Oakland University professors on strike return to classrooms following agreement
Oakland University classes are resuming as scheduled following an agreement between faculty on strike and the university.
Oakland University classes are resuming as scheduled following an agreement between faculty on strike and the university.
Oakland University and professors reach midnight deal, union calls for end of stoppage
Oakland University and the professors have reached an agreement after three days of a work stoppage that threatened to derail the fall semester.
Oakland University and the professors have reached an agreement after three days of a work stoppage that threatened to derail the fall semester.
The crowds are back - and so is the fun - at Arts, Beats and Eats 2021
"Weather like this is exactly what you’d ask for," said Jon Witz, event producer. "Eating, drinking, walking, Everyone’s comfortable. I think this whole weekend will be a real special one."
"Weather like this is exactly what you’d ask for," said Jon Witz, event producer. "Eating, drinking, walking, Everyone’s comfortable. I think this whole weekend will be a real special one."
A guide to the 2021 Arts, Beats, and Eats festival in Royal Oak
The annual Labor Day Weekend event, Arts, Beats, and Eats, returns to Royal Oak at full capacity this year.
The annual Labor Day Weekend event, Arts, Beats, and Eats, returns to Royal Oak at full capacity this year.
Hundreds of protesters gather against school mask mandate in Oakland County
Protesting parents Thursday feel that Oakland County is overstepping its bounds with this school mask mandate. They say the decision about wearing masks should be up to school boards and parents — not the county executive and health department.
Protesting parents Thursday feel that Oakland County is overstepping its bounds with this school mask mandate. They say the decision about wearing masks should be up to school boards and parents — not the county executive and health department.
Fist cases of West Nile Virus confirmed in Oakland and Macomb counties
The end of August and the beginning of September are when people are most at risk for contracting mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
The end of August and the beginning of September are when people are most at risk for contracting mosquito-borne illnesses like West Nile Virus and Eastern Equine Encephalitis.
91-year-old woman dies after pet rottweiler attacks her in Bloomfield Township
Bloomfield Township Police said a woman died Thursday night after a pet rottweiler attacked her inside her home.
Bloomfield Township Police said a woman died Thursday night after a pet rottweiler attacked her inside her home.
Oakland University professors protest amid negotiations on first day of fall semester
"Newer faculty have been hired in at salaries that are higher than the faculty who are already here," Miller said. "What we want to do is compensate for the lack of raises last year. Also, Oakland University staff compared to other state universities or institutions are underpaid, so we wanted to have a slight lessening of the difference."
"Newer faculty have been hired in at salaries that are higher than the faculty who are already here," Miller said. "What we want to do is compensate for the lack of raises last year. Also, Oakland University staff compared to other state universities or institutions are underpaid, so we wanted to have a slight lessening of the difference."
Professors strike against Oakland University as school tells students to report to class
Students arriving on Oakland University's campus Thursday morning for the first day of class may not do much learning in the school's lecture halls.
Students arriving on Oakland University's campus Thursday morning for the first day of class may not do much learning in the school's lecture halls.
VIDEO: Armed home invasion suspects crash fleeing Oakland County deputies
Two men and a teenager are accused of an armed home invasion on Friday in her apartment, foiled by the resident who fought one of the suspects for the gun
Two men and a teenager are accused of an armed home invasion on Friday in her apartment, foiled by the resident who fought one of the suspects for the gun
Back for 2021, The Michigan State Fair has something for everyone
From racing pigs to hotdog eating contests, and rides among the sights and sounds, the State Fair has a little of everything - including Shrine Circus performances.
From racing pigs to hotdog eating contests, and rides among the sights and sounds, the State Fair has a little of everything - including Shrine Circus performances.
Pontiac man charged after police chase in stolen Charger that ended with crash
A Pontiac man is accused of fleeing police in a stolen Dodge Charger before crashing in Detroit.
A Pontiac man is accused of fleeing police in a stolen Dodge Charger before crashing in Detroit.
Oak Park Film Festival seeks submissions-- See how to submit your film here
Submit your film to the Oak Park Film Festival.
Submit your film to the Oak Park Film Festival.
West Bloomfield police investigate driver for possible DUI after hitting boy on bike before school
Police in West Bloomfield are investigating a driver for a possible DUI after hitting a boy who was riding his bike to school Wednesday morning.
Police in West Bloomfield are investigating a driver for a possible DUI after hitting a boy who was riding his bike to school Wednesday morning.
Father hospitalized with burns and smoke inhalation after Royal Oak Township fire
Five families were displaced after a fire that started in the kitchen spread to four other units at the Oakdale Residents Cooperative.
Five families were displaced after a fire that started in the kitchen spread to four other units at the Oakdale Residents Cooperative.
Town hall held to talk in-person learning with education, political leaders
“Our responsibility is to make sure the kids can learn and focus on that and nothing else,” said Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
“Our responsibility is to make sure the kids can learn and focus on that and nothing else,” said Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist.
Contract impasse at Oakland University with professors could lead to strike
The two sides are negotiating a new contract for professors and the old one expires at midnight Wednesday. Classes are set to start Thursday.
The two sides are negotiating a new contract for professors and the old one expires at midnight Wednesday. Classes are set to start Thursday.
Royal Oak schools install ultraviolet light air purification units
"Classroom air is brought into that unit - it's treated with high-intensity UVC and then comes back out into the classroom space, as completely sterile air," said Patrick Murphy.
"Classroom air is brought into that unit - it's treated with high-intensity UVC and then comes back out into the classroom space, as completely sterile air," said Patrick Murphy.
Prosecutor dropping man's conviction for killing 5 kids, says key evidence withheld during trial
Deering's conviction and life sentence will be vacated after a review of case files found that jailhouse informants that provided testimony that led to his jury conviction in exchange for reduced sentences and plea bargains were not disclosed to prosecutors or the court.
Deering's conviction and life sentence will be vacated after a review of case files found that jailhouse informants that provided testimony that led to his jury conviction in exchange for reduced sentences and plea bargains were not disclosed to prosecutors or the court.
Things to do this Labor Day Weekend in Metro Detroit
Things to do in Metro Detroit on Labor Day Weekend 2021.
Things to do in Metro Detroit on Labor Day Weekend 2021.