Oakland County's high number of drownings this year flummoxing officials
Ironically, drowning numbers are down in the Great Lakes this year - even as the number of incidents in Oakland County have climbed.
Ironically, drowning numbers are down in the Great Lakes this year - even as the number of incidents in Oakland County have climbed.
Strike looms for Oakland University ahead of first day of class
The main point of contention for the union is pay raises, with professors asking for a 30% raise over five years.
The main point of contention for the union is pay raises, with professors asking for a 30% raise over five years.
Oakland County probate judge under investigation for inappropriate relationship
She is under investigation sources say, for an inappropriate relationship with a man, who also works at the Oakland County courts.
She is under investigation sources say, for an inappropriate relationship with a man, who also works at the Oakland County courts.
2024 Arts Beats and Eats officially kicks off Labor Day weekend with something for everyone
From howling guitars and pulsating grooves, to piping hot snacks and cool sips.
From howling guitars and pulsating grooves, to piping hot snacks and cool sips.
Waterford man accused of sexually abusing, recording several young boys he knew
Sexual images and videos found on the suspect's seized phone showed multiple young boys. However, police said they currently only know of four victims in total – ages 7, 10, 11, and 13.
Sexual images and videos found on the suspect's seized phone showed multiple young boys. However, police said they currently only know of four victims in total – ages 7, 10, 11, and 13.
Oakland County's 11 drownings this year prompt focus on water safety in schools
Oakland County's lakes are typically bustling with fun in the sun. But after a concerning uptick in drownings this summer, several beaches have become settings of tragedy – prompting legislators to take action.
Oakland County's lakes are typically bustling with fun in the sun. But after a concerning uptick in drownings this summer, several beaches have become settings of tragedy – prompting legislators to take action.
Fatal crash in Novi closes Beck Road near 8 Mile for several hours
A man died after he crossed the median line while driving on northbound Beck Road in Novi and struck another vehicle.
A man died after he crossed the median line while driving on northbound Beck Road in Novi and struck another vehicle.
Troy Public Library launches Bookmobile to bring books to community
No way to the library? No problem. The Troy Public Library's Bookmobile will soon start visiting the community.
No way to the library? No problem. The Troy Public Library's Bookmobile will soon start visiting the community.
Royal Oak's Five15 offering free drag queen bingo during Arts, Beats & Eats
Five15 is again offering free drag queen bingo shows during Arts, Beats & Eats.
Five15 is again offering free drag queen bingo shows during Arts, Beats & Eats.
Storm aftermath: Trail of toppled power poles left from Tuesday's wake in Rochester Hills
DTE Energy has called in about 800 crews from around the region to help out in a monumental effort to restore power. There are 95,000 customers still in the dark - down from over 200,000 24 hours ago.
DTE Energy has called in about 800 crews from around the region to help out in a monumental effort to restore power. There are 95,000 customers still in the dark - down from over 200,000 24 hours ago.
2024 Michigan State Fair opens Thursday at Novi Suburban Collection Showplace
The 2024 Michigan State Fair kicks off this Labor Day weekend on Thursday and our Rob Wolchek has a preview from Novi.
The 2024 Michigan State Fair kicks off this Labor Day weekend on Thursday and our Rob Wolchek has a preview from Novi.
Wixom hotels fill up due to residents losing power during Tuesday storm
About 150,000 DTE customers across Southeast Michigan remained without power as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Several hotels are filling up for a second day in a row as residents deal with lack of power and A.C. in their homes.
About 150,000 DTE customers across Southeast Michigan remained without power as of 5 p.m. on Wednesday. Several hotels are filling up for a second day in a row as residents deal with lack of power and A.C. in their homes.
Arts, Beats & Eats: What to know about this year's festival in Royal Oak
It's Arts, Beats & Eats weekend, the annual Labor Day festival that draws large crowds to downtown Royal Oak to enjoy music, food, and art from all over.
It's Arts, Beats & Eats weekend, the annual Labor Day festival that draws large crowds to downtown Royal Oak to enjoy music, food, and art from all over.
Western Oakland County hit hard by Tuesday's storms
“It sounded like bang, bang, bang," said one man. “I didn’t know what it was until I came out and saw all these power poles snapped."
“It sounded like bang, bang, bang," said one man. “I didn’t know what it was until I came out and saw all these power poles snapped."
Masked Georgia man suspected in Florida double shooting arrested in Michigan, deputies say
An Atlanta man accused of shooting two people inside a Deltona, Florida home last week has been arrested near Detroit, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
An Atlanta man accused of shooting two people inside a Deltona, Florida home last week has been arrested near Detroit, according to the Volusia Sheriff's Office.
Arts, Beats & Eats, Michigan State Fair, and more things to do this Labor Day weekend
Summer is winding down. Savor the rest of it at these events this Labor Day weekend:
Summer is winding down. Savor the rest of it at these events this Labor Day weekend:
Detroit Zoo holding contest to name baby gorilla after discovering it's a girl
Detroit Zoo gorilla Bandia finally let staff close enough to see the sex of her baby, the zoo's first baby gorilla in its 96-year history. It's a girl! And you can help name her.
Detroit Zoo gorilla Bandia finally let staff close enough to see the sex of her baby, the zoo's first baby gorilla in its 96-year history. It's a girl! And you can help name her.
Mother, stepfather charged after boy shoots self with unsecured gun in Madison Heights
A mother and stepfather are both facing charges after a 9-year-old Madison Heights boy shot himself with an unsecured gun on Friday.
A mother and stepfather are both facing charges after a 9-year-old Madison Heights boy shot himself with an unsecured gun on Friday.
9-year-old boy shoots self with unsecured gun in Madison Heights
The boy is in stable condition. One arrest has been made, but the relation to the victim has not been released.
The boy is in stable condition. One arrest has been made, but the relation to the victim has not been released.
Northland Mall guards found not guilty on all charges
After less than an hour of deliberations, the jury reached a verdict in the trial of three former Northland Mall security guards in the death of a man ten years ago – finding all three guards not guilty.
After less than an hour of deliberations, the jury reached a verdict in the trial of three former Northland Mall security guards in the death of a man ten years ago – finding all three guards not guilty.