Oakland University debates AI institute, data center proposal for Parking Lot 35
Read full article: Oakland University debates AI institute, data center proposal for Parking Lot 35Oakland University is exploring bringing a data center and an artificial intelligence institute to campus, a move administrators say would support several of the school’s strategic goals.
Pressure mounts on Michigan health department over mental health hospital safety, transparency
Read full article: Pressure mounts on Michigan health department over mental health hospital safety, transparencyPressure mounts on Michigan Department of Health and Human Services after unannounced active shooter drill at child psychiatric hospital.
Oakland County Child Killer: Decades of mystery, hope and unanswered questions
Read full article: Oakland County Child Killer: Decades of mystery, hope and unanswered questionsFifty years ago, one of the most notorious unsolved cases in Michigan began. Four kids vanished and were found murdered in Oakland County between February 1976 and March 1977.
With the rise in luxury counterfeits, Metro Detroit fashion experts show how to spot dupes
Read full article: With the rise in luxury counterfeits, Metro Detroit fashion experts show how to spot dupesShoppers and boutiques are seeing a rise in fakes. The difference, though, is that fashion experts have tools that tell them whether something is a dupe. But how does the average shopper know if something is real or fake?
Protesters rally against new government office where ICE will occupy space in Southfield
Read full article: Protesters rally against new government office where ICE will occupy space in SouthfieldStanding outside Oakland Towne Square with her daughters, Southfield resident Emily Fink said she wanted her children to understand what it means to stand up for others.
19-year-old found dead near Oakland County lake ruled homicide
Read full article: 19-year-old found dead near Oakland County lake ruled homicideA 19-year-old was found dead near a lake in Commerce Township on Monday, and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office said his death has been ruled a homicide.
Planning commission tables decision on Bloomfield Hollows project in Oakland County
Read full article: Planning commission tables decision on Bloomfield Hollows project in Oakland CountyWhat was billed as a neighborhood introductory meeting about a proposed high-end event center felt to some residents more like a done deal.
700 to 1K guests a day? Oakland County neighbors voice concerns on proposed Bloomfield Hollows event center
Read full article: 700 to 1K guests a day? Oakland County neighbors voice concerns on proposed Bloomfield Hollows event centerWhat was billed as a neighborhood introductory meeting about a proposed high-end event center felt to some residents more like a done deal.
‘Just police everywhere’: Teens describe scene after body found near Oakland County lake
Read full article: ‘Just police everywhere’: Teens describe scene after body found near Oakland County lakeThe Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a man in his 20s after his body was found near Proud Lake by a park visitor on a Monday morning.
Oakland County Child Killer murders remain unsolved 50 years later: Everything we know
Read full article: Oakland County Child Killer murders remain unsolved 50 years later: Everything we knowIt has been 50 years since the first known victim of the Oakland County Child Killer was abducted and murdered.
Oakland County residents say apartment changed name, but still has same major issues
Read full article: Oakland County residents say apartment changed name, but still has same major issuesThe residents of an apartment in Oakland County said the complex changed its name, but they’re still having the same major problems.
Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit urgently seeks donations as hundreds of families wait for furniture
Read full article: Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit urgently seeks donations as hundreds of families wait for furnitureThe Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit is in urgent need of donations. The bank says over 120 families in the area are waiting for furniture.
Karen Drew was investigating someone whose identity got hacked. Then she saw it was happening to her
Read full article: Karen Drew was investigating someone whose identity got hacked. Then she saw it was happening to herKaren Drew was investigating the case of someone having their identity hacked online, and then she realized that it was happening to her.
Volunteer Oakland County wrestling coach removed after criminal charges surface
Read full article: Volunteer Oakland County wrestling coach removed after criminal charges surfaceSome parents in the Walled Lake Consolidated School District say they first learned that a volunteer middle school wrestling coach was facing criminal sexual conduct charges not from the school, but when his mugshot started circulating among students on social media.
Why lawyer says 18-year-old stabbed another teenager at Oakland University
Read full article: Why lawyer says 18-year-old stabbed another teenager at Oakland UniversityThe lawyer for an 18-year-old accused of stabbing someone at Oakland University revealed what sparked the confrontation and said the stabbing was in self-defense.
Teen in custody after stabbing near Oakland University, second suspect still at large
Read full article: Teen in custody after stabbing near Oakland University, second suspect still at largeAn 18-year-old suspect is in custody following a stabbing near Van Wagner House at Oakland University. Local 4 is confirming police are still searching for a second suspect involved in the attack.
Police: 18-year-old suspect arrested in Oakland University stabbing, 1 still at large
Read full article: Police: 18-year-old suspect arrested in Oakland University stabbing, 1 still at largeThe primary suspect in the Oakland University stabbing has been arrested, while the other suspect is still at large, police announced Thursday.
Police: 18-year-old suspect arrested in Oakland University stabbing, 1 still at large
Read full article: Police: 18-year-old suspect arrested in Oakland University stabbing, 1 still at largeThe primary suspect in the Oakland University stabbing has been arrested, while the other suspect is still at large, police announced Thursday.
‘Out of our neighborhoods’: Rep. Rashida Tlaib slams ICE expansion in Southeast Michigan
Read full article: ‘Out of our neighborhoods’: Rep. Rashida Tlaib slams ICE expansion in Southeast MichiganRep. Rashida Tlaib has released a statement slamming the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) move to expand in Southeast Michigan.
Oakland County mom pleads no contest to child abuse after children found in deplorable conditions
Read full article: Oakland County mom pleads no contest to child abuse after children found in deplorable conditionsAn Oakland County mother has pleaded no contest to child abuse after reportedly leaving her young children in “deplorable conditions.”
Judge: Oxford Center workers ‘actively participated’ in decision to not use key safety item
Read full article: Judge: Oxford Center workers ‘actively participated’ in decision to not use key safety itemAn Oakland County judge said the Oxford Center workers charged in the hyperbaric chamber explosion death of a 5-year-old boy “actively participated” in enforcing a mandate that barred patients from wearing a key safety item as she bound them over to circuit court.
‘He should be going to prom’: Mother seeks justice 2 years after son’s death at Southfield hotel sleepover
Read full article: ‘He should be going to prom’: Mother seeks justice 2 years after son’s death at Southfield hotel sleepoverAs her son would have been preparing for prom and graduation this year, Tamika Alexander instead marks the second anniversary of his death, still searching for answers in his unsolved killing.
How West Bloomfield Township police uncovered alleged child abuse by babysitter
Read full article: How West Bloomfield Township police uncovered alleged child abuse by babysitterPolice in Oakland County have arrested a man suspected of sexually assaulting a child he was hired to babysit for over several years.
Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum raising funds for West Bloomfield Township move, set to open in April
Read full article: Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum raising funds for West Bloomfield Township move, set to open in AprilLongtime Farmington Hills fixture Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum is moving.
CEO, 3 other workers charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion bound over
Read full article: CEO, 3 other workers charged in Oakland County hyperbaric chamber explosion bound overThe CEO and three other workers who were charged after a 5-year-old boy was killed in a hyperbaric chamber explosion at an Oakland County health care facility have been bound over.
How to keep teens safe on social media as cyberbullying, online impersonation cases persist
Read full article: How to keep teens safe on social media as cyberbullying, online impersonation cases persistWhen rumors about DJ Phillips began spreading after a stranger stole his photos and impersonated him online, nearly everyone believed them. As false information can spread rapidly on social media, a therapist and an OK2Say program specialist are sharing tips on how to keep teens safe online.
Advocate raises alarm as Pontiac students relocated over unsafe classroom conditions
Read full article: Advocate raises alarm as Pontiac students relocated over unsafe classroom conditionsStudents were moved out of a classroom at a Pontiac school due to concerns about the room’s condition, the district confirmed to Local 4.
Michigan teen’s life upended by complete stranger. How to keep it from happening to you
Read full article: Michigan teen’s life upended by complete stranger. How to keep it from happening to youA total stranger stole a Macomb County teenager’s photos and videos and decided to upend his life, and there was nothing he could do. A cybersecurity expert shares tips on how to keep it from happening to you.
Southfield launches free composting drop boxes to reduce food waste
Read full article: Southfield launches free composting drop boxes to reduce food wasteThe city of Southfield is encouraging residents to be more mindful about what they throw away by offering an alternative to traditional trash disposal. Ten composting drop boxes have been installed at seven locations across the city. The initiative aims to reduce food waste sent to landfills at no cost to residents.
‘Why me?’: Macomb County teen tells online impersonator how she damaged his life
Read full article: ‘Why me?’: Macomb County teen tells online impersonator how she damaged his lifeA Macomb County teen wanted to have a normal high school experience, focusing on classes, playing football, and making memories, not battling a false online identity. But when someone created fake social media profiles using his photos and videos, the impersonation quickly went beyond harmless pranks.
Macomb County teen’s world upended by total stranger who hijacked his life, spread rumors online
Read full article: Macomb County teen’s world upended by total stranger who hijacked his life, spread rumors onlineA Michigan teen wanted a normal high school experience. But someone decided to use his photos and videos and create social media accounts pretending to be him.
Families gather in Berkley to share stories, raise awareness for missing loved ones
Read full article: Families gather in Berkley to share stories, raise awareness for missing loved onesFamilies of missing persons gathered in Berkley for a special event focused on sharing their stories and connecting with others facing similar situations.
She says Metro Detroit car dealership agreed to $3,000 refund. Then it abruptly shut down
Read full article: She says Metro Detroit car dealership agreed to $3,000 refund. Then it abruptly shut downA Michigan woman said a car dealership agreed to pay her a refund of over $3,000, but then it abruptly shut down.
Oakland University stabbing suspects still at large, campus on alert
Read full article: Oakland University stabbing suspects still at large, campus on alertOakland University police continue searching for two suspects involved in a stabbing that left one man injured Thursday night. Witnesses described the suspects as men in their early 20s.
Police search for suspects in non-student stabbing on Oakland University campus; lockdown partially lifted
Read full article: Police search for suspects in non-student stabbing on Oakland University campus; lockdown partially liftedThe lockdown at Oakland University has been lifted for most of the campus except for Van Wagoner Hall following a stabbing incident involving two suspects.
Oakland University police chief provides update on suspects, victim’s condition following campus stabbing
Read full article: Oakland University police chief provides update on suspects, victim’s condition following campus stabbingOakland University police Chief Mark Gordon provided an update on the stabbing incident that occurred near Van Wagoner Hall on Thursday evening.
Livonia woman says car dealership agreed to refund her over $3k and then shut down
Read full article: Livonia woman says car dealership agreed to refund her over $3k and then shut downShe drove away with a new set of keys, but she also drove off with a surprise: $3,445 worth of charges she wasn’t expecting.
Sheriff: 4-year-old girl pulled from Oakland County pool by sister after kids were left unattended
Read full article: Sheriff: 4-year-old girl pulled from Oakland County pool by sister after kids were left unattendedA 4-year-old girl drowned Friday in a pool at a private Oakland County athletic club, and investigators say she and five other children were left to swim without adult supervision.
‘Incredibly unfair, illegal’: Rochester school trustee sues district over alleged free speech retaliation
Read full article: ‘Incredibly unfair, illegal’: Rochester school trustee sues district over alleged free speech retaliationA legal dispute is unfolding in Rochester as a community school trustee sues her own district, alleging she was punished for speaking publicly about a potential county-wide tax increase.
French pastry shop set to open new location in former cider mill in Oakland County
Read full article: French pastry shop set to open new location in former cider mill in Oakland CountyMK Cannelle, a French-inspired pastry shop is opening a new location Feb. 20 in the former Paint Creek Cider Mill in Rochester.
2 men accused of stealing from at least 17 work trucks in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne counties
Read full article: 2 men accused of stealing from at least 17 work trucks in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne countiesTwo men are facing charges, including armed robbery, in connection with a series of thefts from at least 17 work trucks in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties.
Watch moment missing 6-year-old is found safe in unlocked Madison Heights home after massive search
Read full article: Watch moment missing 6-year-old is found safe in unlocked Madison Heights home after massive searchA missing 6-year-old was found safe Sunday night after a massive search in Madison Heights, even involving the FBI, where he was found inside a home a block away.
Driver sentenced after brake-checking Border Patrol cars carrying detainees, flipping off agents
Read full article: Driver sentenced after brake-checking Border Patrol cars carrying detainees, flipping off agentsA man who flipped off Border Patrol agents transporting detainees on I-96 and brake-checked their cars was sentenced to probation.
Video shows moment missing 6-year-old found safe in neighbor’s bathtub after Madison Heights search
Read full article: Video shows moment missing 6-year-old found safe in neighbor’s bathtub after Madison Heights searchA massive search in Madison Heights, even involving the FBI, ended Sunday night when a missing 6-year-old was found safe inside a home a block away.
Guinness World Record-holding teacher celebrated by former students at surprise assembly in Oakland County
Read full article: Guinness World Record-holding teacher celebrated by former students at surprise assembly in Oakland CountyBeverly Hannet-Price, a third-generation teacher, had no idea that a school assembly held at Detroit Country Day School was being held in her honor, and many people were in on the surprise.
Oakland County man sentenced in sexual conduct case involving 15-year-old he met on Instagram
Read full article: Oakland County man sentenced in sexual conduct case involving 15-year-old he met on InstagramA Rochester Hills man accused of meeting a 15-year-old girl he met on Instagram for sexual purposes has pleaded guilty to his charges.
Missing 6-year-old boy found safe inside unlocked Madison Heights home
Read full article: Missing 6-year-old boy found safe inside unlocked Madison Heights homeA nonverbal 6-year-old boy with autism who was reported missing in Madison Heights Sunday afternoon has been found safe after an hours-long search.
Read 89 texts woman sent husband who murdered Oakland County businessman -- now she’s charged
Read full article: Read 89 texts woman sent husband who murdered Oakland County businessman -- now she’s chargedA woman who was texting her husband while he planned and carried out the murder of an Oakland County businessman is now also facing charges in the case.
Oakland County mom accused in child abandonment case called out by judge for job search
Read full article: Oakland County mom accused in child abandonment case called out by judge for job searchAn Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her children and leaving them to live in squalor for years on their own was called out by a judge for her current job search.
Want to donate furniture? Get free pickup in Metro Detroit until Feb. 24
Read full article: Want to donate furniture? Get free pickup in Metro Detroit until Feb. 24You’re invited to take part in a massive housewarming party that helps Metro Detroit families in need as they work to furnish homes with essential items that create comfort, stability, and dignity that many of us take for granted. The campaign is underway through Feb. 24.
He killed DoorDash driver after near crash. Now Oakland County man will spend decades in prison
Read full article: He killed DoorDash driver after near crash. Now Oakland County man will spend decades in prisonAn Oak Park man will spend decades in jail for the murder of a DoorDash delivery driver in Ferndale.
‘I want a fair shake’: Blind Royal Oak tenant finally gets handicap accommodation after months of requests
Read full article: ‘I want a fair shake’: Blind Royal Oak tenant finally gets handicap accommodation after months of requestsA 71-year-old legally blind tenant at Park on 13 Apartments in Royal Oak has finally received handicap accommodations after, he says, months of requests.
Michigan health insurer faces criticism over $800 refund delay for Oakland County couple
Read full article: Michigan health insurer faces criticism over $800 refund delay for Oakland County coupleAn Oakland County couple said they were over $800 out because Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan wouldn’t refund their overpayment.
Prosecutor: Man resentenced to life without parole in 1962 murder of 11-year-old Oakland County girl
Read full article: Prosecutor: Man resentenced to life without parole in 1962 murder of 11-year-old Oakland County girlAn 83-year-old man has been resentenced to life without parole in connection with the 1962 murder of an 11-year-old Oakland County girl, officials said.
16 guns, $37K, fentanyl, cocaine seized in Metro Detroit drug bust
Read full article: 16 guns, $37K, fentanyl, cocaine seized in Metro Detroit drug bustMultiple people were arrested and 16 guns, $37,000 in cash, fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs were seized in a large drug bust spanning three Metro Detroit counties.
Southfield apartment fire leaves families without homes ahead of bitter cold weekend
Read full article: Southfield apartment fire leaves families without homes ahead of bitter cold weekendDozens of residents at the Oxley Apartments, across from Providence Hospital on 9 Mile Road, started their Thursday morning with firefighters banging on their doors telling them to evacuate.
Winter weather causes casket transport challenges for Michigan funeral homes
Read full article: Winter weather causes casket transport challenges for Michigan funeral homesMichigan and other parts of the country have been hit with rough weather that’s not only delaying flights but also causing major problems for cargo transport below the planes.
Superintendent outlines how Royal Oak Schools will handle ICE agents going forward
Read full article: Superintendent outlines how Royal Oak Schools will handle ICE agents going forwardThe Superintendent of Royal Oak Schools revealed how the district will handle ICE agents showing up to their buildings going forward.