Shrub disease confirmed in Oakland County
Officials say a fungal disease that attacks boxwood shrubs has been confirmed in suburban Detroit
Big, Bright Lights in downtown Rochester
Big, Bright Lights in downtown RochesterThe Big, Bright Light Show illuminates downtown Rochester for the 13th year on Lagniappe (Creole for a little something extra) Night on November 18, 2018.Arts
Applications being accepted for Kresge fellowships
Applications being accepted for Kresge artist fellowshipsApplications are being accepted for the 2019 Kresge artist fellowshipsOakland County
Oxford Township father charged in abuse of infant daughter
Oxford Township dad charged in abuse of infant daughterChristopher Williams, was charged Monday with first-degree child abuse in the December 7 incident.Michigan
Congress unlikely to move swiftly to fix female genital mutilation ban issue
Congress unlikely to fix genital mutilation ban issueLegal experts say Congress could revise the federal ban on female genital mutilation to pass muster, but lawmakers are unlikely to move swiftly.Michigan
Pilots play Santa, deliver gifts to Michigan foster kids
Pilots play Santa, deliver gifts to foster kidsVolunteers wrap, sort and deliver more than 20,000 gifts by air to more than 6,600 foster children across Michigan.Real Estate
MI Dream Home: Old World aura in $4.25M mansion near downtown Birmingham
Dream Home: Old meets new in BirminghamColonial has modern comforts and garage space for five cars within walking distance of downtown.Detroit
'Mastermind' of opioid scheme bought island, stashed millions overseas
Opioid scheme ‘mastermind’ bought islandNew details emerged about $35 million fortune amassed by Bloomfield Hills surgeon at center of opioid scheme.Oakland County
Redford man accused of inappropriate foot touching
Man accused of inappropriate foot touchingFerndale police say he touched woman's feet without her permission
Pontiac man recovering after being shot 3 times
Pontiac man recovering after being shot 3 timesVictim, a 22-year-old Pontiac man, is expected to recoverMichigan
Michigan House votes to cut by more than half days for shooting legal fireworks
House cuts in half days for legal fireworksLawmakers approve changes to fireworks law that would decrease number of days to use fireworksMacomb County
Six Detroit-area doctors charged in $500M opioid scheme
Six doctors charged in $500M opioid schemeFeds indict six doctors who cheated Medicare and Medicaid out of almost $500 million and fueled nation's opioid crisis, according to court records.Oakland County
20 Metro Detroit communities see income gains, search yours
20 area communities see income gains; find yoursU.S. Census Bureau released new demographic data Thursday for small communitiesFood
New Nino Salvaggio store opens this month in Bloomfield Township
Nino Salvaggio store opens Dec. 28 BloomfieldThe Metro Detroit produce market continues to expand with a new location, fresh breads and desserts, more prepared foods and a cafeOakland County
Judge tosses suit against Morse, says accuser lied
Judge tosses suit against Morse, says accuser liedThe ruling is not only a legal rarity but the latest wrinkle in a public legal battle between Morse and another prominent attorney, Geoffrey FiegerOakland County
Newly elected judge stopped for drunken driving gets probation in plea deal
Newly elected judge gets probation in plea dealJulie McDonald had pleaded guilty to a careless driving offense and littering in exchange for dismissal of a drunk driving offenseOakland County
Police: Fired mortgage employee arrested after threats
Police: Fired mortgage employee made threatsThe Sterling Heights man was employed at United Shore Financial in Pontiac until Monday, when he was fired, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.Oakland County
Police to pursue source of drugs that killed man near school
Police to pursue source of drugs that killed man near schoolA 44-year-old man was found dead in a wooded area behind a Milford elementary school Sunday morning
Slotkin leads freshmen Democrats in asking Pelosi for greater voice
Slotkin leads in asking Pelosi for greater voiceA group of 46 newly elected House Democrats have asked Nancy Pelosi for a voice on powerful committees and in monthly meetings with leadership.Oakland County
New Topgolf in Auburn Hills to open Friday
New Topgolf in Auburn Hills to open FridayFour-seasons, three-level, high tech golf simulator to open doors at 9 a.m.Politics
Redistricting panel will decide which Mich. U.S. House seat to kill
Mich. to lose U.S. House seat, but which one?A new redistricting commission is expected to decide which part of Michigan will lose a U.S. House seat as it redraws political boundaries statewide.Oakland County
Troy freshman at Bowling Green State University reported missing
Troy freshman at Bowling Green State missingJacob Brom, 18, told friends he was going to hail an Uber, fly west but family hasn't heard from himOakland County
Newborn polar bear at Detroit Zoo dies
Newborn polar bear at Detroit Zoo diesFemale cub was born Wednesday, officials said.Oakland County
Feds: Mich. business owner stole $2.9M worth of plastic crates in scheme
Arshawn Kenard Hall, who operated RAMA Enterprise Inc., sentenced Thursday to 33 months in prison for wire fraud and failing to file a tax return
Clean Plate chef Amber Poupore to take over kitchen at Ferndale’s GreenSpace
Clean Plate chef to run GreenSpace kitchenThe Ferndale restaurant will celebrate three years with a five-course dinner TuesdayDetroit
Doctor in genital mutilation case attacks remaining charge
Doctor in mutilation case attacks remaining chargeDr. Jumana Nagarwala attacks one of the last key charges remaining in the nation's first female genital mutilation case.Oakland County
South Lyon councilman ordered to stay away from female colleague
South Lyon councilman ordered to avoid colleagueMary Parisien said she has won a personal protection order against Carl Richards following claim of harassment, "grossly inappropriate comments"
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