Father of Detroit firefighter dies in Southfield house fire

The 75-year-old suffered smoke and soot inhalation as well as burns, according to the Oakland County medical examiner's office.

Southfield man killed in house fire

A Southfield man has died after his home caught fire on Thursday afternoon.

Wrong-way driver who crashed on Lodge freeway was impaired, had loaded handgun without permit

911 calls came from drivers saying someone was driving the wrong-way on the Lodge. Police eventually found the suspect vehicle without a tire - and a whole lot more when they looked closer.

Southfield music teacher charged with sexually abusing students

A former Southfield music teacher is facing several charges of sexual abuse against children, according to court records.

Gun buyback organizer wants weapons destroyed, not recycled

“We are calling upon our city, county, and state leaders to please (not) recycle those guns, please destroy them," he said. "We are currently in discussions with legislators, the police department, trying to see if we can have them set aside."

Oakland County tax preparer sentenced to prison for submitting false tax returns

An Oakland County tax preparer was sentenced last week to more than a year in prison for fraud after authorities say she submitted false tax returns on behalf of clients.

Southfield police seeking missing 17-year-old girl

The girl is believed to be “voluntarily missing," and could be in Detroit, according to her family.

LTU’s Centrepolis Accelerator gets $3.4 million MEDC small business aid grant

The Centrepolis Accelerator at Lawrence Technological University has received a $3,426,316 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corp. as part of its Small Business Hub program.

Oakland County approves $10,000 for December gun buyback event

Citizens will receive $50 for long guns, $100 for handguns, and $200 for assault rifles they exchange at the buyback event in December.

Southfield apartment shooting leaves West Michigan man in critical condition

A man from West Michigan is hospitalized in critical condition after he was shot at The Heights of Southfield apartment complex early Friday.