Domestic violence survivor advocates worry about those in abusive situations during coronavirus shelter in place
Nearly everyone in Michigan is being asked to stay at home to stop the spread of coronavirus.
Teen shot in shoulder by sheriff's deputy in Pontiac during traffic stop
Authorities are investigating after a 16-year-old girl was shot by police in Pontiac during an attempted traffic stop in which the driver ran away from the scene.
$70 million winning Powerball ticket sold in Pontiac
The winning ticket for Wednesday, Feb. 12's Powerball was sold in Pontiac, Mich., making that person the winner of the $70 million prize.
Aretha Franklin's niece bows out as court battle over Queen of Soul estate rages on
Some court filings have an IRS debt into the millions of dollars. But before the hearing, Ms. Franklin's niece, Sabrina Garrett-Owens, resigned as personal representative also known as the person that coordinates the estate.
Family and friends hold vigil for Keneisha Williams, mother of 3 fatally shot in Pontiac
The family of Keneisha Williams held a vigil Sunday night. Williams was fatally shot last Wednesday after getting into a physical altercation with a man she was in a car with. As of right now, police do not have that man in custody,
Pontiac man with history of schizophrenia missing since Monday
Andrew Green, a 40-year-old man with a history of schizophrenia, has been missing since Monday, Jan. 13.
Oakland County Animal Shelter changes policies after dog bite injures shelter worker
The Oakland County Animal Shelter has implemented new protocols at its facility following an incident that led to a vicious bite from a dog before it was shot and killed.
Pontiac man attempts 8 carjackings in 90 minutes, threatens to rape Amazon delivery driver at gunpoint
A Pontiac man racked up quite the string of charges after he attempted eight carjackings in 90 minutes during a crime spree that stretched across Pontiac.
Pontiac teen sets himself on fire by accident using gasoline
Not only did he burn up some of the siding, damaging his house, he also landed himself in the hospital. Now authorities are hoping this will serve as a reminder about what not to do when starting a fire.
Pontiac emergency homeless shelter forced to close just days before Christmas
An emergency homeless shelter for men, women, and children abruptly informed everyone staying with them that they have no option but to close just days before Christmas.
13-year-old shot in neck when older cousin played with gun in Pontiac
A Pontiac man is awaiting charges after his 13-year-old cousin was shot in the neck when a gun they were playing with accidentally discharged.
Pit bull shot, killed after attack at Oakland County animal shelter
The injured employee was taken to a hospital with serious but non-life threatening wounds.
Pontiac man sentenced for sexually assaulting woman he met on Instagram
A Pontiac man has been sentenced for sexually assaulting a woman he met on Instagram.
Job fair for Cannabis Park in Pontiac plans to hire hundreds as part of state's new pot industry
Pot is expected to be big business in Michigan and hundreds of jobs are up for grabs.
Search is on for Pontiac bus stop beating suspect who left victim needing facial surgery
A medical resident student was jumped, beaten and robbed waiting for a bus in Pontiac.
Old Fiero Powerhouse in Pontiac demolished
The city of Pontiac started their weekend off with a bang, blowing up the old Fiero Powerhouse Saturday morning.
Parents, don't send brownies or treats with your kids to school, Pontiac superintendent says
After two separate incidents of kids ingesting treats laced with THC at school, the Pontiac School District is asking parents to avoid sending their children to school with home-baked snacks or prepackaged items. Worried about more potential events where kids over-ingest cannabis-laced treats, they're taking more measures to keep them away from school property.
Anonymous donor pledges $1M in matching contributions to Pontiac animal shelter
A mysterious donor has committed to matching $1 million in donations to a Pontiac animal shelter. The Michigan Animal Rescue League (MARL) launched its five-year "Home, Heart, Furever" campaign to expand its 65-year-old facility at the corner of MLK and Featherstone in Pontiac. The goal: $12 million.
Pontiac student found with 'kill list' that also detailed various weapons
A student in Pontiac could be facing criminal charges after he indicated to his teacher that he liked "killing people." A "kill list" that also detailed various weapons was then found in the student's possession.
Child, 5, placed in alternate housing after ingesting handful of tranquilizers, CPS investigates
Police responded to the 100 block of Henry Clay in Pontiac Saturday afternoon for a possible overdose that involved a 5-year-old girl.