Brittney Griner's fate in Russia tangled up with imprisoned Novi native Paul Whelan

Paul Whelan was left out of a prisoner swap in April that brought home another detainee. It has escalated pressure on the U.S. to avoid another one-for-one swap that doesn't include Whelan.

Pontiac man set on fire, suffers severe burns due to debt, sheriff says

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is searching for a man wanted for setting another man on fire over a debt last week in Pontiac.

Oakland County Sheriff discusses three cases: Pontiac murder, man set on fire, and undercover sex sting

The Oakland County Sheriff will discuss three different cases on Monday including the murder of a man found behind a gas station, the attempted murder of a man who was set on fire, and an undercover sex sting.

Man shot to death in Pontiac parking lot, 26 rounds fired

“This ain't nothing new,” said one neighbor who knew the victim. “All I can say is ‘Pontiac.’ Nothing new.”

Michigan senior's homes, livelihoods imperiled by intensifying floods

One Oak Park woman is convinced that mold from previous floods eventually killed the family's oldest member. And now, the same thing is unfolding with her mom.

Ferndale Pride Festival held it's 12th event downtown on Saturday

Keynote speaker Attorney General Dana Nessel and attendees, including Governor Whitmer, came out to celebrate and protect the LGBTQ+ community.

Vigil held for beloved owner of Hutch's Jewelry in Oak Park

“Hopefully it brings everyone together and gives us some inspiration to keep his memory alive and keep pushing forward with what the city is for.”

Students raise almost $80k during Charity Week at Rochester Community Schools

Students from Adams, Stoney Creek and Rochester High Schools fundraised for Yellow Ribbon Fund; an organization providing support for wounded service members and their families.

Hutch’s Jewelry owner Dan Hutchinson shot and killed in Oak Park

Over the past 30 years Dan Hutchinson's Hutch Jewelry has provided fine jewelry, chains, watches, glasses, and medallions to customers, including music stars Rick Ross, Sada Baby, and more.

Red Oaks, Waterford Oaks to reopen this summer with limited hours and days

For the first time in two years, both Red Oaks and Waterford Oaks will be open but they'll have limited days and hours due to the ongoing lifeguard shortage.

Driver refuses to cooperate with investigation after reporting alleged freeway shooting on I-696

A woman claimed her vehicle was hit by gunfire on I-696 in Southfield. However, police found no evidence of a shooting, and the woman did not want to cooperate with the investigation.

Fights force Hazel Park Memorial Carnival to shut down early

Now Hazel Park police are investigating several fights at the carnival. Investigators believe teenage boys are mostly involved, police say they made three arrests for disorderly conduct.

Searchers form human chain to look for 6-year-old girl who drowned at Kensington Metropark

Beach goers on Memorial Day spent roughly an hour trying to find a 6-year-old girl who disappeared at Kensington Metropark and formed a human chain to try to find the little girl.