Henry Ford Hospital shooting fuels push to eliminate PPO fees for domestic violence survivors
Read full article: Henry Ford Hospital shooting fuels push to eliminate PPO fees for domestic violence survivorsA deadly workplace shooting at Henry Ford Health’s main hospital is fueling new momentum in Lansing to remove financial barriers for domestic violence survivors seeking legal protection.
Michigan State Police expand training for places of worship security, escape planning
Read full article: Michigan State Police expand training for places of worship security, escape planningThe Michigan State Police held a special training session on Wednesday for people who work in various places of worship in an effort to help prevent the next attack, as well as help people come up with plans to escape.
Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald provides update on fight against human trafficking
Read full article: Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald provides update on fight against human traffickingOakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald joined community and law enforcement leaders to provide an update on the county’s fight against human trafficking.
Northville native recounts fear after being trapped in Brown University shooting
Read full article: Northville native recounts fear after being trapped in Brown University shootingA Northville native attending Brown University spent seven hours in hiding this weekend as a mass shooting unfolded just blocks away.
Untested evidence questioned after testimony details fire cause in Troy hyperbaric chamber explosion
Read full article: Untested evidence questioned after testimony details fire cause in Troy hyperbaric chamber explosionA deputy fire chief testified that static electric discharge was the likely cause of the fire in the Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion, saying the use of a grounding strap could've reduced the risk. The defense continued to question him about evidence that hasn't been tested yet.
Morning 4: CEO, 3 others charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion to return to court -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: CEO, 3 others charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion to return to court -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
All 3 are prominent men in Metro Detroit. Feds say they had these chats about being pedophiles
Read full article: All 3 are prominent men in Metro Detroit. Feds say they had these chats about being pedophilesThree prominent men from Metro Detroit are accused of openly discussing being pedophiles during graphic chats about young boys, according to the FBI.
CEO, 3 others charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion to return to court
Read full article: CEO, 3 others charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion to return to courtThe CEO and three other workers charged after a 5-year-old boy was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at an Oakland County health care center are scheduled to appear in court today.
Man accused of groping woman, spraying lotion on another in Oakland County pleads no contest
Read full article: Man accused of groping woman, spraying lotion on another in Oakland County pleads no contestA man accused of groping a woman and spraying lotion on another woman in Oakland County pleaded no contest to both cases.
Man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old at Oakland County park pleads guilty to charges
Read full article: Man accused of sexually assaulting 12-year-old at Oakland County park pleads guilty to chargesThe man accused of trying to sexually extort a 12-year-old girl at a park in Oakland County pleaded guilty to his charges.
Oakland County man sentenced to at least 25 years in prison in connection with 1-year-old’s death
Read full article: Oakland County man sentenced to at least 25 years in prison in connection with 1-year-old’s deathAn Oakland County man has been sentenced to prison after the death of a 1-year-old girl.
Data center debate heats up in Southfield as residents voice concerns
Read full article: Data center debate heats up in Southfield as residents voice concernsResidents packed a Southfield City Council meeting Monday evening to give public comments on yet another proposed data center that could be coming to Southeast Michigan.
‘Love being a pedo’: Metro Detroit doctor, attorney, therapist accused in web of child porn chats
Read full article: ‘Love being a pedo’: Metro Detroit doctor, attorney, therapist accused in web of child porn chatsThree men -- a doctor, an attorney, and a therapist -- from Oakland and Wayne counties are involved in a web of child pornography chats, and some sexually abused young boys, according to federal officials.
Authorities link Texas men to Metro Detroit ATM theft and Somerset Collection shopping spree
Read full article: Authorities link Texas men to Metro Detroit ATM theft and Somerset Collection shopping spreeThe four suspects are accused of using the cash for luxury shopping, captured on security cameras at Somerset Collection after the robbery.
Woman charged with unarmed robbery after purse snatchings at Rochester Hills stores
Read full article: Woman charged with unarmed robbery after purse snatchings at Rochester Hills storesLynsie 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.
Oakland County man accused of killing mother after argument over his life choices
Read full article: Oakland County man accused of killing mother after argument over his life choicesAn Oakland County man is facing charges in connection with killing his mother after she allegedly scolded him “for his life choices,” police said.
Sterling Heights man bound over on felonious assault charges after hitting school officials
Read full article: Sterling Heights man bound over on felonious assault charges after hitting school officialsMacomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that 45-year-old Lemuel Young of Sterling Heights waived his preliminary exam and was bound over to Macomb County Circuit Court on charges of felonious assault.
Chamber logs, fire cause, phone calls: Takeaways from Troy hyperbaric chamber explosion hearing
Read full article: Chamber logs, fire cause, phone calls: Takeaways from Troy hyperbaric chamber explosion hearingThe preliminary hearing in the Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion case continued Friday, revealing details about phone calls that ended a police interview with a defendant and the investigation into the cause of the fire.
4 workers charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion death to appear in court
Read full article: 4 workers charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion death to appear in courtThe four workers charged after a 5-year-old boy was killed when the hyperbaric chamber he was receiving treatment in exploded at an Oakland County facility are scheduled to appear in court.
14th annual Say Detroit Radiothon draws big names, announces new St. Cecilia’s ‘Say Play’ center
Read full article: 14th annual Say Detroit Radiothon draws big names, announces new St. Cecilia’s ‘Say Play’ centerMitch Albom’s 14th annual Say Detroit Radiothon brought out countless big names from the world of sports and entertainment on Thursday at the Somerset Collection in Troy.
Oakland County man accused of killing his mom after being scolded, then using her money at a casino
Read full article: Oakland County man accused of killing his mom after being scolded, then using her money at a casinoAn Oakland County man is facing charges in connection with killing his mother, after she allegedly scolded him “for his life choices,” police said.
Waterford Township residents ‘dig out’ as heavy snowfall brings community together
Read full article: Waterford Township residents ‘dig out’ as heavy snowfall brings community togetherDuring the colder months, neighbors become less visible as people spend more time inside. However, when snow falls, residents emerge to tackle their driveways.
Oakland County crews battle snow, slush to keep roads safe amid winter storm
Read full article: Oakland County crews battle snow, slush to keep roads safe amid winter stormOakland County is facing hazardous road conditions as snow turns to slush that could freeze later, creating slick and dangerous surfaces. Plow crews are working around the clock to keep roads clear and residents safe.
The time to shovel your driveway, sidewalks is now, Metro Detroit. The freeze is next
Read full article: The time to shovel your driveway, sidewalks is now, Metro Detroit. The freeze is nextA wet, slushy snow has taken over most of Southeast Michigan on Wednesday, but the mess isn’t done taking shape.
Men accused of stealing $138K from ATM, going on shopping spree at Somerset Collection
Read full article: Men accused of stealing $138K from ATM, going on shopping spree at Somerset CollectionThe four suspects are accused of using the cash for luxury shopping, captured on security cameras at Somerset Collection after the robbery.
‘Absolutely pathetic’: 2 men who posed as DTE workers, murdered Rochester Hills man sentenced
Read full article: ‘Absolutely pathetic’: 2 men who posed as DTE workers, murdered Rochester Hills man sentencedThe two men who posed as DTE workers and murdered 72-year-old Hussein Murray inside his Rochester Hills home were sentenced to life in prison without parole.
4 charged in 5-year-old’s hyperbaric chamber death return to court -- key piece of evidence revealed
Read full article: 4 charged in 5-year-old’s hyperbaric chamber death return to court -- key piece of evidence revealedAll four people charged in the hyperbaric chamber explosion death of a 5-year-old boy in Oakland County were back in court, and a key piece of evidence was revealed.
Deep dive into police report after Oakland County road worker killed in crash
Read full article: Deep dive into police report after Oakland County road worker killed in crashThe police report for a crash that killed an Oakland County road worker in Farmington Hills is providing more details on the investigation.
Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion: What we learned from experts, police during key hearing
Read full article: Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion: What we learned from experts, police during key hearingThe four people charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy who was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at a health care facility in Oakland County were back in court this week. Here's what we learned from experts and police who testified.
Testing reveals presence of Legionella in Oakland County sheriff’s admin building
Read full article: Testing reveals presence of Legionella in Oakland County sheriff’s admin buildingThe testing came after an employee tested positive for Legionnaires’ disease. The building is not open to the public, officials said.
Oakland University plans to complete heating repairs by Dec. 11
Read full article: Oakland University plans to complete heating repairs by Dec. 11Oakland University’s high-temperature hot water pipe repair project is on schedule for completion by Thursday, Dec. 11. However, a widespread heating outage affecting 21 campus buildings continues to disrupt end-of-semester activities and finals week.
Road worker killed in Oakland County: What witnesses said, crash report, police findings
Read full article: Road worker killed in Oakland County: What witnesses said, crash report, police findingsA recently obtained police report of the deadly crash involving a Road Commission of Oakland County worker revealed initial crash findings and witness statements to police.
Oakland County man pleads no contest to beating, choking 9-year-old son
Read full article: Oakland County man pleads no contest to beating, choking 9-year-old sonThe man accused of beating and choking his 9-year-old son in Pontiac, because the boy fell asleep on the couch, pleaded no contest to his charges.

Pontiac family grieves after father is found shot to death; stepson charged with murder
Read full article: Pontiac family grieves after father is found shot to death; stepson charged with murderA Pontiac family is grieving after their loved one was found shot and killed inside his car this past weekend.
Oakland University campus heating outage affects 21 buildings ahead of final exams
Read full article: Oakland University campus heating outage affects 21 buildings ahead of final examsOakland University canceled classes last week to repair a high-temperature hot water pipe system, but a new leak discovered during repairs has left 21 campus buildings without heat as students prepare for finals.
Key safety item found in ‘junk drawer’ after Troy hyperbaric chamber death, officer testifies
Read full article: Key safety item found in ‘junk drawer’ after Troy hyperbaric chamber death, officer testifiesThe lead officer testified about responding to the "chaotic" scene and finding a crucial safety item for operating hyperbaric chambers, unused and in a "junk drawer" at the Oxford Center, after a 5-year-old boy died.
‘Cameras will be on you now’: 3 victims address doctor who secretly recorded patients
Read full article: ‘Cameras will be on you now’: 3 victims address doctor who secretly recorded patients“The social butterfly had its wings ripped off,” she said. “I was not living. I was not dead. I was in a progressive purgatory.”
Sterling Heights looks to protect residents with new ordinance to crack down on cryptocurrency scams
Read full article: Sterling Heights looks to protect residents with new ordinance to crack down on cryptocurrency scamsThe city of Sterling Heights is taking action against rising cryptocurrency scams with a new ordinance introduced by the city council on Tuesday night.
‘A journey and a battle’: Southfield elementary school principal turns cancer journey into teaching moment
Read full article: ‘A journey and a battle’: Southfield elementary school principal turns cancer journey into teaching momentAt Southfield‘s Stevenson Elementary this year, Principal Tonya Hickman’s personal health battle became an unexpected, and powerful, classroom in its own right.
Oakland County mom accused of abandoning 3 kids pleads no contest to welfare fraud charges
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused of abandoning 3 kids pleads no contest to welfare fraud chargesThe Oakland County mom accused of abandoning her three children for years has pleaded no contest to welfare fraud, officials said.
4 charged in boy’s death in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion to return to court
Read full article: 4 charged in boy’s death in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion to return to courtThe four people charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy who was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at a health care facility in Oakland County will return to court Monday.
List of snowfall totals in SE Michigan by county following overnight winter storm
Read full article: List of snowfall totals in SE Michigan by county following overnight winter stormFollowing the overnight snowstorm Saturday evening into Sunday morning, Metro Detroit saw between 3 and 6 inches of snowfall.
‘Definitely best time to get deals’: Black Friday shopping season expected to shatter records
Read full article: ‘Definitely best time to get deals’: Black Friday shopping season expected to shatter recordsThis year’s Black Friday shopping season is shaping up to shatter records, with nearly 187 million Americans expected to shop between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.
Domestic dispute suspected in Rochester Hills shooting that left man in critical condition
Read full article: Domestic dispute suspected in Rochester Hills shooting that left man in critical conditionA possible domestic dispute was suspected following a Rochester Hills shooting that left a Detroit man critically injured.
West Bloomfield Township man charged with 9 felonies after firing into an occupied home, police say
Read full article: West Bloomfield Township man charged with 9 felonies after firing into an occupied home, police sayA West Bloomfield Township man has been charged with nine felonies after police said he fired into an occupied home.
Sibling accused of carrying out punishments to malnourished Pontiac boys arrested
Read full article: Sibling accused of carrying out punishments to malnourished Pontiac boys arrestedCarlos Jovan Bazan-Hernandez, 24, was taken into custody and is expected to be arraigned on Friday on two counts each of first-degree child abuse and child torture charges.
Through tears, father forgives driver in Oakland County work-zone crash that killed his ‘best friend’
Read full article: Through tears, father forgives driver in Oakland County work-zone crash that killed his ‘best friend’The father of an Oakland County road worker killed in a July construction-zone crash says he is choosing forgiveness, even as he just begins to grieve the son he calls his “very best friend.”
Pontiac school district explains how 2 severely malnourished boys were unenrolled from school
Read full article: Pontiac school district explains how 2 severely malnourished boys were unenrolled from schoolThe two boys who were found severely malnourished in Pontiac were unenrolled from school months before their parents were charged with child abuse and torture.
9-year-old went to hospital weighing 33 pounds. Now Oakland County parents, brother face charges
Read full article: 9-year-old went to hospital weighing 33 pounds. Now Oakland County parents, brother face chargesA 9-year-old boy showed up to an Oakland County hospital weighing 33 pounds, and now his parents and their oldest son are facing charges.
Man faces charges for allegedly photographing 9-year-old girl in Oakland County store bathroom
Read full article: Man faces charges for allegedly photographing 9-year-old girl in Oakland County store bathroomSouthfield Police say they have arrested a 45-year-old Detroit man accused of photographing a 9-year-old girl in a retail store restroom last month.
Police, FBI identify, arrest 34-year-old man after making threats to ‘shoot up’ GOP headquarters
Read full article: Police, FBI identify, arrest 34-year-old man after making threats to ‘shoot up’ GOP headquartersA Waterford man has been charged after making threats against the Oakland County GOP and the Michigan GOP Youth Chair, Krish Mathrani.
Detroit man accused of taking photos of 9-year-old girl in restroom stall at Oakland County store
Read full article: Detroit man accused of taking photos of 9-year-old girl in restroom stall at Oakland County storeA man has been arrested and charged after a girl saw a hand holding a cellphone while she was inside a restroom stall at a store in Oakland County last month, police said.
Oakland County parents accused of starving sons, only feeding them ‘sporadic meals of rice’
Read full article: Oakland County parents accused of starving sons, only feeding them ‘sporadic meals of rice’A Pontiac couple was arrested and charged with allegedly starving and torturing their young children.
Man in mental health crisis fires shots, tries to kick in door of Oakland County neighbor’s home
Read full article: Man in mental health crisis fires shots, tries to kick in door of Oakland County neighbor’s homeA quiet Monday morning in West Bloomfield Township descended into chaos as a man, wearing a tactical vest and brandishing a gun, attempted to kick in the door to his neighbor’s home.
Oakland County man accused of breaking neighbor’s window, firing gun into their home
Read full article: Oakland County man accused of breaking neighbor’s window, firing gun into their homeFirst responders reportedly found the man behaving erratically in the yard and used a taser to subdue him when he resisted officers.
Woman faces federal charges after reportedly buying gun used in Oakland County murder-suicide
Read full article: Woman faces federal charges after reportedly buying gun used in Oakland County murder-suicideAuthorities believe she knew he was prohibited from possessing firearms and accepted cash and, reportedly, marijuana in exchange for buying the rifle for him.
Detroit Zoo’s annual ‘Wild Lights’ holiday event kicks off today
Read full article: Detroit Zoo’s annual ‘Wild Lights’ holiday event kicks off todayThe Detroit Zoo is once again lighting up the holiday season with its popular 'Wild Lights' event, offering visitors a festive experience filled with millions of colorful LED lights and holiday cheer.
Oakland County restaurant manager murder: What we know about shooting, man arrested
Read full article: Oakland County restaurant manager murder: What we know about shooting, man arrestedThe manager of an Oakland County restaurant was murdered this week, and since then, we’ve learned more about the shooting and the man who was arrested.
Novi police seek missing 32-year-old woman with mental, physical health conditions
Read full article: Novi police seek missing 32-year-old woman with mental, physical health conditionsAnyone who has seen Courtney Lee Chism or knows of her whereabouts is asked to contact the Novi Police Department at 248-348-7100.
Prosecutor offers guidance to Oakland County schools on how to handle ICE activity
Read full article: Prosecutor offers guidance to Oakland County schools on how to handle ICE activityThe Oakland County prosecutor offered guidance to schools on how to handle Immigration enforcement activities at school.
Pontiac man was killed in 1998 shooting. Now, suspect faces charges 27 years later
Read full article: Pontiac man was killed in 1998 shooting. Now, suspect faces charges 27 years laterAn Oakland County man was shot to death at his home in 1998, and no suspect was ever identified. Now, more than 27 years later, a man has been charged in connection with his death.
Oakland County man arrested after driving over 100 mph, trying to hide gun, police say
Read full article: Oakland County man arrested after driving over 100 mph, trying to hide gun, police sayA 19-year-old from Farmington Hills was arrested on Thursday after police said he was driving over 100 miles per hour and trying to hide a firearm.
Oakland County woman charged in construction zone crash that killed road worker
Read full article: Oakland County woman charged in construction zone crash that killed road workerCedric Jones, a 43-year-old father of six, died at the scene. Two other road workers were transported to a hospital with serious injuries.
Oakland County school district put into shelter-in-place after ICE agents search area
Read full article: Oakland County school district put into shelter-in-place after ICE agents search areaSome schools in northern Oakland County were under a shelter-in-place order after ICE agents were in the area Wednesday morning.
‘Take what you need, give what you can’: Hazel Park pop-up pantry brings neighbors together
Read full article: ‘Take what you need, give what you can’: Hazel Park pop-up pantry brings neighbors togetherLined with canned goods, pasta, fresh produce, and bare essentials, a small pop-up food pantry in Hazel Park is quietly helping neighbors get by, and restoring a sense of community in the process.
Most dangerous intersections in Oakland County -- here’s the new top 10
Read full article: Most dangerous intersections in Oakland County -- here’s the new top 10Officials have revealed the 10 most dangerous intersections in Oakland County and how many crashes, injuries and deaths happened at each last year.