33-year-old dead after being shot by Oakland County Sheriff's deputies following chase
The suspect was shot by police after exiting his vehicle following a police chase. He "turned abruptly towards the deputies with a two-handed posture" a release from the sheriff's office said.
Pontiac school's Whirlpool partnership hopes to keep students in school more often with clean clothes
It adds laundry services to schools that need them to help keep kids in school and tackle chronic absenteeism.
'Every time there’s another shooting, it’s a setback,' says mother of Oxford school shooting survivor
The now 17-year-old shooter never looked up as the dozens of impact statements were read out loud. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday, Dec. 8.
MDOT to expand passenger rail service between Detroit-Windsor, 2 other corridors with new federal grants
Train service is set to be expanded in Michigan, with improvements coming to three corridors used by Amtrak. A separate plan has also been proposed to connect Detroit Metro Airport to the city.
Auburn Hills man killed; shooter calls 911, police say
Anyone who may have information related to this incident is asked to contact the Auburn Hills Police Department at 248-370-9460.
Local charity to give every student in Pontiac schools gloves or mittens
More than 4,200 pairs will be distributed to students on December 5th by volunteers from local businesses who have come together for this initiative.
Aretha Franklin's estate divided among her sons 5 years after her death
Citing the 2014 will found in her couch, a judge divvyed up three of Aretha Franklin’s houses, her cars, money, and other assets among her sons.
Oakland County deputies target drunk drivers on Thanksgiving Eve
Nine deputies are targeting the Oakland County area, with a focus on Rochester Hills and Pontiac – as police have seen a high number of alcohol-related crashes in those cities.
2 Pontiac street racers charged after crash that killed driver who was doing donuts
Two men who authorities say were street racing in Pontiac when they caused a fatal crash in March are now facing charges.
Felon charged with murder of Pontiac teen killed in crossfire shooting near her home, second suspect linked
One suspect has been charged in the murder of an innocent 16-year-old girl while a second has been linked to the shooting.
Arrest made in fatal shooting case of 16-year-old Pontiac girl
A 32-year-old resident from Pontiac was arrested in connected with the homicide investigation. The victim, Desiree Childs, was most likely not the target of the gunfire when she was struck in the chest.
'She didn't get a chance to grow': 16-year-old girl killed in shooting leaves dad heartbroken
"I just wish I could’ve talked to her," he said. "The what-ifs. Just to say I love you more."
Pontiac 16-year-old fatally shot over weekend was unintended target, sheriff says
The teen was either accidentally shot or mistaken for someone else when she was struck in the chest Saturday night.
Pontiac teen fatally shot while walking with friend
The incident happened as she and a friend were walking near the intersection of Johnson and Menominee in Pontiac.
Pontiac non-profit helps thousands of families in need
E-Community Outreach Services provides a range of programs and resources for children and parents. Additionally, they offer free items such as shoes, blankets, clothing, household items, and other essential necessities.
Juvenile suspected of killing Boopac Shakur charged in separate felonious assault case
Before the Pontiac 16-year-old allegedly shot and killed Shakur, he fired shots at another house nine days earlier. He's since been charged with assault with intent to murder.
As inflation impacts food prices, the need by nonprofits for donations grows
"In the last three months we’ve seen about 500 extra families come through to all of our locations," said Angela Gill, food programs manager Lighthouse.
Pontiac vigilante 'Boopac Shakur' not killed by alleged predator, sheriff says
The murder of Robert Lee, aka "Boopac Shakur", is still being investigated and the Oakland County Sheriff said he was not killed during a confrontation with an alleged offender.
Pontiac vigilante, 'Boopac Shakur', fatally shot by alleged predator during confrontation
Robert Lee worked with Dad's Against Predators (D.A.P.) to expose child predators.
Pontiac High School football team forfeits game due to Covid outbreak
A COVID-19 outbreak has forced Pontiac High School to cancel its high school football game this week, serving as a stark reminder that the virus continues to impact communities.