Seth Thomas Martin, 25, from Oakland County, has been charged with premeditated first-degree murder in the death of his 33-year-old fiancée, Mallory Myers.

The sheriff’s office said that after he was locked up, he and his family reached out multiple times to the victim and the victim’s family and attempted to pressure them to drop the charges.

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

Crews are working to put out flames at a Waterford restaurant Thursday morning.

Tuesday’s storm has ripped off the roof at a Waterford roller rink. In their time of need, community members rallied to help repair the damages.

A Waterford man duped by a phony Coinbase call says he’s lost his entire Crypto wallet.

Waterford police are asking the public for help identifying two suspects accused of vandalizing a car wash business.

David Aguilar Jr. allegedly told the Subway employee, “I have a gun. I’m going to blow your head off if you don’t give me all the money."

A new Sheetz gas station is coming to Highland Township, even after several communities turned the company away.

Vintage Electronics Expo will be held Jan. 25th

He reportedly would use drugs to keep the women awake and working for several days at a time.

A West Bloomfield man was arrested Friday in connection to a man found in a Waterford movie theater parking lot with a gunshot wound.

A body was dumped at a movie theater in Waterford late Thursday night.

Happy Halloween! Various towns and cities in Metro Detroit released suggested times residents can go out trick-or-treating.

Halloween is almost here, and various towns and cities in Metro Detroit released suggested times residents can go out trick-or-treating.

A nonprofit focused on helping with disaster relief areas in communities across the country is asking for volunteers, as it prepares to respond to communities hit hard by Hurricane Milton.

The devastation from Hurricane Helene continues to increase across the southeast.

Police said she and her 15-year-old passenger were not injured in the deadly crash.

Officials say the 30-year-old man lost control of the car, slammed into another car, and eventually crashed into the house.

Three Red Lobster locations in Michigan, including one in Metro Detroit, could be next to close, according to new bankruptcy documents.

The massive Oakland Community College campus has long served as a gathering place for its Waterford and West Bloomfield neighbors, but last year the college announced it was closing the campus and looked to sell the 160-acre parcel.

An Oakland County woman and her husband are looking forward to having a nice financial cushion after winning $300,000 playing the Michigan Lottery’s 20X Wild Time instant game.

A group of neighbors who have been playing the Lottery together for five years won a $110,000 Fantasy 5 jackpot from the Michigan Lottery!

Craig Gass is performing in Waterford

Jessica Lenore Kellar, 30, from Waterford, has been charged with operating while intoxicated, causing death, and operating while intoxicated with an occupant less than 16 years old.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

There has been movement in the case against a Waterford Township man accused of killing his wife. However, the wife's family is not happy with what happened in court.

What’s better than a freshly fried walleye and a cold drink on a warm summer evening?

A 61-year-old priest has been charged due to child sex crimes in Wayne County.

Oakland Community College is closing a large campus in Waterford and residents are concerned about what the site may become in the future.

Store in Waterford offers a variety of classes, including knitting, crocheting, clay works, and etching bottles.

A cat was reunited with his owner in Waterford on Friday after a stranger found him in Tennessee and drove over 11 hours to bring him home.

A Waterford man’s special numbers paid off in a big way when he won a $200,800 Powerball prize from the Michigan Lottery.

Starting Tuesday morning, more than half-a-million hunters will head out into the woods for dear season. It’s estimated that hunting contributes more than $2 billion to the state’s economy yearly. But a shift is happening as both numbers have trended down for years.

The husband of a Waterford woman who was beaten to death with a wrench while she was sleeping has been charged with murder.

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

Oakland County voters are being asked to vote on a 10-year transit millage which asks 0.95 mills per $1,000 in a home’s taxable value.

The Powerball jackpot is sitting at $480 million for Monday night’s drawing, a cash option that would equate to $242 million.

Despite a whole lot of orange barrels and road-closed signs in the area, one Oakland County community wants everybody to know, yes, they are open for business as Keego Harbor finds itself surrounded by roadwork.

Here’s where to find Michigan election results for the Waterford Township primary election on Aug. 2, 2022.

Officials need help to identify two women involved with using stolen credit cards to make purchases around Metro Detroit.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Peacefest Art & Music Festival is hosting its 14th annual event this weekend.

Get a taste of the Emerald Isle with a traditional boxty, or try a hearty Sheppard’s pie! You can find all of these dishes and more at the Irish Tavern in Madison Heights.

Who says Friday the 13th is unlucky? In Michigan it actually appears to be pretty lucky when it comes to playing the Mega Millions lottery game.

A Flash Flood Watch is active this morning for all of Metro Detroit from the I-69 area near Fenton and Waterford to the Ohio Border until 10 a.m. This specific Flash Flood Watch is a warning shot to our area that 1-3″ of rain is possible in some spots this morning. That radar is filling in and our weather will be quite active this morning. Tune in to Local 4 News Today right now for the very latest on the flood and dangerous winds.

A Metro Detroit charity works to provide cleaning supplies to people who have been impacted by flooding.

Check out this funny man do a variety of cartoon and T.V. character voices.

An adult said the grade school hockey player should hang himself after a bad game, that he’d provide the rope and would help tie the knot.

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A youth hockey league based out of Waterford is investigating a threatening post an adult made online about one of its players.

Police consider Mouzon armed and dangerous and urge residents to not approach him.

As part of that effort, first lady Jill Biden visited a school in New Hampshire on Wednesday. Also Wednesday, the Department of Health and Human Services announced $10 billion for states to support school COVID-19 testing programs. The Education Department said first lady Jill Biden will deliver opening remarks. The Education Department will begin making the money available this month. AdPresident Biden has ordered states to prioritize teachers in their vaccination plans, and the CDC has released guidelines to help schools reopen.

(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK – It’s a New Year’s Eve tradition in New York -- the annual Time Square Ball Drop. Each year, millions of eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. 2021 Time Square Ball Drop -- how to watch liveNew this year, Jamestown, owner of One Times Square – home of the iconic Ball Drop Celebration – has created a first-of-its-kind virtual New Year’s Eve experience. Lighting and Raising the Times Square New Year’s Eve BallThe celebration begins with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball atop One Times Square. Times Square Confetti Release and Pyrotechnic EffectsThe world-famous New Year’s Eve confetti is released from the rooftops of buildings throughout Times Square creating a celebratory blizzard of colorful confetti as revelers welcome the New Year accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects.

(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK – It’s a New Year’s Eve tradition in New York -- the annual Time Square Ball Drop. Each year, millions of eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. 2021 Time Square Ball Drop -- how to watch liveNew this year, Jamestown, owner of One Times Square – home of the iconic Ball Drop Celebration – has created a first-of-its-kind virtual New Year’s Eve experience. Lighting and Raising the Times Square New Year’s Eve BallThe celebration begins with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball atop One Times Square. Times Square Confetti Release and Pyrotechnic EffectsThe world-famous New Year’s Eve confetti is released from the rooftops of buildings throughout Times Square creating a celebratory blizzard of colorful confetti as revelers welcome the New Year accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects.

(AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK – It’s a New Year’s Eve tradition in New York -- the annual Time Square Ball Drop. Each year, millions of eyes from all over the world are focused on the sparkling Waterford Crystal Times Square New Year’s Eve Ball. 2021 Time Square Ball Drop -- how to watch liveNew this year, Jamestown, owner of One Times Square – home of the iconic Ball Drop Celebration – has created a first-of-its-kind virtual New Year’s Eve experience. Lighting and Raising the Times Square New Year’s Eve BallThe celebration begins with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball atop One Times Square. Times Square Confetti Release and Pyrotechnic EffectsThe world-famous New Year’s Eve confetti is released from the rooftops of buildings throughout Times Square creating a celebratory blizzard of colorful confetti as revelers welcome the New Year accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects.

Workers secure a panel of Waterford crystal triangles on the Times Square New Year's Eve ball, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in New York. 2021 Time Square Ball Drop -- how to watch liveNew this year, Jamestown, owner of One Times Square – home of the iconic Ball Drop Celebration – has created a first-of-its-kind virtual New Year’s Eve experience. Mobile Streaming (FREE):Live stream it in the video player below starting around 6 p.m.Time Square Ball Drop live schedule6:00 p.m. to 6:03 p.m. Lighting and Raising the Times Square New Year’s Eve BallThe celebration begins with the lighting and raising of the New Year’s Eve Ball atop One Times Square. Times Square Confetti Release and Pyrotechnic EffectsThe world-famous New Year’s Eve confetti is released from the rooftops of buildings throughout Times Square creating a celebratory blizzard of colorful confetti as revelers welcome the New Year accompanied by colorful pyrotechnic effects.

Workers from Landmark Signs carefully carry a panel of Waterford crystal triangles to place on the Times Square New Year's Eve ball, behind them, Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, in New York, in preparation for the New Year's Eve ball drop. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)NEW YORK – Workers installed 192 glittering Waterford crystal triangles on Times Square’s New Year’s Eve ball Sunday in preparation for a pandemic-limited celebration that will lack the usual tightly packed crowds of revelers. The ball is a 12-foot geodesic sphere covered with 2,688 crystal triangles of various sizes. This year’s addition features a new “Gift of Happiness” design represented by a sunburst of bright cuts radiating outward. The ball blazing with 32,256 LED lights will be dropped at 11:59 p.m. on New Year’s Eve to ring in 2021.

Also remember that wind is usually stronger over the water due to lack of friction from terrain, buildings and trees. Highs in the mid 40s (7 to 8 degrees Celsius), which will feel colder of course due to the wind. Partly cloudy Wednesday night, with lows in the low 30s (0 degrees Celsius). Partly cloudy Thursday night, with lows in the mid 40s (7 to 8 degrees Celsius). Highs could top 60 degrees (15 to 16 degrees Celsius) if we keep the sun long enough into the day!

The Waterford community came together this weekend to remember the lives of a father and his 6-year-old daughter who were both killed by a suspected drunk driver. Sunday is an unofficial holiday in Michigan -- it’s the opening day of firearm deer hunting season. The victims include a 28-year-old woman, 14-year-old girl and 16-year-old boy. The number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan has risen to 251,813 as of Saturday, including 7,994 deaths, state officials report. Here’s a look at more of the data:New: Interactive map shows COVID risk by event size in each Michigan countyMORE

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – The Waterford community got together to look back on what they loved about a father and his 6-year-old girl, both killed by a suspected drunk driver. Members of the Waterford community came out Saturday night to remember a father and daughter. Man accused of killing 6-year-old girl in Waterford Twp. drunken driving crash facing 5 chargesA man accused of being drunk and driving recklessly at the time of a four-car crash that killed a 6-year-old girl and injured her parents in Waterford Township is facing five charges. Trevor Duncan Taylor, 28, of Waterford Township, was driving a white 2016 Hyundai Sonata west on Highland Road at a high speed, according to authorities.

President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump made his second stop in Michigan this week at the Oakland County International Airport on Friday. During his remarks, President Trump took several shots at Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer and her response to the coronavirus pandemic. President Trump said his administration is taking an “optimistic approach” to tackling the coronavirus pandemic. Due to a recent rise in COVID cases throughout much of the U.S., crowd sizes for Trump’s campaign rallies have been cut down to 250 attendees. Biden will be joined by President Barack Obama during a campaign stop in Michigan on Saturday.

WATERFORD, Mich. – When Michigan’s chief medical executive offered new advice for restaurant customers on Wednesday, it came as a surprise -- especially for restaurant owners. As COVID-19 cases begin to rise rapidly throughout Michigan, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun encouraged people to significantly limit how -- and with whom -- they dine out. “Limit indoor dining with anyone who’s not in your own household. “It’s been a tough year here at Copperstone’s Family Dining,” said Joe Skreli, owner of Copperstone’s. “When the state closed down back in March, this restaurant closed for five months.

DETROIT – Here’s what you missed on Local 4 News at Noon. Vice President Pence to campaign in Waterford ThursdayPence will deliver remarks at 12:30 p.m. at Barnstormers Flight School in Waterford Township on Thursday, according to the reelection campaign for Republican President Donald Trump.

Deadly stabbing reported on Seeden Avenue in Waterford TownshipPublished: October 2, 2020, 12:26 pmA man is in police custody after his wife was fatally stabbed at a home on Seeden Avenue in Waterford Township, Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit have learned Friday morning.

WATERFORD TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A man is in police custody after his wife was fatally stabbed at a home on Seeden Avenue in Waterford Township, Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit have learned Friday morning. Police said they received the 911 call about 3:18 a.m. Officers arrived at the home and were met by a 38-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman. The woman had suffered a stab wound to her chest, police said. The man was taken into custody. More: Waterford Township news

DETROIT A Clarkston family is in mourning after a fatal incident in White Lake Township on Monday left a man dead and his stepdaughter shaken. The incident happened on Williams Lake Road on the White Lake Township, Waterford border after 6 p.m. on Monday. The University of Michigan is partnering with a pharmaceutical company to test a coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccine as the nation -- and world -- race to fight virus spread. The Michigan Secretary of State is refuting a report that Russians have shared the personal data of nearly every Michigan voter. A report published by a Russian newspaper claims internet users in Russia have stolen information on millions of voters in Michigan, Arkansas, Connecticut, North Carolina and Florida.

WHITE LAKE TOWNSHIP, Mich. – A Clarkston family is in mourning after a fatal incident in White Lake Township on Monday left a man dead and his stepdaughter shaken. The incident happened on Williams Lake Road on the White Lake Township, Waterford border after 6 p.m. on Monday. Officials said a massive tree fell across the road and killed Ron Ohlinger, 42. The family has set up a GoFundMe account, click here to view it. In a statement, DTE said:“We are aware of the tragic incident that occurred yesterday evening involving a tree that fell on an occupied passenger vehicle in White Lake Township.

WATERFORD, Mich. Police are looking for a person who broke into the Lakeview Party Store, located on Cass Lake Road, at about 4 a.m. Aug. 14. According to authorities, the burglar -- wearing a baseball cap, blue hooded sweatshirt, sweat pants and dark shoes -- broke the glass door of the shop with a baseball bat. Police said he took cash from two registers before leaving through the broken door. Investigators are asking for the publics assistance in identifying the suspect. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Waterford Police Department at 248-618-6103, or to remain anonymous, contact the Tip Line at 248-674-COPSSurveillance video of the burglary can be seen above.

Danielle Miller, WaterfordA volunteer hands a box of food and supplies to a family in need. (WDIV)OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. Lighthouse of Oakland County has been servicing community members in the area for 48 years now. A legacy of do-goodersJames McQueen is the community outreach and pantry manager for Lighthouse. Those boxes filled with food and everyday household supplies ready to be deployed to families in need. James McQueen, community outreach director and pantry manager for Lighthouse talks about their volunteers.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – The driver of a red Chevrolet SUV was taken into custody Thursday morning after colliding with an Oakland County Sheriff’s vehicle. According to authorities, the incident happened just after 5 a.m. when a deputy driving northbound on Dixie Highway was struck by an southbound SUV that appeared to be waiting to turn in to a gas station. Police said the SUV abruptly came into the deputy’s lane of travel, who evaded a head-on collision, but was still struck by the SUV. The patrol vehicle sustained major damage to the driver side front and was not drive-able and the Chevrolet SUV had damage to the driver side front panel. Police said the driver of the Chevrolet SUV was determined to be operating the vehicle while intoxicated and after an OWI blood draw was completed, the driver of the SUV was lodged at the Oakland County Jail.

That includes a local roofing company and a supplier who reached out to a Waterford veteran in a special way. It happened here and the worries started -- and you are looking at worries being swept away in a most charitable fashion. A crew of workers from Roof One descended on Mercures house bright and early Thursday in the hot July sun. It all started a few months ago, when Mercures saw Roof Ones owner, Steve McCusker, working in the neighborhood and asked him for an estimate. McCusker knew about Owens Cornings Roof Deployment Project -- a national program that aims to put new roofs over military familys heads for free -- and reached out.

OTSEGO COUNTY, Mich. A driver was arrested after leading police on a chase over the Mackinac Bridge on Thursday morning. Officials say the driver, a 31-year-old woman from Waterford, initially pulled over but then fled the scene. Stop sticks were successfully deployed and the Volkswagen continued to drive across the Mackinac Bridge on its rims. Police say bridge traffic was halted by the Mackinac Bridge Authority after they were notified of the situation. The woman was then arrested and transported to the Otsego County Jail.

LANSING, Mich. A stop for Michigan Lottery tickets at her favorite party store led to a Waterford woman winning a $70 million Powerball jackpot. She bought the winning ticket at the Huron Plaza Liquor, located at 694 West Huron Street in Pontiac. "My friend and I stopped at the party store that day to buy some Lottery," Davis said. "I bought a couple scratch offs and decided to get one Mega Millions ticket and one Powerball ticket, too. The last Michigan player to win the Powerball jackpot was Phillip Chippewa, of Suttons Bay.

WATERFORD, Mich. The Michigan Youth Soccer Association made it clear that they wont do anything yet, but when Michigan does reopen theyll be ready. They titled it, charting the path forward, and they are specific to each phase of Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmers reopening plan. Once Michigan is in phase four and beyond, and training is permitted, those attending will still have to follow some rules. Competition is not yet allowed because participants must continue to follow social distancing.

Oakland County is recruiting hundreds of workers to help with the 2020 Census. Oakland County Michigan Works! is hosting events at service centers in Novi, Oak Park, Pontiac, Southfield, Troy and Waterford. They’re hoping to hire 1,800 temporary workers for jobs that run through September. The event is from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24.

WATERFORD, Mich. – Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard had just gotten out of a meeting and was in a suit and tie driving down M-59 near Telegraph Road when he saw what looked like a police SUV. “He looks at me and says, ‘Who are you?’ And I said, ‘I’m the sheriff. Bouchard said there was a fake radar mounted on the dashboard and what was supposed to look like a computer aided dispatch computer. The driver is currently in custody at the Oakland County Jail and charges are pending. “We want to know if anybody had been stopped by this vehicle,” Bouchard said.

‘I’m the sheriff. Who are you?’: Oakland County Sheriff pulls over man posing as a copPublished: February 6, 2020, 11:12 pmOakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard had just gotten out of a meeting and was in a suit and tie driving down M-59 near Telegraph Road when he saw what looked like a police SUV.

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 11:Waterford officerA Waterford Township police officer is off the job after it was revealed that Grand Blanc police have been investigating him for criminal sexual conduct. Downtown trafficIt's marathon weekend in Detroit, there are some races Saturday and big ones on Sunday. It's also football weekend with a big game at Ford Field Sunday. Uniquely DetroitIt is a business in Downtown Howell owned by a couple that loves Halloween. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

A person of interest has been named in the investigation into the death of a woman found burned in a Waterford home. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Dog attackA dog attacked its owner. Waterford fireFirefighters in Waterford responding to the call of smoke coming from a home discovered one person dead inside. Cedargrove Street shootingA woman is in a hospital in critical condition after a shooting on Cedargrove Street on Detroit's east side. Detroit Youth ChoirThe Detroit Youth Choir will take the stage again on America's Got Talent. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

WATERFORD, Mich. – Detroit City FC held tryouts for the 2015 season Friday, with over 60 participants showing up and registering for the two-hour event at Oakland Yard in Waterford. Levi Fistrovic, Ross Hendry, Charles McInnes and Kyamran Tairov used to play for NPSL's Quad City team before it became inactive. "Everyone knows about Detroit City FC. "So it's got to be 'you'll never walk alone, walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart." Detroit City FC will open the season with a friendly against the Muskegon Risers on May 9.