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Restaurant makes its own spices

Police are seeking information about a 15-year-old girl who went missing in Oak Park.

Neighbors saved a family of three during a massive house fire in Oak Park.

This Tasty Tuesday, we're checking out Rocco's Pizza in Oak Park, where they're serving up pies completely unique to their shop.

A fan-favorite pizza joint in Detroit is expanding to a second location in Oakland County.

A Ferndale bouncer is accused of throwing a customer out of a bar, leaving him unconscious for weeks at the hospital.

The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run crash on the border of Oak Park and Southfield nearly 7 years ago is still seeking justice.

Police in Oak Park are investigating after a person was shot in their car in the parking lot of a shopping center.

What can be done to address gun violence within communities was the topic that brought dozens of community members together with Metro Detroit police chiefs and law enforcement leaders.

The president of a Detroit nonprofit is giving away a free car and $50,000 in gas ($40 per person) on Monday.

Police have charged Meyer Daevon Thedford, 28, for his involvement in an armed robbery and shooting at the Loop Apartments in Oak Park.

Star Bakery in Oak Park, a staple in the Metro Detroit Jewish community, officially closed its doors over the weekend.

Star Bakery in Oak Park, known for serving Jewish-style baked goods, will close next month after more than 100 years in business.

An Oak Park man said another driver opened fire on him on the Southfield Freeway after he honked to prevent a crash.

Thieves have caught up with the technology, which is why police have turned to an old-fashioned tool in hopes of stopping car thefts.

A speeding driver was ejected after she crashed into a boat trailer being pulled by a Jeep on a Detroit freeway, and a nearby drunken driver from Oak Park was then arrested for hitting the swerving Jeep afterward.

A driver and his passenger were arrested when police found a gun and a grocery bag of heroin and acid inside a car that had run out of gas in Oak Park.

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An Oak Park woman was killed in a Saturday morning crash involving a box truck.

A driver lost control going too fast on I-696 in Oak Park on Sunday and caused the crash of a Michigan State Police patrol car, injuring the trooper.

A man who has been seen by multiple people carrying a ladder and peering through windows has been linked to at least eight such incidents across Macomb and Oakland counties, officials said.

A power surge went through her house, frying electronics and appliancesand the problems started when she went to DTE for help replacing them.

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, and maybe you’re looking for something different to do with your sweetie. Wicks Up Candle Company located in Oak Park is offering up something fun, while creating the perfect mood. The owner of the shop, Aisha Sanders, told “Live in the D’s,” April Morton they are less of a shop that sells candles, but more a candle making business. “We provide a luxurious candle bar experience...you come pick from different scents and create a scent combination as unique as you.,” Sanders said. There are public and private candle making workshops available and several upcoming events such as the “Love is Lit,” Valentine event.

Oak Park police have confirmed that the wheelchair stolen from a 6-year-old boy’s home has been returned.

An Oak Park child with nine disabilities is without a custom $10,000 wheelchair after someone stole it from the front yard of his family’s home.

The Oak Park school district announced Saturday that four individuals in connection with the shooting that took place outside of Oak Park High School on Friday had been taken into custody.

Police have identified the victim and suspect of a shooting that happened outside of Oak Park High School Friday night.

A police investigation is underway near Oak Park High School after a suspected shooting occurred following a basketball game.

A man is accused of firing shots into a 27-year-old Oak Park woman’s car in Ferndale on New Year’s Eve.

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Marco Michael Bisbikis, a Southfield attorney, has been charged with the murder of well-known local jeweler, Dan Hutchinson.

Oak Park, a city, known for nestled neighborhoods is petite in size, but there are some pretty big new happenings there. “It’s transforming almost overnight and really neat,” Oak Park City Manager Erik Tungate told “Live in the D’s, April Morton. April paid a visit recently to the city, to get a glimpse of the transformation.

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

A Canton Township woman and an Oak Park man are facing charges after a 34-year-old was murdered in Detroit.

A significant expansion in transit is heading to the November ballot in Oakland County. If voters approve the 10-year county-wide public transit millage, communities will not be able to opt-out of the new system.

The pain at the pump might not be as bad as it was a couple of weeks ago. Some of the skyrocketing gasoline prices we once saw have been decreasing.

Drivers were waiting in line for hours at a gas station in Oak Park, all for the promise of free gas.

The City of Oak Park is changing its trash routine after residents complain about several late pick-ups. The trash that was supposed to be picked up Thursday is now getting picked up tomorrow.

Police say a Detroit man is charged in the fatal shooting of Hutch’s Jewelry Owner Dan Hutchinson. Roy Donta Larry, 44, was arraigned Friday (June 3) at the 45th District Court for first-degree murder and felony firearm.

The owner of Hutch’s Jewelry was shot and killed Wednesday while sitting in an SUV outside the store in Oak Park, sources told Local 4.

Video from inside Oak Park High School shows a violent scene after 8-10 adult men pushed their way past school security and fought with students and security personnel, according to officials.

Oak Park High School is closed to students and families on Wednesday after a group of adults fought with students and security inside the school on Tuesday.

Two Michigan State Police troopers were hospitalized overnight when a drunken driver from Oak Park crashed into their patrol car while they were at the scene of a crash, officials said.

An elderly woman is in custody after a 59-year-old Oak Park woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash, according to police.

Officials in Michigan have broken ground on one of the few state-specific World War II memorials in the country.

Residents at an Oak Park apartment complex have been told they need to evacuate after a large crack appeared and an exterior wall has started caving in. The case right now is seeing if the complex’s corporate office can do something.

A Detroit teenager was arrested in connection with an Oak Park murder when he returned to the scene hours after the shooting while police were still investigating, they said.

A 33-year-old Detroit man has died after he was shot and then crashed his car into an apartment complex in Oak Park.

A 33-year-old man was shot and killed outside of an apartment complex Thursday night.

Track live election results for Oak Park in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

There’s nothing like getting lost in a good book and local bookstores can often help you discover unique titles. A bookstore in Oak Park has been helping readers get lost in a good book for nearly four decades and their story is still going on.

It’s not just random anymore -- some suspected package thieves are posing as delivery drivers and that’s just the start.

It’s Takeout Tuesday and this hidden gem could satisfy all your carb cravings and more. Eddie’s Gourmet restaurant and bar in Oak Park is taking diner-fare up several levels.

A pair of Walmart employees -- one from Warren and the other from Oak Park -- got into a fight during their afternoon shift, started throwing punches and then simply went back to work, police said.

The 4Frenzy Game of the Week is Oak Park vs West Bloomfield, taking place at Oak Park HS on Friday at 7 p.m. The highlights will air on Local 4 that night at 11 p.m. and Saturday at 6 a.m. – don’t miss them!

“Bus drivers wanted” signs have been popping up everywhere, making it clear that there is a need for school bus drivers ahead of the start of school.

Wednesday was a special day for the people of nonprofit Lighthouse of Oakland County as they cut the ribbon on Coolidge Place in Oak Park.

A driver angry about a tow truck being in his way on I-696 pulled out a gun and shoot at it, officials said.

A driver who was angry that a tow truck was in his way on I-696 decided to pull out a gun and shoot at it, officials said.

A Metro Detroit couple is suing the Michigan State Police after they said they were racially profiled during a traffic stop two years ago.

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A young Oak Park man died from his injuries following a mass shooting on a crowded downtown Austin street that left more than a dozen people injured, police announced Sunday.

The bill is also opposed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, which called it unneccessary.

As part of an effort led by U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Mass Vaccination Week (May 1-8) will include several walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the Metro Detroit area.

A woman from Oak Park has been missing since April 18, 2021.

An Oak Park man has been ordered to pay his ex-girlfriend $500,000 after he posted her nude photos and videos on a pornography website, officials said.

OAK PARK, Mich. – In partnership with Henry Ford Health System, the city of Oak Park is providing COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the city’s Municipal Complex. Officials said registration is open to Oak Park residents 65 years of age and older (with or without health issues) as well as residents between 50-64 years of age who have health issues. Once they qualify, residents will receive a phone call or text to confirm their appointment. “We’re doing what we can to return Oak Park to the safe and healthy community we all know and love. If you’re eligible, please take advantage of this opportunity with our great partner HFHS,” read a statement from City Manager Erik Tungate.

The 2020-21 school year has been a unique one for football players, whose shortened season started, then stopped and then started again. To make up for the odd year, the Michigan High School Athletic Association allowed every team to make the playoffs. The Oak Park Knights weren’t expected to make it to playoffs, but the team is two wins away from a state title. “It’s a great feeling, for real, to come back and be able to help the team,” Rayshawn said. The De La Salle Pilots, had a 2-4 regular season team peaking at the right time.

They are both in the same hospital with COVID-19 and had to wait for a couple days to get a bed. The couple are emblematic of the crisis deepening at an alarming rate in California, where hospitals are being stretched to their limits as the virus explodes across the state. Health officials now fear the increase will only be compounded through Christmas and New Year’s. In many places, health officials say, people tired of wearing face masks and staying away from others are simply disregarding suggested precautions. Britain’s health secretary said this week that the new variant was believed to be linked to the rapid surge of COVID-19 cases in south and southeastern England.

The 2020 General Election will be held on November 3. You can find results for Oak Park 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!

OAK PARK, Mich. – Stanford University Professor Paul Milgrom didn’t know he had won a Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences because he was asleep. “My phones were all set up for Do Not Disturb...The co-winner, Bob (Robert) Wilson, is also my neighbor across the street. He came over at about 2 a.m. and was pounding on my door," said Milgrom, who graduated from Oak Park High School. Milgrom and Wilson, who is also a professor at Stanford University, won the Nobel Prize for improvements in auction theory. “Milgrom designed a general theory of auctions that takes into consideration common values of auction markets as well as private values, which vary from bidder to bidder,” read the release.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Two Oak Park High School students were killed and four others were injured in a crash on Friday. Police said four people were thrown out of the vehicle in the crash that happened on Telegraph Road near 10 Mile Road in Southfield. READ: Fiery crash in Southfield kills 2 Oak Park High School students, injures 4 othersPolice said they don’t believe alcohol or drugs played a role in the crash. The vehicle went through a fence, went airborne and hit several trees before bursting into flames. The Oak Park school district will have counselors on hand for students and staff.

Police urge teen drivers to slow down after 2 Oak Park students died in crashIf you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

OAK PARK, Mich. – Friends and family members gathered Sunday to remember the two Oak Park High School students killed in a Friday night crash. Police said six Oak Park High School students were in the vehicle the driver was speeding and jumped the curb. The vigil was held Sunday at the David H Shepherd Park, located on Church Street in Oak Park. An Oak Park High School basketball player is still in critical condition. Oak Park High School officials posted on Facebook that said counselors, social workers and psychologists will be on staff for students, staff and family members to provide emotional support and grief counseling.

SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – A tragedy struck Oak Park High School Friday night after a fiery crash took the lives of two students. There were six Oak Park High School students inside the vehicle at the time at the time. The other three teenagers are expected to be OK.Oak Park High School officials posted on Facebook that they would not be releasing names and that parents asked to keep details confidential. School administrators said counselors, social workers and psychologists will be on staff for students, staff and family to provide emotional support and grief counseling. “If you are unable to come to the building, we have support staff available by phone at 248-336-7667,” reads the Facebook post.

OAK PARK, Mich. – High School football returned to Metro Detroit Friday -- albeit under very different circumstances. There are rules limiting the number of fans allowed to keep everyone safe. West Bloomfield took on Oak Park Friday night. A second positive COVID-19 test in the Lake Orion High School Varsity Football Program led to Friday’s game against Oxford to be canceled.

A Metro Detroit man involved in a 2014 shooting is advocating for gun safety and protection, especially among children. Ever since then, he has been advocating for gun safety and protection. “I do frequent training, not only with self-defense, but also in safety," Weldon said. The man says his weapons are locked away in his home, and he has gun safety measures in place as well. These incidents only further prove to Weldon that understanding gun safety is important, no matter your age.

OAK PARK, Mich. – Family and friends of LaDamien Williams is asking for help covering the boy’s funeral costs. LaDamien was just 12 years old when he was fatally shot Monday inside a home in Oak Park. Here is the statement from the fund organizer:“My friend dedicated her life to saving other peoples lives. She has worked in the healthcare field saving lives every day being there for other people’s family members. She did not have any life insurance for her children and we need to help give this young man, this innocent young man a proper burial.

OAK PARK, Mich. – A 15-year-old boy is being charged as a juvenile in connection with the fatal shooting of a 12-year-old boy Monday, Sept. 14 at a home in Oak Park. The Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday the 15-year-old boy faces a manslaughter charge, as a juvenile. MORE: Family of 12-year-old boy fatally shot in Oak Park needs help with funeralAccording to investigators, the boys were involved in some sort of gunplay about 12:30 p.m. Monday at the home in the 10000 block of Saratoga. The 12-year-old was shot. The 15-year-old was taken into custody and now faces the manslaughter charge as a juvenile.

Here’s what’s coming up on Local 4 News at 5:A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot on Monday at around 12:30 p.m. in the 10000 block of Saratoga in Oak Park. According to investigators there was gunplay involving juveniles at the home which led up to the shooting.

Here’s what’s coming up on Local 4 News at 4:A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot on Monday at around 12:30 p.m. in the 10000 block of Saratoga in Oak Park. According to investigators there was gunplay involving juveniles at the home which led up to the shooting. Crowded high school halls as coronavirus cases in Michigan climbLocal 4 reporter Paula Tutman has a look at concerning crowded high school halls that are garnering attention as coronavirus cases continue climbing in Michigan.

OAK PARK, Mich. – A 12-year-old boy was fatally shot on Monday at around 12:30 p.m. in the 10000 block of Saratoga in Oak Park. According to investigators there was gunplay involving juveniles at the home which led up to the shooting. Police say the juveniles were playing with a gun they found inside the home. As of now police have a 15-year-old in custody. UPDATE: 15-year-old boy charged as juvenile in fatal shooting of 12-year-old in Oak ParkInvestigators are still interviewing witnesses and residents of the home to determine exactly what happened.

If you are going to celebrate National Sandwich Month, you have to go to this shop. Ernies Market usually has a line wrapped around the building thanks to the huge sandwiches and the man who makes them. Ernie Hassan has been creating monster-sized sandwiches for 65 years! Ernie is following COVID-19 health precautions by opening an outdoor seating area where your sandwich will be delivered to you. Watch the video about to see why every one loves Ernie, his sandwiches, and youll find out where he is in Oak Park!

OAK PARK An Oak Park man has been charged in connection with a road rage incident involving gunfire. He was given a $20,000 personal bond and is scheduled to appear in court at 1 p.m. on Aug. 31. According to police, on July 30 at around 5:42 p.m. Ferndale officers responded to the area of eastbound Eight Mile Road near Livernois for a possible shooting. Officers met the complainant in a parking lot near Eight Mile Road and Woodward Avenue. After an investigation Goriel was arrested several hours later by Ferndale police detectives.

A local contestant, Ken Illich from Oak Park, is competing on Wheel of Fortune during UK Getaway Week! Support this fellow Metro Detroiter and watch the new episode on Local 4 this Wednesday at 7 p.m.

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Oak Park School District teacher Owen Bondono has been named the 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY). The Michigan Department of Education said Friday Bondono learned he was named Teacher of the Year during a virtual conference call meeting with all Regional Teachers of the Year. Bondono will be entering his sixth year of teaching English language arts in the fall at Oak Park High School 9th Grade Learning Community. State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice said the Michigan Teacher of the Year program is more than finding the best teacher, as that would be an impossible task. The Michigan Teacher of the Year is an important advocate and ally for teachers and students, Dr. Rice said.

Oak Park School District teacher Owen Bondono has been named the 2020-2021 Michigan Teacher of the Year (MTOY). The Michigan Department of Education said Friday Bondono learned he was named Teacher of the Year during a virtual conference call meeting with all Regional Teachers of the Year. He said its a challenge to keep his students motivated and engaged during the pandemic. RELATED: Heres what Michigan school districts have planned for the fall amid the pandemicI have been trying to give them tools and resources on how you move through a time like this in life, Bondono said. Bondono said he misses the one-on-one interaction, the jokes and other moments you can only get in a classroom, but not if that means sacrificing his students safety.

OAK PARK, Mich. Delivery problems across Metro Detroit are ongoing. Many customers have waiting for days -- or even weeks -- to get their packages from FedEx and an Oak Park facility seems to be at fault. ORIGINAL STORY: Oak Park FedEx facility struggles to mail out packages, residents sayLocal 4 started looking into the problem at the Oak Park FedEx facility in mid-June. A resident of Roseville said he purchased a new bed weeks ago and it has yet to have been delivered. RELATED: Oak Park FedEx taking steps to fix package delivery issueSo, what can you do?

OAK PARK, Mich. Theres a growing frustration among Metro Detroiters who have seen seeing their online orders left in limbo. People claim a FedEx distribution center in Oak Park has their packages trapped inside the building. Some said they have waited weeks for their delivery. ORIGINAL STORY: Oak Park FedEx facility struggles to mail out packages, residents sayThe OakPark FedEx location is now becoming filled with angry consumers -- people who say their items are stuck inside. Those steps include:More package handlersMore driversDiverting packages to other FedEx locationsImproving communication with customersRELATED: Scam text message claims to have FedEx, Amazon delivery infoSo, what can you do?

OAK PARK, Mich. Many Metro Detroiters who ordered items weeks -- and even months -- ago are still waiting for their FedEx deliveries. Those who have had problems getting their packages claim one local FedEx facility is not able to keep up. RELATED: Scam text message claims to have FedEx, Amazon delivery infoFrustration over FedExs Oak Park office has been growing. Social media is filled with hundreds of message from people who said the items theyve ordered are being held hostage. Residents said theyve tried to get answers on what has been holding things up and were asked to leave the facility.

DETROIT The MoGo bicycle sharing system is expanding in Detroit and southern Oakland County. MoGo launched in Downtown Detroit during the spring of 2017. When we see other people riding bikes in the city, we yell out, Go Mogo, Georgea Cole said. The Cole family, from New Center in Detroit, has been enjoying MoGo since it launched. We now have 620 bikes located at 75 stations in Detroit, Ferndale, Royal Oak, Oak Park, Berkley and Huntington Woods, said Lisa Nuszkowski, founder and CEO of MoGo.

OAK PARK, Mich. – Dashcam footage shows the moments leading up to the arrest of serial murder suspect Kenyel Brown last week in Oak Park. A massive search for Kenyel Brown ended with him shooting himself in the head, according to police. (WDIV)Detroit police alerted Oak Park police that Brown may be in the city, and the hunt began. Brown shot himself in the head in the backyard of a home in Oak Park. Learn more about Kenyel Brown here.

Serial murder suspect Kenyel Brown has been declared brain dead. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

OAK PARK, Mich. – A phone call Monday led police to a man they say is connected to at least six homicides in Metro Detroit. Kenyel William Brown (WDIV)MORE: Search for Metro Detroit serial murder suspect comes to violent endPolice had been looking for Brown after they believed he committed multiple murders, one nonfatal shooting and two carjackings in Metro Detroit. Three of the shootings were in River Rouge, two were in Detroit and one was in Highland Park. Officials said someone working at an adult bookstore on 8 Mile Road near the Detroit and Oak Park border spotted Brown on Monday. Officers were able to locate Brown, but he tried fleeing through yards in Oak Park.

Tip from worker at bookstore leads to capture of suspected Metro Detroit serial killerPublished: February 25, 2020, 11:12 pmIt was a phone call from a nearby adult bookstore that led police right to serial killer suspect Kenyel Brown, 40, on Monday afternoon.

OAK PARK, Mich. – Editor’s note: Sources previously told Local 4 that Brown was fatally shot. Metro Detroit serial murder suspect Kenyel Brown shot himself in the head during a confrontation, according to police. Detroit Police Chief James Craig said it was a “single gunshot wound that he inflicted.”Craig said he is in critical condition. UPDATE: Search for Metro Detroit serial murder suspect comes to violent end: What we knowThe manhunt came to an end in Oak Park. RELATED: Metro Detroit family wants answers after father of 3 killed by criminal on the run, police sayKenyel William Brown (WDIV)

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.

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Two drivers were killed on eastbound I-696 in Oakland County when two cars struck them while they were standing outside their vehicles following a minor crash, police said. The two drivers had been involved in a minor crash around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday in the eastbound lanes of I-696 between the Woodward Avenue and Coolidge Highway exits, according to authorities. “A minor crash -- two male individuals get out of their vehicles waling around and another vehicle comes through and hits them,” Michigan State Police Lt. Mike Shaw said. “Right now we believe we have four vehicles involved, two male fatalities,” Shaw said. “If you’re involved with a traffic crash, it’s just a traffic crash,” Shaw said.

2 men struck by cars, killed after pulling over on I-696 due to minor crash, MSP saysPublished: February 11, 2020, 5:12 pmTwo drivers were killed on eastbound I-696 in Oakland County when two cars struck them while they were standing outside their vehicles following a minor crash, police said.