Job fair being held in Metro Detroit on Tuesday -- 550+ job openings, same-day interviews
Read full article: Job fair being held in Metro Detroit on Tuesday -- 550+ job openings, same-day interviewsA major job fair is happening in Metro Detroit this week, with over 550 job openings across multiple industries and same-day interviews available.
Volunteers Wanted: Making Comfort Blankets for Organ Donor Families
Read full article: Volunteers Wanted: Making Comfort Blankets for Organ Donor FamiliesGift of Life will be hosting our annual Comfort Blanket Event on March 26 at the Pearls Event Center in Southfield, an early kick-off to National Donate Life Month.
Southfield student becomes first in Michigan to get breakthrough sickle cell gene therapy
Read full article: Southfield student becomes first in Michigan to get breakthrough sickle cell gene therapyA 24-year-old Southfield college student has become the first patient in Michigan to receive a new gene therapy that could potentially cure sickle cell disease – marking a significant step forward in treatment.
Case dismissed for woman accused of operating Oakland County massage parlor sex trafficking ring
Read full article: Case dismissed for woman accused of operating Oakland County massage parlor sex trafficking ringThe case against a woman accused of operating a massage parlor where workers were allegedly forced to provide sexual services has been dismissed.
Southfield condo owners want transparency from HOA after deadly fire
Read full article: Southfield condo owners want transparency from HOA after deadly fireCondo owners were told to keep paying Homeowners Association fees or face foreclosure after one of the Le Chateau Condominium buildings in Southfield burned down.
Pothole season in Michigan: 3 ways to protect your car from damage
Read full article: Pothole season in Michigan: 3 ways to protect your car from damageIt’s peak pothole season in Michigan, and one bad hit can cost you hundreds -- even thousands -- of dollars, according to AJ Amer Halwani, owner of Midas in Southfield.
Oakland County man tried to stop his kids’ igloo from melting. What city did next sparked outrage
Read full article: Oakland County man tried to stop his kids’ igloo from melting. What city did next sparked outrageAn Oakland County family built an igloo in their yard for their kids to play in, but how the city responded left them frustrated and confused.
Expert shares identity theft protection tips after medical records dump in Detroit neighborhood
Read full article: Expert shares identity theft protection tips after medical records dump in Detroit neighborhoodAfter piles of medical records from Oakland Physical Therapy & Hand Rehabilitation clinics were found along a Detroit road, a security expert noted that anyone who thinks their information may have been exposed should act quickly.
Medical records found scattered on street, Detroit woman fears her personal information was exposed
Read full article: Medical records found scattered on street, Detroit woman fears her personal information was exposedAfter medical records were found scattered in the street, a Detroit woman said her trust in a rehabilitation clinic has been shattered.
‘You have broken a trust’: Detroit woman says trust shattered after medical records discovered in street
Read full article: ‘You have broken a trust’: Detroit woman says trust shattered after medical records discovered in streetA Detroit woman says her trust in a rehabilitation clinic has been shattered after discovering her personal information was scattered in the street.
Metro Detroit students kick off March is Reading Month with special programs focused on literacy
Read full article: Metro Detroit students kick off March is Reading Month with special programs focused on literacyStevenson Elementary School in Metro Detroit celebrates March is Reading Month with a focus on literacy integrated throughout the school day.
City of Southfield says family needed ‘zoning and building approval’ to have canopy up to block homemade igloo
Read full article: City of Southfield says family needed ‘zoning and building approval’ to have canopy up to block homemade iglooWhen a cold front moved in earlier this month, a Southfield family wanted to have some fun, so they built an igloo in their front yard.
Robbery at Oakland County hotel leads to third human trafficking arrest
Read full article: Robbery at Oakland County hotel leads to third human trafficking arrestA robbery report at a Southfield hotel led to the discovery of suspected cocaine and fentanyl and evidence of human trafficking and three arrests.
Protesters rally against new government office where ICE will occupy space in Southfield
Read full article: Protesters rally against new government office where ICE will occupy space in SouthfieldStanding outside Oakland Towne Square with her daughters, Southfield resident Emily Fink said she wanted her children to understand what it means to stand up for others.
‘Out of our neighborhoods’: Rep. Rashida Tlaib slams ICE expansion in Southeast Michigan
Read full article: ‘Out of our neighborhoods’: Rep. Rashida Tlaib slams ICE expansion in Southeast MichiganRep. Rashida Tlaib has released a statement slamming the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) move to expand in Southeast Michigan.
‘He should be going to prom’: Mother seeks justice 2 years after son’s death at Southfield hotel sleepover
Read full article: ‘He should be going to prom’: Mother seeks justice 2 years after son’s death at Southfield hotel sleepoverAs her son would have been preparing for prom and graduation this year, Tamika Alexander instead marks the second anniversary of his death, still searching for answers in his unsolved killing.
Southfield launches free composting drop boxes to reduce food waste
Read full article: Southfield launches free composting drop boxes to reduce food wasteThe city of Southfield is encouraging residents to be more mindful about what they throw away by offering an alternative to traditional trash disposal. Ten composting drop boxes have been installed at seven locations across the city. The initiative aims to reduce food waste sent to landfills at no cost to residents.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month highlights risks after death of 17-year-old Detroit girl
Read full article: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month highlights risks after death of 17-year-old Detroit girlFebruary is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and last year’s killing of 17-year-old London Thomas serves as a sad reminder that domestic violence can affect anyone, regardless of age.
Want to donate furniture? Get free pickup in Metro Detroit until Feb. 24
Read full article: Want to donate furniture? Get free pickup in Metro Detroit until Feb. 24You’re invited to take part in a massive housewarming party that helps Metro Detroit families in need as they work to furnish homes with essential items that create comfort, stability, and dignity that many of us take for granted. The campaign is underway through Feb. 24.
Southfield apartment fire leaves families without homes ahead of bitter cold weekend
Read full article: Southfield apartment fire leaves families without homes ahead of bitter cold weekendDozens of residents at the Oxley Apartments, across from Providence Hospital on 9 Mile Road, started their Thursday morning with firefighters banging on their doors telling them to evacuate.
Winter weather causes casket transport challenges for Michigan funeral homes
Read full article: Winter weather causes casket transport challenges for Michigan funeral homesMichigan and other parts of the country have been hit with rough weather that’s not only delaying flights but also causing major problems for cargo transport below the planes.
I-696 detour traffic causes dangerous conditions at 11 Mile, Southfield intersection in Lathrup Village
Read full article: I-696 detour traffic causes dangerous conditions at 11 Mile, Southfield intersection in Lathrup VillageA surge in traffic from I-696 construction detours is creating dangerous conditions at the intersection of 11 Mile Road and Southfield Road in Lathrup Village, where residents report frequent near-misses and crashes due to drivers ignoring stop signs and traffic rules.
3 charged after gang-related shooting injures innocent bystanders in Oakland County
Read full article: 3 charged after gang-related shooting injures innocent bystanders in Oakland CountyOakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald charged DeAngelo Brown, 22, of Sterling Heights, Amaju Dozier, 23, of Auburn Hills, and Romello Johnson, 23, of Harper Woods, with multiple counts related to a gang shooting that injured two innocent bystanders.
Police: Rival gangs behind Southfield gas station shootout; 3 suspects in custody
Read full article: Police: Rival gangs behind Southfield gas station shootout; 3 suspects in custodySouthfield police say they have made a break in a gas station shooting that erupted last fall, announcing that the gunfire stemmed from a confrontation between rival gangs and left two innocent bystanders wounded.
Canton man dies after being pinned under snow plow in Southfield parking lot
Read full article: Canton man dies after being pinned under snow plow in Southfield parking lotA 28-year-old Canton man died Friday after being pinned beneath his snow plow while performing maintenance in a Southfield parking lot, police said.
GEICO denies crash claim, sues Michigan mom for not listing 12-year-old on car insurance policy
Read full article: GEICO denies crash claim, sues Michigan mom for not listing 12-year-old on car insurance policyGEICO is suing a Southfield-area woman because she did not list her 12-year-old daughter, who does not drive, on her personal injury protection form.
Southfield police investigate death of 28-year-old snow plow driver pinned under vehicle
Read full article: Southfield police investigate death of 28-year-old snow plow driver pinned under vehicleThe Southfield Police Department is investigating the death of a 28-year-old driver that got pinned under the vehicle.
Prosecutors rule security guard acted in self-defense in shooting that killed woman outside Southfield bar
Read full article: Prosecutors rule security guard acted in self-defense in shooting that killed woman outside Southfield barA security guard who shot and killed a woman outside a Southfield bar will not face charges.
‘We’re not living there’: Tenants displaced by Southfield apartment fire say they’re still charged rent
Read full article: ‘We’re not living there’: Tenants displaced by Southfield apartment fire say they’re still charged rentA Southfield apartment building caught fire a few days before Christmas. Many tenants are still living in hotel rooms, but they say a charge for January’s rent is still appearing on their accounts.
Arrest made in Oakland County hit-and-run that killed veteran in wheelchair
Read full article: Arrest made in Oakland County hit-and-run that killed veteran in wheelchairAn arrest has been made in connection with a fatal hit-and-run that killed a 71-year-old veteran in a wheelchair in Oakland County.
‘She was such a joy’: Father remembers daughter killed in shooting outside Southfield bar
Read full article: ‘She was such a joy’: Father remembers daughter killed in shooting outside Southfield barAlex Fields, 33, was killed in the shooting, which began as a domestic incident during a birthday celebration at the bar, according to owner Kenny Valentino.
Morning 4: GEICO sues Oakland County woman for not listing her 12-year-old on car insurance policy -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: GEICO sues Oakland County woman for not listing her 12-year-old on car insurance policy -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
GEICO lawsuit targets Oakland County mom for not adding 12-year-old to car insurance policy
Read full article: GEICO lawsuit targets Oakland County mom for not adding 12-year-old to car insurance policyA Southfield-area woman is being sued by GEICO for not listing her 12-year-old daughter, who does not drive, on her personal injury protection form.
GEICO sues Oakland County woman for not listing her 12-year-old daughter on car insurance policy
Read full article: GEICO sues Oakland County woman for not listing her 12-year-old daughter on car insurance policyGEICO is suing a Southfield-area woman because she did not list her 12-year-old daughter, who does not drive, on her personal injury protection form.
Paramedics pronounced her dead, then she woke up at morgue. Now Michigan city will pay $3.25M
Read full article: Paramedics pronounced her dead, then she woke up at morgue. Now Michigan city will pay $3.25MA city in Michigan will pay $3.25 million after a woman was pronounced dead and woke up at a funeral home hours later.
GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic can cause muscle loss without proper diet and exercise
Read full article: GLP-1 weight loss drugs like Ozempic can cause muscle loss without proper diet and exerciseGLP-1 medications help reduce appetite and promote weight loss, but can cause significant muscle loss without adequate protein intake and strength training, experts said.
Detroit suburb agrees to a $3.25 million settlement in the case of woman found alive in a body bag
Read full article: Detroit suburb agrees to a $3.25 million settlement in the case of woman found alive in a body bagA Detroit suburb has agreed to a $3.25 million settlement with the family of a young woman who had been declared dead at her home but was alive when her body bag was opened at a funeral home.
City of Southfield to pay $3.25M after paramedics wrongly declared woman dead
Read full article: City of Southfield to pay $3.25M after paramedics wrongly declared woman deadThe city of Southfield has agreed to pay $3.25 million to settle a lawsuit with the mother of Timesha Beauchamp, who was wrongly declared dead by paramedics in 2020.
Christmas Day shooting at Oakland County apartments kills 2, injures 1
Read full article: Christmas Day shooting at Oakland County apartments kills 2, injures 1Authorities said the shooting stemmed from an assault that happened earlier that day. Police believe the woman’s boyfriend assaulted her and left.
Apartment fire damages multiple units in Southfield; 1 person treated for smoke inhalation
Read full article: Apartment fire damages multiple units in Southfield; 1 person treated for smoke inhalationA fire broke out in an apartment complex in Southfield, with flames visible through the roof when firefighters arrived.
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald provides update on fight against human trafficking
Read full article: Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald provides update on fight against human traffickingOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald joined community and law enforcement leaders to provide an update on the county’s fight against human trafficking.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old at Oakland County park pleads guilty to charges
Read full article: Man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old at Oakland County park pleads guilty to chargesThe man accused of trying to sexually extort a 12-year-old girl at a park in Oakland County pleaded guilty to his charges.
Data center debate heats up in Southfield as residents voice concerns
Read full article: Data center debate heats up in Southfield as residents voice concernsResidents packed a Southfield City Council meeting Monday evening to give public comments on yet another proposed data center that could be coming to Southeast Michigan.
‘A journey and a battle’: Southfield elementary school principal turns cancer journey into teaching moment
Read full article: ‘A journey and a battle’: Southfield elementary school principal turns cancer journey into teaching momentAt Southfield‘s Stevenson Elementary this year, Principal Tonya Hickman’s personal health battle became an unexpected, and powerful, classroom in its own right.
List of snowfall totals in SE Michigan by county following overnight winter storm
Read full article: List of snowfall totals in SE Michigan by county following overnight winter stormFollowing the overnight snowstorm Saturday evening into Sunday morning, Metro Detroit saw between 3 and 6 inches of snowfall.
Through tears, father forgives driver in Oakland County work-zone crash that killed his ‘best friend’
Read full article: Through tears, father forgives driver in Oakland County work-zone crash that killed his ‘best friend’The father of an Oakland County road worker killed in a July construction-zone crash says he is choosing forgiveness, even as he just begins to grieve the son he calls his “very best friend.”
Man faces charges for allegedly photographing 9-year-old girl in Oakland County store bathroom
Read full article: Man faces charges for allegedly photographing 9-year-old girl in Oakland County store bathroomSouthfield Police say they have arrested a 45-year-old Detroit man accused of photographing a 9-year-old girl in a retail store restroom last month.
Detroit man accused of taking photos of 9-year-old girl in restroom stall at Oakland County store
Read full article: Detroit man accused of taking photos of 9-year-old girl in restroom stall at Oakland County storeA man has been arrested and charged after a girl saw a hand holding a cellphone while she was inside a restroom stall at a store in Oakland County last month, police said.
2 firefighters hurt while battling fire at unoccupied Southfield house, officials say
Read full article: 2 firefighters hurt while battling fire at unoccupied Southfield house, officials sayTwo firefighters suffered minor injuries while battling a fire at an unoccupied home in Southfield early Thursday morning.
Free carbon monoxide detectors available at Southfield giveaway event
Read full article: Free carbon monoxide detectors available at Southfield giveaway eventGoodman Acker, a Michigan personal injury law firm, is partnering with the Southfield Fire Department to give away 500 carbon monoxide detectors to local families.
Teen accused of stealing car in Southfield, leading police chase, causing crash that injured 1
Read full article: Teen accused of stealing car in Southfield, leading police chase, causing crash that injured 1A 19-year-old was arrested on Halloween after allegedly stealing a car in Southfield, leading a police chase and crashing into another car.
Happy National Sandwich Day! Here are the top 5 delis in Metro Detroit to celebrate
Read full article: Happy National Sandwich Day! Here are the top 5 delis in Metro Detroit to celebrateHappy National Sandwich Day! If you’re looking to celebrate today in Metro Detroit, we’ve got the top five delis in the area, as voted on by those who know best: You!
Happy National Sandwich Day! Here are the top 5 delis to get a sandwich at in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Happy National Sandwich Day! Here are the top 5 delis to get a sandwich at in Metro DetroitHappy National Sandwich Day! If you’re looking to celebrate today in Metro Detroit, we’ve got the top five delis in the area, as voted on by those who know best: You!
Southfield police searching for Peeping Tom accused of recording 9-year-old girl inside store restroom
Read full article: Southfield police searching for Peeping Tom accused of recording 9-year-old girl inside store restroomA 9-year-old girl saw a hand holding a cellphone while she was inside a bathroom stall at a store in Oakland County, police said.
Innocent bystanders shot after suspects exchange gunfire at gas station in Southfield
Read full article: Innocent bystanders shot after suspects exchange gunfire at gas station in SouthfieldSome innocent bystanders were shot after police said the suspects exchanged gunfire at a gas station in Southfield.
Longtime Southfield Councilman Dr. Lloyd C. Crews dies; remembered as advocate for education, inclusion
Read full article: Longtime Southfield Councilman Dr. Lloyd C. Crews dies; remembered as advocate for education, inclusionThe city of Southfield announced the passing of Councilman Dr. Lloyd C. Crews.
9-year-old girl saw hand holding cellphone from bathroom stall at Oakland County store, police say
Read full article: 9-year-old girl saw hand holding cellphone from bathroom stall at Oakland County store, police sayA 9-year-old girl saw a hand holding a cellphone while she was inside a bathroom stall at a store in Oakland County, police said.
From missing to murder: Timeline unfolds as London Thomas’ accused face judge; Pendergrass duo arraigned
Read full article: From missing to murder: Timeline unfolds as London Thomas’ accused face judge; Pendergrass duo arraignedOutside of the courtroom at the 22nd District Court on Friday morning, Cedric Salisbury expressed relief that the mother and son who are charged with killing his daughter, London Thomas, were finally standing in front of a judge.
5 years later, Southfield mother still seeks justice after daughter was wrongly declared dead
Read full article: 5 years later, Southfield mother still seeks justice after daughter was wrongly declared deadA mother’s fight for justice continues five years after her daughter was wrongly declared dead by Southfield paramedics in a case that shocked the nation.
Oakland County woman killed in custody dispute, daughter charged with murder
Read full article: Oakland County woman killed in custody dispute, daughter charged with murderA 22-year-old from Ohio has been charged with first-degree murder for allegedly killing her mother in Southfield amid a custody dispute over a 3-year-old girl.