A 99-year-old Birmingham woman sounded the alarm about a local hearing aid provider after she said she went to buy a pair of hearing aids and ended up losing over $1,300 -– and still doesn’t have hearing aids.
Sterling Heights residents racked up more than $22,000 in fines over the Fourth of July holiday weekend for illegal firework use, and city leaders say state law is tying their hands when it comes to keeping neighborhoods safe.
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Deputies are searching for a suspect who fled on foot after a police pursuit that began in Green Oak Township and ended in Rose Township in Oakland County.
Police are advising residents in the area of West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road in Oakland County to remain inside their homes because of an active police situation.
Residents of the Pioneer Meadows subdivision in Novi said construction on Beck Road is sending traffic into their neighborhood, creating a growing safety problem.
A Clarkston man, who allegedly goes by ‘handsome Rob’ and was previously arrested in a child sex and human trafficking sting operation out of Genesee County, is now accused of distribution of child pornography and receipt and possession of child pornography.
Residents at a senior living apartment complex in Southfield were evacuated Wednesday morning after a garbage truck hit a gas main.
The man accused of killing a Pontiac family of four in a suspected drunk driving crash will remain in jail after a judge denied his bond Tuesday morning.
The city of Birmingham has finalized a $5.2 million purchase for the Community House building and property, an endowment worth approximately $800,000 and two Marshall Fredericks sculptures.
The man accused of crashing his truck into a car on I-75, killing a family of four, was arraigned in court on Tuesday and was denied bond.
A Virginia man has been charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death after a July 1 crash on I-75 in Springfield Township killed a family of four.
A Northville preschool serving neurodivergent children could be forced to close within weeks unless it raises emergency funding, according to parents working to save the program.
Gail Webster was beaten to death in her Troy apartment in 1978. The killer has never been caught. Her daughters have never stopped fighting for justice.
A Detroit man police said killed two men in a Pontiac apartment because he was angry he lost $80 in a dice game has been charged with murder, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.
A 99-year-old Birmingham woman is sounding the alarm tonight about a local hearing aid provider. She says she went to buy a pair of hearing aids and ended up losing over $1,300 – and still doesn’t have hearing aids.
Three unrelated trench collapses happened at three different construction sites across Southeast Michigan within a week, with one being deadly.
A man was charged with first-degree murder after allegedly murdering his 78-year-old grandmother at the home they shared in Farmington Hills.
A major gas leak that prompted evacuations and a large public safety response in Berkley has been mitigated, and officials say there is no longer a risk to the public.
A growing memorial of balloons and candles outside a Pontiac home marks the loss of a family of four killed in a crash on I-75 Wednesday night, as loved ones struggle to process the tragedy.
A man is facing charges for allegedly making terroristic threats against an American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights.
A Pontiac couple and their two young children were killed Wednesday night when their disabled car was crashed into on the shoulder of southbound I-75 near Grange Hall Road, according to Michigan State Police.
William Eddie Miller, a Korean War veteran from Southfield, is celebrating his 100th birthday surrounded by family and friends.
Red Oaks Waterpark in Madison Heights closed during the extreme heat but has since reopened with reduced hours to protect both guests and staff from heat-related dangers.
After an email an Oakland County man thought he won a few dollars from a lottery prize, hours later he found out it was $358,122.
Marc William Aisen was sentenced to 365 days in jail, to be served concurrently, with 931 days credit.
The DaVita dialysis center in Novi will reopen following an investigation into the death of a patient and reports of illnesses.
An Oakland County man is asking Jax Kar Wash to pay $600 in damages after he said an attendant caused a crash at the car wash in West Bloomfield Township. But the car wash company said they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.
Oakland University is taking a major step toward building a new data center and artificial intelligence institute on campus after its Board of Trustees voted to advance the project into the next phase.
A Royal Oak nanny accused of killing the grandfather of the child she cared for has been ordered to stand trial following two days of graphic testimony from witnesses, law enforcement and a medical examiner.
Firefighters can’t always see what could kill them -- but a new thermal imaging drone is changing that for Waterford crews.
Police say her 6-year-old daughter was in the vehicle with her throughout the incident
Former Royal Oak nanny Samantha Booth, accused of fatally stabbing a child’s grandfather while allegedly under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms, appeared in court Thursday as prosecutors presented graphic testimony about the victim’s injuries during a preliminary examination.
The investigation into a patient’s death and multiple hospitalizations linked to a DaVita dialysis center in Novi is now in the hands of the state, after Novi police said they found no evidence of suspicious activity, foul play, or criminal conduct.
Fieger Law announced it has been retained by several families whose loved ones were seriously or critically injured following routine dialysis treatment at a DaVita dialysis center in Novi, as state health officials continue investigating the death of one patient and illnesses affecting several others.
A 37-year-old mother from Southfield is facing manslaughter charges after reportedly denying her 4-year-old son medical care.
Novi city officials provided an update on the public health investigation into the death and reported illnesses of patients who recently received treatment at the DaVita Dialysis Center, saying no criminal conduct was identified.
A Commerce Township family is finding comfort in a powerful piece of the past -- a 1978 Pontiac Trans Am that once belonged to a beloved husband and father lost to cancer.
Residents near an Amazon fulfillment center in Hazel Park are pushing back against the growing presence of delivery drones, saying the aircraft are too loud, fly too low, and pass over their homes too frequently.
The DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi is closed after a patient was found dead, and multiple others are hospitalized, following recently receiving treatment at the center, police said.
A Detroit man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trying to break into a Hazel Park home twice while children were inside.
An Ortonville man is facing multiple charges after allegedly attacking his wheelchair-bound mother and pointing a gun at the mother of his children.
A 23-year-old Redford man will spend years in jail after a police chase ended in a crash that sent a 73-year-old to the hospital.
City leaders in Rochester are weighing a proposal to regulate bikes, e-bikes, and motorized devices on certain downtown sidewalks and to create a “pedestrian safety zone.”
Construction on Rochester Road in Troy is creating major headaches for drivers and nearby businesses, with two separate projects running simultaneously just miles apart.
A grand opening celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony will take place this afternoon, featuring food, games, activities and more.
An Oakland County man said his car was hit with over $600 worth of damage at a car wash, and he is asking for answers. The company said they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.
An Oakland County man is asking for answers tonight after he says his car was hit with over $600 worth in damages at a Jax Kar Wash. The car wash company says they believe it was a customer-to-customer collision.
A simple Facebook photo turned into something far more meaningful for an Oakland County family — a chance to bring home a piece of someone they lost.
What was supposed to be a private pool party at a Birmingham home turned into what neighbors described as “total chaos” over the weekend.
A debate over short-term rentals in Birmingham has reignited after a rowdy pool party left neighbors frustrated. Neighbors have also complained that police didn’t shut down the party sooner, despite reports of public intoxication, traffic backups, and cars blocking driveways.
The homeowner at the center of a large pool party that prompted police intervention and neighborhood complaints in Birmingham is speaking publicly for the first time, apologizing for the disruption while disputing several characterizations of the event.
The 18-month-old boy who sparked a large police search after being seen wandering alone on a homeowner’s Ring camera has been found safe, according to the Holly Police Department.
A 33-year-old Ferndale man is dead after being struck by a Road Commission for Oakland County truck while riding an e-bike along Woodward Avenue.
The 24-year-old faced two counts for accosting a minor for immoral purposes and using computers to commit a crime.
A 59-year-old Sterling Heights man was arrested after police responded to a report of a possible drunk driver in the parking lot of a Planet Fitness.
For nearly three decades, the murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey has remained one of America’s most infamous unsolved cases.
Residents are raising concerns about biker safety after a 33-year-old Ferndale resident riding an electric bike was killed Thursday in a crash involving an Oakland County Road Commission truck on Woodward Avenue.
Some therapists and doctors are now noticing an unexpected side affect of weight loss drugs, changes in relationships.
A Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her children and leaving them in what officials described as squalor was sentenced Wednesday on her welfare fraud charges.
A roudy pool party at a Birmingham home has renewed debate over short-term rentals after neighbors complained police didn’t shut down the party sooner, despite reports of public intoxication, traffic backups, and cars blocking driveways.
A large pool party at a Birmingham home has renewed questions about short-term residential rentals after neighbors raised concerns about noise, traffic congestion, and whether the gathering should have been shut down sooner.
An Oakland County mother accused of abandoning her children and leaving them to live in squalor for years was sentenced on Wednesday on her welfare fraud charges and was also found competent to stand trial on the child abuse charges.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is helping deputies from the Oxford Township with the investigation of a critical injury crash involving a Buick and semi-truck.
An Oakland County man always avoids Michigan Lottery’s Detroit Lions Rush For Riches, this time he bought them on accident and won $1.05 million.
A West Bloomfield man is preparing to tackle his first self-supported Ultraman, using the three-day endurance event to raise money for HOPE Shelters in memory of his mother.
Neighbors of a proposed $17 million venue called Bloomfield Hollow are pushing back against the project, raising concerns about noise, traffic, property values — and the integrity of data presented to support it.