Huron River chemical spill: What is hexavalent chromium?

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy was alerted Monday that a Wixom company released hexavalent chromium into the sewer system, prompting a warning not to touch Huron River water.

Residents urged to avoid Huron River after chemical spill in watershed

According to the release EGLE was notified at 3:21 p.m. Monday by Tribar that it had released several thousand gallons of a liquid containing 5% hexavalent chromium into the sewer system.

CDC moves Southeast Michigan counties back to high risk for COVID transmission

Southeast Michigan counties have been moved to high risk of COVID-19, according to the CDC. But Oakland County says don't expect a mask mandate for school districts this year.

Scammers steal $1.2M in cryptocurrency from Bloomfield Township man

Bloomfield Township Police said they've never seen scams as high as they are right now - and are warning people after one person was scammed out of more than $1 million in cryptocurrency.

Fake violin scam circulating in Oakland County, township supervisor warns

The fake violin player scam isn't new but an Oakland County township official says it's landed in southeast Michigan. Here's what to know to protect yourself.

Fired Pontiac hospital mental health tech sexually assaulted patient, police say

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man charged with sexual assault while working at the hospital. The whereabouts of the 56-year-old man are unknown.