Bad weather delays I-75 construction by 60 work days

It's not for lack of effort or a decline in resources that I-75 construction has been delayed. Instead, you can thank whatever fitting term that Michigan weather deserves - well, mostly.

Single mother bounces back from homelessness with help of nonprofit Lighthouse

It's a new beginning for Arlisa Hemphill and her family, with a new place to call home and new furniture inside thanks to the nonprofit Lighthouse.

Restaurant employees targeted in gift card scam in Troy

Employees at two different restaurants in Troy were scammed into buying gift cards, police say. They're sending out a warning so that others don't fall victim. 

Family window business around for 92 years still going strong

A small company specializing in storm windows in Troy has kept metro Detroit warm during cold winters for years. But there's something else about this company that will warm your heart - there's a reason it's called a "family business."

Southfield retiree loses home over $8.41 debt, takes fight to Michigan Supreme Court

A Southfield retiree who bought a home in 2011 for $60,000 and turned it into a rental property. He thought it was a good investment until the state seized it over an $8 tax bill.

Oakland County Sheriff looking for man accused of raping unconscious woman at Commerce Township party

A man identified as Paul allegedly raped a woman who had become sick and fell asleep on a bed at a party last October. However, the woman's friend who saw what was happening pushed the man off of her. Paul then put his clothes back on and left. The victim, hearing what happened from her friend filed charges two weeks later.

Lawmakers, county executives restarting effort to bring regional transit to Michigan

Three county executives and a Republican lawmaker introduced plans to help leaders from Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw negotiate a service area that would help public engagement.

Electric cars are so quiet they're a hazard to the visually-impaired. So Ford made a new sound

Ford is adding a new sound to their electric vehicles to accommodate the hard-of-seeing and their guiding animals. Because the trendy new vehicles are quieter than their fuel-burning cousins, they represent a hazard to those who can't see them coming. So the Detroit automaker worked with a local sound engineer to achieve that new car sound.

Party of 6 leaves almost $700 bill at table after fight at Ruth's Chris

Troy Police are investigating after a party of 6 left Ruth's Chris without paying a bill that amounted to almost $700 after a fight broke out inside the restaurant.

Vigil held to honor Lake Orion teenager killed in snowmobile accident

Family and friends gathered Sunday evening at the home of Alexandria Lambert to give support and comfort to a family and community that is devastated.

Car goes into Lyon Township pond after remote start malfunction

Lyon Township fire officials are scratching their heads after a car became submerged in 16 feet of water Saturday morning.

Michigan marijuana dispensary giving away 200 Popeyes Chicken Sandwiches

A Michigan marijuana dispensary is giving away 200 Popeyes Chicken Sandwiches - plus a few free $100 gift cards as well - Friday night.

4-year-old Hazel leads effort to fight child hunger in Michigan

Nearly 20 percent of Michigan children live in poverty, but one 4-year-old girl is doing her part to make sure others in her community don't go hungry -- and she's encouraging all of us to do the same.

Birmingham jeweler accused of wire fraud involving 'The Yellow Rose' diamond

The feds arrested prominent Birmingham jeweler Joseph DuMouchelle and charged him with wire fraud involving a rare 77-carat diamond dubbed "The Yellow Rose" diamond -- sold for $12 million.