Kwame Kilpatrick backs Donald Trump at Oakland County Republican Party dinner

Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick was a featured speaker at the Oakland County Republican Party Lincoln Day Dinner. He backed Donald Trump for president, spoke about his fall from grace, and how he found God while in jail.

Are chickens pets? Beverly Hills couple fights ordinance violation

The couple has scheduled a meeting with the Village of Beverly Hills' Zoning Board of Appeals to clarify the specifics of the pet ownership ordinance – and whether or not it includes chickens.

Witnesses testify in death allegedly at hands of Northland Mall security guards

"All the security guards - they were on the floor," said Hale. "He said there was a gentleman in his store staring at him and the gentleman said, 'I'm going to kill someone.'"

Witnesses testify McKenzie Cochran said 'I can't breathe' before his death at Northland Mall

On day two of trial for the security guards who held down McKenzie Cochran until he died from asphyxiation at Northland Mall in 2014, several witnesses and the jewelry store clerk who called security on Cochran took the stand.

Pontiac shelter's longest resident dog is still seeking her forever home

Sharon, a mixed-breed dog, is about three and a half years old. She has been at the Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center since New Year's Eve of 2021, and the shelter is still looking for a forever home for her.

Rochester Hills doctor charged with felony sex crimes, including hidden recordings at swim school

The number of victims recorded or assaulted by the 40-year-old doctor is unknown and police estimate it could take six months to comb through evidence seized on his phone, computer, and hard drives.

Oyster bar opening in former Franklin Grill spot

A historic building in Franklin is being renovated to soon house The Franklin Oyster Bar & Eatery.

2 days of grown-up book fairs coming to Royal Oak self-serve taproom

As the kids head back to school, fill your own library at two adult book fairs planned next week at Royal Oak's North End Taproom. Fellow Royal Oak business Sidetrack Bookshop will bring books and book-related items to the taproom on Aug. 27 and 28.

WATCH: 3 security guards on trial for 2014 death of McKenzie Cochran at Northland Mall

More than 10 years after McKenzie Cochran died after being maced and restrained by security guards at the now-shuttered Northland Mall, three people are on trial.

Michigan crash victim sues insurance company for halting therapy payments

Carmen Burgie has been wheelchair bound since 2001. But about six months ago, her insurance company, Auto-Owners Insurance, stopped paying for her therapists – who she needs for a better quality of life.

Detroit 25-year-old man caught with 12-year-old by police, prosecutor says

A 25-year-old man is charged with sex crimes with a 12-year-old after he was caught in a car with the minor at a former elementary school.

Southeast Michigan cider mill opening dates

Some Southeast Michigan cider mills are already open with others opening soon as fall approaches. Here's when you can get your cider and donut fix:

Kwame Kilpatrick describes political consulting work, talks corruption on conservative talk show in Detroit

"I don't know why people should believe me," he said, answering a question from the host curious about why the public should trust him. The ex-Detroit mayor will speak at a GOP dinner this week.

Speeding driver killed after being ejected from Dodge Charger in Pontiac

A 19-year-old man died early Monday after crashing a Dodge Charger in Pontiac. The victim was not wearing a seat belt and was ejected from the car.