Metro Detroit skaters set sights on Olympics at 2026 U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Read full article: Metro Detroit skaters set sights on Olympics at 2026 U.S. Figure Skating ChampionshipsBefore Olympic dreams dance at the U.S. Figure Skating Championships in St. Louis this week, Metro Detroiters Emilea Zingas and Vadym Kolesnik sharpen each other in Novi.
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.
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.
‘We talk about it all the time’: Olympic Gold Medalists credit Michigan roots as they prepare for 2026 run
Read full article: ‘We talk about it all the time’: Olympic Gold Medalists credit Michigan roots as they prepare for 2026 runMadison Chock and Evan Bates may train in Montreal, Canada, and compete on the biggest stages in figure skating, but the Olympic gold medalists say their hearts remain firmly in Michigan.
‘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.
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.
Novi insurance agent charged with embezzling more than $400K from municipal clients
Read full article: Novi insurance agent charged with embezzling more than $400K from municipal clientsRobert Joseph Bucko, 70, of Novi, was arraigned on Oct. 31 in the Oakland County 52-1 District Court for allegedly forging letters from his insurance clients to embezzle funds.
Students stuff Christmas stockings for kids in Oakland, Wayne counties -- here’s how you can help
Read full article: Students stuff Christmas stockings for kids in Oakland, Wayne counties -- here’s how you can helpAs the holiday season approaches, high school students are working to make sure kids in Oakland and Wayne counties have their stockings stuffed this Christmas.
Chase, crash, spin-out: Video of ambulance stolen with patient, paramedic inside in Oakland County
Read full article: Chase, crash, spin-out: Video of ambulance stolen with patient, paramedic inside in Oakland CountyA man is accused of stealing an ambulance from a crash scene while a paramedic and a patient were inside, and new dash camera video shows the chase, crash and spin-out.
Man accused of stealing ambulance with paramedic, patient inside in Oakland County gets $5M bond
Read full article: Man accused of stealing ambulance with paramedic, patient inside in Oakland County gets $5M bondA man accused of stealing an ambulance with a patient and a paramedic inside at an Oakland County crash scene and driving it for several miles before crashing into another car has been charged.
Paramedic, patient safe after stolen ambulance catches fire following crash in Oakland County chase
Read full article: Paramedic, patient safe after stolen ambulance catches fire following crash in Oakland County chaseA paramedic and a patient are safe after a stolen ambulance caught fire following a chase and crash in Oakland County.
Novi Home Show and Pet Expo: A fall destination for home tips and pet care
Read full article: Novi Home Show and Pet Expo: A fall destination for home tips and pet careAs colder weather approaches, the Novi Home Show provides practical tips to help homeowners winterize their homes. Next door, the Novi Pet Expo offers pet supplies, apparel, and adoption opportunities for animal lovers.
Boiled water advisory lifted for Commerce Township, Walled Lake following water main break
Read full article: Boiled water advisory lifted for Commerce Township, Walled Lake following water main breakA boil water advisory has been lifted for Commerce Township and Walled Lake. Wixom, however, remains under the advisory.
Oakland County teen battles back from motocross crash
Read full article: Oakland County teen battles back from motocross crashFourteen-year-old Layla Fuller from Novi suffered a traumatic brain injury during a motocross race when her bike collided with another, causing her to crash and lose her helmet.
Boil water advisory reissued for Walled Lake, continues for Novi -- What residents need to know
Read full article: Boil water advisory reissued for Walled Lake, continues for Novi -- What residents need to knowParts of Oakland County continue to be under a boil water advisory following last week’s water main break.
Women’s Expo in Novi overcomes challenges of Oakland County water main break
Read full article: Women’s Expo in Novi overcomes challenges of Oakland County water main breakThe Metro Detroit Women’s Expo is drawing crowds at the Suburban Collection Showplace, successfully continuing its weekend run after overcoming an early challenge from a water main break in Novi.
Empty coffee pots, boiled bottled water: Oakland County restaurants cope with water outage
Read full article: Empty coffee pots, boiled bottled water: Oakland County restaurants cope with water outageThousands of Oakland County residents continue to face water service disruptions following a water main break that began early Thursday morning.
Major water main break in Oakland County continues to cause problems
Read full article: Major water main break in Oakland County continues to cause problemsParts of southern Oakland County are continuing to experience water service disruptions following the rupture of a 42-inch transmission water main on 14 Mile Road, just west of M-5 and before Novi Road.
Spirit Halloween flipping the switch to Christmas in Oakland County, other Michigan locations
Read full article: Spirit Halloween flipping the switch to Christmas in Oakland County, other Michigan locationsSpirit Halloween is switching gears from spooky to seasonal, turning some of its Halloween stores into Christmas shops just in time for the holidays.
Explore local authors, dog fashion show and more at Women’s Expo in Novi
Read full article: Explore local authors, dog fashion show and more at Women’s Expo in NoviThe Metro Detroit Women’s Expo will take place at Novi's Suburban Collection Showplace from September 26th to 28th, featuring entertainment, 200 exhibitors, and free parking.
2025 Michigan State Fair: What to know about ticket prices, hours, attractions and more
Read full article: 2025 Michigan State Fair: What to know about ticket prices, hours, attractions and moreThe Michigan State Fair is back beginning in August and has more attractions to show this year from acrobatic shows to a museum of marvels.
$270M development project planned near Oakland County convention center. Here’s what to expect
Read full article: $270M development project planned near Oakland County convention center. Here’s what to expectA proposed $270 million mixed-use development project that is set to be constructed next to the Suburban Collection Showplace could bring a hotel, restaurants, several housing units and more to the area.
Go 4 It: We’re collecting documents and e-waste at Earth Day event in Novi -- what to know
Read full article: Go 4 It: We’re collecting documents and e-waste at Earth Day event in Novi -- what to knowOur April Go 4 It action event is “Shred and Protect,” which is focused on protecting both you and the environment.
Novi Home & Garden Show rolls into town
Read full article: Novi Home & Garden Show rolls into townNow that the weather is starting to warm up, it’s time to tackle those home-improvement and landscaping projects. This weekend, hundreds of professionals will conveniently converge at the Suburban Collection Showplace for the Novi Home & Garden Show.
Metro Detroit skating community devastated by plane crash outside DC
Read full article: Metro Detroit skating community devastated by plane crash outside DCThe American Airlines flight that went down in the Potomac following a mid-air collision with a Black Hawk helicopter had dozens of people on board, including members of the U.S. Figure Skating community.
Woman arrested in Oakland County break-in might be linked to transnational gangs
Read full article: Woman arrested in Oakland County break-in might be linked to transnational gangsAn officer was able to arrest a woman, but three suspects remain at large. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Novi Police Department at 248-348-7100.
DJ’s bring voters to polls with music, energy to ease election anxiety in Metro Detroit
Read full article: DJ’s bring voters to polls with music, energy to ease election anxiety in Metro DetroitThe candidates and issues are weighing heavily on voters' minds, which leads to election anxiety in Metro Detroit.
Trump again denigrates Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of Michigan's largest city
Read full article: Trump again denigrates Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of Michigan's largest cityDonald Trump has further denigrated Detroit while appealing for votes in a suburb of the largest city in swing state Michigan.
I-96 Flex Route construction: Crews to shift traffic, causing lane and ramp closures
Read full article: I-96 Flex Route construction: Crews to shift traffic, causing lane and ramp closuresCrews will be shifting traffic along the I-96 Flex Route throughout October and November, causing some lane and ramp closures.
Woman killed when 94-year-old driver accelerates forward after Wixom crash, running her over
Read full article: Woman killed when 94-year-old driver accelerates forward after Wixom crash, running her overA Novi woman was killed when a 94-year-old driver accelerated forward after a crash in Wixom and ran her over.
Novi police bring back pink car for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Read full article: Novi police bring back pink car for Breast Cancer Awareness MonthIf you see a pink police car in Novi this month—no, that does not belong to Police Barbie. It’s actually a police vehicle to raise awareness about breast cancer.
Oakland County youth hockey doctor receives more charges linked to sexual abuse of patients
Read full article: Oakland County youth hockey doctor receives more charges linked to sexual abuse of patientsZvi Levran, who spent more than two decades providing medical assistance to youth hockey teams in Michigan and Minnesota, now faces 28 total charges.
Community leaders urge engagement to combat violence in wake of Michigan State Fair shooting
Read full article: Community leaders urge engagement to combat violence in wake of Michigan State Fair shootingA familiar face in Darean “Dee Dee” Davis is missing as students enter the second week of classes at University High School.
Michigan State Fair opens with shorter hours, requires adult supervision after deadly shooting
Read full article: Michigan State Fair opens with shorter hours, requires adult supervision after deadly shootingThe Michigan State Fair opened Sunday with shorter hours and a requirement that minors have adult supervision after a deadly shooting.
Novi man Paul Whelan’s family losing hope after 2,000 days in Russian prison
Read full article: Novi man Paul Whelan’s family losing hope after 2,000 days in Russian prisonWhile the Michigan native still holds out hope for an early release, after 2,000 days in custody, that hope for his family fades.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick seeks hearing to contest restitution amount
Read full article: Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick seeks hearing to contest restitution amountDetroit’s former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, who was sentenced to multiple counts of extortion, fraud, and bribery, among other charges, in federal court in 2017, says he doesn’t owe restitution to the feds.
Semi-truck removal leads to closure of EB I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland County
Read full article: Semi-truck removal leads to closure of EB I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland CountyThere's a major snag in the evening commute as eastbound I-96 at Beck Road in Oakland County is closed so crews can remove a rolled-over semi-truck from a ditch.