Oakland County commissioners are voting on a nine‑month Flock Safety drone pilot that could expand into a $2.5M contract — a move that has sparked packed hearings and a large petition.

A speeding stop on I‑75 in Groveland Township on April 6 turned up a loaded 9 mm, about 101 grams of meth and other suspected contraband; one man jailed, driver hospitalized.

Sean Carlson has left his post as Oakland County deputy amid probes into expenses and procurement; he says he’s leaving to run for the 13th District state Senate. The reporting details reimbursements, an IT-contract review and county responses.

Surveillance shows thieves smashing into 2025 Chevy Blazers on Detroit's east side. Owners and officials say a black‑market parts trade is driving the thefts.

A Warren man pleaded guilty to second‑degree fleeing after a Halloween high‑speed chase that ended in a crash at Lahser and Grand River. He is due to be sentenced May 11.

A judge has bound Damon Bentley over to Wayne County circuit court in the fatal shooting outside a Southwest Detroit apartment complex. He faces first‑degree murder and weapons charges.

A Highland Park man pleaded no contest to assault with intent to murder and multiple felony‑firearm counts; sentencing is set for May 19, 2026.

A federal complaint says a Detroit sergeant filed false stalking reports that led to a man's arrest and days in jail; the suit seeks more than $5 million.

Crain's and national data show women are closing gaps in Michigan jobs — law school classes and junior legal ranks are now heavily female, though leadership still lags.

Clear, chilly morning in Detroit with a sunny high near 55°F. Rain moves back in Thursday and could be heavier Friday.

A Ypsilanti shake-and-tea concept is coming to Grand Crossing in Brighton, promising protein-packed shakes and energizing teas.

A 59-year-old pedestrian was killed Monday on southbound Woodward Avenue in Pontiac. Oakland County investigators say the driver passed field sobriety checks and the crash remains under review.

Comet Burgers closed its Harper Avenue drive‑thru in St. Clair Shores after roughly a year. The Royal Oak diner remains open.