Puppies discovered dumped in mail box outside Troy post office
“They were extremely dirty, covered in feces and urine and grease and they’d been that way for some time - everything just stuck to them,” said Samuel Jerome.
Fire and Ice Festival, ghost tour, and more things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit
Celebrate winter fun at Fire and Ice Festival, search for ghosts at Bump in the Night, and more this weekend. Here's what's going on:
Focus: Hope in need of volunteers as nonprofit combats food insecurity in metro Detroit
Some 42,000 boxes of food are delivered to seniors throughout Southeast Michigan every year thanks to the help of volunteers.
Mentoring hub for women to blaze their trail in business comes to Waterford
By this time next month Branner plans to makeover this office space into a hub for women trying to build their own legacy.
Detroit zoo euthanizes beloved sea otter after sudden illness
Ollie was a favorite among her caretakers and guests at the zoo. She got sick on Dec. 30 before succumbing to her illness soon after.
Rural Oakland County transit adding service days, kickstarts pilot program in Highland Township
Several improvements are on the way for public transit in Oakland County this year, including plans to beef up where, when, and how frequently buses will reach citizens.
Sheetz convenience store could be coming to Rochester Hills
Sheetz, a 24/7 convenience store known for its made-to-order food, wants to open a Rochester Hills location.
Pontiac man struck and killed by 2 cars on New Year's Day, police request public assistance
The two drivers fled the scene, prompting law enforcement to seek the public's help in locating them. A reward of to $1,000 is being offered.
Metro Detroit family celebrates 2024's first newborn in Pontiac
The ball may have been dropping in Times Square, but for Areona Evans and Donte Byrd, they had something very different on their minds: becoming parents.
Detroit man found with gun under driver seat after being stopped for drunk driving suspicion
"The driver did not possess a valid CPL and an inquiry of his criminal history showed him to have numerous felony convictions."
Management company mum on repairing damage to Pontiac complex caused by police pursuit
For some of the tenants at a Pontiac apartment complex, the Christmas season hasn't been an easy one.
A mass shooter's sentencing and an international crime ring - Oakland County Sheriff reflects on busy year
A mass shooter's sentencing, an international crime ring, and expanding the ranks of comfort-trauma units; for the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and its leader Michael Bouchard, it's been a busy year.
Crumbley trial update: Unknown which parent goes on trial first for Oxford High School shooting
The Crumbley parents are due to go on trial in January but, according to court records, it's not yet determined if James or Jennifer Crumbley will go on trial first.
Vehicles, building damaged after 2 dozen shots fired in parking lot of Royal Oak Township condo
Dozens of shots were fired in the parking lot of a Royal Oak Township condo.
'Absolutely shocking,' say neighbors of Southfield music teacher accused of sex crimes against students
"It’s absolutely shocking. Not expected at all," said one resident along Marigold Street in Southfield, where Lamar Willis used to live.
Winter activities available at Pine Knob Ski and Snowboard despite lack of natural snow
“We’re doing what we can with what we have on the ground," said one of the workers, Andy Brown. “Plenty of area to ski. (The snow is) nice and soft – no ice."
Southfield music teacher charged with sexually abusing students
A former Southfield music teacher is facing several charges of sexual abuse against children, according to court records.
Some species of frog native to Michigan struggling in River Rouge watershed, new survey finds
A new survey of frog and toad populations found numbers of some species that emerge early in the year are down.
Driver seriously injured after train hits vehicle in Bloomfield Township
An Allen Park resident was injured Sunday after their vehicle was hit by a train in Bloomfield Township.
How to dispose of your Christmas tree in Metro Detroit
With Christmas passed, it's time to think about how to dispose of the tree that's been lighting up your home for the holiday. If you have a real tree, recycling it is an option, and is relatively easy, depending on where you live.