Tracking a 'new normal' Oakland County declares state of emergency

Tracking a 'new normal' Oakland County declares state of emergency

  "It gives us broader powers to move county resources around and opens door to federal reimbursement dollars should those dollars become available," said Coulter. "We also fully activated our emergency operations center which simply allows us more ability on 24/7 basis," 

  "It gives us broader powers to move county resources around and opens door to federal reimbursement dollars should those dollars become available," said Coulter. "We also fully activated our emergency operations center which simply allows us more ability on 24/7 basis," 

Districts going online amid statewide school closures in Michigan

Districts going online amid statewide school closures in Michigan

As schools close their doors for the next three weeks, district administrations like Rochester Community Schools are transitioning some of their work online.

As schools close their doors for the next three weeks, district administrations like Rochester Community Schools are transitioning some of their work online.

Farmington Hills school informs parents a teacher has coronavirus

Farmington Hills school informs parents a teacher has coronavirus

Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills sent an email to its parents informing them that a 1-2 Learning Community teacher tested positive for coronavirus.

Hillel Day School in Farmington Hills sent an email to its parents informing them that a 1-2 Learning Community teacher tested positive for coronavirus.

Royal Oak first responders say they are prepared for COVID-19 patients

Royal Oak first responders say they are prepared for COVID-19 patients

"If the patient is coughing, will put a mask on them," he said. "If it seems like they have a known disease we will use our full face masks and try to keep a little bit of a distance between us and them that's really the best thing we can do."

"If the patient is coughing, will put a mask on them," he said. "If it seems like they have a known disease we will use our full face masks and try to keep a little bit of a distance between us and them that's really the best thing we can do."

Oakland University suspends all in-person classes through end of semester

Oakland University suspends all in-person classes through end of semester

Oakland University has followed suit with most other universities in Michigan and suspended in-person classes effective at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Oakland University has followed suit with most other universities in Michigan and suspended in-person classes effective at 5 p.m. on Wednesday.

Oakland County clerk celebrates 90th birthday - and has no plans to retire

Oakland County clerk celebrates 90th birthday - and has no plans to retire

Phyllis Stafford is celebrating her 90th birthday and her coworkers at the Oakland County office put on a party to commemorate the feat. Stafford started working as a court clerk in 1975.

Phyllis Stafford is celebrating her 90th birthday and her coworkers at the Oakland County office put on a party to commemorate the feat. Stafford started working as a court clerk in 1975.

Disposable wipes wash ashore Macomb County drain and trees

Disposable wipes wash ashore Macomb County drain and trees

Candice Miller, Macomb County Commissioner, says Oakland County is dumping sanitary wipes into the Red Run Drain in Warren and has done so for years.

Candice Miller, Macomb County Commissioner, says Oakland County is dumping sanitary wipes into the Red Run Drain in Warren and has done so for years.

Teen shot in shoulder by sheriff's deputy in Pontiac during traffic stop

Teen shot in shoulder by sheriff's deputy in Pontiac during traffic stop

Authorities are investigating after a 16-year-old girl was shot by police in Pontiac during an attempted traffic stop in which the driver ran away from the scene.

Authorities are investigating after a 16-year-old girl was shot by police in Pontiac during an attempted traffic stop in which the driver ran away from the scene.

West Bloomfield man found murdered in Jamaican hotel room

West Bloomfield man found murdered in Jamaican hotel room

Authorities are investigating after a Michigan man was found robbed and stabbed to death in his hotel room in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Authorities are investigating after a Michigan man was found robbed and stabbed to death in his hotel room in Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Bridge closure project on I-75 in Hazel Park could be traffic nightmare

Bridge closure project on I-75 in Hazel Park could be traffic nightmare

People in Hazel Park are bracing for a traffic nightmare during an I-75 construction project in which three bridges over the freeway will be demolished.

People in Hazel Park are bracing for a traffic nightmare during an I-75 construction project in which three bridges over the freeway will be demolished.

Clothing store, line team up for Project Beautiful

Clothing store, line team up for Project Beautiful

Dolce MODA, a clothing store based out of Birmingham is committing money and supplies to women's shelters throughout metro Detroit. Working with Northern Fashion, it's part of an initiative called Project Beautiful.

Dolce MODA, a clothing store based out of Birmingham is committing money and supplies to women's shelters throughout metro Detroit. Working with Northern Fashion, it's part of an initiative called Project Beautiful.

Auburn Hills dad accused of driving drunk with boy in back seat on closed I-75 shows up to court with car seat

Auburn Hills dad accused of driving drunk with boy in back seat on closed I-75 shows up to court with car seat

The man stopped by Troy police for suspected drunk driving was arraigned Wednesday on multiple charges after police said he was driving drunk on a closed portion of I-75 with his son in the back seat.

The man stopped by Troy police for suspected drunk driving was arraigned Wednesday on multiple charges after police said he was driving drunk on a closed portion of I-75 with his son in the back seat.

Royal Oak coffee shop selling mugs and cards with Beaumont patient drawings on them

Royal Oak coffee shop selling mugs and cards with Beaumont patient drawings on them

Maggie Lee has been through a lot at only 7 years old. She's beaten brain cancer and is out of treatment. Much of what helped her get through the disease was her art therapist and their sessions drawing and painting.

Maggie Lee has been through a lot at only 7 years old. She's beaten brain cancer and is out of treatment. Much of what helped her get through the disease was her art therapist and their sessions drawing and painting.

School districts take steps to guard against coronavirus threat

School districts take steps to guard against coronavirus threat

On Tuesday in Lansing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of four committees that will work to combat the spread of coronavirus. One of the four committees will focus on combating the virus at public schools, universities and colleges. 

On Tuesday in Lansing, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced the creation of four committees that will work to combat the spread of coronavirus. One of the four committees will focus on combating the virus at public schools, universities and colleges.