I-96 ramp metering starts this week in Oakland County

Traffic on I-96 is getting a new feature in Oakland County as ramp metering is being activated along the flex lane route.

Chilean national sentenced 10-20 years for break-ins in Oakland, Wayne counties

The 29-year-old's conviction follows a string of break-ins at affluent homes around Michigan, including in Rochester, Rochester Hills, and Grosse Pointe Farms.

Troy hyperbaric chamber explosion: Evidence discussed during hearing

Attorneys in a murder case against Tamela Peterson, the CEO of the Oxford Center, were in court Monday to discuss what constitutes possibly privileged evidence. Peterson was charged after a hyperbaric chamber explosion killed a child.

Detroit Zoo brings back 'Zoo Keys' for visitors to learn more about the animals

It is late spring in Metro Detroit, which means school’s out, and the lines are now longer at the Detroit Zoo. Meanwhile, there's a new attraction that unlocks a gateway of information for visitors.

Detroit Zoo brings back zoo keys
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The Detroit Zoo re-debuted its zoo keys on Friday. For just $4, people can buy a specialty key to plug into one of its audio boxes and listen to a poem or biography about an animal.

Push to raise mental health awareness
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Three people took their own lives, all in the same small town. Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is spreading the word about mental health help.

10-year-old critically injured after Waterford crash
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Police said a 17-year-old Waterford boy in a Jaguar X-Type ran the red light while turning from northbound Cass Lake to westbound Highland, striking a Ford Escape.

Child critically injured in crash after teen runs red light in Waterford

A child suffered critical injuries in a crash caused by a teen driver running a red light at the at the intersection of Highland and Cass Lake roads in Waterford Township, police said.

Habitat for Humanity begins construction on Southfield housing duplex

Two families will occupy the duplex in the 20000 block of Westland Drive through the nonprofit Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County.

Oakland County first responders honored for heroism at splash pad shooting

"It’s gratifying even though it's something we wished and hoped and prayed we'd never have to face," Bouchard said. "Which is how you deal with a traumatic situation."