Hazel Park house fire kills mother, daughter

Two people are dead after fire at a house near Eight Mile and Dequindre in Hazel Park.

4th suspect involved in Hutch's Jewelry murder sentenced

As part of his plea deal, Angelo Raptoplous was sentenced to four to 15 years in prison for his involvement in Daniel Hutchinson's murder.

5 teens shot during 4th of July party in Pontiac released from hospital

Five teenage boys who were shot during a 4th of July house party last week have been released from the hospital, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. Crime Stoppers is offering $1,000 for information.

Bandit Tavern closes months after Jolly Pumpkin rebrand in Royal Oak

Less than a year after Royal Oak's Jolly Pumpkin was rebranded into a Southern-inspired restaurant called Bandit Tavern & Hideaway, the eatery has closed.

Hutch's Jewelry murder: Suspect sentenced after plea deal

Darnell Larry, one of the suspects charged in the murder of well-known jeweler Dan ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson, was sentenced to prison time last week.

Alcohol a factor in at least two July 4th boating accidents in Southeast Michigan, police say

In one incident, the operator of a boat believed to be drunk dove into shallow water, knocking him unconscious. In another, a father and son crashed into a seawall in Lake Erie.

Bourbon bottles honoring Deputy Brad Reckling keep selling out, profits donated to family

Every time the bottles hit the shelves, the store has not been able to keep them in stock for very long. Those interested in purchasing a bottle can stay up-to-date on shipments via Benstein Liquor's social media pages.

MSP arrests man who threatened to shoot police, woman and himself in Royal Oak Twp.

When troopers arrived at the house, dispatchers could hear the man saying "if the police come in here, I’m shooting you, I’m shooting them, and myself," according to MSP Second District.

Oakland County deputies step up 4th of July water patrols, offer safety tips

As part of the national Operation Dry Water campaign, running from Independence Day through July 6th, deputies are monitoring the waters and making several stops to ensure the public's safety.

Rochester Hills splash pad reopens two weeks after shooting

In the most recent update of the victims, eight of the nine who were shot had been discharged from the hospital. Only a mother injured in the shooting remains, though, she continues to make progress.

Lawsuit revived against Southfield paramedics who falsely declared woman dead

Timesha Beauchamp, who had cerebral palsy, was falsely declared dead by first responders in August 2020. When a funeral home unzipped the body bag, she had her eyes open and was gasping for air. Last week, a Michigan appeals court revived a lawsuit against the medical crew involved.