The trial for an Oakland County man accused of killing a Melvindale police officer continues Thursday.

Tomika Alexander is raising money to boost the Crime Stoppers of Michigan reward for the killing of her son from up to $2,500 to $10,000.

A Pontiac homeowner is turning to an attorney after years of repeated basement flooding that he said has also affected several of his neighbors in the city’s Seminole Hills Historic District.

Madison Heights Police Department has saved a 72-year-old Shelby Township woman who began chocking at a local restaurant.

A fire on I-75 in Oakland County has caused lane closures on Wednesday.

The trial for an Oakland County man accused of killing a Melvindale police officer continues Wednesday.

An Oakland County man killed his father’s girlfriend in their home and then told his dad that she was dead, according to police.

As drone technology gets better, could it change what it means to be a first responder? While law enforcement agencies explore that question, there are concerns that this is a slippery slope when it comes to privacy.

Police are seeking information about a 13-year-old boy who went missing in Southfield.

A jury has been seated in the case against an Oakland County man accused of killing a Melvindale police officer.

Kalee and Gus, the North American river otters at the Detroit Zoo, have welcomed three pups, zoo officials announced.

A Detroit man accused of stealing multiple packages in Birmingham learned his sentence on Monday.

A popular end-of-year game among high school seniors is making waves across Metro Detroit — and catching the attention of law enforcement.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald has charged a Detroit man in connection with a shooting at a church in Royal Oak Township.

An Oakland County woman accused of scamming home buyers in a real estate fraud scheme has pleaded no contest to multiple charges.

IKEA is set to open a pop-up shop in Oakland County this summer, its second location in Michigan.

An Oakland County mother was sentenced on Tuesday after pleading no contest to leaving her children living in “deplorable conditions.” Before the judge sentenced her, she called the mother a “selfish liar” and said, “There is no sympathy.”

A juvenile girl riding an e-bike was struck by a vehicle while in a crosswalk in West Bloomfield Township.

A SWAT team and several heavily armed police officers have shut down a street in Southfield.

A 79-year-old surgeon from Oakland County was sentenced for submitting more than $7 million in fake Medicare claims for psychotherapy services, officials said.

A Southfield man pleaded guilty to illegally possessing Social Security cards, driver’s licenses, and equipment to make fake documents, all of which were ultimately used to cause over half a million dollars in fraud losses.

Oakland County deputies went to check on an elderly woman at her home, and they said they could see her son’s child porn pictures in plain view.

Police in at least one Metro Detroit city are cracking down on electronic motorcycles.

Police are investigating after a church in Oakland County was damaged following reports of possible gunfire in the area.

A Rochester Hills sixth-grader is a finalist in this year’s Doddle for Google contest.

Three people are facing charges after a shooting at an Airbnb party in Oakland County.

A 36-year-old Pontiac man is being held without bond after being arraigned on multiple felony charges, including first-degree murder, in the fatal shooting of another man over the weekend.

A pedestrian was struck while crossing 8 Mile Road and then hit again by a second vehicle while lying in the roadway. Police said the first driver stayed at the scene, but the second fled.

Federal investigators said a Pontiac man already on supervised release for a child sexually abusive material conviction was caught again after probation officers discovered a hidden cellphone in his bedroom.

A long-delayed bridge project in Pontiac is finally showing signs of progress, and city officials say it will be finished by the end of the year.

Southfield police say they may never know why Deborah Kennedy was killed, but they say new forensic testing has identified who was responsible nearly three decades later.

The Oakland County mother who pleaded no contest in a child abuse case where her three children were living in “deplorable conditions” was sentenced to prison on Tuesday.

An Oakland County boy left his home two weeks ago and hasn’t been seen since. Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance as they search for him.

A man has pleaded no contest in the case of an Oakland County hit-and-run that killed a veteran in a wheelchair.

An Oakland County mother who pleaded no contest to child abuse after reportedly leaving her young children in “deplorable conditions" is expected to be sentenced on Tuesday.

A second victim has died following a head-on crash over the weekend in Oakland County.

Gregory Keyier-Deniro Davis was found guilty of multiple charges, including first-degree murder, in connection with the 2023 fatal shooting of Annie Namou, 40, of Sterling Heights.

A Rochester Hills man is dead, and his wife and another married couple are critically injured after a head-on crash in Orion Township on Saturday afternoon (April 11), the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said.

Police in Oakland County have received approval for a new drone pilot program, and many residents are worried about what that means for their privacy.

Birmingham police say they’ve detained several people after a late night party led to shots fired at a short-term rental on East Lincoln Street. Local 4 spoke to neighbors whose doorbell cameras caught the aftermath.

A former once-a-year arts celebration in downtown Pontiac is now happening every Friday night in April and May as part of a broader push to revitalize the city’s core.

An Oakland County man was arrested after a traffic stop on I-75 led to police finding drugs, a handgun and an open bottle of alcohol in his car.

A woman was killed in a crash involving a suspected drunk driver in Macomb County Thursday night.

Oakland County Parks hosted its first Starlight Gala, a prom-style event designed for adults with developmental disabilities, bringing together participants for an evening of celebration and inclusion.

Some businesses along Rochester Road in Troy say ongoing roadwork is cutting into their bottom line.

The Great Lakes National Cemetery will be holding a spring headstone cleaning on Saturday, and volunteers are encouraged to join.

A former Metro Detroit substitute teacher accused of paying young students for nude photos and videos has pleaded guilty to his charges.

A man with an extensive criminal history has been charged with multiple felonies in connection with a series of break-ins in Pontiac and Independence Township.

After a fiery meeting on Wednesday evening, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted 13-4 to approve a pilot program that will allow drones to assist the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in responding to 911 calls.

An Oakland County bakery owner says a hacked Facebook account has locked her out of her business page, cutting into both revenue and customer traffic.

A man who pleaded no contest to killing a driver in an Oakland County drunk driving crash has been sentenced to prison.

Two men were taken into custody after a traffic stop on I-75 in Oakland County led to the discovery of drugs, a firearm, and other suspected contraband.

A Warren man pleaded guilty to fleeing police in a case stemming from a Halloween chase that ended in a crash and left another driver critically injured.

A proposed pilot program that would allow drones to assist the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office in responding to 911 calls is expected to be voted on this Wednesday.

A man died after he was hit by a car while attempting to run across Woodward Avenue in Oakland County on Monday, officials said.

Starting Wednesday, April 8, the southbound I-75 ramp to westbound I-696 will be closed, and it won’t reopen until sometime this summer.

A 51-year-old man is facing a bank robbery charge after police say he walked into a local bank and showed the teller a message on his phone demanding cash.

Flooded yards and basements are just a few of the headaches lakefront homeowners in parts of Oxford are dealing with after weekend rain pushed lake levels higher.

An Oakland County family said their kids were sent to the doctor’s office nearly 100 times because of something that was happening inside their home.

Severe thunderstorms watches and tornado warnings have been issued for multiple communities in Southeast Michigan on Saturday.

Police revealed what the attacker was doing in the days before he targeted Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township.

Police have captured the man who robbed a Bloomfield Township bank in broad daylight.

Climbing a mountain of adversity takes the right people. Going down the mountain does, too, something the state champion girls’ skiing team at Detroit Country Day School knows all about.

A skunk has tested positive for rabies after biting a resident in Oakland County.

A man has pleaded no contest in a stabbing that took place at an Oakland County restaurant in August.

A Royal Oak grandfather has been a member of the Lions chain gang for more than 50 years while also caring for his wife, who has advanced Parkinson’s disease. He is the latest victim of a sophisticated scam that even surprised cybersecurity experts.

A Pontiac woman faces decades in prison after she ran a red light, struck a motorcycle and fled the scene, resulting in a man’s death and another person’s injury.

Police are searching for a man who robbed a Bloomfield Township bank in broad daylight before fleeing on foot.

The Road Commission for Oakland County (RCOC) has kicked off its 2026 road construction season, with nearly $60 million worth of road projects planned.

Police in Southfield have confirmed a missing 13-year-old boy has been recovered.

A Michigan woman accidentally picked the wrong number when she was buying her lottery ticket, but that mistake led her to a $251,738 jackpot win.

The man who drove a truck into Temple Israel on March 12 spent days before the attack searching online for Jewish gathering places, weapons accessories, and upcoming events at the synagogue, then tried to delete the evidence.

A 31-year-old Oakland County man will spend years in jail after threatening a Macomb County judge.

The FBI has released a timeline of the March 12 attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, detailing the attacker's actions, social media posts and search history before targeting the synagogue.

One of the people who broke into a White Lake Township garage, a burglary that ended with a 17-year-old being shot and killed, has been sentenced.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation said that the March 12 attack at Temple Israel was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism aimed at Michigan’s Jewish community.

Police are seeking information about a 62-year-old man who went missing in Southfield.

An Auburn Hills family says black mold put their kids in the hospital and at the doctor nearly a hundred times, and they say that was just one of the health nightmares they experienced inside the manufactured home they rented at Oakland Estates.

Federal investigators say the March 12 attack at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township was a Hezbollah-inspired act of terrorism aimed at Michigan’s Jewish community.

Hockey player Michael Taylor is urging young adults: don’t ignore symptoms of colorectal cancer -- early screening saves lives.

Three-year-old Carson Jamo, diagnosed with leukemia in June 2025, regularly visits Corewell Health in Royal Oak for chemotherapy, where music therapist Brandon Banas helps transform challenging appointments into positive experiences.

A major job fair is happening in Metro Detroit this week, with over 550 job openings across multiple industries and same-day interviews available.

The wife of one of the fake DTE Energy workers linked to the murder of a Rochester Hills businessman, who was also charged after dozens of her text messages were read in court, was bound over to circuit court.

An Oakland County man with disabilities said he just needs to get to his doctor’s appointments, but medical transportation is failing him.

“No Kings” demonstrations are being held across the country on Saturday, March 28, protesting the Trump administration.

“No Kings” protests are scheduled to begin across the country on Saturday, including several communities in Michigan.

Royal Oak police pulled over a speeding driver last weekend, but before the stop was over, a second driver ran a red light, causing a rollover crash, leading to two arrests, dash cam video shows.

A decomposing body was not found in an Oakland County wooded area on Thursday. But instead, a doll.

An Oakland County woman has played the same set of lottery numbers for years. This time, she ended up winning a $1.2 million Lotto 47 jackpot.

Police are seeking information about a 55-year-old man who went missing in Southfield.

A crash has closed all of the westbound lanes of I-696 and portions of I-75 after Mound Road in Oakland County following a fuel spill.

The severe thunderstorm warnings in Monroe and Lenawee counties have expired.

In testimony to lawmakers, an expert sounded the alarm about human trafficking in Michigan.

A decomposing body has been discovered in an Oakland County wooded area.

Oakland University hosted a town hall meeting for students, faculty and community members to ask questions about a proposed AI data center.

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A Detroit woman has pleaded guilty to organizing “push out” thefts at more than 13 Ulta Beauty stores in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties, officials said.

A man has been charged after he allegedly exposed himself to a 14-year-old girl at a shopping center in Oakland County, police said.

Nearly a year after a man in Pontiac was killed following a hit-and-run crash downtown, his loved ones say they are still waiting for answers and justice.

A Flint man will spend years in jail after robbing a bank just outside the Somerset Collection in Troy.