Oakland County woman pleads no contest in vulnerable adult embezzlement case
Read full article: Oakland County woman pleads no contest in vulnerable adult embezzlement caseTracie Green, also known as Tracie Wiacek and Tracie Rashid, 65, of South Lyon, pleaded no contest to one count of embezzlement from a vulnerable adult involving $20,000 or more but less than $50,000.
Driver sentenced in Oakland County hit-and-run that killed veteran in wheelchair
Read full article: Driver sentenced in Oakland County hit-and-run that killed veteran in wheelchairA 29-year-old man will spend less than a year in jail for a hit-and-run that killed a 71-year-old veteran in a wheelchair in Oakland County.
Marvinās Marvelous Mechanical Museum reopening in Oakland County is delayed due to plumbing issues
Read full article: Marvinās Marvelous Mechanical Museum reopening in Oakland County is delayed due to plumbing issuesThe reopening of Marvinās Marvelous Mechanical Museum has been delayed due to plumbing issues discovered beneath the buildingās floor and additional complications involving a new payment system, the museum announced.

āGo 4 Itā drive brings flood of tool donations to neighborhood library on Detroitās east side
Read full article: āGo 4 Itā drive brings flood of tool donations to neighborhood library on Detroitās east sideMetro Detroiters answered the call to āGo 4 Itā this May, showing up with lawnmowers, shovels, rakes, and more to help stock the Bailey Park Tool Library on Detroitās east side.

āA grief that doesnāt go awayā: What happened to Kellie Brownlee?
Read full article: āA grief that doesnāt go awayā: What happened to Kellie Brownlee?A teen girl missing for decades -- family and friends holding onto hope that answers will still come. A grief that doesnāt go away.

āSheās lost a lot of bloodā: Mom shot in front of her son in Oakland County carjacking survives
Read full article: āSheās lost a lot of bloodā: Mom shot in front of her son in Oakland County carjacking survivesA woman was seriously injured after a random carjacking at the Baldwin Commons shopping plaza in Orion Township on Tuesday.
How a Toledo arrest led the FBI to a Detroit hospital and a doctor with child pornography
Read full article: How a Toledo arrest led the FBI to a Detroit hospital and a doctor with child pornographyA former Metro Detroit doctor pleaded guilty Wednesday to a federal child pornography charge stemming from a multi-state investigation into the sexual exploitation of children.

Mother shot during carjacking outside Oakland County strip mall, man arrested after police chase
Read full article: Mother shot during carjacking outside Oakland County strip mall, man arrested after police chaseA woman is seriously hurt after being shot during a random carjacking outside a shopping plaza in Orion Township.
Man accused of exposing himself to teen girl at Oakland County shopping center pleads no contest
Read full article: Man accused of exposing himself to teen girl at Oakland County shopping center pleads no contestThe man accused of exposing himself to a 14-year-old girl at a shopping center in Oakland County pleaded no contest.
Parking lot safety tips following random carjacking, shooting of mother in Oakland County
Read full article: Parking lot safety tips following random carjacking, shooting of mother in Oakland CountyThe Ingham County Sheriffās Office is urging residents to stay alert and take precautions while walking through parking lots and parking garages, especially when alone, following a violent carjacking and shooting in Oakland County.
Parking lot safety tips following random carjacking, pursuit, shooting of mother in Oakland County
Read full article: Parking lot safety tips following random carjacking, pursuit, shooting of mother in Oakland CountyThe Ingham County Sheriffās Office is urging residents to stay alert and take precautions while walking through parking lots and parking garages, especially when alone, following a violent carjacking and shooting in Oakland County.

Man who fled after shooting woman in random Oakland County carjacking arrested following police pursit
Read full article: Man who fled after shooting woman in random Oakland County carjacking arrested following police pursitA woman was seriously wounded in a random carjacking shooting outside a shopping plaza in Orion Township before deputies tracked down and arrested the suspect roughly 90 minutes later, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said.

Man who fled after shooting woman in random Oakland County carjacking arrested following police pursit
Read full article: Man who fled after shooting woman in random Oakland County carjacking arrested following police pursitA woman was seriously wounded in a random carjacking shooting outside a shopping plaza in Orion Township before deputies tracked down and arrested the suspect roughly 90 minutes later, Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard said.
Kensington, Stony Creek Metroparks temporarily closed after storm damage
Read full article: Kensington, Stony Creek Metroparks temporarily closed after storm damageKensington Metropark and Stony Creek Metropark are temporarily closed while crews assess storm damage and conditions throughout both parks, officials said.

Pontiac School Board votes to close 2 schools amid enrollment decline
Read full article: Pontiac School Board votes to close 2 schools amid enrollment declineSome Pontiac parents are struggling to come to terms with the decision to close two schools in the district at the end of this school year.
List of active weather alerts as storms move through Southeast Michigan on Tuesday
Read full article: List of active weather alerts as storms move through Southeast Michigan on TuesdayAnother active round of severe weather is expected to move across Metro Detroit on Tuesday afternoon and evening as a cold front moves into the area.
A 71-year-old fought a purse thief in an Oakland County Meijer. Hereās how it ended
Read full article: A 71-year-old fought a purse thief in an Oakland County Meijer. Hereās how it endedA 71-year-old woman fought back against a purse thief at an Oakland County Meijer, helping recover her stolen bag.
Blue Cross extends coverage for Waterford baby battling rare genetic disease after Local 4 investigation
Read full article: Blue Cross extends coverage for Waterford baby battling rare genetic disease after Local 4 investigationA Waterford 1-year-old living with an ultra-rare genetic disorder could lose her shot at lifesaving treatment if Blue Cross Blue Shield and Michigan Medicine donāt reach a new contract by June 30.

āThe work never stopsā: Moms say invisible āmental loadā takes toll on mental health
Read full article: āThe work never stopsā: Moms say invisible āmental loadā takes toll on mental healthMoms often joke about running things around the house, but experts say the mental load many parents carry is real and exhausting, and itās impacting the mental health of the default parent.
He killed his ex-girlfriend outside her Oakland County workplace. Now heās learned his sentence
Read full article: He killed his ex-girlfriend outside her Oakland County workplace. Now heās learned his sentenceA man who killed his ex-girlfriend outside her workplace in Oakland County has learned how long heāll spend behind bars.
GLWA Lifts Boil Water Advisories after Northern Oakland Water Main Break
Read full article: GLWA Lifts Boil Water Advisories after Northern Oakland Water Main BreakNearly a week after a 42-inch water main broke in Auburn Hills, the Great Lakes Water Authority has lifted the remaining boil water advisories.
Detroit Country Day senior faces felony charge after allegedly punching lacrosse opponent postgame
Read full article: Detroit Country Day senior faces felony charge after allegedly punching lacrosse opponent postgameA Detroit Country Day School senior is facing a felony charge in Indiana after allegedly punching an opposing player in the head following a high school lacrosse game earlier this month.
Man was hit by 2 cars, killed in Oakland County. Police hope this video can help solve the case
Read full article: Man was hit by 2 cars, killed in Oakland County. Police hope this video can help solve the casePolice in Oakland County hope new video can help solve the case of a man who was struck two cars and left to die in the middle of the road.
Pontiac School District closure proposal draws pushback from families
Read full article: Pontiac School District closure proposal draws pushback from familiesPontiac School District officials are considering a consolidation plan that could close three schools amid declining enrollment and rising operational costs.
Water restrictions lifted for Oakland County communities impacted by main break -- what to know
Read full article: Water restrictions lifted for Oakland County communities impacted by main break -- what to knowWater restrictions have been lifted for all communities affected by the major water main break in Oakland County.
What you can and canāt do under a boil water advisory, explained
Read full article: What you can and canāt do under a boil water advisory, explainedWith a boil water advisory still in effect across parts of Oakland County. Before you pour a glass, brush your teeth, make coffee, wash dishes or even fill the pet bowl, hereās what you can and canāt do.
Oakland County main break forces restaurants to adapt amid boil-water advisory
Read full article: Oakland County main break forces restaurants to adapt amid boil-water advisoryDowntown areas in cities like Lake Orion remained relatively quiet Tuesday as restaurants and other businesses worked out plans to reopen while limiting water use following the 42-inch Oakland County water main break.
āMajor milestoneā reached as crews repair pipe behind Oakland County water main break
Read full article: āMajor milestoneā reached as crews repair pipe behind Oakland County water main breakThereās a timeline of hope for thousands of people affected by the massive water main break in Auburn Hills.
Built to last 100 years, broke in 50: Investigation into Auburn Hills water main failure
Read full article: Built to last 100 years, broke in 50: Investigation into Auburn Hills water main failureA 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills failed decades early, raising concerns for 80+ miles of similar pipes.
āI like helping peopleā: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantry
Read full article: āI like helping peopleā: 8-year-old Westland boy raises nearly $2K to restock community food pantryAn 8-year-old boyās concern for families without food turned into a major donation for a Westland community pantry just as its shelves were running low.
Man found dead in Oakland County street after being hit by 2 drivers who both fled scene
Read full article: Man found dead in Oakland County street after being hit by 2 drivers who both fled sceneA man was killed in Oakland County over the weekend when he was struck by two cars and left in the middle of the street.
What northern Oakland County residents can expect after broken water main replaced
Read full article: What northern Oakland County residents can expect after broken water main replacedA broken 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills has been replaced. But the work is just starting, leaving northern Oakland County under a state of emergency.
āNo showers, no laundryā: Oakland County residents line up for water as main break repair continues
Read full article: āNo showers, no laundryā: Oakland County residents line up for water as main break repair continuesCrews replaced a broken 42-inch water main in Auburn Hills on Monday, moving the area closer to restoring service after days of water restrictions across parts of Oakland County.
Life without parole for man who shot his ex-girlfriend outside Ferndale workplace
Read full article: Life without parole for man who shot his ex-girlfriend outside Ferndale workplaceGregory Davis has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole in connection with the 2023 killing of his girlfriend outside a Ferndale car dealership.
Neighbors, agencies unite to provide clean water amid Oakland County boil advisory
Read full article: Neighbors, agencies unite to provide clean water amid Oakland County boil advisoryAs thousands of people across Oakland County deal with boil-water advisories and restricted water use, government agencies and neighbors are stepping up to ensure families have access to clean drinking water.
A 42-inch pipe broke 50 years too soon. Hereās where things stand for Oakland County communities
Read full article: A 42-inch pipe broke 50 years too soon. Hereās where things stand for Oakland County communitiesA water main break in Auburn Hills prompted a State of Emergency and is impacting multiple areas as water supply dwindles.
Water main break forces Oakland County businesses to close during busy weekend
Read full article: Water main break forces Oakland County businesses to close during busy weekendA water main break forced businesses along South Broadway in Lake Orion Township to close during one of their busiest weekends, costing some owners thousands of dollars in lost sales and canceled reservations.
Southfield man charged with hate crime after alleged Antisemitic threats to neighbor, children
Read full article: Southfield man charged with hate crime after alleged Antisemitic threats to neighbor, childrenToby Jacob Rhodes, 54, was charged by Oakland County Prosecutor Karen D. McDonald with a hate crime after alleged Antisemitic threats to his neighbor and to children.
State of emergency declared after major water main break in Oakland County -- Everything we know
Read full article: State of emergency declared after major water main break in Oakland County -- Everything we knowA large part of Oakland County is feeling the burden of a water main break Monday morning.
āIf you are a praying person, prayā: Orion Township combats dwindling water supply after Auburn Hills main break
Read full article: āIf you are a praying person, prayā: Orion Township combats dwindling water supply after Auburn Hills main breakOn a typical day, the water tower in Orion Township holds 2.5 million gallons of water. That equates to about 44.5 feet of water. At last check, the Orion Township supervisor tells Local 4 that the water is now at about 28.5 feet. It comes after the area lost water supply due to an early morning water break in Auburn Hills.
What we know so far: Oakland County water main break, boil-water advisories and closures
Read full article: What we know so far: Oakland County water main break, boil-water advisories and closuresGov. Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency and activated the State Emergency Operations Center after a major water main break in Oakland County.
City of Auburn Hills issues warning to businesses during Water Main Break
Read full article: City of Auburn Hills issues warning to businesses during Water Main BreakAccording to city officials, āInstances of water use for non-essential purposes during the State of Emergency will be investigated, and violators may be prosecuted.ā
Officials update significant water main break affecting Oakland County residents
Read full article: Officials update significant water main break affecting Oakland County residentsOrion Township Supervisor Barnett warns residents, āThis is not a drillā when talking about the severity of the situation.
He booked hotel on AI-driven website. Now Oakland County man is out over $1,000
Read full article: He booked hotel on AI-driven website. Now Oakland County man is out over $1,000An 80-year-old West Bloomfield man is out over a grand after booking a hotel with an AI-booking website. Local 4 is learning he may not be the only one.
Oakland County woman accused of using $20M state grant for personal items. What they say she bought
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of using $20M state grant for personal items. What they say she boughtAn Oakland County woman is accused of using millions of dollars from a $20 million state grant for personal purchases.
Oak Park elementary school principal arrested, charged with failure to report child abuse
Read full article: Oak Park elementary school principal arrested, charged with failure to report child abuseThe principal of an Oak Park elementary school has been arrested and charged with failure to report child abuse, according to court records.
Drone footage helps police arrest armed man carrying rifle, ammo in Oakland County woods
Read full article: Drone footage helps police arrest armed man carrying rifle, ammo in Oakland County woodsAn Oakland County man is facing charges after police said he fired a gun in a wooded area, leading to his arrest with the help of a sheriffās drone program.
Michigan doctors warn legal drug sold in smoke shops can cause addiction in days
Read full article: Michigan doctors warn legal drug sold in smoke shops can cause addiction in daysA legal substance sold in some smoke shops, vape stores, and gas stations across Michigan is raising major concerns among addiction specialists, who say the drug can trigger addiction within days.
Oakland County woman accused of using $20M state grant to buy rugs, private dinners, home decor
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of using $20M state grant to buy rugs, private dinners, home decorMichigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Wednesday announced 16 felony charges against a Farmington Hills businesswoman accused of stealing and misusing millions of dollars from a $20 million state grant meant to create a global business accelerator in Oakland County.
Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Rochester Hills, Oakland Township
Read full article: Boil Water Advisory issued for parts of Rochester Hills, Oakland TownshipA Boil Water Advisory was issued Wednesday for an area in the northwest part of Rochester Hills and southwest Oakland Township following a drop in water pressure levels.
Kirk Gibson Foundation teams up with Detroit Tigers for 2026 season fundraising effort
Read full article: Kirk Gibson Foundation teams up with Detroit Tigers for 2026 season fundraising effortThe Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinsonās announced the Detroit Tigers will support its efforts during the 2026 regular season, with a portion of ticket sales benefiting the organizationās programs.
Facebook lost dog post leads to ransom demands, police investigation in Warren
Read full article: Facebook lost dog post leads to ransom demands, police investigation in WarrenA Warren man is facing charges after police say he refused to return a familyās lost dog and demanded cash for the animalās return.
Birmingham city officials approve tougher rules for short-term rentals
Read full article: Birmingham city officials approve tougher rules for short-term rentalsThe Birmingham City Commission approved new steps to tighten oversight of short-term rental properties, following a shooting last month at an Airbnb on East Lincoln Street.
ā11 months laterā: West Bloomfield senior out over $1k after booking hotel on AI-driven website
Read full article: ā11 months laterā: West Bloomfield senior out over $1k after booking hotel on AI-driven websiteAn 80-year-old West Bloomfield man is out over a grand after booking a hotel with an AI-booking website. Local 4 is learning he may not be the only one.
Lathrup Village community leader taken into custody after Oakland County task force raid
Read full article: Lathrup Village community leader taken into custody after Oakland County task force raidA prominent Lathrup Village community leader was taken into custody on Monday after Oakland County investigators raided his home.
Community demands answers after hate symbols found at Birmingham Elementary School celebration
Read full article: Community demands answers after hate symbols found at Birmingham Elementary School celebrationThe Jewish Federation of Detroit is set to meet with Birmingham Public Schools next week after antisemitic stickers were found at an elementary school during a multicultural night event.
āIt just punches you in the faceā: Oakland County family finds fungus-filled tree stump growing under home
Read full article: āIt just punches you in the faceā: Oakland County family finds fungus-filled tree stump growing under homeAn Oakland County family says they found a festering, fungus-filled tree stump under their manufactured home. It sits straight beneath their childrenās bedroom. The park had it tested, but the family says they wonāt share the results.
Oakland County man accused of sending sexual messages to detective posing as 14-year-old girl
Read full article: Oakland County man accused of sending sexual messages to detective posing as 14-year-old girlAn Oakland County man is facing charges for allegedly messaging someone he thought was a 14-year-old girl, who was actually a detective.
Rochester-area swim school faces lawsuit after doctor secretly recorded children, parents in changing room
Read full article: Rochester-area swim school faces lawsuit after doctor secretly recorded children, parents in changing roomA Rochester-area swim school is facing a lawsuit after a doctor who is now serving a lengthy prison sentence secretly recorded people, including children and parents, inside a changing room, according to the complaint.


