LTU conference to study GamerGate on 10th anniversary

A decade ago, the online controversy that became known as “GamerGate” exposed an ugly streak of misogyny and homophobia in the online gaming community. Ten years later, what have we learned? How have things gotten better? What challenges remain?

Oakland County road commission announces $84 million in 2024 construction projects

This year’s RCOC Road Improvement Plan includes road-reconstruction projects, major-resurfacing projects, roundabout construction, bridge-repair-and-replacement projects, culvert-repair-and-replacement projects, the continuation of a two-mile gravel-road-paving project and 46 miles of simple-resurfacing.

Dearborn motorcyclist charged after leading police on several pursuits while armed

Farmington Hills police were able to arrest the 26-year-old driver after his motorcycle ran out of fuel, bringing his joyride that spanned several cities to an end.

James Crumbley jailhouse recordings threatening prosecutor released

In addition to calling himself a martyr, James Crumbley said it felt like he was joining the military, used derogatory language to refer to the Oakland County Prosecutor, and blamed the school for the shooting.

Rochester Hills City Council OKs Life Time Fitness request to pursue liquor license

Alcohol could be available at the Rochester Hills Life Time Fitness after city council approved a conditional use request earlier this week. The gym can now seek a liquor license from the state.

5th suspect in Hutch's Jewelry murder plot ordered to trial

Another suspect charged in connection with the murder of Hutch's Jewelry owner Dan ‘Hutch’ Hutchinson will stand trial.

Wixom adds curbside food scrap recycling

Wixom residents can now easily reduce their food waste through a new curbside recycling program.

I-696 reopens after crash breaks median, scatters debris

The impact scattered debris around the roadway, a nearby traffic camera showed. It happened at Coolidge in Oak Park.

Detroit Zoo warns of discount ticket scam

The Detroit Zoo said a post offering a pack of tickets for a discount is a scam.

Brown Iron Brewhouse Royal Oak plans Gluten-Free Fair

Brown Iron Brewhouse is bringing gluten-free vendors to its Royal Oak location for the Gluten-Free Fair next month.

Arts, Beats & Eats seeking musicians for Royal Oak festival

Submissions are open through the end of the month for musicians interested in performing at this year's Arts, Beats & Eats in Royal Oak.

Southeast Michigan's newest bus route will span seven cities, connect dozens of locations

From Meadow Brook Amphitheatre and Royal Oak Music Theatre, to the Oakland Mall and downtown Rochester, the next bus route hit several important locations in Oakland County.

Motorcyclist does donuts and wheelies around cop car before fleeing, running out of gas

A motorcyclist thought he could get away after doing donuts around a Dearborn police car, but he didn't have enough gas to escape and ended up being caught in Farmington Hills.