Here’s where you’ll find the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election results for the Farmington Community Library millage.

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

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Farmington is looking to transform the heart of its downtown with a new public space. Thanks to donations from the community, that space will soon become a reality.

When the opportunity arose to turn the site into townhomes, Farmington leaders jumped at the moment.

The Farmington Farmers Market was just voted the best of the best in Metro Detroit in our 2024 Vote 4 The Best contest.

David Alan Hudson, 59, has been arrested by detectives from the Waterford Police Special Operations Unit along with officers from White Lake, Farmington, Farmington Hills, and West Bloomfield after another home invasion

A former basketball coach at Farmington High School has been sentenced for sexually assaulting two students.

The city of Farmington is hoping to attract more residents and businesses to its downtown area by investing in its outdoor spaces.

Farmington facing deadline to acquire funds for outdoor space

A former basketball coach at Farmington High School was found guilty of sexually assaulting two students.

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An Oakland County woman was shot through a car door while she was on the freeway early this morning.

This city is 200 years old and pieces of that period are still being found today by public works.

The Springbrook Gardens Florist in Farmington has been family-owned since 1932.

The city is known for its high-quality public schools, downtown area, Historic District, and is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live in the United States.

A new brewery and restaurant is set to open this weekend in Downtown Farmington.

A 35-year-old Romulus man is facing murder and other charges after allegedly crashing into a couple head-on on the Lodge Freeway in Southfield, killing them over the weekend.

The driver of the other car was believed to have been trying to get way from police.

The driver of the other car was believed to have been trying to get way from police.

A Metro Detroit mother is once again approaching the administration at Farmington High School in hopes of launching an investigation into what happened to her son two years ago.

A video recorded by a fellow student shows her son dragged on the ground by a group of boys on the varsity football team, with one student picking him up and thrusting into him as he makes comments about "Wanting that booty."

The city council for Farmington Hills is scheduled to meet Monday, but it’s unclear whether council members will be voting on a redevelopment plan that puts a beloved local destination at risk.

The judge is concerned that there may be more victims that have not come forward.

A former basketball coach at Farmington High School who is accused of sexually assaulting two students is due in court Monday for a preliminary examination hearing.

Prosecutor Kym Worthy has charged Jerremy Thompkins, 43, of Detroit, in connection with the sexual assault of minors in Farmington.

Jason Colthorp and Local 4 Insider Cathy Jackson, of Farmington, went through the Eloise Asylum haunted attraction, which is built within the old hospital.

Farmington Public Schools has revealed more about the district's decision to fire four basketball coaches, one of whom was the subject of a sexual assault investigation.

Students and staff went into lockdown at Farmington High School on Wednesday after an announcement was made over the PA system, though officials alluded that there was no threat and said no one was injured.

A popular Detroit Italian deli is opening its second locations in Downtown Farmington this weekend.

Farmington Public Schools plans to save families up to $700 by eliminating Pay to Participate fees starting with the 2023-24 school year.

Each of the three women killed last week when indiscriminate gunfire erupted in a residential neighborhood of Farmington, New Mexico, left a unique mark in the community that spanned generations.

Police in New Mexico have released hours of officer body and dash camera videos and 911 recordings showing the chaos that unfolded when a gunman opened fire on a busy street in Farmington on May 15, killing three before police shot him dead.

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The police chief of Farmington, New Mexico, says it appears an 18-year-old man who shot and killed three people and wounded six others fired at random as he roamed the neighborhood.

Authorities say the gunman who killed three people and wounded six others while firing at random targets in his northwestern New Mexico neighborhood was a local 18-year-old high school student.

Authorities are piecing together how five inmates escaped from a Missouri jail.

If you love car rides and want weekends and holidays off, being a bus driver could be a good fit for you.

The family of an 18-year-old woman found strangled to death on Christmas morning in Farmington 42 years ago is still waiting for justice.

A Farmington Hills man has been charged with trying to murder another man outside a Farmington home, officials said.

A man was shot Tuesday in Farmington just four minutes after he spoke with police to report that his tire had been slashed.

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

The first ever African American to be sponsored by a major ski resort is back home in Metro Detroit after competing in his very first World Cup.

4Frenzy’s eighth Game of the Week was a matchup between the Farmington Falcons and Seaholm Maples for the OAA-Blue championship at Farmington High School.

WeatherGard, a Michigan-based manufacturer and installer of custom windows, doors, and home improvement products, announce Wednesday that it has launched “WeatherGard Cares,” a new community sponsorship program.

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that limits California's 2012 foie gras ban.

We’re tracking snow totals for several SE Michigan cities on Friday, March 11.

Today’s Tasty Tuesday takes us to Redford Township, to a place that’s trying to make sure you don’t need to pack a lunch.

Today's Tasty Tuesday takes us to Farmington for some authentic Mexican street food.

Colorful chocolate dipped fruits and fresh roses make for a great gift.

Students at Farmington High School walked out of class on Thursday in protest after they say a substitute teacher used a racist phrase toward a Black student.

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Several inches of snow have fallen in Metro Detroit on Monday, with a winter storm bringing between 1-5 inches to cities across the area.

Several inches of snow have fallen in Metro Detroit on Monday, with a winter storm bringing between 1-5 inches to cities across the area.

Several inches of snow have fallen in Metro Detroit on Monday, with a winter storm bringing between 1-5 inches to cities across the area.

A former priest from Oakland and Wayne counties has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenagers.

Emotions ran high in Oakland county over the district’s efforts to promote diversity and equality. Results saw participants from the districts republican party stage a protest outside Tuesday (Jan. 11) night’s board meeting in Farmington over parts of ‘equity challenge.’

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Farmington Public Schools district leaders reiterated Sunday that schools are open Monday, Jan. 3, despite a fake post circulating and stating the opposite.

Two Michiganders will be competing as Olympians on the U.S. women’s ice hockey team in Beijing this year.

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A young man from Farmington is making waves in the world of snowboarding as one of the fastest rising stars in the industry.

The Salvation Army says Farmington-area residents of northern New Mexico are donating gifts and money after somebody stole a van loaded with $6,000 worth of toys to be distributed to over 350 children.

Time is of the essence for the Salvation Army in New Mexico now that the Grinch has thrown a wrench into the group’s holiday toy program.

Police recovered 41 packages from an apparent thief in Detroit just two weeks before Christmas.

A former priest has pleaded guilty to sexually abusing teenagers during the timeframe in which he was working at churches in Wyandotte and Farmington, officials said.

The water main on Oakland Street between Gill Road and Wilmarth Avenue will be shut down Wednesday, Nov. 3, in order for the contractor to complete the final connection to the city’s water supply system, Farmington officials announced Tuesday.

That means residents in the area temporarily will lose water service on Wednesday.

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An intoxicated Farmington resident was arrested after driving recklessly in a stolen car on I-75 and leading state police on a chase before crashing, officials said.

Here’s a closer look at the rainfall totals since this week’s rain started Tuesday afternoon in Metro Detroit.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for Farmington, Southfield and Farmington Hills to help with the recovery from flooding and storm damage.

An Oakland County judge ruled that there is enough evidence against a former priest to send him to trial for criminal sexual conduct charges, according to Attorney General Dana Nessel.

"The garage is off its foundation and it’s leaning over dramatically,” Boman said. “It’s pushed into the neighbor’s garage and the neighbor’s garage is off center a little bit too.”

"The garage is off its foundation and it’s leaning over dramatically,” Boman said. “It’s pushed into the neighbor’s garage and the neighbor’s garage is off center a little bit too.”

The city of Farmington is warning residents of several downed power lines and wires, asking people to stay away until DTE can fix them.

The Farmington Public Schools Board Education voted 7-0 in favor of appointing Dr. Christopher Delgado as the district's new superintendent.

Utah’s governor says the state has no plans to renew a mask order for K-12 schools next fall.

Earth week is in full swing and seeing all the green might be inspiring you to eat more greens. You can easily do that at Chive Kitchen in Farmington. They make beautiful and hearty plant-based meals that are hand made from scratch. Sarah Sustekova, manager at Chive Kitchen, talked to Tati Amare about how to order from Chive Kitchen and what is available for takeout.

His vehicle and phone were located on Whitlock Street in Farmington Hills, just north of Eight Mile Road.

FARMINGTON, Mich. – Three people have been charged by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office in connection with the Zap Zone shooting that happened on Feb. 24, police say. The suspects include Detroit resident Kevin Terran Bell,19, and Detroit resident Quanshay Richardo-Dougles Mason Jr.,17. Both men were charged with conspiracy to commit homicide and first-degree premeditated murder. The third suspect who is already in custody for an unrelated incident was also charged, but has not been arraigned. Read More: Police investigate shooting at Zap Zone in Farmington“This case is a fine example of local law enforcement working closely with its federal law enforcement partners to solve a case.

DETROIT – Police said a man wanted for a double murder in Tennessee barricaded himself in a home on Detroit’s east side and later surrendered peacefully. The incident happened in the area of McLean and Dequindre streets. Officials said authorities went after him when his phone pinged in Detroit. Police said he barricaded himself in a family member’s home. He was also wanted for a parole violation.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Teachers have had the tough task of engaging students either in-person or over a screen throughout the COVID pandemic. One of those teachers was a math teacher, who wore a tuxedo and treated remote learning like a formal affair. He works to capture the attention of his students any way he can. Steve Koponen is a teacher with Farmington Public Schools. Despite the challenges of COVID he has managed to make his most memorable year teaching even more memorably by his style of teaching.

FARMINGTON, Mich. – The Farmington Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted 6-0 on Tuesday to increase in-person learning and relax the 6-foot social distancing measure in order to increase in-person learning for students. The district will continue other mitigation practices such as mask wearing, hand washing, cleaning and sanitizing, air filtration and student partitions. The board also granted interim Superintendent Bobbie Goodrum to make decisions for the district on how to move forward. Districts across the state are seeking clarification on the March 22 date.”AdThe district is currently looking to offer five four-hour days of in-person learning for elementary students with no in-person lunch, as well as four full days of in-person learning for middle and high school students. Families who have chosen remote learning and learning at a distance can continue to have their children learn in those models.

FARMINGTON, Mich. – Farmington police are investigating a shooting which happened at about 8:20 p.m. Wednesday at the Zap Zone location on Grand River Avenue. Investigators said officers were dispatched to Zap Zone after numerous 911 calls reporting gunfire with potentially three victims. Upon making entry into Zap Zone, officers were unable to locate any victims or evidence that anyone was hit by gunfire. “Although the investigation is ongoing, it is clear after reviewing the surveillance video at the business that the intended victim of the shooting was targeted. Detectives are continuing to work with the business reviewing additional surveillance video and collecting evidence,” Farmington Public Safety Director Ted Warthman said.

FARMINGTON, Mich. – As Michigan students approach a full calendar year of learning primarily from home, there is growing impatience to get them back to full-time face-to-face learning. Farmington Public Schools currently has a hybrid model, meaning that about a quarter of students are in the building at the same time. The district’s school board affirmed that that’s the plan it would like to keep until next year. At Tuesday’s board meeting, members read comments submitted by parents urging them to both reconsider and stay the course. Just 15% of districts planned to be fully remote, down from 35% in January.

They are aiming to have all teachers and school staff vaccinated by the end of February. He has said teachers should be eligible for vaccinations as soon as possible after those who are at highest risk. Illinois teachers are not eligible for vaccines yet, but Chicago officials are providing virus tests on school grounds for staff. New York State expanded vaccine eligibility to teachers this week. Jeff Freitas, president of the California Federation of Teachers, said vaccinations have to come first, then schools can talk about reopening.

Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference stating she wanted children back in classrooms by March 1. FARMINGTON, Mich. – On Friday, Farmington Public Schools announced the district will return to in-person learning beginning Monday, Jan. 11, 2021. Gretchen Whitmer held a press conference stating she wanted children back in classrooms by March 1. After Whitmer made the announcement on children returning to school by March parents on both sides of the heated debate weighed in on the issue. Families across the state are split on whether or not to send children back to classrooms amid the ongoing pandemic.

All rights reserved)LANSING, Mich. – Eight Michigan businesses have been cited for COVID-19 safety violations, including a fire department, a public school district, Twin Peaks in Livonia and a Lapeer diner with 11 violations. Here are the businesses and the violations cited by the state:Memphis Fire DepartmentLocation: Memphis, MichiganFine: $2,000Violations:Not developing an infectious disease preparedness and response plan that helps guide protective actions against COVID-19. Reason for inspection: Employee complaint. Reason for inspection: Employee complaintClick here to view the full citation document. Reason for inspection: Employee complaintClick here to view the full citation document.

LANSING, Mich. – Michigan health officials have issued citations to 13 businesses due to violations of the COVID-19 order put in place by the Department of Health and Human Services. “We continue to see improvements in the numbers, and we know that the public health orders we have put in place are working. “The number of cases, the positivity rate, and hospital capacity have declined in recent weeks, taking stress off our hospitals and health care workers,” said Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, chief medical executive at MDHHS. “We will continue to monitor the data and assess for any potential surges in cases after the holidays. Most food service establishments like restaurants and bars have helped play a critical role in the existing decline by following the order.”

FARMINGTON, Mich. – Farmington police are investigating a fatal crash that occurred at the CVS store near the intersection of Farmington Road and Grand River. “It was around 4:30 p.m. today (Friday) when we got a number of calls in regard to an accident,” said Farmington Public Safety Director Frank Demers. “Backing out of the parking spot, her foot went from the brake to the accelerator. We think the vehicle probably went back about 20 feet before making contact with the victim who was walking into the store,” said Demers. “People did what they could to help.”Police said they don’t believe drugs or alcohol played a factor.

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FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – It’s been nearly four years since Danielle Stislicki disappeared, and Local 4 spoke one-on-one with investigators of the case about some key pieces of evidence they found that day. King is the Farmington Hills police chief now, but four years ago, he was one of the first investigators to arrive at Danielle’s Farmington Hills apartment. Jessica Perry, Danielle’s cousin, said they are just a few years apart in age and they grew up together. Her memories of Danielle revolve around the holidays -- which are now very different for the Stislicki family. You can see some photos of Danielle Stislicki in the gallery below.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. – It’s been nearly four years since Danielle Stislicki mysteriously vanished, and her case is still unsolved. “We want her found because we want to have a place for her,” Carol Stislicki, Danielle’s grandmother, said. Carol Stislicki, Danielle Stislicki's grandmother. You can see some photos of Danielle Stislicki in the gallery below. She had an apartment in Farmington (Hills).”Danielle was living at that Farmington Hills apartment when she disappeared.

FARMINGTON, Mich. – As the chaos surrounding the Farmington school board continues, the superintendent and two board members resigned during an explosive, emotional meeting. “This is painful, very painful,” school board President Pamela Green said. “I have the utmost respect for Dr. Herrera.”Farmington Public Schools Superintendent Robert Herrera, who was hired just last year, resigned Monday night during an explosive, emotional board meeting. Superintendent, board members allege harassment, ‘dysfunctional behavior’The superintendent of Farmington Public Schools as well as two members of the district’s Board of Education cited allegations of harassment and “dysfunctional behavior.”Herrera filed a complaint against Smith for harassment. “Farmington Public Schools will continue to serve the students and families well in our community; the District has a strong leadership team that will continue to move the District forward.”Click here to read this full story.

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