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.

Royal Oak city commissioner arrested for shoplifting at Meijer

She allegedly tried to leave without paying for items at a self-checkout station. She was given a ticket for a misdemeanor.

Man who wiped nose on Dollar Tree employee's shirt arraigned in Clarkston
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A 68-year-old Genessee County man who was charged with assault and battery after wiping his nose on a Dollar Tree employee will be arraigned Wednesday in Clarkston

Man charged with assault and battery for wiping nose on Michigan Dollar Tree employee's shirt

A 68-year-old man is facing assault and battery charges in Oakland County after police said he used a Dollar Tree employee's shirt to wipe his face when she told him he needed to wear a mask.

Oakland County doctor concerned by amount of public venturing beyond houses
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Nice weekend weather and pandemic fatigue led to too many people venturing outside of their houses, Dr. Adam Rosh told FOX 2 on Monday. That's exactly what we should be avoid doing as COVID-19 looks for more hosts

Oakland County ramps up COVID-19 testing, small biz fund to get $12M

 About 1,377 reported COVID-19 cases among residents and 373 additional cases among staff members. There have been 346 deaths all according to the county's director of Health and Human Services.

Hazel Park pot shop donating portion of proceeds back to the community

New Standard in Hazel Park is the newest recreational provisioning center in Oakland County, run by people looking for a fresh start in their careers.

19-year-old Ferndale woman shot multiple times while laying in bed Friday morning

Ferndale Police report a 19-year-old woman was shot multiple times while laying on her bed early Thursday morning. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. on West Bennett Street. The woman's condition is unknown.

Ferndale woman shot multiple times while laying in her bed
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Ferndale Police report a 19-year-old woman was shot multiple times while laying on her bed early Thursday morning. The incident happened around 2:15 a.m. on West Bennett Street. The woman's condition is unknown.