Two men have been charged with terrorism-related crimes in the Detroit area after federal authorities made arrests and seized a cache of weapons last week in a storage unit and elsewhere.

The Oakland County Board of Commissioners has approved a $174.5 million budget for the downtown Pontiac revitalization project.

Coulter expressed desire for the Arts, Beats & Eats festival to return to Pontiac, which hosted the event before it moved to Royal Oak in 2010.

The plan includes moving hundreds of Oakland County employees to the county seat in 2027.

2024 Soaring Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats was among top 10 most attended in the event's 27-year history.

An Oakland County sheriff’s deputy was shot and killed in the line of duty while following a stolen vehicle.

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On Thursday, the county held a press conference to announce they closed on the sale of two office buildings in downtown Pontiac.

A community was filled with shock and sadness Friday night over the death of Oakland County Health Officer Dr. Calandra Green.

Oakland County residents who are not up to date on their polio vaccine will be able to get the IPV vaccine for free.

Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald is taking questions Monday about the Oxford High School shooter’s guilty plea.

The importance of Congressman Andy Levin and Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter in attendance shows the lighting speed in which local Ukrainian Americans have moved to gain notice, influence, and support in an organized and efficient manner.

The Oxford community came together Friday night for a vigil to honor the victims of this week’s Oxford High School shooting.

The Oakland County sheriff issued a stern warning Thursday after dozens of school threats were made in the wake of Tuesday’s shooting at Oxford High School.

Shopping at local businesses for the holidays isn’t just for Small Business Saturday, the day after Black Friday.

Officials in Oakland County began vaccinating children ages 5 to 11 years old against coronavirus on Thursday (Nov. 4).

Oakland County said the increase in cases is the reason it’s mandating masks at all K-12 schools. It’s decision not everyone is happy with.

On Tuesday, the Oakland County Health Department issued a universal mask mandate for all students from preschool through 12th grade.

Many people are wondering if they let their guard down too soon in the fight against COVID.

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a news conference Monday in Troy to put forward their plan to make an “historic investment to expand access to child care for families throughout Michigan,” according to the governor’s office.

On Friday, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Oakland County Commissioner Dave Coulter marked the opening of a new mass vaccination site in Pontiac.

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.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Oakland County is hosting a tribute walk to honor people lost to COVID-19. The half-mile route at Waterford Oaks County Park includes an interactive public memorial and light displays. Those are personal and that’s what motivates a lot of us every day,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. READ: Local 4′s Dr. Frank McGeorge looks back on COVID pandemic on anniversary of first casesThe tribute walk is open to invited guests and will broadcast between 6:30-10 p.m. through March 14. Tickets will go on sale Thursday, March 11, the general public to experience the walk March 15-21.

The Oakland County Health Division announced Thursday that it is partnering with nursing care company Ready Nursing Solutions to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care facilities and homebound seniors. “We still have much to do, but we are making progress offering COVID vaccine to our senior citizens, teachers, and other eligible individuals,” Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter said. Be sure to select “Oakland County Residents – Homebound” on the intake form organization dropdown menu. The homebound senior must meet State of Michigan eligibility requirements. More: Oakland County Vaccine HubMichigan COVID-19 vaccinations: How to find appointments, info on phases

PONTIAC, Mich. – Oakland County announced on Wednesday that it has received 7,400 doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. “With the news that Merck is going to be joining with Johnson & Johnson to manufacture this one dose vaccine, this increased supply of vaccine will help accelerate the end to the pandemic,” said Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. The county health division will schedule the doses once it receives that guidance. READ: Michigan to expand COVID-19 vaccine plan to include residents age 50 and olderAdREAD: COVID vaccine trials underway in older children: What to knowJohnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine doses arrive at Oakland County Health Division Wednesday, March, 3, 2021. (Jaime Fenner, Oakland County)“I am confident in the effectiveness of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine,” Oakland County Health Division Medical Director Dr. Russell Faust said, mentioning that the vaccine is safe and effective.

Incumbents County Executive Dave Coulter, Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown, Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash were each administered their oath of office during the brief ceremony. OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Oakland County’s top elected officials were sworn-in Thursday for the next four years in Oakland County Circuit Court by Chief Judge Shalina D. Kumar. Incumbents County Executive Dave Coulter, Clerk/Register of Deeds Lisa Brown, Sheriff Michael Bouchard and Water Resources Commissioner Jim Nash were each administered their oath of office during a brief ceremony. Newly elected Prosecutor Karen McDonald was present for the event, but a separate ceremony was held for her the same day. Treasurer-elect Robert Wittenberg, who replaces Treasurer Andy Meisner, will take his oath of office in the summer when Meisner’s term expires.

DETROIT – As COVID-19 cases climb rapidly across Michigan, Metro Detroit counties are among those struggling to contain coronavirus spread. County leaders didn’t appreciate being called out, but the numbers don’t lie -- coronavirus is spreading more rapidly in Oakland and Macomb counties. In Oakland County, Executive Dave Coulter says they are ready to roll out a new coronavirus response plan. Finger-pointing aside, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is treating Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties as one “region”. The Detroit Region is comprised of Genessee, Lapeer, St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb, Washtenaw, Wayne and Monroe counties.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Oakland County Prosector here. Live results: Michigan General Election Results for Nov. 3, 2020 Find Race ResultsFind more election results and news on the Decision 2020 page. 🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

Dave Coulter has won the Democratic primary nomination for Oakland County Executive. Coulter defeated Andy Meisner in a relatively tight race in Tuesdays primary election (see results below). Coulter, the former mayor of Ferndale, was first appointed county executive in August 2019. I am grateful that voters judged me by my record as County Executive and validated the work we are doing to manage the COVID-19 pandemic, recover economically and bring progressive change to Oakland County, Coulter said. We certainly have more work to do and Im looking forward to making our case to voters in November.Related: Latest Election news, results

Election Day has turned into Election Week in Michigan with the surge in mail-in voting. While a handful of key races were actually called on Election Night on Tuesday, many races remain in limbo while clerks sort out the remainder of ballots. (UPDATE: Dave Coulter has been declared the winner)Oakland County ProsecutorKaren McDonald is leading incumbent Jessica Cooper in the Democratic primary election for Oakland County Prosecutor. (UPDATE: McDonald has been declared the winner)Primary Election Results by county:🌟 Become an Insider 🌟Introducing WDIV Insider: A new way for loyal Local 4 fans to gain access and customize your ClickOnDetroit news experience. Learn more about WDIV Insider - and sign up here!

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County Executive David Coulter will unveil the reopening kits and guidance for Oakland County small businesses during a news conference at the warehouse where the kits are being assembled. The county plans to distribute 10,000 kits utilizing Global Office Solutions of Novi and various downtown development authorities, chambers of commerce, Main Street Oakland County communities, municipalities, and more. Watch Live below:

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – On Friday officials from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy released updates on the investigation into the Electro-Plating Services contamination in Madison Heights, and additional properties owned by convicted polluter and Electro-Plating owner Gary Sayers. You can read the latest updates from the state environmental agency here:Tests of Madison Heights drinking water showed no detection of PFAS compounds and no other contaminants at levels of concern, city officials reported Friday. A public informational meeting on the Electro-Plating Services contamination will take place 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Madison High School, 915 E. 11 Mile Road. The city of Madison Heights is organizing the event with U.S. Rep. Andy Levin, state Sen. Jeremy Moss, state Rep. Jim Ellison and Oakland County Executive Dave Coulter. A public information session for Electro-Plating Services is scheduled for Feb. 3.

But up first, a little more than a week after L. Brooks Patterson was laid to rest, Oakland County has a new county executive for the first time in more than two decades. But to many, the race to fill the seat was very poorly managed and in a number of different ways. Dave Coulter, the former mayor of Ferndale, is here to discuss his position as the new face of Oakland County. Segment One:Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.

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.

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. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

But up first, a little more than a week after L. Brooks Patterson was laid to rest, Oakland County has a new county executive for the first time in more than two decades. But to many, the race to fill the seat was very poorly managed and in a number of different ways. Dave Coulter, the former mayor of Ferndale, is here to discuss his position as the new face of Oakland County. Segment One:Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.

But up first, a little more than a week after L. Brooks Patterson was laid to rest, Oakland County has a new county executive for the first time in more than two decades. But to many, the race to fill the seat was very poorly managed and in a number of different ways. Dave Coulter, the former mayor of Ferndale, is here to discuss his position as the new face of Oakland County. Segment One:Oakland County Executive, Dave Coulter. Segment Three:Flashpoint host Devin Scillian wraps up this week's episode.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. - Oakland County has its first new executive in 25 years after former Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter was sworn in Monday. Coulter is the first Democrat to rule from the executive office in 50 years. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted along party lines, 11-10. "Assembling the team is job one, and secondly is the budget because Oakland County has to adopt by the end of September," Coulter said. Hours before being sworn in, he submitted his formal resignation letter to the Ferndale City Council.

FERNDALE, Mich. - After weeks of partisan battles Oakland County has a new leader. Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter has been appointed the new Oakland County executive. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted along party lines, 11-10. Coulter will have to resign as Ferndale mayor before being sworn in as Oakland County executive. A special meeting is set for Monday morning at the Ferndale City Council chambers.

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 5:Oakland CountyAfter an intense day of arguments Ferndale mayor Dave Coulter was appointed county executive. Mackenzie StreetHeartbreaking moments inside a Detroit courtroom as a young boy took the witness stand and described the horror of watching his mother get shot. Hospital parkingNurses working at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor said they feel like they aren't being treated like they are. Birds seizedAn owner is facing charges after 83 exotic birds were found in a St. Clair County mobile home. What's going aroundAre you trying to squeeze as much fun as possible into these last weeks of summer?

DETROIT - Here's what is coming up on Local 4 News at 4:Tlaib rejects offerDetroit Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib said she's not going to Israel even though the country was going to allow her to visit for humanitarian reasons. Oakland CountyAfter an intense day of arguments Ferndale mayor Dave Coulter was appointed county executive. Dream CruiseThe Woodward Dream Cruise doesn't start until Saturday but the classic cars and the spectators are already out. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

PONTIAC, Mich. - Ferndale Mayor Dave Coulter has been appointed the new Oakland County executive. The Oakland County Board of Commissioners voted across party lines, 11-10. As many people walked out of the room, Coulter took the mic and said, "We need to work together." Coulter will have to resign as Ferndale mayor before being sworn in as Oakland County executive. During the meeting, a motion to remove Democrate Dave Woodward was denied.