LOCAL NEWS
Storm chances return, which could impact Motor City Pride, graduations this weekend across Metro Detroit
Read full article: Storm chances return, which could impact Motor City Pride, graduations this weekend across Metro DetroitFriday will start warm and largely dry across Metro Detroit. Temperatures are expected to climb into the upper 80s before showers and thunderstorms arrive.
Woodhaven releases results of independent investigation into allegations made by mayor, administrator
Read full article: Woodhaven releases results of independent investigation into allegations made by mayor, administratorA newly obtained independent investigation into allegations involving Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette found that many of the most serious accusations against her could not be substantiated, while also concluding that some concerns regarding city resources, health insurance coverage, and administrative practices were valid.
Court rules Roseville murder suspect DeAndre Booker fit for trial in death of Ashley Elkins
Read full article: Court rules Roseville murder suspect DeAndre Booker fit for trial in death of Ashley ElkinsDeAndre Booker, 33, of Roseville, who was accused in the killing of his former girlfriend, Ashley Elkins, has been found competent to stand trial, clearing the way for proceedings to move forward in a case that includes charges of first-degree murder.
Trash pickup delays continue across Metro Detroit as Priority Waste issues an apology
Read full article: Trash pickup delays continue across Metro Detroit as Priority Waste issues an apologyComplaints about missed and delayed trash pickups tied to Priority Waste continue to mount across Metro Detroit, leaving some neighborhoods with trash sitting curbside for days and prompting a new apology from the company.
Livingston County school aide, martial arts instructor charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minor
Read full article: Livingston County school aide, martial arts instructor charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minorA Pinckney school aide and Hamburg Township martial arts studio owner is facing felony charges, accused of sexual contact with a teenager.
City of Detroit preparing lawsuit against Riverview Health as neighbors report ongoing noise problems
Read full article: City of Detroit preparing lawsuit against Riverview Health as neighbors report ongoing noise problemsDetroit neighbors in West Village are once again complaining about noise they say is coming from a Riverview Health rehab center on Jefferson Avenue, this time from the facility’s HVAC system.
Woodhaven releases results of independent investigation into allegations made by mayor, administrator
Read full article: Woodhaven releases results of independent investigation into allegations made by mayor, administratorA newly obtained independent investigation into allegations involving Woodhaven Mayor Patricia Odette found that many of the most serious accusations against her could not be substantiated, while also concluding that some concerns regarding city resources, health insurance coverage, and administrative practices were valid.
Investigators at Local 4 confront accused ‘practiced and heartless’ auto scammer
Read full article: Investigators at Local 4 confront accused ‘practiced and heartless’ auto scammerAn alleged auto scam that spans multiple southeast Michigan cities and counties, and reaches into another state, has left more than 25 people out hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to police.
‘In the best interest of students’: Pontiac schools chief defends closures, restructuring plan after backlash
Read full article: ‘In the best interest of students’: Pontiac schools chief defends closures, restructuring plan after backlashPontiac School District superintendent Dr. Kimberly Leverette spoke Thursday afternoon, addressing the district’s strategic plan, which includes the decision to close two schools at the end of the school year.
Why a proposed Dollar Tree is causing controversy for residents in Birmingham
Read full article: Why a proposed Dollar Tree is causing controversy for residents in BirminghamThe city of Birmingham’s design review board conditionally approved the construction of a new Dollar Tree store along Woodward Avenue.
Oakland County voters to decide on school millage tax increase in August election
Read full article: Oakland County voters to decide on school millage tax increase in August electionIn two months, Oakland County voters will decide whether to raise taxes to boost funding for public school students.
Court rules Roseville murder suspect DeAndre Booker fit for trial in death of Ashley Elkins
Read full article: Court rules Roseville murder suspect DeAndre Booker fit for trial in death of Ashley ElkinsDeAndre Booker, 33, of Roseville, who was accused in the killing of his former girlfriend, Ashley Elkins, has been found competent to stand trial, clearing the way for proceedings to move forward in a case that includes charges of first-degree murder.
Trash pickup delays continue across Metro Detroit as Priority Waste issues an apology
Read full article: Trash pickup delays continue across Metro Detroit as Priority Waste issues an apologyComplaints about missed and delayed trash pickups tied to Priority Waste continue to mount across Metro Detroit, leaving some neighborhoods with trash sitting curbside for days and prompting a new apology from the company.
Clintondale High School graduation to proceed Friday with enhanced security after prom cancellation
Read full article: Clintondale High School graduation to proceed Friday with enhanced security after prom cancellationGraduation ceremonies at Clintondale High School will proceed as scheduled on Friday, with enhanced security measures in place, school officials announced, days after the district canceled prom due to a potential safety threat involving a possible firearm.
How a Macomb County arson case turned into a child sex abuse investigation
Read full article: How a Macomb County arson case turned into a child sex abuse investigationA Macomb County arson investigation has led to a string of new sexual abuse charges after child pornography was reportedly found on the suspect’s cellphone.
OWI charges filed in Macomb County head-on crash that killed 5-year-old girl on Thanksgiving
Read full article: OWI charges filed in Macomb County head-on crash that killed 5-year-old girl on ThanksgivingA 31-year-old Lapeer man is facing multiple felony charges after a head-on crash on Thanksgiving killed a 5-year-old girl and seriously injured three other people in Macomb County.
Leaders call Washtenaw County data center a game-changer; some neighbors aren’t convinced
Read full article: Leaders call Washtenaw County data center a game-changer; some neighbors aren’t convincedTop tech executives and elected officials gathered Monday afternoon in Saline Township to break ground on what they describe as one of the largest economic investment development deals in Michigan history.
Local teens get behind the wheel at B.R.A.K.E.S. driver safety program
Read full article: Local teens get behind the wheel at B.R.A.K.E.S. driver safety programMore than 100 local teens got behind the wheel this weekend — not just for fun, but to practice the kind of skills that could one day save their lives.
Mold, sewage, holes in walls -- inspectors finally show up at Michigan apartment complex
Read full article: Mold, sewage, holes in walls -- inspectors finally show up at Michigan apartment complexAfter years of complaints about mold, sewage, and holes in walls, inspectors finally showed up at a Michigan apartment complex.
Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provides update on fatal shooting involving Ypsilanti Township deputies
Read full article: Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provides update on fatal shooting involving Ypsilanti Township deputiesThe Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office provided another update Wednesday regarding the fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred Jan. 6, 2026, following a felonious assault investigation in Ypsilanti Township.
Security camera captures the moment an e-bike battery explodes in Ann Arbor
Read full article: Security camera captures the moment an e-bike battery explodes in Ann ArborSecurity video captured the frightening moment an e-bike battery burst into flames inside an Ann Arbor garage early Tuesday morning, sending two cats to an emergency veterinary hospital.
Livingston County school aide, martial arts instructor charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minor
Read full article: Livingston County school aide, martial arts instructor charged with criminal sexual conduct involving minorA Pinckney school aide and Hamburg Township martial arts studio owner is facing felony charges, accused of sexual contact with a teenager.
Man arrested after allegedly trying to lure 8-year-old girl into woods in Livingston County
Read full article: Man arrested after allegedly trying to lure 8-year-old girl into woods in Livingston CountyResidents of a Brighton-area neighborhood said they’re rethinking safety precautions after Michigan State Police arrested a man accused of trying to lure an 8-year-old girl into a wooded area.
Port Huron father admits to killing son, shooting 2 other children in September attack
Read full article: Port Huron father admits to killing son, shooting 2 other children in September attackA St. Clair County father was remanded back to jail after admitting he shot three of his children, killing his teenage son.
‘I do love younger girls’: Michigan man accused of using Reddit to target children
Read full article: ‘I do love younger girls’: Michigan man accused of using Reddit to target childrenA federal agent in Detroit says a Flint man is facing charges after he used Reddit to discuss child exploitation, sent explicit images and tried to solicit illegal material from someone who appeared to be a child.
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Investigators at Local 4 confront accused ‘practiced and heartless’ auto scammer
Read full article: Investigators at Local 4 confront accused ‘practiced and heartless’ auto scammerAn alleged auto scam that spans multiple southeast Michigan cities and counties, and reaches into another state, has left more than 25 people out hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to police.
‘In the best interest of students’: Pontiac schools chief defends closures, restructuring plan after backlash
Read full article: ‘In the best interest of students’: Pontiac schools chief defends closures, restructuring plan after backlashPontiac School District superintendent Dr. Kimberly Leverette spoke Thursday afternoon, addressing the district’s strategic plan, which includes the decision to close two schools at the end of the school year.
Clintondale High School graduation to proceed Friday with enhanced security after prom cancellation
Read full article: Clintondale High School graduation to proceed Friday with enhanced security after prom cancellationGraduation ceremonies at Clintondale High School will proceed as scheduled on Friday, with enhanced security measures in place, school officials announced, days after the district canceled prom due to a potential safety threat involving a possible firearm.
A solar storm is heading Earth’s way. Southeast Michigan could see the Northern Lights
Read full article: A solar storm is heading Earth’s way. Southeast Michigan could see the Northern LightsGrab your iPhones or Androids, as that will be the best way to see the Northern Lights in Southeast Michigan tonight.
Michigan Dems urge Trump to authorize Gordie Howe Bridge opening as project nears completion
Read full article: Michigan Dems urge Trump to authorize Gordie Howe Bridge opening as project nears completionMichigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel says Republicans need to ‘quit playing political games’
How a Macomb County arson case turned into a child sex abuse investigation
Read full article: How a Macomb County arson case turned into a child sex abuse investigationA Macomb County arson investigation has led to a string of new sexual abuse charges after child pornography was reportedly found on the suspect’s cellphone.
Dam Dilemma: How MSU researchers plan to fix the ‘dam’ problem
Read full article: Dam Dilemma: How MSU researchers plan to fix the ‘dam’ problemDams across the state have continued to fail against record snowmelt, heavy rainfall and infrastructure outdated by decades, now MSU researchers have a plan.
OWI charges filed in Macomb County head-on crash that killed 5-year-old girl on Thanksgiving
Read full article: OWI charges filed in Macomb County head-on crash that killed 5-year-old girl on ThanksgivingA 31-year-old Lapeer man is facing multiple felony charges after a head-on crash on Thanksgiving killed a 5-year-old girl and seriously injured three other people in Macomb County.
Rochester Hills man sentenced to 10 years in $63M mail theft, check fraud scheme
Read full article: Rochester Hills man sentenced to 10 years in $63M mail theft, check fraud schemeJaiswan Williams, 32, of Rochester Hills, identified by federal prosecutors as the leader of a mail theft and check fraud scheme involving more than $63 million in stolen checks, has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison.
Why a proposed Dollar Tree is causing controversy for residents in Birmingham
Read full article: Why a proposed Dollar Tree is causing controversy for residents in BirminghamThe city of Birmingham’s design review board conditionally approved the construction of a new Dollar Tree store along Woodward Avenue.
Taylor police search for man staying in hotel with girlfriend’s dead body for days before discovery
Read full article: Taylor police search for man staying in hotel with girlfriend’s dead body for days before discoveryTaylor police are searching for a man they believe may have been staying in a hotel room with his girlfriend’s deceased body for several days before her death was discovered.
Oakland County voters to decide on school millage tax increase in August election
Read full article: Oakland County voters to decide on school millage tax increase in August electionIn two months, Oakland County voters will decide whether to raise taxes to boost funding for public school students.
Oakland County residents frustrated as missed trash pickups leave neighborhood overflowing with garbage
Read full article: Oakland County residents frustrated as missed trash pickups leave neighborhood overflowing with garbageChilds Lake Estates residents in Milford say they have experienced missed trash pickups since late May, leaving some unable to close their cart lids and others putting extra bags on the curb.