Novi getting drive-thru COVID-19 test site, screening starts Friday

A private-public partnership between Walmart, Quest Diagnostics, and state and local health officials has supported the opening of another drive-thru testing site, this time in Novi.

Man who shot at lost black teen on porch wants retrial claiming he was oversentenced

Zeigler, who is white, was sentenced to four to 10 years in prison in for shooting at a then-14-year-old Brennan Walker who is black. It happened after he knocked on Zeigler's front door and asked his wife for directions to school, after missing the bus.

Clawson's Flipside Records battles for business amid COVID-19 state shutdown

Like so many other small shops business was good - until it wasn't. A global pandemic and a statewide shutdown took place while Flipside Records has been playing the music - but there's no one there to listen to it.

Ribbons for heroes: Birmingham school salutes those on pandemic front line

Knowing how much students missed being together - two teachers came up with an idea. Anyone can come to the school and tie a ribbon on the fence to honor a hero, or make a wish for someone they know. It is a simple gesture that is catching on.

Michigan National Guard helps COVID-19 testing at senior living centers in Oakland County

On Thursday Michigan National Guard representatives met with staff from the Oakland County Emergency Operation Center to work out details of providing several teams to help with testing at all 117 of these facilities in the county. 

Normal admission fees returns to Michigan's Metroparks May 15

As the state begins reopening parts of its economy, its Metroparks locations are also easing back into normality. Regular tolling returns May 15

Blue Angels wow Metro Detroit while honoring Michigan's heroes in COVID-19 fight

The men and women who are on the street and in the hospitals helping everyone get through this COVID-19 crisis were honored Tuesday by a flyover by the Blue Angels.

Royal Oak considering safety measures for Woodward Dream Cruise this summer

Although Governor Gretchen Whitmer's Stay at Home Order expires at the end of May, concerns over the spread of the virus will likely stick around well into the summer and beyond. 

Proving Grounds coffee shop in Royal Oak stays open with help from Payroll Protection

The Proving Grounds Coffee Shop has been in Milford for three years. This January they opened a second location in downtown Royal Oak where Gayle's Chocolates used to be.

With graduation cancelled, Milford community is 'adopting' seniors to celebrate end of school

Milford High School is going through the same disruption that all districts are facing. No grade had the remainder of their school year dashed harder than the seniors who saw graduation plans ended. Now, the community wants you to help out by adopting one of those seniors.

Interactive Zoom sessions a ‘lifesaver’ for patients living with dementia during COVID-19

An adult program for people with dementia forced to close their doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic turns to Zoom sessions to keep their participants engaged and connect them with their friends during this tough time.

Enjoy a virtual visit to the Detroit Zoo with classes, webcams during pandemic shutdown

Employees are working hard but also working six feet apart and with masks on. They are watching the animals closely that are for the first time living at the zoo minus the 15,000 summer daily visits from humans. 

Owner of leaking chemical building in Madison Heights to get early release from prison due to COVID-19

A judge has granted the City of Madison Heights permission to tear down a building that leaked toxic chemicals into the ground, at the expense of the business owner who's currently serving time in federal prison.

Royal Oak realtor holds Virtual Drag Queen Bingo events on Facebook

"We were trying to figure out what we could do to pivot and someone said bingo - and I went, drag queen bingo - that's exactly what would be awesome," said Shaffer of Jim Shaffer and Associates.