Oakland County residents are one step closer to letting their faucets flow.

Downtown areas in cities like Lake Orion remained relatively quiet Tuesday as restaurants and other businesses worked out plans to reopen while limiting water use following the 42-inch Oakland County water main break.

There’s a timeline of hope for thousands of people affected by the massive water main break in Auburn Hills.

A 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills failed decades early, raising concerns for 80+ miles of similar pipes.

Oakland County leaders gave a rough timeline on Tuesday for the water main repairs.

Officials are providing an update Tuesday on the major water main break.

A broken 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills has been replaced. But the work is just starting, leaving northern Oakland County under a state of emergency.

Crews replaced a broken 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills on Monday, moving the area closer to restoring service after days of water restrictions across parts of Oakland County.

A water main break in Auburn Hills prompted a State of Emergency and is impacting multiple areas as water supply dwindles.

A large part of Oakland County is feeling the burden of a water main break Monday morning.

On a typical day, the water tower in Orion Township holds 2.5 million gallons of water. That equates to about 44.5 feet of water. At last check, the Orion Township supervisor tells Local 4 that the water is now at about 28.5 feet. It comes after the area lost water supply due to an early morning water break in Auburn Hills.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency and activated the State Emergency Operations Center after a major water main break in Oakland County.

According to city officials, “Instances of water use for non-essential purposes during the State of Emergency will be investigated, and violators may be prosecuted.”

Some school districts are watching the situation, and other institutions are canceling in-person classes for Monday

Orion Township Supervisor Barnett warns residents, “This is not a drill” when talking about the severity of the situation.

The water main break happened early Sunday morning in Orion Township, Oakland County

An Oakland County man was charged with sexual conduct for a third time.

Legendary Detroit Bad Boys sixth man Vinnie Johnson is expanding his automotive business, bringing new investment and jobs to the site where The Palace of Auburn Hills once stood.

Downtown Auburn Hills is set to get a significant boost in parking, with the city planning to add nearly 200 spaces.

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

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.

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.

An Auburn Hills manufactured home community says they’re suddenly stuck with two water bills. In addition to their personal water bill, they are being charged for a community water bill over $10,000 that they believe is due to leaks.

Vice President JD Vance spoke at EDSI in Auburn Hills, condemning the recent attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield Township and pledging a continued focus on keeping Americans safe.

The Greystone Pickleball Club is opening their doors this week

Led by Donovan Oday's 19 points, the Northern Kentucky Norse defeated the Oakland Golden Grizzlies 85-84 in the Horizon League Tournament on Wednesday.

HopCat, a Michigan-based restaurant chain, is opening a new location in Oakland County.

The Detroit Pistons announced they will honor the 2006 WNBA Champion Detroit Shock during their Women’s Empowerment Game, when the Pistons face the Brooklyn Nets at Little Caesars Arena.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced that the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) has approved new economic development support that will keep more than 900 jobs in Oakland County and fuel long-term growth for small businesses and entrepreneurs statewide.

Oakland 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.

On Jan. 14, 2026, the Oakland County Prosecutors’ Office authorized charges for James Cardell Adams, 27, of Pontiac, for carrying a concealed weapon (Felony), possession of a firearm by a prohibited person (Felony), felony firearm, and malicious destruction of property over $1,000 (Felony).

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald joined community and law enforcement leaders to provide an update on the county’s fight against human trafficking.

A man accused of groping a woman and spraying lotion on another woman in Oakland County pleaded no contest to both cases.

Lynsie Marion Leinenger, 37, of Auburn Hills, was arraigned on two felony charges after allegedly stealing purses from two shoppers at different stores in Rochester Hills.

An Oakland County community is receiving recognition for its downtown public square, which opened over the summer.

A man who had a lifelong dream of becoming an Auburn Hills City Council member got elected this week, but tragically, he died just after the polls closed.

His wife said it was a lifelong dream of his to be a City Council member.

A crash involving a car, a pickup, a dump truck hauling excavating equipment, and a semi shut down a road Monday morning in Auburn Hills.

Dana Thermal Products, an automotive parts supplier, is permanently closing its facility in Auburn Hills.

A 47-year-old woman from Detroit was killed in Auburn Hills after being hit by two different cars Tuesday.

A deer was rescued from an I-75 barrier in Auburn Hills after becoming trapped between lanes.

A driver was killed in Auburn Hills when her car struck a culvert and flipped upside down, police said.

A serious crash has closed Adams Road and South Blvd in Oakland County.

A “serious” crash in Auburn Hills has sparked a police investigation and caused road closures in the area.

A “serious” crash in Auburn Hills has sparked a police investigation and caused road closures in the area.

Topgolf in Auburn Hills is enhancing the football viewing experience this season by integrating game play, food, and entertainment.

The intersection of Brown Road and Joslyn Road at the Auburn Hills, Orion Township border is closed until at least Labor Day, the Road Commission for Oakland County said.

As a habitual offender, he will serve prison time and be registered on the Sex Offender Registry for life.

A busy intersection in Oakland County will close for about two weeks.

According to the case report, Auburn Hills police became involved when they learned a teen had become pregnant by a man in his 30s.

The Auburn Hills man accused of exposing himself to a group of young girls twice was arraigned on Tuesday.

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A 32-year-old Auburn Hills man who was accused of twice exposing himself to a group of pre-teen girls was arrested after he turned himself in to Oakland County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

A busy intersection in Oakland County will close for about two weeks.

A houndshark is coming to the aquarium in Auburn Hills for the first time, and you get to help name it!

A man was charged with allegedly groping a woman on an Oakland County trail.

Topgolf is looking for a father figure who can inspect and maintain its new field goal posts and one lucky dad is going to score big.

A houndshark is coming to the aquarium in Auburn Hills for the first time, and you get to help name it!

A brother and sister were arrested for their alleged role in a string of robberies in Oakland County.

The Detroit Pistons have announced their schedule and roster for the NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025, which will take place from July 10 to 20 in Las Vegas.

Tremaine Jevon Love was reportedly arrested in West Bloomfield Township within hours of the shooting

A 26-year-old Auburn Hills man was killed in a drive-by shooting in Pontiac on Friday afternoon, officials said.

A young mother discovered a life-changing career path through Oakland Community College’s CNC training program.

An Oakland County woman and her husband scratched off a lottery ticket together on their wedding anniversary and ended up winning a $2 million prize.

A Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) Courtesy Patrol van was struck while assisting at a crash scene on I-75 in Auburn Hills, prompting police to emphasize the critical importance of the state’s Move Over law.

An Oakland County woman and her husband celebrated their anniversary with a $2 million scratch-off lottery prize this year.

An Arizona man was sentenced for sexually assaulting a woman after he copied her hotel room key in Auburn Hills.

A Waterford man has been arrested in connection with an alleged sextortion case that ended in a sexual and physical assault.

An Arizona man was sentenced for sexually assaulting a woman after he copied her hotel room key in Auburn Hills.

Sixteen-year-old Kendall Todd celebrates more than just her birthday this weekend – she marks seven months of renewed life thanks to a heart transplant that transformed her future.

The newest Chick-fil-A restaurant in Metro Detroit is opening in Oakland County on Thursday.

Automaker Stellantis is temporarily halting production at a plant in Canada and a plant in Mexico shortly after President Donald Trump announced a 25% tariff on imported vehicles.

A man accused of leaving a sexually explicit note on a girl’s car in Oakland County was easily tracked down by police because he put his phone number on the note.

A man was arrested for allegedly leaving a sexually explicit note on a minor’s car in Auburn Hills Tuesday evening.

Two people are dead after an apparent murder-suicide at a hotel in Auburn Hills Friday night.

A 16-year-old has been charged in connection to stabbing another student at an Oakland County high school, officials said.

A 15-year-old has been released from the hospital after being stabbed by another student at an Oakland County high school.

A student was sent to the hospital Tuesday morning after being stabbed by another student in Oakland County.

The owner of the Detroit Pistons has submitted a bid to bring a WNBA team back to the city.

Stellantis announced that it is shifting to a consistent on-site presence by calling its workers back to the office inside its Auburn Hills headquarters.

The scale of the theft was revealed after he was laid off.

Authorities said a Ford Fusion on westbound 23 Mile Road crossed into eastbound traffic and struck a Buick head-on.

Product listed on Oprah’s Favorite Things for 2024

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The Detroit Pistons were getting blown out by their division rivals, the Indiana Pacers. It was, for all intents and purposes, a meaningless November game in the NBA.

It’s time to vote on the name for the new guitarfish at the SEA LIFE aquarium in Auburn Hills!

City leaders in Auburn Hills have approved licenses for four marijuana businesses, but not without questions from residents.

We’ve got an exciting opportunity for Local 4 viewers: Name the new type of fish at an Oakland County aquarium!

Monday, or Veterans Day, will be breezy with a mix of sunshine and clouds. If attending a morning ceremony, plan for temperatures in the lower 50s in Metro Detroit.

Schostak Brothers & Company announced that construction on a supplier logistics center at the former Palace of Auburn Hills site is underway.

Following Tuesday night’s vice-presidential debate, Senator JD Vance campaigned Wednesday afternoon in Metro Detroit.

Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance on Wednesday again refused to say who he believed won the 2020 presidential election, which has been the persistent focus of false claims by his running mate, Donald Trump.

A man copied a woman’s room key at an Oakland County hotel, broke into her room, and raped her before abruptly flying back home, officials said.

A man and two pets were rescued from a burning apartment building in Auburn Hills.

The university professor's union considering contract put on the table by Oakland University.

An international retail chain is opening its first Michigan location this September.

Stellantis is warning that it could lay off as many as 2,450 of the 3,700 union workers employed at a truck plant just outside of Detroit.

Here’s where you’ll find the 2024 Michigan Primary Election results for Auburn Hills.

Jeep and Ram maker Stellantis says it will offer buyout packages to many of its U.S. white-collar workers just five days after the company’s CEO said the auto industry is in the middle of a significant storm.

A man killed an Oakland County artist during an argument over paint supplies, a jury determined.