Novi woman charged with murder, child abuse after 2-year-old son's death

A 36-year-old woman is facing murder and child abuse charges after her 2-year-old son's death at a home in Novi was ruled a homicide.

Parking wars close to a resolution at Vinsetta Garage - but residents reactions mixed

The effort to turn that area into parking has been tied up in litigation. Now the city says it is ready to make a resolution tonight about the four housing lots.

Iraq consulate in Southfield to open for those mourning Iranian general's death

Assad Kalasho is offended that the Iraqi consulate in Southfield is sending condolences, opening the consulate Tuesday and Wednesday for those mourning the general's death.

EPA testing water at 696 chemical site as business owner reports to prison

The Environmental Protection Agency is testing 11,000 gallons of water from the contamination industrial site along I-696 in Oakland County from Electro-Plating Services.

Oakland County Animal Shelter changes policies after dog bite injures shelter worker

The Oakland County Animal Shelter has implemented new protocols at its facility following an incident that led to a vicious bite from a dog before it was shot and killed.

2 suspects wanted for armed robbery of BP in Orion Township

Two armed men robbed the convienience store at the BP station in the 4900 block of S. Baldwin Road at 1:28 a.m. Thursday morning.

Crews take soil and water samples from chemical ooze site off I-696

"Because of the conditions inside the facility, he was hoarding hazardous waste, hazardous chemicals. He has a pit in the basement where all this water was running into," said Tracy Kecskemeti, District Coordinator Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy. 

Southfield man, 73, hit and killed early Thursday morning

Southfield Police said a pedestrian was killed Thursday morning when he was hit by a car on Berg Road.

8-hour standoff ends after domestic situation at West Bloomfield hotel

An overnight standoff at Hampton Inn on Northwestern Highway in West Bloomfield between police and a 37-year-old man with a gun ended peacefully.

Beaumont introduces first baby born in new decade

Beaumont introduced Metro Detroit to the first baby born in the new decade Wednesday morning.

Metro Detroit police step up NYE patrols looking for drunk drivers

Police are preparing to pull over anyone who appears to be under the influence driving erratically, maybe too fast, or even too slowly.

Lyon Twp restaurant a total loss after early morning fire

Police say Pontiac Trail has been shut down for the time being, while officials say the restaurant is a complete loss. 

City leaders and residents share fear, outrage at chemical ooze leak on I-696

The public got to voice concern about the toxic chemicals seen leaching onto I-696. But when it was the council's turn to respond, things got a little emotional.