Westbound I-696 traffic shifts to eastbound lanes in Oakland County
Read full article: Westbound I-696 traffic shifts to eastbound lanes in Oakland CountyA major transformation of I-696 in Oakland County begins this weekend as crews shut down all westbound lanes between I-75 and Telegraph Road, with impacts expected to last through fall 2026.
Madison Heights police seek missing 76-year-old woman last seen in Detroit
Read full article: Madison Heights police seek missing 76-year-old woman last seen in DetroitAnyone who has seen Juanita Clowney or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Madison Heights Police Department at 248-585-2100.
Madison Heights police want help finding an endangered, missing 76-year-old woman
Read full article: Madison Heights police want help finding an endangered, missing 76-year-old womanMadison Heights Police are seeking information about an endangered 76-year-old woman who went missing after dropping her daughter off at work.
Memorial golf outing honors Oakland County father killed in police chase crash
Read full article: Memorial golf outing honors Oakland County father killed in police chase crashNearly three months after a 28-year-old Oakland County father was killed by a speeding driver fleeing police, family and friends gathered on the golf course this weekend to honor his memory — and raise money for his young children.
Metro Detroit grocery chain to close Troy location, other locations to remain open
Read full article: Metro Detroit grocery chain to close Troy location, other locations to remain openHollywood Markets is closing its Troy location due to retail competition, while keeping other stores in Madison Heights, Royal Oak, and Bloomfield Hills open.
Oakland County authorities probe death of dog found in shopping plaza grease pit
Read full article: Oakland County authorities probe death of dog found in shopping plaza grease pitThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Department and Oakland County Animal Control are both investigating the death of a dog found in a grease pit in the back of a shopping plaza in Madison Heights.
Large dead dog found in grease pit behind Oakland County restaurant
Read full article: Large dead dog found in grease pit behind Oakland County restaurantBecause the dog weighed more than 100 pounds and was wrapped in a grease-soaked blanket, a Search and Rescue team was called to help remove the body.
Oakland County volunteers work to curb rising ‘community cat’ population
Read full article: Oakland County volunteers work to curb rising ‘community cat’ populationHermann said the team has handled nearly 40 cats in the last couple of months in one area alone. But the growing number of community cats is stretching volunteer capacity and resources.
Oakland County man learns sentence after 16 cars stolen, 7 others targeted
Read full article: Oakland County man learns sentence after 16 cars stolen, 7 others targetedAn Oakland County man was sentenced Tuesday in connection with two cases involving 16 car thefts and other related crimes, officials said.
Madison Heights launches largest Waste Management project in city history
Read full article: Madison Heights launches largest Waste Management project in city historyA new initiative to improve waste management across the city of Madison Heights is underway, with the distribution of new trash and recycling carts to over 10,000 homes.
Madison Heights man charged after accidental shooting outside Great Lakes Crossing
Read full article: Madison Heights man charged after accidental shooting outside Great Lakes CrossingOakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald has charged Ethen Carter Wright, 26, of Madison Heights, with careless discharge of a firearm causing injury.
Man charged after human trafficking victim escapes in Oakland County, officials say
Read full article: Man charged after human trafficking victim escapes in Oakland County, officials sayA man has been charged with human trafficking after the victim escaped and told police that he had “threatened to kill her if she left,” officials said.
Man charged with second-degree murder, tampering after body discovered in Shelby Township apartment
Read full article: Man charged with second-degree murder, tampering after body discovered in Shelby Township apartmentMacomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Terrance Lamar Bowie, II, 29, from Shelby Township, was arraigned on charges of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence related to the death of a woman in Shelby Township.
Morning 4: Community rallies for family of Oakland County father killed by driver fleeing police chase -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Community rallies for family of Oakland County father killed by driver fleeing police chase -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Community rallies for family of Oakland County father killed by driver fleeing police chase
Read full article: Community rallies for family of Oakland County father killed by driver fleeing police chaseLocal businesses have joined in to help support the family of 28-year-old Alex Habib, the Madison Heights father of two killed during a police chase one week ago.
State regulators crack down on Oakland County over sewage discharge dispute
Read full article: State regulators crack down on Oakland County over sewage discharge disputeMichigan environmental regulators threatened Oakland County with fines and penalties over repeated raw sewage discharges into the Red Run Drain, escalating a long-running dispute between Oakland and Macomb counties over water management.
Blending cultures, 1 aisle at a time: How Asian markets are reshaping Metro Detroit community
Read full article: Blending cultures, 1 aisle at a time: How Asian markets are reshaping Metro Detroit communityIn Oakland County, a community has transformed into a vibrant destination for Asian cuisine, attracting shoppers from diverse backgrounds.
Madison Heights launches downtown revitalization project
Read full article: Madison Heights launches downtown revitalization projectThe City of Madison Heights is moving forward with an ambitious downtown revitalization project, focusing on transforming the 11 Mile Road corridor into a more vibrant, pedestrian-friendly destination.
Where people will go for fabric now that Joann is closing nationwide?
Read full article: Where people will go for fabric now that Joann is closing nationwide?Joann Fabric filed for bankruptcy for a second time in January, and now all of its stores are closing. Six Michigan locations closed at the end of April, and the rest will remain open until the end of this month.
End of crafting era: Joann Fabrics closing all stores nationwide after second bankruptcy
Read full article: End of crafting era: Joann Fabrics closing all stores nationwide after second bankruptcyJoann Fabric filed for bankruptcy for a second time in January, and now all of its stores are closing. Six Michigan locations closed at the end of April, and the rest will remain open until the end of this month.
82-year-old motorcyclist hit, killed by SUV turning into Oakland County driveway
Read full article: 82-year-old motorcyclist hit, killed by SUV turning into Oakland County drivewayAn 82-year-old motorcyclist was struck and killed by an SUV that was turning into a driveway in Oakland County, police said.
Madison Heights mother, stepfather sentenced to probation in 9-year-old accidental shooting
Read full article: Madison Heights mother, stepfather sentenced to probation in 9-year-old accidental shootingTwo people from Madison Heights were sentenced after a 9-year-old boy shot himself with an unsecured gun.
Sex offender from Madison Heights arrested for possessing child pornography for a second time
Read full article: Sex offender from Madison Heights arrested for possessing child pornography for a second timeA Madison Heights man was arrested for apparently admitting to police of possessing child pornography after serving time for possessing child sexually abusive material in Macomb County.
Madison Heights Police arrest suspect in hit-and-run crash that killed man waiting for bus
Read full article: Madison Heights Police arrest suspect in hit-and-run crash that killed man waiting for busA 30-year-old accused of hitting and killing a pedestrian with their vehicle in Madison Heights has been arrested and charged, according to police.
Madison Heights police search for driver, vehicle in fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crash
Read full article: Madison Heights police search for driver, vehicle in fatal hit-and-run pedestrian crashMadison Heights police are searching for the driver involved in the fatal hit-and-run of a 68-year-old man.
Oakland County man held on $100K bond in violent Christmas Eve death
Read full article: Oakland County man held on $100K bond in violent Christmas Eve deathWhen the family went to identify his remains at the medical examiner’s office, they reportedly were told his injuries were so severe that they couldn’t see him.
Oakland County man beaten to death after trying to save abused dog on Christmas Eve -- what we know
Read full article: Oakland County man beaten to death after trying to save abused dog on Christmas Eve -- what we knowA family is heartbroken after they said their loved one was killed for trying to save a dog on Christmas Eve.
Oakland County man beaten to death trying to rescue abused dog on Christmas Eve
Read full article: Oakland County man beaten to death trying to rescue abused dog on Christmas EveRobert Cavanaugh's heartbroken family said he lost his life while attempting to save a dog that was being abused by its owner on Christmas Eve.
Oakland County man stabbed after allegedly breaking into ex’s home, threatening her with gun
Read full article: Oakland County man stabbed after allegedly breaking into ex’s home, threatening her with gunThe victim said she was able to get a kitchen knife and stabbed him in self-defense when he was distracted.
9-year-old boy hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in Madison Heights
Read full article: 9-year-old boy hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in Madison HeightsA 9-year-old boy is in the hospital after officials say he accidentally shot himself with an unsecured gun in Madison Heights.
6-year-old Oakland County boy was stapled to wall, shot with BB gun before death, officials say
Read full article: 6-year-old Oakland County boy was stapled to wall, shot with BB gun before death, officials sayA 6-year-old boy from Oakland County was barricaded in the corner of a bedroom, stapled to the wall, and shot with a BB gun before he died at the hands of his mother and her boyfriend, officials said.
Morning 4: Mother sentenced after kids left near dumpsters at Madison Heights school -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: Mother sentenced after kids left near dumpsters at Madison Heights school -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Mother sentenced for abandoning infant, toddler outside Oakland County school
Read full article: Mother sentenced for abandoning infant, toddler outside Oakland County schoolA mother was sentenced to several years in prison this month after pleading guilty to abandoning her infant and toddler, who were left near dumpsters behind a Madison Heights school.
Suspected drunk driver hits suspected drunk driver in head-on collision on I-696
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver hits suspected drunk driver in head-on collision on I-696Police said a Chrysler 300 was driving eastbound in the westbound lanes of I-696 when they struck a Jeep Grand Cherokee head-on.
Photos raise school safety concerns as Oakland County students sit on floor during bus ride
Read full article: Photos raise school safety concerns as Oakland County students sit on floor during bus rideWhen there weren't enough seats on the school bus for University High School Academy students, some had to sit on the floor while returning to campus from a school field trip.
Madison Heights police seek possible victims in criminal sexual conduct case
Read full article: Madison Heights police seek possible victims in criminal sexual conduct casePolice in Madison Heights are seeking potential victims tied to an ongoing criminal sexual conduct investigation involving minors.
Former president of Madison District Public Schools Board of Education sentenced for bribery, tax evasion
Read full article: Former president of Madison District Public Schools Board of Education sentenced for bribery, tax evasionFormer President of Madison District Public Schools Board of Education Albert Morrison, 62, was sentenced to 45 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to accepting bribes for a local contractor and tax evasion.
Azra Chamber of Horrors in Madison Heights voted one of best haunted houses in country
Read full article: Azra Chamber of Horrors in Madison Heights voted one of best haunted houses in countryThe Azra Chamber of Horrors Haunted House in Madison Heights was voted one of the best haunted houses in the country in USA Today’s Top 10 Haunts in the Nation contest.
Daily I-75 closures begin in Oakland County for HOV lane installations: Details here
Read full article: Daily I-75 closures begin in Oakland County for HOV lane installations: Details hereThere will be daily lane closures on a section of I-75 in Oakland County as crews install lane markings and signs for HOV lanes.
Oakland County man sues restaurant, saying he spit out severed rat’s foot that was in his soup
Read full article: Oakland County man sues restaurant, saying he spit out severed rat’s foot that was in his soupAn Oakland County man is suing a popular restaurant chain after he says he felt a sharp pain while eating soup and spit out a severed rat’s foot.
Man, 74, sues Madison Heights police over alleged excessive force in 2022 neighbor dispute
Read full article: Man, 74, sues Madison Heights police over alleged excessive force in 2022 neighbor disputeA man is suing the Madison Heights Police Department and multiple officers one year after they were called to his home over a neighbor dispute and got into an altercation.
Detroit officer accused of pointing gun at driver during road rage altercation in Oakland County
Read full article: Detroit officer accused of pointing gun at driver during road rage altercation in Oakland CountyA Detroit police officer is accused of pointing a gun at another driver during a road rage altercation in Oakland County.
2 Detroit police officers arrested in separate incidents; both face felony charges
Read full article: 2 Detroit police officers arrested in separate incidents; both face felony chargesDetroit Police Chief James White has announced that two officers had been arrested in separate incidents, with both facing felonies.
Woman, 20, arrested after infant, toddler found near dumpsters behind Madison Heights school
Read full article: Woman, 20, arrested after infant, toddler found near dumpsters behind Madison Heights schoolPolice have arrested a 20-year-old woman after an infant and a toddler were found Saturday tucked behind a brick wall outside a Madison Heights high school.
Man arrested inside Troy business for threats to shoot up Oakland County store, cops say
Read full article: Man arrested inside Troy business for threats to shoot up Oakland County store, cops sayA man was arrested inside a Troy business after he made threats to shoot up a different store in Oakland County, police said.
Infant, toddler left outside Madison Heights school found by driving instructor making quick stop
Read full article: Infant, toddler left outside Madison Heights school found by driving instructor making quick stopAn unsuspecting driving instructor found two young children stranded outside a Madison Heights high school on Saturday while stopping at the building for a moment.
‘That sounds like a baby’: Man discovers 2 infants abandoned behind high school in Madison Heights
Read full article: ‘That sounds like a baby’: Man discovers 2 infants abandoned behind high school in Madison HeightsCall it fate, luck, or being at the right place at the right time, as a man discovered two infants abandoned behind a high school in Madison Heights.
Madison Heights man charged for pointing laser beam at Michigan State Police helicopter
Read full article: Madison Heights man charged for pointing laser beam at Michigan State Police helicopterOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has charged Douglas Alan Fleury, 44, of Madison Heights, with one count of flying beam of light or energy aimed at a plane or train.
Madison Heights man arrested for shining laser pointer at police helicopter
Read full article: Madison Heights man arrested for shining laser pointer at police helicopterA Madison Heights man was arrested overnight for shining a green laser pointer at a Michigan State Police helicopter, officials said.
Contractor admits to bribing Madison Heights school board president for $3.1 million in contracts
Read full article: Contractor admits to bribing Madison Heights school board president for $3.1 million in contractsA contractor has admitted that he bribed the former Madison Heights school board president, a “longtime friend,” with hundreds of thousands of dollars so his company could get contracts for $3.1 million worth of projects within the district