Find out what vet care is considered essential for our pets

Just like everything else these days amid the coronavirus fueled shelter in place order, vet care is going virtual.

Oakland County to call residents Thursday with information on coronavirus

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is sending out a robocall to residents to tell them to answer their phones on Thursday and he will provide them information about coronavirus in the county.

Waterford township homes catch fire after power line falls, one firefighter injured

Three homes in Waterford Township caught fire early Wednesday morning after a power line fell. One first responder was injured during the incident, but they are expected to be okay.

Three Waterford Township homes catch fire, one fire fighter injured after power line falls
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Three homes in Waterford Township caught fire early Wednesday morning after a power line fell. One first responder was injured during the incident, but they are expected to be okay.

Michigan unemployment site buckles under surge of claims from pandemic

To give you an idea of how many people are applying, the unemployment office is accustomed to about 5,000 claims per week. Last week, there was 129,000 claims.

Gov. Whitmer will announce plans for rest of Michigan school year Thursday

A Rochester High School teacher says his students have lost a lot of year-end traditions but says the closures to stop the spread of coronavirus are necessary. 

Hazel Park man strangled wife and kept her body lying in bed for days, police say

A 45-year-old Hazel Park man, Jeff Sherwood, is facing a first-degree murder charge after police say he strangled his wife and kept her body lying in bed for days.

Oakland County unveils heatmap of COVID-19 cases by zipcode

Oakland County is unveiling a heatmap of COVID-19 cases based on zip code as the county continues to fight the spread of the deadly virus.

Emergency room nurse begs Michiganders to stay home in Instagram video

An E.R. nurse with Ascension Health System shared a video on Instagram detailing the severity of the coronavirus in hospitals nowadays.

Toddler that fell 9 stories at Southfield apartment has died

The 2-year-old that fell from a Southfield apartment complex has died, the Oakland County Medical Examiner's office confirms.

Oakland Animal Hospital adjusting to vet practices amid coronavirus

We talk with a vet practice in Rochester who’s still able to offer appointments to their clients during the coronavirus emergency.

Royal Oak man uses his 3-D printers to make medical masks for hospitals

The mechanical engineer works at a local 3-D printing company, Geofabrica. But it is now deemed non-essential, forced to close up shop. Nicholas saw a need, and has the skills to help.  

2-year-old child falls 9 stories from Southfield apartment

A 2-year-old child was rushed to the hospital after falling nine stories from the Reserve of Southfield apartments on Nine Mile Road, according to multiple residents at the building.

Consumers Energy natural gas worker tests positive for COVID-19

The employee worked in Oakland and Macomb counties but the company says, did not have customer interactions and did not report to a Consumers Energy Service Center in their role.