Farmington Hills Sheetz fight: Controversial gas station plan passes planning commission

After a contentious Farmington Hills Planning Commission meeting that lasted hours on Thursday night, plans to move forward with a Sheetz convenience store advanced to city council.

Royal Oak ice rink opens Friday with holiday celebration

The Rink at Royal Oak opens Friday with a celebration featuring live music, visits with Santa, carnival rides, and more.

Family of well known Detroit-area pastor killed in crash questions why suspect was released

A well-known Detroit-area pastor has died after police say he was struck by a car driven by an undocumented immigrant. Now his family is wondering why that driver was let go as they grieve.

Neighbors near Orion Township explosion displaced, unknown when they can return home

18 units destroyed by the condo explosion in Orion Township left multiple families displaced and neighbors are seeking new shelter for the night on Wednesday.

Overdose deaths declining in Oakland County

From the distribution of narcan to educating communities about the risk of fentanyl, there are several reasons behind the improving trend of declining overdose numbers.

Drunk driver passes out with foot on brake pedal in Troy

When asked to perform a field sobriety test, Eva Brow of Pontiac failed before she was taken into custody.

Orion Township explosion: 2 seriously injured, home leveled by blast

Two people are in critical condition after an explosion that destroyed an Orion Township condo Tuesday evening. The blast at Keatington New Town Condominiums could be heard and felt for miles.

Four Novi homes targeted by South American gangs, police say

This time, it was four homes in Novi that were hit in similar manners with the suspects using the backyards to access residences with no one currently inside.

Welcome Inn prepares for another winter helping homeless in Starr Presbyterian Church building in Royal Oak

The South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) Welcome Inn Day Center opens Dec. 2 at the former Starr Presbyterian Church in Royal Oak. The nonprofit now has access to the whole building after the church closed in October.