinking water from the yellow-green substance that was found oozing onto 696 in Madison Heights.
Doggone it: Lowe's to remove hot dog vendors inside stores
You can still get your lumber, drywall and tools from Lowe’s just not any hot dogs.
Man arrested after string of armed robberies along 11 Mile Road
A man has been arrested after a series of robberies along 11 Mile Road in Oakland County.
Man, 29, killed in Madison Heights crash
Michigan State Police are investigating a crash that happened Saturday night around 10:25 on Eastbound I-696 in Madison Heights.
Person in wheelchair hit by car in Madison Heights
Parts of Dequindre Road are currently shut down after a person in a wheelchair was hit by a car this morning.
YMCA running programs help kids build character
In an age of cyber bullying, teaching young boys and girls to empower themselves and each other is important.
New York man sentenced for running human trafficking ring in metro Detroit
A New York man who ran a human trafficking ring in Oakland and Macomb counties is going to prison.
Plating shop ordered to shut down in Madison Heights
The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality says the company was given several chances to comply but refused to change.
Madison Heights police officer injured in car accident
The officer was taken to the hospital with a leg injury, but he's expected to be okay.