PONTIAC

The four-day effort to beautify the city at the heart of Oakland County got underway Wednesday. Volunteers turned up in Pontiac, ready to remove litter and do some landscaping projects.

A Pontiac man has been charged after allegedly firing a gun at his girlfriend while she tried to run away from him during an argument.

It's an annual event held for over a decade and organized by a woman who knows the pain of losing someone all too well.

Any Pontiac resident earning less than 80% of the Area Median Income adjusted by family size is eligible for the program.

A wrongful conviction lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a man who served more than 30 years in prison for a murder he didn’t commit.

Two people were arrested and police are searching for a third after a man was killed in the living room of his Pontiac home.

Video shows a man grabbing a knit cap from the counter of a Pontiac liquor store and using to ignite a substance he had poured on the floor.

Oakland County deputies are searching for a man who robbed a Pontiac store at gunpoint and escaped before authorities could arrive.

Narcan can now be bought over the counter, but it costs about $100 a dose, so a new effort in Oakland County ensures that it isn't a barrier to accessing lifesaving resources.

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

The shooting occurred Monday before 3 a.m. in the 700 block of Whittemore Street after an argument ensued between Maurice Eugene Sanders and 66-year-old victim Wyatt Earp Gean.

When Dr. Calandra Green didn't arrive at work on Thursday, her Dubois County Health Department colleagues contacted family members.

When Dr. Calandra Green didn't arrive at work on Thursday, her Dubois County Health Department colleagues contacted family members.

Illegal dumping is a problem neighbors on one Pontiac street have been complaining about for more than a year. Now, the city is getting involved.

Police are seeking information about a 12-year-old boy who went missing in Oakland County.

Four teenagers have been arrested in the murder of a Waterford Township man whose body was found inside a car with its doors open in the middle of the road.

A former Clarenceville School District teacher has been found guilty on five charges related to sexual misconduct allegations.

The man charged with murder, assault and more in the violent attack that killed a WWJ-AM radio news anchor and hurt his girlfriend and children last year has pleaded no contest to the charges.

A convicted felon in Oakland County was arrested and charged for attempting to sell drugs and guns at his Pontiac home, with a child present, according to investigators.

Officials say that a man who went missing after he walked away from a Pontiac hospital last week was found dead behind a nearby church.

A man was gravely injured and three others were hurt when two racing cars smashed into a stolen Charger that was doing donuts in the middle of a Pontiac intersection.

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Only 21 states require cursive to be taught in school. Michigan isn’t one of them.

An infant died on Thursday after sleeping in the same bed as their parent.

The Las Vegas Aces announced Thursday that seven-time Super Bowl champion quarterback Tom Brady has acquired an ownership stake in the WNBA champions.

Cory Thomas Jr. won the MHSAA Wrestler individual state tournament, and Adam Polk Jr. finished third place.

The case against a Detroit police officer who was charged with criminal sexual misconduct was dismissed in circuit court on Monday.

Oakland County officials are searching for a man in connection with a murder at a Pontiac apartment.

Police are searching for a Sterling Heights man who was reported missing last month but was last seen in October.

We’re tracking a winter storm event in Metro Detroit for later this week -- here’s what we know and what we’re still pinpointing to help you prepare.

A man was shot in the chest and killed overnight inside his Pontiac apartment, officials said.

Police are looking for a man who robbed and shot a clerk at a Boost Mobile in Pontiac.

As Oakland County's only comprehensive program for victims of sexual assault and domestic violence, thousands of women have walked through the doors with their children and had the opportunity to rebuild their lives.

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An Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy has resigned after he reportedly conducted an incomplete search for a Pontiac mother and her two children who froze to death earlier this month.

A vigil was held Sunday for the Oakland County mother and two young kids that froze to death in a field earlier this month.

This month marks two years since 33-year-old Creg Lyles vanished from Waterford Township.

Police believe a mother was experiencing a mental health crisis when her and her two sons froze to death in Pontiac. Local 4 asked experts what families can do to support their loved ones during a crisis.

An Oakland County deputy is under investigation after the sheriff questioned how thoroughly he searched for a mother and two boys who were found frozen to death two days later in a Pontiac field.

Oakland County officials released a detailed timeline that outlines a Pontiac woman’s activity and contact with deputies in the days leading up to when she and her two sons froze to death in a field.

New information surfaced in the horrifying case that continues to unfold in Pontiac as the brother of the woman found in the cold with her two young children spoke out about what occurred and how mental illness played a role.

More and more details have continued to emerge after Oakland County deputies found a Pontiac mother and her two sons in a field after they froze to death over the weekend.

Monica Cannady had not been herself lately as the 35-year-old mother of three had become increasingly paranoid, believing everyone was out to get her.

The mother who froze to death with her two sons in Pontiac on Sunday reportedly suffered a mental health crisis that may be related to her husband’s 2021 murder.

Oakland County officials have provided more details and a timeline of the events that led up to a mother and her two young sons freezing to death in a Pontiac wooded area.

Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard is providing an update after a mother and two young boys were found frozen to death over the weekend in a wooded area in Pontiac.

A mother and two young boys were found frozen to death over the weekend in a wooded area in Pontiac, and a 10-year-old girl has been taken to the hospital, police said.

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A mother and two children were found dead in Pontiac over the weekend, sparking an investigation by the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

Electric vehicles took two of three categories for the first time in this year’s North American Car, Truck and Utility of the Year awards.

A 31-year-old man was found dead from multiple gunshot wounds at an Oakland County apartment.

New data from the ATF shows 7,600 guns were recovered in Detroit in 2021, and while that number is startling, it also has a silver lining.

Pontiac City Council will likely take a final vote on what recreational marijuana will look like in the city at the Jan. 10 meeting.

A Pontiac woman and her family lost their home and all of their belongings in a fire on Friday.

The late Dr. Frank Russell grew up in Pontiac, played college basketball at the University of Detroit and was later drafted by the Chicago Bulls, but it’s what he did after that that makes him a legend in his community.

Witnesses testified on Monday in the case against the man accused of making antisemitic threats outside of Temple Beth El in Bloomfield Hills.

An Oakland County recreation center is offering free programs for children during the winter season.

The father of 22-year-old Ikiyonna Roselle-Goans, who was found dead on a sidewalk in Pontiac, is asking anyone who might know anything to speak up.

Metro Detroit has seen a significant drop in gas prices over the last few weeks and many want to know if the prices will continue to drop. Here’s what the experts are saying.

A 36-year-old Pontiac man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for the sexual exploitation of a minor.

Police are seeking information about a 15-year-old Pontiac girl who went missing in Oakland County.

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman found in Pontiac on Sunday.

Family is still seeking justice six and a half years after a 25-year-old mother was shot and killed and left in the middle of a quiet street in Pontiac.

An Amtrak train meant to depart from Oakland County early Monday morning is delayed, but the reason for the delay is somewhat unclear.

The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman found in Pontiac on Sunday.

From beautiful animals, hanging ornaments, one-of-a-kind sculptures, and just about anything you can imagine, April Wagner and her team at Epiphany Glass Studio in Pontiac can create.

A very windy Wednesday afternoon and evening here in Southeast Michigan. Metro airport reported a 48mph wind gust Monday afternoon.

George and Melvin DeJesus, who were released from prison this past March, are asking the court for more than $125 million after spending 25 years behind bars for a murder they didn’t commit.

Oakland County Detectives are searching for a woman who has been missing since July 21.

An Oakland County man who stole a shopping cart full of items from a Macomb County store on Black Friday has been charged for leading police on a high-speed chase that started in a Chick-fil-A drive-thru.

A man who was not allowed to possess a gun due to a previous charge was arrested in Oakland County when a weapon seen in his Instagram posts and rap videos was found at the scene of a car chase that ended with a crash.

Multiple people are recovering after a fire ripped through an apartment complex in Pontiac.

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Five people were taken to the hospital after an explosion at an apartment complex in Oakland County, officials said.

Sure Conveyors is offering a $1,000 reward for a grandfather killed in a hit-and-run while raking leaves outside his home.

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

The parents of the Oxford High School shooter appeared in court on Friday for a hearing about expert witnesses for the prosecution.

Winter is coming, and that means winter driving is also on the way.

A Pontiac woman wants justice after her family member was killed while driving for Lyft.

A teenager has been charged with killing a Lyft driver in Oakland County by shooting her in the back of the head while riding in her car, officials said.

A woman who lives in a Pontiac house says a damaged guard rail in front of her home is no way to live. The guard rail shows how dangerous the area can be because of an accident.

The family of the Lyft driver that was killed in Pontiac is speaking out for the first time Monday.

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

The Oakland County Sheriff’s office has arrested a Flint man for child abuse after a TikTok was sent to the department depicting the man dragging the child by the arm and aggressively striking the child in the face.

A 19-year-old man was arrested for shooting and killing a woman working as a Lyft driver in Pontiac.

A teenager is in custody after a 49-year-old woman was shot and killed early Friday morning while working as a Lyft driver in Oakland County, authorities report.

Oakland County Animal Control is investigating animal neglect and abuse after 38 cats were rescued from a house fire in Commerce Township.

A driver has turned herself in after a 33-year-old man was struck by a car and killed this weekend in Oakland County.

The independent investigation into the deadly Oxford High School shooting has reached a new phase.

A single pair of Air Jordans can fetch thousands of dollars, and now there’s a special Detroit-themed pair set to go on sale later this month.

The independent team hired to conduct an investigation into the Nov. 2021 shooting at Oxford High School is hosting interview sessions with community members this month.

Police have determined that a 26-year-old Pontiac man whose body was found slumped over the center console of a car in the middle of the night was murdered.

A Pontiac man has been charged with murder in connection with the stabbing of a Waterford Township resident.

A man has been charged in connection with the attempted murder-suicide that left a WWJ radio anchor dead and three others injured in Macomb County.

A 36-year-old was stabbed to death after an argument between two men in Oakland County, officials said.

A man who shot and killed a 29-year-old man outside of Erebus Haunted Attraction in 2020 has been sentenced to at least 17 years in prison.

The Oakland County Prosecutor announced a new commission on Monday that focuses on reducing gun violence in schools.

A man was arrested when he tried to meet up with someone he believed to be a 15-year-old girl in Oakland County and give her cocaine, police said.

A woman found dead near the northern border of Pontiac 23 years ago still hasn’t been identified.