Huron River chemical spill: EGLE says test results show no hexavalent chromium in water

Test results from the Huron River showed no hexavalent chromium in the water after a chemical spill was reported. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has expanded testing, and a "do not contact" recommendation is still in effect.

Ex Lake Orion teacher gets a year in jail for sex with student

Ryan Crue was 16 when he started having sex with his 28-year-old teacher, Kate Boozer. He says he was traumatized and attempted suicide - but her attorney says he was a 'willing participant.' Now, she'll spend a year in jail after pleading no contest to sex crimes.

Pontiac woman's stabbing spree at party sends 4 to hospital, police say

The 39-year-old woman allegedly entered a home where a party was ongoing in Pontiac and began stabbing people. The attack sent four people to the hospital with injuries to their chests and stomachs.

Southeast Michigan severe weather downs trees and leaves 25K without power

In Detroit, damage was limited to flooding on the freeways as well as fallen trees and branches. One home on Outer Drive suffered major structural damage after a tree crashed through the roof.

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.