Novi HS moves classes online, postpones athletics after 5 students test positive

Michigan school system's ability to navigate COVID-19 infections in their district is being put to the test as Novi High School moves to virtual learning for the next two days after five students test positive for the virus. All games and practices have also been canceled.

Novi High School moved online after five students test positive for COVID-19
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Michigan school system's ability to navigate COVID-19 infections in their district is being put to the test as Novi High School moves to virtual learning for the next two days after five students test positive for the virus. All games and practices have also been canceled.

Families all smiles as nursing facility visits resume in Michigan

After six months of separation, nursing homes are finally allowing in-person visits, cause for celebration for families who haven't seen their loved ones since the pandemic began.

15-year-old charged as juvenile in shooting death of 12-year-old in Oak Park

The Oakland County Prosecutor has announced it will charge a 15-year-old boy as a juvenile with manslaughter for the shooting death of a 12-year-old boy on Monday.

The ambitious goal of the Drew Crew to collect a million cans and bottles

Drew Clayborn found himself in a similar situation as others during the pandemic - cancel his annual event or adapt. Facing challenges from a back injury for the last 10 years, he chose adapt. And he's doing it to the tune of Michigan's unlimited supply of returnables that haven't been recycled yet.

Drew Clayborn and his 'crew' help sort and recycle 40,000 cans
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Drew Clayborn found himself in a similar situation as others during the pandemic - cancel his annual event or adapt. Facing challenges from a back injury for the last 10 years, he chose adapt. And he's doing it to the tune of Michigan's unlimited supply of returnables that haven't been recycled yet.

Businesses, homes evacuated in Franklin due to major gas leak

The Frankin-Bingham Farms Police Department has issued an evacuation due to a major gas leak near Franklin Road.

Oakland County jewelry buyer pleads guilty in multi-million dollar diamond scam

 An Oakland County jewelry buyer, auctioneer and appraiser who twice auctioned an engagement ring presented by Donald Trump to second wife Marla Maples has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a multi-million dollar diamond-buying scheme.

Farmington Civic Theater getting creative to stay afloat during pandemic shutdown

The Farmington Civic Theater, an iconic business in Farmington is still shut down because of the pandemic, but they're getting creative to keep the cash flowing.

Graphic testimony reveals poker player Susie Zhao was burned alive in Waterford

The Deputy Medical Examiner in Oakland County testified Monday that a poker player who was found dead in July in Waterford was still alive when she had been burned.

Oak Park boy, 12, dies after being shot during 'gunplay' Monday

An Oak Park boy has died despite doctors' best efforts to save him after he was shot during 'gunplay' among him and other children Monday.

Franklin Cider Mill sets COVID-19 safety precautions

Now that is feels like Fall, Metro Detroiters are starting to enjoy a beloved Michigan tradition, visiting the cider mill.

Annual 9/11 ceremony held at Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial in Pontiac

The Michigan Fallen Heroes Memorial was held September 11 in Pontiac, dedicated to police officers and firefighters throughout the State of Michigan who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Lebanon Vs Everybody campaign launched to help Beirut after explosion by local former pro athlete

He was stunned to learn about the explosion in Beirut last month. It killed nearly 200 people, devastated the country's food supply, and caused widespread damage to the tune of $15 billion. 

Paramedics, EMTs sue to keep licenses after woman wrongly pronounced dead

Michael Storms, Scott Rickard, Phillip Mulligan, and Jake Kroll are all facing license suspensions after they responded to the home of Timesha Beauchamp last month. Her family called 911 because she was having trouble breathing.

Airplanes, helicopters seeing more close calls with surge in drone use

The SkyFOX drone team consists of seven people carefully trained and certified by the FAA, but hobby fliers might not have the same training.