Juvenile suspected of killing Boopac Shakur charged in separate felonious assault case
Before the Pontiac 16-year-old allegedly shot and killed Shakur, he fired shots at another house nine days earlier. He's since been charged with assault with intent to murder.
As inflation impacts food prices, the need by nonprofits for donations grows
"In the last three months we’ve seen about 500 extra families come through to all of our locations," said Angela Gill, food programs manager Lighthouse.
Pontiac vigilante 'Boopac Shakur' not killed by alleged predator, sheriff says
The murder of Robert Lee, aka "Boopac Shakur", is still being investigated and the Oakland County Sheriff said he was not killed during a confrontation with an alleged offender.
Pontiac vigilante, 'Boopac Shakur', fatally shot by alleged predator during confrontation
Robert Lee worked with Dad's Against Predators (D.A.P.) to expose child predators.
Pontiac High School football team forfeits game due to Covid outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak has forced Pontiac High School to cancel its high school football game this week, serving as a stark reminder that the virus continues to impact communities.
Hot weather cancels school in Southfield, leads to early dismissals in Detroit and Pontiac
Some students get a break from school Tuesday due to high heat. Southfield Public Schools canceled school, while students in the Detroit Public Schools Community District will get out of class three hours early and the Pontiac School District will have a half-day.
Suspect fatally shot after using car as a weapon during deputy arrest in Pontiac: Sheriff
Bouchard said the suspect's pistol was a stolen Glock .45 with an extended magazine that had 17 rounds of ammunition in it.
Judge sets date for Oxford shooter's sentencing for Sept. 29
The teen shooter is awaiting sentencing after pleading guilty to killing four students and injuring seven others.
$130 million Pontiac redevelopment plan has officials hoping for downtown rebirth
“We’re also excited about correcting some of these horrible city planning mistakes of the past," said Mayor Tim Greimel.
'World's Cheapest Home' on sale in Pontiac for $1
Ready for the "real estate adventure of a lifetime?" Because that's what's advertised on a wild listing on Zillow where a home in need of a little TLC is up for grabs.
Woodward Dream Cruise 2023 Dream Cruise guide for parking, timing, and events
Rev up your engines and get ready for the ride of your life. If you're planning on attending the Woodward Dream Cruise, buckle up and read on to discover everything you need to know before attending.
Ice Cube set to perform at Pontiac's Roadkill Nights
Rapper Ice Cube will perform at Pontiac's Roadkill Nights.
Erebus Haunted Attraction hiring monsters to serve up scares this season
Erebus Haunted Attraction in Pontiac is hiring for this scare season, and you could join the team during open casting calls coming up in a few weeks.
2 shot during family reunion at Pontiac apartment complex
Deputies with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office spent Monday morning at Spring Lake Village Apartments in Pontiac after reports of a shooting.
OCSO seeks info on fatal hit-and-run driver in Pontiac overnight Saturday
Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in this case. Tipsters will remain anonymous.
Landlord collecting overdue rent saves tenants he found overdosing
"They didn't look good and I saw a tray of white powder on the table," he said.
Chief: Townhouse fire leaves 2, 4 year olds severely burned after daring 2nd floor rescue
"Their injuries are severe, they are severely burned, smoke inhalation," he said. “It’s a big mountain to climb.”
Pontiac townhouse fire leaves 2 young children in critical condition
Two young children are in critical condition after they were rescued from a Pontiac townhouse fire.
Man realizes he won $1.5M from Michigan Lottery after seeing where winning ticket was sold
An Oakland County man saw that a $1.5 million winning Michigan Lottery ticket was sold where he bought a ticket but first thought there was no way he was the winner.
Ethan Crumbley's request for removing life sentence without possibility of parole denied by judge
The teen will be sentenced later in July.