A 71-year-old woman fought back against a purse thief at an Oakland County Meijer, helping recover her stolen bag.
Nearly a week after a 42-inch water main broke in Auburn Hills, the Great Lakes Water Authority has lifted the remaining boil water advisories.
Water restrictions have been lifted for all communities affected by the major water main break in Oakland County.
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.
A 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills failed decades early, raising concerns for 80+ miles of similar pipes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
