New school year begins for Oxford students after last year's mass shooting

It's not just new school year jitters that will greet students at the door Thursday - but a weapons detection system and several other new safety protocols that were implemented after the district's mass shooting in November.

Vinsetta Garage strikes deal with Berkley to resolve parking drama

The city’s planning commission approved a site plan for the restaurant’s expansion of the parking lot on Eaton Street and construction of a second lot on Oxford.

Suspect caught hiding in garbage can after crashing during police chase

“We managed to locate the driver in a garbage can, hiding,” Barren said. “And ultimately we found a female hiding a few doors over, in another garbage can - which was very bizarre for our officers. Because we thought we had a kidnapping in progress.”

Oak Park man had unsecured loaded handgun with extended mag, police say

Michigan State Police pulled the 28-year-old driver over in Oak Park after improper lane use and operating without insurance. He was later found to be impaired and in possession of a gun without a license.

Body Party yoga class fundraiser for First Step of Michigan

The class is fundraising for First Step of Michigan; a non-profit that provides services for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

Michigan abortion remains legal after Oakland County judge upholds injunction on 1931-era ban

Cunningham's ruling is likely not the end of lawsuits and judicial filings over the state ban on abortion as a ballot petition that would enshrine the procedure in the Michigan Constitution is likely heading toward the November ballot.

Judge to rule on enforcement of Michigan's 1931 abortion law

An Oakland County judge will deliver his ruling on a key abortion hearing Friday when court resumes in a case over an injunction blocking the state's ban on the procedure.

Oakland Township residents water rates to go up $400 a year

"I have a lot of people in my neighborhood who are on fixed incomes," said another resident. "And a hundred bucks (per quarter) - is a lot - a hundred bucks to them is a big friggin' deal."

Boil advisories and water distribution; water resources for affected Metro Detroit communities

Boil advisories, water distribution events, and sprinkler use suspensions: here's what to know for Metro Detroit communities affected by the Great Lakes Water Authority water main break.