Auto theft has been on the rise nationally and in Michigan, with more than 21,000 vehicles stolen in 2021 and over 25,000 stolen in 2022.

Michigan legislature passed a bipartisan safety bill in July 2024 that would make it illegal to possess and use key-programming devices to steal cars known as ProPAD devices.

A teenage bystander hit and killed by explosion debris was more than 1,000 feet away from the burning Macomb County building where the debris was coming from.

Police were scheduled to give an update Tuesday morning on the massive blaze and explosions that overtook a Macomb County distribution facility Monday night.

Local 4 received hundreds of phone calls about an explosion Monday night just before a distribution plant in Macomb County was engulfed in flames.

The Air Force just gave the Selfridge Air National Guard Base a big New Year's present, which consists of a new squadron of planes heading to Macomb, securing Selfridge's future for the next several decades

The Michigan Supreme Court rejected Highland Park’s request to appeal unpaid water and sewer bills.

A woman and a man who worked at the Macomb County Morgue have been charged for stealing drugs off of bodies, prosecutors said.

Officials in Macomb County provided an update Wednesday on $2.5 million in new federal funding for the Mound Road project.

First responders in Macomb County have access to over 300 high-tech cameras to monitor conditions during the incoming winter storm.

The Macomb County Sheriff is asking for criminal charges for two fired Macomb County Medical Examiner’s Office employees after they were caught stealing prescription drugs that were supposed to be destroyed.

Charges are expected after a video of a Macomb County man abusing a dog was shared on the internet.

In the ongoing power struggle between Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido and County Executive Mark Hackel, it is Lucido that has the courts backing him.

Highland Park has $52 million in unpaid water bills and other Macomb County communities are being forced to pay.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is holding a news briefing Wednesday morning to discuss the county’s response to a rate increase approved by the Great Lakes Water Authority.

One person is in custody after crashing into several county buildings in Macomb County, officials said Saturday.

Tuesday marks the return to school for thousands of children in Macomb County. Unlike neighboring Oakland and Wayne counties, there is no countywide mask mandate. Most districts have decided to make masks optional.

Parents are set to gather to encourage officials to mandate mask use in Macomb County schools.

A group of parents in Macomb County are demanding that school and health officials enact a schools mask mandate to help stop the spread of COVID-19 when students and teachers return to in-person classes this fall.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Armada Township, White Lake Township and the village of Armada due to damaged caused by severe thunderstorms and tornadoes last month.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel has declared a state of emergency after an EF1 tornado touched down and caused damage in Armada Township and the Village of Armada on July 24.

The head of a regional water agency in southeastern Michigan says she's resigning, weeks after thousands of homes were spoiled by sewage backups during a tremendous storm.

Officials believe a tornado may have touched down Saturday (July 24) evening in Armada, one of the areas hardest hit by storms that moved through Southeast Michigan.

Hesitation is standing in the way in the battle against COVID-19.

All Metro Detroit county health departments were relying on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine to some degree or another.

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – As COVID cases in Michigan rise, Macomb County is ramping up its efforts to get more people vaccinated. A new vaccine clinic opened Monday at the South West Macomb County Health Department. Chesterfield Township Supervisor Dan Acciavatti announced that the Chesterfield Township Senior Center will soon open as a COVID-19 vaccination clinic. Macomb County is working to get as many people vaccinated as fast as possible. Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine in Macomb County.

The Macomb County Health Department announced that it will extend its clinic hours at the Verkuilen Building in Clinton Township as well increase capacity. Additionally, the department will increase the number of doses given per hour by 25% -- going from 12,000 doses distributed each week to 17,500 doses. “With these increases and expansions, we will be able to serve a greater number of individuals in our county,” said Andrew Cox, director, Macomb County Health Department. Those who live or work in Macomb County will be able to choose a location to receive a vaccine through an online scheduler. “As eligibility opens up, Macomb County will continue to find innovative solutions for serving our population,” said County Executive Mark Hackel.

They are considered the ‘Big Four’ and it’s not often you seem them together, but Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans, Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel and Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter all sat down on Thursday to talk about the future of the region. “No, but that’s nobody’s fault other than we just need to ramp up production at the manufacturing level,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. “By April, we need to be up to 40,000 a week,”“Our potential is only limited by the doses, we get or we’re getting,” said Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. “Wayne County is going to move ahead and continue to improve its services to its citizens,” said Wayne County Executive Warren Evans. “I think by the end of the year, you’re going to see that we’re not just surviving, but we’re thriving,” said Oakland County Executive David Coulter.

DETROIT – From vaccine distribution to reopening the economy and fixing worn-out infrastructure, many major projects are county responsibilities. Sunday’s episode of Flashpoint included a conversation with the county executives from Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. The leaders are Oakland County Executive, David Coulter; Wayne County Executive, Warren Evans and Macomb County Executive, Mark Hackel. Jennifer Granholm who currently serves on President Joe Biden’s cabinet as secretary of energy made an appearance. Segment OneOakland County Executive, David Coulter; Wayne County Executive, Warren Evans and Macomb County Executive, Mark HackelSegment TwoSecretary of Energy and former Michigan governor, Jennifer Granholm

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said the county is ready and not playing any games when it comes to giving out the vaccines. READ: Macomb County Health Department expands eligibility for COVID-19 vaccineThat’s why they’re expanding the list of people who can get the vaccines in Macomb County. Starting Saturday, anybody 16 or older with disabilities can call and set up and appointment. “Basically, what we did was decided that these people with disabilities and other family or caregivers and even their guardians at times have an opportunity to go ahead and sign up for the vaccine,” Hackel said. Ad“Our biggest concern was making sure that we took care of our seniors first and I tell you, we’re over 100,000 seniors here in Macomb County,” said Hackel.

“I’m pleased to announce the addition of a new FEMA-supported site in Detroit,” said White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Jeff Zients. “This site, located at Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions, has the ability to administer 6,000 shots per day.”UPDATE March 15: You can now register to get vaccinated against COVID at Ford FieldREAD: FEMA to convert Ford Field into regional mass vaccination siteIt was initially reported in February that officials from FEMA were touring Ford Field and were planning to turn the home of the Detroit Lions into a massive vaccination site. “Protect lives and move Michigan and Detroit forward.”The way forward, she said, is the the vaccination site at Ford Field. I am thrilled that the recently enacted American Rescue Plan Act will deliver resources -- that I secured -- directly to the federal vaccination program at Ford Field. Having this new mass vaccination site operated by FEMA will be a significant step forward for our city and our region toward that goal.

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2021, file photo, people prepare doses of a COVID-19 vaccine at the Martin Luther King Senior Center, in North Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher,File)The Macomb County Health Department announced Tuesday it will have new COVID-19 vaccination appointments added to its system on a daily basis. The county said it has made an update to its COVID-19 vaccine scheduling system based on an increased number of doses coming to the county, allowing it to increase the appointments. The county said starting Tuesday, March 9, the county’s online scheduling system will be open 24/7 at www.macombgov.org/covidvaccine with new appointments added on a daily basis. AdCounty officials are “confident” its COVID-19 vaccine dose allocation will not be decreased in the coming weeks and months.

Michigan residents -- ages 50 and up -- will be able to get vaccinated starting Monday as long as they have a pre-existing condition. “It includes cancer or diabetes, overweight, smoking, a lot of conditions,” said Susan Ringler-Cerniglia, with the Washtenaw County Health Department. However, Ringler-Cerniglia said that although eligibility is expanding, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll be vaccinated soon. These vaccines are free of charge, but patients do not have any say on which of the three vaccines they’re set to receive. READ: Metro Detroit leaders: Seniors won’t be left out as vaccine eligibility expandsAdPre-existing health conditions include:

Gretchen Whitmer announced Wednesday the state would be expanding access to the coronavirus vaccine to people 50 years old and older. Now there’s a rush for them to try and secure their place in the line for a COVID vaccine before the pool expands by more than a million people. READ: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesNow just because more will be allowed to get the vaccine doesn’t mean younger people will get the vaccine before seniors. The focus in Oakland County will be on the elderly. Office of Wayne County executiveMacomb County executive Mark Hackel said they will also prioritize seniors.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Wednesday that the state would be expanding access to the coronavirus vaccine to people 50 years old and older. Now there’s a rush for them to try and secure their place in the line for a COVID vaccine before the pool expands by more than a million people. READ: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesBrian Gallagher, 52, from Rochester Hills, is eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine next week but he won’t. AdREAD: 6 Q&As on Michigan’s expansion of COVID-19 vaccine plan to 50+

With Michigan set to expand who can get the COVID-19 vaccine next week, local health departments, which are already struggling to make sure those most at-risk get vaccinated, will have more on their plate. READ: Michigan to expand COVID-19 vaccine plan to include residents age 50 and olderHackel has been a critic of the state’s vaccine rollout. He said Macomb County can do as many vaccinations as the entire state is doing daily, but the supply has been limited. Ad“Our health departments have been cautioning against this for the past several months, begging for more vaccines. Officials with Wayne, Oakland and Washtenaw county health departments could not be reached for comment.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – From Detroit to Macomb County, there are new initiatives being rolled out to help ensure seniors receive their COVID-19 vaccinations. But now Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel says the county is expanding vaccine eligibility criteria and is lowering that requirement. Anyone who is a resident of Macomb County, who is 60 or older, get them on that list,” Hackel said. To make a vaccination appointment in Macomb County, call the SMART Macomb Vaccine lines at 586-421-6579 or e-mail macombvaccines@smartbus.org with a name, phone number, address and date of birth. AdREAD: Macomb County reaches out to seniors, offers vaccines, rides to get itREAD: A look into Macomb County’s SMART bus COVID vaccination program

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Through a partnership with SMART, Macomb County is offering a new vaccination location in Sterling Heights. The vaccination site is at the Sterling Heights Senior Center on Utica Road, between Schoenherr and Van Dyke roads. It’s why the Macomb County Health Department partnered with SMART to help distribute the coronavirus vaccine. Macomb County executive Mark Hackel said the new site is currently dedicated to vaccinating Macomb County residents and workers who are 60-years-old and older. More information can be found on the Macomb County Health Department’s official website here.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County’s partnership with SMART to help senior citizens vaccinated went into effect Wednesday. READ: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesSharon Gurney received her first COVID-19 vaccine dose recently just by answering the phone when Macomb County and SMART called her. He called SMART and asked if they could get seniors to vaccine appointments as the county got more doses. The plan could be expanded as long as there are vaccine doses available. You can also reach out by email at MacombVaccine@SMARTbus.orgAdREAD: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 vaccine data

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – Macomb County executive Mark Hackel is pushing to make things easier for senior citizens to get vaccinated. READ: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesStarting Wednesday, the county will start reaching out, offering appointments and more. For seniors who use the SMART Bus in Macomb County, it will be a game changer. This service will be for seniors who use SMART buses but the program will expand soon. READ: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 vaccine data

DETROIT – The question of where to get the COVID-19 vaccine can be just as confusing as to how to get it. When stand-alone pharmacies start getting significant doses you can expect things to change drastically. READ: Michigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phasesMore pharmacies in Michigan are getting involved in giving vaccines to people. President Joe Biden’s administration is planning to ship vaccines directly to pharmacies -- starting with 10.5 million doses. READ: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 vaccine data

Ann Mapes is a Michigan senior who didn’t need to show identification, she was just asked to roll up her sleeve. We have to make the system work for everybody.”READ: Tracking COVID-19 cases, deaths by Michigan countyThe only local county leader to speak with the Local 4 Defenders was Macomb County executive Mark Hackel. Macomb County has 165,000 people over the age of 65. Gretchen Whitmer opened the state to Phase 1B to include more people, the number of Macomb County Reisdents eligible to be vaccinated jumped to 265,000. The state sent Macomb County 7,200 doses this week -- enough to last the county two days, Hackel said.

DETROIT – On Monday, frustration grew as seniors trying to get vaccinated found out the wait may take longer than expected. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel is blaming the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and saying that the focus has shifted away from seniors. The MDHHS has now allowed other essential workers to get vaccinated and Hackel believes that move wasn’t the right one to take. There have been issues all over not just in Michigan and the rollout has caused confusion and concern for many. We have highly encouraged vaccine providers to prioritize vaccination of older residents as they begin to expand their vaccination efforts.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel expects an urgently high demand for COVID-19 vaccinations. He spoke with Local 4 on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021 about the county’s plan for meeting this demand. Watch the full interview with the county executive above. He said the county likely won’t have enough of the vaccine to service all of the demand for it right away. For Macomb County residents make a vaccination appointment, call 586-463-8777, Monday-Friday between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.Online appointments can also be made at Macombgov.org/covidvaccine.

DETROIT – Michigan will move into the next phase of vaccinations Monday, which includes teachers, first responders, childcare providers and residents 65 years of age and older. Eligible essential workers, teachers and childcare workers will be notified by their employers about vaccine clinic dates and locations, Gov. Michigan Medicine announced it will pause phase 1B vaccinations due to a lower-than-expected supply. U of M will make sure there are enough vaccines for people from the first phase to get their second dose. “There still is not a national strategy.”Because supply of the vaccine is limited, residents are required to get an appointment.

Metro Detroit’s tri-counties -- Wayne, Oakland and Macomb -- are running out of the COVID-19 vaccine. The Wayne County Health Department, which does not include Detroit, is getting 975 doses of the vaccine from Michigan every seven to 10 days. Oakland County has received 1,950 a week and is also requesting 5,000 a week. Macomb County is receiving 1,000 a week and requesting 50,000. Both Oakland and Wayne counties said they could give 1,000 shots a day if they had them.

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – With the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in its very early stages, health departments are dealing with challenges that could be slowing the process. READ: Michigan Medicine expands eligibility for systemwide COVID-19 vaccinationMacomb County is getting 1,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine a week. Officials said those doses are coming in and are being given out -- primarily to about 2,000 EMT’s around the county. There are doses available and the county is reaching out to nursing home employees and residents to get doses to people. READ: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 vaccine dataMore Coverage:Questions about coronavirus?

Wayne County is holding a meeting Monday morning to discuss what’s next and Macomb County is expected to receive about 2,000 doses. In November, Macomb County received its first freezer capable of keeping the vaccine stable until ready to thaw. Macomb County will also be storing and distributing for counties north of it -- Lapeer, St. Clair and Sanilac counties. Despite having some of the highest total confirmed cases of coronavirus in Michigan, Macomb County has one of the lowest growth rates in the state. Macomb County officials are expecting its delivery of the vaccine midweek.

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. – With the announcement of the Food and Drug Administration vaccine advisory panel recommending the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine needs an emergency use authorization, Michigan is developing a distribution plan once the vaccine is authorized. Related: Michigan officials: COVID vaccine to be distributed in 4 phases, prioritize frontline workersMacomb County health officials announced Friday their plan to move its COVID-19 testing site to the former site of Baker College on Gratiot Avenue in Clinton Township for the winter. County executive Mark Hackel said Friday the county will receive about 1,000 vaccines in the first round of distribution. County officials said the site won’t be a public site until they can get through those workers. The county said they are in need of workers, specifically those qualified to do COVID testing, contact tracing and getting the vaccine to Macomb County residents.

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. Macomb County announces new COVID testing site, vaccine distribution plansCounty executive Mark Hackel said Friday the county will receive about 1,000 vaccines in the first round of distribution. The first shipment will go directly to health care workers and those in nursing homes. A building behind the county offices in Mount Clemens will distribute the vaccines. County officials said the site won’t be a public site until they can get through those workers.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Michigan was not selected as a finalist for the new U.S. Space Command headquarters, according to Sterling Heights City Manager Mark Vanderpool. “On behalf of General Rogers, County Executive Mark Hackel, Mayor Michael Taylor, City Council and myself, we thank you for your support,” Vanderpool said in a statement. “There is no question Michigan is a major player in aerospace with impressive talent and assets statewide. Sterling Heights’ U.S. Space Command nomination was chosen for further evaluation. The nomination request was signed by Hackel and Michigan Gov.

WARREN, Mich. – A new interactive map shows COVID-19 risk by event size in each Michigan county. In groups of just 10 people, the risk of someone having coronavirus is 19% in Wayne County, 24% in Oakland County and 30% in Macomb County. The leader of the Henry Ford Health System said they’re having the most mask issues in Macomb County. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel said it comes down to being responsible. Wright Lassiter spoke about the importance of following COVID-19 safety protocols during a virtual panel conversation among Michigan hospital leaders.

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Macomb County Executive, Mark Hackel, released the following statement on last Friday’s Michigan Supreme Court decision striking down a 1945 law regarding the governor’s emergency powers. The Governor also noted that several Orders had been issued under the authority of state departments and were not nullified by the Supreme Court decision. Unless contrary direction is received, Macomb County will continue to operate as it did before the Court made its decision. The County will also continue to urge compliance with CDC guidelines, which include wearing masks in public, frequent hand washing, social distancing and staying home if you are ill.As County Executive, I encourage the Supreme Court to clarify the extent and effective date of their decision. If local health orders do become necessary, Macomb County will work with the appropriate state and federal health agencies to assure that effective protections are in place to keep our residents healthy and safe."

CLEMENS, Mich. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel believes that, like schools, counties should be given more autonomy to make decisions relating to coronavirus (COVID-19). Allow us to make the decision to work with our businesses, whether its gyms, whether its the entertainment venues like Emagine theater, or the ice arenas or roller rinks, Hackel said. Hackel cites the flattening of the COVID-19 curve and low death rate as the reason its time to extend counties the same ability schools have. The state allowed each district to come up with its own coronavirus school restart plan. Gretchen Whitmer has been under increasing pressure to allow business shuttered since March to reopenIm not going to be bullied into making that decision, Im going to follow the science, Whitmer said.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Sterling Heights’ U.S. Space Command nomination has been chosen for further evaluation. United States Space Command is a unified combatant command of the United States Department of Defense. READ: Sterling Heights wants to be considered for headquarters of United States Space CommandMacomb County Executive Mark A. Hackel released the following statement:“The state of Michigan has the talent and tools necessary to house the future U.S. Space Command headquarters. I am hopeful that these assets give our region a competitive advantage during this next phase of further evaluation. We stand ready to become the epicenter of defense for land, air and space.”

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. – Monday in Michigan marked the first day that Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s new face mask requirement went into effect -- making it a misdemeanor to refuse wearing one in enclosed public spaces. Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham is on board with the requirement, urging people to wear face masks and businesses to require them. Whitmer, the department just doesn’t have the resources to respond to every complaint about people not complying with the mask requirement. Hackel believes the new mask requirement is a knee-jerk reaction to recent events, and that it is not democratic. As of Monday, Michigan is reporting 69,722 COVID-19 cases and 6,075 deaths -- and increase of 384 new cases and seven deaths since Sunday.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – It may sound preposterous, but when you consider the federal government is looking for a U.S. Space Command headquarters, city officials with Sterling Heights said the area is looking to innovate Michigan’s defense corridor. READ: Sterling Heights wants to be considered for headquarters of United States Space CommandWe depend on satellites for a lot these days -- almost everyone uses the GPS on their cellphone. The new Space Force does the training and the Space Command does the deploying when it gets more fully developed. That’s why Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor raised his hand and filed his paperwork Tuesday. “Aside from the 1,400-1,500 jobs that I’ve heard it would employ at the headquarters, it would be huge accomplishment for the city of Sterling Heights,” Taylor said.

STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. – Sterling Heights has requested to be considered for the future headquarters for the United States Space Command. The nomination request was signed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel. “When the City’s nomination is scored, we are confident that Sterling Heights will be a prime location for the headquarters for the United States Space Command,” said Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor. “There is a rich heritage in this region for defense assets and this is a strong foundation for this new undertaking.”United States Space Command is a unified combatant command of the United States Department of Defense. “As our state explores the feasibility of landing the United States Space Command in our community, we stand ready to illustrate our competitive advantage and showcase the inspiring capabilities we have right here in Macomb.”READ: Trump touts logo for new Space Force, with nod to Star Trek“As part of this nomination process, we have done an extensive review of the United States Space Command competition criteria,” said Maj. Gen. Paul Rogers, Adjutant General and Director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.

DETROIT – As Michigan continues to reopen slowly, gyms still remain closed. READ: Here’s everything that’s reopening in Michigan after COVID-19 shutdownGyms are supposed to be among the last businesses to reopen. Spas, barber shops and restaurants are open, but gyms remain closed. Gym owners are asking “Why?”Update June 17, 2020 -- Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 60,393; Death toll now at 5,792The state has made the move to open gyms in Northern Michigan, but not in Metro Detroit. Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel has asked the state to green-light gyms reopening.,RELATED: Metro Detroit gyms waiting for green light to reopen amid COVID-19 pandemicSome gyms have opened despite the order.

DETROIT – A 0.2 mil renewal request from the Detroit Institute of Arts will be on the March 2020 ballot for people who live in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties. Officials from those counties have announced their support for the millage renewal. Oakland County Executive David Coulter, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, Wayne County Executive Warren Evans and Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel have endorsed the renewal. “They have done an excellent job bringing artwork to Oakland County and facilitating more visits to the museum. “Thanks to this millage, the DIA provides Wayne County residents — including students and seniors — with free admission as well as free bus transportation for school groups.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A snowplow in Macomb County now features a design by a fifth grade student after she won a contest her teacher started. Students at Shelby Township’s Switzer Elementary drew ideas to put on a plow. The Macomb County Road Commission selected an Abominable Snowman drawn by Carys Arnold. “My little brother Cullen saw me signing this and he goes, ‘You could put blood on the teeth,’ and my thought was a friendly, nice little Yeti, Abominable Snowman. The students who entered the contest helped paint the design on a plow that will make its rounds this winter.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. Leaders from around Michigan are expected to make an announcement Monday morning involving regional transit. Sources said this is expected to be a push to expand regional transit in the Metro Detroit area. UPDATE: Metro Detroit regional transit initiative announced for 2020: What to knowMacomb County Executive Mark Hackel is not expected to be there. In 2018, Wayne County revealed a new regional transit plan that it hoped would make the 2018 ballot. At the time, Oakland County released a statement saying it cannot support a regional transit plan that taxes Oakland County communities which already said no to funding regional transit just 16 months ago.

New Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter met with his Macomb County counterpart Sept. 5, 2019, sparking hope that a deal for a regional mass transit system could be back on the table. (WDIV)DETROIT - ClickOnDetroit Morning Briefing -- Sept. 6, 2019New Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter met with his Macomb County counterpart Thursday, sparking hope that a deal for a regional mass transit system could be back on the table. When L. Brooks Patterson was in office, any talks of regional transit were stopped dead in their tracks. Take a look at the list of weekend construction around Southeast Michigan for the weekend of Sept. 6 through Sept. 8. Submit a news tipTell us what's happening in your community -- submit a news tip to Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit right here.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - New Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter met with his Macomb County counterpart Thursday, sparking hope that a deal for a regional mass transit system could be back on the table. When L. Brooks Patterson was in office, any talks of regional transit were stopped dead in their tracks. But Coulter's meeting with Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel has residents wondering if a connection between the counties is back in play. But with Coulter in favor of new mass transit options, it created an opportunity to see if that is something the two could explore. For years, voters in Macomb and Oakland counties have declined to pay for a mass transit system.

DETROIT Here is what you missed on Sunday's episode of Flashpoint:On Sunday's episode of Flashpoint there was a discussion on the life and influence of longtime Oakland County executive L. Brooks Patterson who lost his battle with pancreatic cancer Saturday morning. Then a republican congressman from Michigan says he's had enough -- the political bickering drives Paul Mitchell out of the game. Segments One:Guests including Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel, WDET's Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson, Detroit News editorial page editor Nolan Finley and Michigan Democratic congresswoman Debbie Dingell weigh in on the life and influence of longtime Oakland County executive L. Brooks Patterson. Segment Two:Michigan republican congressman Paul Mitchell. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.

MACOMB COUNTY, Mich. - For years Macomb County has wrestled with the problem of an aging county jail and now there's talk of a major millage campaign to build the most expensive jail the state has ever seen. Sheriff Tony Wickersham and county executive Mark Hackel, the former sheriff, invited Local 4 in to a sweltering intake cell usually used for inmates detoxing or sobering up. The cell has been used since 1951. Officials are proposing a millage that would likely cost the average homeowner around $98 per year for twenty years. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel was on Flashpoint to discuss recent corruption charges issued against city and township leaders in his county. Watch his entire interview with Local 4's Devin Scillian right here.