According to the Mayo Clinic, Derek Pfaff, 30, from Harbor Beach, can blink, swallow, smile, and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed after a suicide attempt.

According to the Mayo Clinic, Derek Pfaff, 30, from Harbor Beach, can blink, swallow, smile, and breathe through his nose for the first time in a decade thanks to a face transplant performed after a suicide attempt.

A 72-year-old Rochester Hills man is in “grave condition" after he was hit by a car while crossing an Oakland County street, officials said.

Here’s where you’ll find the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election results for Rochester, Michigan.

Multiple class action lawsuits have been filed against Dr. Oumair Ajeaz, who has been accused of sexually abusing and videotaping numerous patients without their consent over several years.

Multiple class action lawsuits have been filed against Dr. Oumair Ajeaz, who has been accused of sexually abusing and videotaping numerous patients without their consent over several years.

You can watch our town hall on misinformation, social media, and trust in politics right now as we stream live from Oakland University.

We’ve never experienced an election season like the one we’re marching through right now, and wow -- it can be exhausting.

The National Toy Hall of Fame is floating the idea of inducting balloons.

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Dr. Oumair Aejaz is accused of violating people’s trust and privacy by using hidden cameras to record them.

Parents who have taken their children to the swim school in Rochester where an Oakland County doctor took secret, inappropriate pictures have so many questions about what’s going on.

“The victimization is so broad and the perversion so great that we’re still trying to wrap our arms around it,” Bouchard said. “We have some very sick people in the world.”

Police say two women are dead and five other people were injured when gunfire erupted at a crowded public park in Rochester, New York.

Funeral services have been scheduled this week for an Oakland County deputy who was killed in the line of duty last weekend.

A 12-year-old boy remains in the hospital after he was injured in the propane torch heater explosion Saturday night in downtown Rochester.

Several people were injured after a propane tank exploded in Downtown Rochester on Saturday night.

Restaurant has been serving up classics for more than 70 years

The World Video Game Hall of Fame has inducted its 10th class of honorees.

Officials busted a prostitution operation that was running out of a new business in Oakland County.

It's that time of the year when high school students think about who they will ask to prom.

A retired Oakland University professor has become an honorary member of the men's basketball team.

The 12 finalists for the World Video Game Hall of Fame this year represent four decades of play.

Finding the right help to bring lighting ideas to life can be challenge.

Heart surgery saves lives, but the recovery can be excruciating and often involves a list of powerful medications that carry their own set of risks.One surgeon with Ascension Providence said he's developed a way to reduce that pain and the need for those meds.

The Mayo Clinic has announced a $5 billion expansion plan that includes new buildings designed so they can evolve and expand as patient needs change over the coming decades.

Westbound Big Beaver and Rochester roads have been closed after Troy police shot a suspect.

Some call it the Big Bright Light Show, but the Rochester Downtown Development Authority(DDA), which is responsible for one million lights blanketing downtown, calls it Lagniappe, which is Creole for “a little something extra.”

There are several tree lighting and holiday events taking place in several communities across Metro Detroit starting this weekend.

Bizzy Buzz Artisan Market is the perfect one-stop-shop for holiday gifts this season.

The brand-new musical will have its world premiere in Chicago.

The battle has become more contentious as election day nears, and two initiatives have hit the ballot.

A leading doctors group is formally withdrawing approval of a 2009 paper on “excited delirium.”.

The National Toy Hall of Fame has announced the 12 finalists being considered for induction this year.

Eastbound lanes of M-59 were closed in Oakland County on Monday morning after a crash involving three vehicles.

The boil water advisories for five cities and townships sparked by a water main break in Macomb County have been lifted after a second round of quality tests came back clear.

A boil water advisory in effect for multiple Macomb County communities could be lifted Thursday if test results show the water is safe to drink.

Several Macomb County communities were under a Boil Water Advisory on Wednesday, a day after a major water main break was identified in Macomb Township.

Have you heard of taco rolled ice cream or chocoshawarma crepes?

Republican presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis is taking aim at China with a 10-point economic plan he's calling a “Declaration of Economic Independence.”.

The body of a missing 79-year-old Rochester woman was found in Tuscola County.

Police are seeking information about a 79-year-old woman who went missing in Rochester.

Hundreds of people attended a hearing Thursday over whether to censure Rochester school board member Andrew Weaver, who is accused of spreading misinformation on social media and TV after a middle school field trip went awry.

Hundreds of people attended a hearing Thursday to censure Rochester school board member Andrew Weaver, who was in trouble for his social media post and TV news appearances after a field trip went awry.

We want to hear all about the greater Rochester area. What makes your community such a great place to live?

Police say another person injured in a stampede at a rap concert has died.

Several airlines are issuing waivers to those traveling nationwide from March 3-4.

A real estate investor who lived in Rochester pleaded guilty to scamming investors out of millions of dollars.

U.S. Michigan Rep. Elissa Slotkin on Monday held a press conference to discuss new projects in Livingston County -- and she also answered questions about the Sunday downing of an unidentified airborne object over Lake Huron.

OBLG has found the number of wealthy Ann Arborites has increased 76 percent in the past decade.

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since September, a potential boost to the housing market which has been in decline for nearly a year.

A Rochester woman’s $50,000 lottery win was increased tenfold thanks to the multiplier on her Powerball ticket.

Instead of ditching the sugar or carbs to start the new year, some people are saying so long to alcohol.

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the tenth month in a row in November, constrained by a tight inventory of properties on the market and mortgage rates averaging more than double what they were a year ago.

Tudor Dixon, the 2022 Republican candidate for Michigan governor who lost to incumbent Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, has decided not to run for chair of the Michigan GOP.

The fun and festive holidays are turning into a danger zone for our pets.

Favorite school subject: Forensics is my favorite class, which I plan on majoring in at college.

Police give an update about the search for two gunmen who were last seen on Oakland University’s campus.

Police are searching the campus of Oakland University for two suspected gunmen accused of stealing cars from a dealership, exchanging gunfire with a security guard, and leading officers on a chase.

A witness told police that two people matching the description of the gunmen got into a vehicle that pulled up and they fled the area “hours ago.”

Oakland University Police issued an alert early Monday morning urging everyone on campus to stay indoors.

Students at Oakland University are pushing back against a planned development on the school’s East Campus.

The spinning top, whose origins can be traced to ancient times, has a permanent new place in the National Toy Hall of Fame.

United States representative from Michigan Elissa Slotkin has secured a third term in office, defeating Republican opponent state Sen. Tom Barrett in the general election, the AP projects.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Rochester on Nov. 8, 2022.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has accused Republican challenger Tudor Dixon on Tuesday of “stoking violence” and pushing conspiracy theories meant to divide people.

No threats were found after an alarm sparked precautionary lockdowns Tuesday at four schools within the Rochester Community School District.

Voting is open on which toys should go into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year.

As the summer winds down, some fall activities are revving up! This weekend Campus Marius Park in Downtown Detroit transforms into a Bavarian Bierhaus for Parktoberfest. The event celebrates German culture and will feature food trucks, live music, a Biergarten pavilion with beers and games and kids activities. The Fest is happening Saturday September 10 and Sunday September 11.

We were able to get a look at the damage in Oakland County, specifically in Rochester. Local 4 was able to get a closer look at one neighborhood with downed trees and power lines.

A boil water advisory remains in effect for seven Metro Detroit communities, covering more than 130,000 residents in the region, after a water main break impacted water pressure on Saturday morning -- and it could be weeks before it’s fixed.

The water problems continue in several Metro Detroit communities under a boil water advisory as more than 130 thousand people are still affected Monday night after last weekend’s major water main break.

After collapsing on stage from heat exhaustion at Pine Knob Tuesday night, reps for Carlos Santana said he would recover fully. Santana and his wife were checking out the shops when an eagle-eyed fan spotted him and stooped to say hello.

Firefighters from seven different cities and townships around Oakland County helped battle a fire that destroyed several apartments in Auburn Hills.

Parents are calling for accountability from the Rochester Community School District after just settling a lawsuit for six figures.

A new study finds that people who live with handgun owners in the U.S. are shot to death at a higher rate than people who live in homes without such firearms.

A settlement has been reached between Rochester Community Schools and a parent who accused the school board of getting her fired from her job over social media posts that were critical of the district’s pandemic response.

A settlement has been reached between Rochester Community Schools and a parent who accused the school board of getting her fired from her job over social media posts that were critical of the district’s pandemic response.

A winter storm warning is in effect through Thursday and snow is continuously falling and building up across Metro Detroit.

So, how are people in Oakland County faring during the storm?

A university in Michigan says it erroneously notified students that they would receive top tuition awards, just days after another school in the state said its prospective students were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships.

A university in Michigan says it erroneously notified students that they would receive top tuition awards, just days after another school in the state said its prospective students were mistakenly told they had won full-ride scholarships.

Parking rates will soon increase in Rochester as the city works to update its parking meter technology.

As of Monday, there are more options for people to get tested for coronavirus in Oakland County.

Classes at Oakland University will remain virtual through the end of January due to the spread of the COVID omicron variant, officials said.

To keep up with demand and surging COVID-19 cases in Michigan, Oakland County is ramping up its testing efforts starting next week.

Oakland University announced Tuesday classes for the Winter 2022 semester will begin online Jan. 5 following the university's holiday break.

A sprawling estate in Oakland County once owned by Eminem has hit the market for $3.2 million.

We’re in the thick of holiday preparations now, which can be such a magical time.

Rochester Community Schools will be closed Thursday (Dec. 2) out of an abundance of caution.

After some controversy surrounding a change in who runs the Paint Creek Cider Mill the winning bidder has withdrawn their bid.

The Paint Creek Cider Mill has been a mainstay in northern Oakland County for decades.

Rochester Junior Olivia Chittick took home the honor of Favorite Junior in our 4Frenzy contest

With a click of a mouse or a swipe of a screen you can connect with businesses, family and old friends all over the world -- but with Facebook now under fire, it has people looking at social media differently.

Track live election results for Rochester in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

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If someone at the open house Saturday makes an offer at listing price and purchases the home, Rainbow Connection will get $100,000 from the sale.

Multiple parents told Local 4 that something needs to be done to ensure pedestrian safety, especially for kids who walk home.

A large African caracal that escaped from its owner’s home in Royal Oak was located late Wednesday night near a garage on Altaneda Avenue.