Jessica's Splashpad dedicated in Novi, set to formally open May 25

Next week a new splash pad, designed and built in Jessica Starr's honor, will open in Novi. On May 18, the city held a dedication for the new facility, which was attended by family, friends, and dignitaries.

Student-piloted plane crashes in Oxford after reporting engine trouble

The plane, which had a student pilot and an instructor on board, reported a “rough" engine and was returning to Oakland County International Airport.

Man brandishes gun at high school students, flees with adult son

During the investigation, police stopped a white Chevy Malibu being driven by Paul Harrell Sr., 48. According to police, during the stop Paul Harrell Jr., 21, grabbed an AR-15 from the front seat of the car and ran on foot.

Man shot to death at Oak Park McDonald’s

Police said that at about 11:15 a.m. on May 18, two people started arguing in the lobby of the restaurant.

Wife of murdered jeweler Dan Hutchinson details couple's lucrative business, shooting during trial

Gripping testimony from Marisa Hutchinson, who was married to Dan 'Hutch' Hutchinson, on Friday revealed several intimate details about the couple's arrangement to launder money with the attorney now accused of plotting their murder.

No signs of alligator at Kensington Metropark, Kent Lake remains open

A reported alligator at Kent Lake at Kensington Metropark prompted a thorough search early Friday morning -- but there were no signs of the reptile.

Hutch's Jewelry murder: Dan Hutchinson's wife testifies about relationship with lawyer, business practices

Dan ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson's wife took the stand during her late husband's murder trial Friday to testify about the couple's relationship with the lawyer accused of plotting his killing.

Possible alligator sighting at Kent Lake prompts warnings at Kensington

A possible alligator sighting was reported to park officials - and visitors are asked to be cautious there, with officials saying that likely someone released a pet into the lake.

Oak Park jeweler murder plot sees shooting footage, hears dramatic testimony in day 4 of trial

The alleged getaway vehicle - an e-bike - and a whole lot more was revealed in court for another day of testimony in the murder trial of alleged shooter Roy Larry and attorney Marco Bisbikis, accused of orchestrating the plot.

Massive crime ring behind 400 vehicle thefts busted by Michigan law enforcement coalition

Over 400 vehicles worth millions of dollars had been stolen from dealerships around Southeast Michigan since last year. A series of police raids ended in six arrests earlier this week.

Wixom 1-year-old and grandparent attacked by family's dogs

The Wixom Fire Department attended to the child, who was transported to Ascension Providence Hospital in Novi.

Hutch's Jewelry murder: More witnesses to testify during trial for 2 suspects

More witnesses will take the stand Thursday in the trial against two suspects charged with murdering Oak Park jeweler Dan “Hutch” Hutchinson.

Hutch's Jewelry murder trial: Defendant testifies against co-conspirator

One of the five defendants accused of conspiring to kill jeweler Daniel Hutchinson, 33-year-old Angelo Raptoplous, testified against his godbrother and closest friend Marco Bisbikis during trial on Wednesday.

Hutch's Jewelry murder: Prosecutor says trial will reveal greed, betrayal in death plot

Prosecutors say it was Marco Bisbikis - who orchestrated it, getting friends and employees from his pot farm - Angelo Raptoplous and Darnell Larry, who then enlisted Roy Larry to do the shooting.