Oakland County

A judge denied Tamela Peterson's request to quash a second-degree murder charge related to a 2025 hyperbaric chamber fire at the Oxford Center that killed five-year-old Thomas Cooper. Prosecutors allege Peterson and others ignored safety protocols, leading to the fire, while Peterson's defense argued she lacked criminal intent based on her and others' prior use of the chamber without grounding straps.

A Novi man was bitten by an Eastern Massasauga rattlesnake near Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township while attempting to photograph it. The victim received antivenom at the University of Michigan hospital and is recovering, as these bites are rarely fatal with prompt treatment. Experts emphasized the snake's threatened status and advised maintaining a 2-3 foot distance if encountered.

A 41-year-old Novi man was bitten by an Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnake at Proud Lake Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Oakland County, and received treatment at the University of Michigan hospital. The snake, a threatened species found in wetlands, is non-aggressive and rare in Michigan, with the fire department noting such bites are extremely uncommon.

Oakland County will introduce express lanes at early voting sites for voters submitting absentee ballots to reduce wait times. Early voting begins July 25, with the primary election on August 4. Proposal 2022-2 mandates a minimum of nine early voting days, and voters can also deliver absentee ballots to clerk offices or drop boxes by 8 p.m. on Election Day.

Forgotten Harvest's Healthy Food, Healthy Kids program distributes 100,000 free lunches to children in Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties during the summer, addressing food insecurity through donor funding and volunteer efforts. The initiative supports organizations like Mint Artists Guild, which employs youth in Detroit, ensuring consistent meals for children when school cafeterias are closed.

Oakland County voters will decide on a regional school millage proposal during the primary election, which would add about $1.50 annually per $1,000 of a property's taxable value. The proposal aims to provide additional funding for schools, with mixed reactions from residents concerned about property taxes and education needs.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Michigan's Oakland County ahead of the state's August 4 primary election. The primary includes unopposed Senate candidate Mike Rogers and a competitive GOP gubernatorial race between Trump-backed John James and Perry Johnson. Republicans are concerned about rising gas prices, an unpopular Iran war, and tariffs affecting their midterm prospects.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to visit Oakland County in Metro Detroit on July 27, as reported by sources to FOX 2.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Oakland County, Michigan, ahead of the state’s August 4 primary election. The primary will determine nominees for open Senate and governor’s races, with Republican Mike Rogers unopposed in the Senate primary and a competitive GOP gubernatorial contest between John James and Perry Johnson. Rising gas prices, an unpopular war in Iran, and economic concerns are cited as potential challenges for Republicans.

President Donald Trump is expected to hold a rally in Oakland County, Michigan, as early voting begins for the state's August 4 primary election.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Michigan's Oakland County as early voting begins ahead of the August 4 primary election. The primary includes Senate and gubernatorial races, with GOP candidates John James and Perry Johnson competing for the governor's nomination. Republicans express concerns about rising gas prices and an unpopular war in Iran potentially impacting their midterm prospects.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Michigan's Oakland County ahead of the state's August 4 primary election, where Senate and gubernatorial nominees will be chosen. Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers faces no primary opposition, while GOP gubernatorial contenders John James and Perry Johnson are competing intensely. Rising gas prices and an unpopular war in Iran have raised Republican concerns about their midterm prospects.

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) announced an $81 million plan to replace and upgrade a water main along 14 Mile Road in Oakland County, addressing four major breaks in seven years. The project includes two phases: replacing 48-inch pipes with 54-inch steel pipes and installing advanced monitoring technology. Construction begins in mid-November and is expected to last until early 2028.

The '21st Century Road to Housing Act' passed by lawmakers aims to increase housing supply and reduce costs in Michigan. Home sales in Metro Detroit rose 4.7% year-over-year in June 2026, with median prices reaching $337,000. Oakland and Wayne Counties led sales, and REMAX of Southeastern Michigan's president, Jeanette Schneider, discussed market trends.

One of four individuals charged in a 2025 hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed a 5-year-old boy in Oakland County has pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter. Jeffrey Mosteller, the facility's safety manager, avoided a second-degree murder charge, while others face upcoming court hearings related to alleged safety violations.

A person of interest is in custody after a hit-and-run in Oakland County critically injured a child. Macomb County is launching a pilot project to remove algae from Lake St. Clair. An inmate in Macomb County has been charged with first-degree murder following a cellmate attack. The US and Iran are escalating conflict over the Strait of Hormuz.

The Great Lakes Water Authority (GLWA) will announce plans to improve a 48-inch water main along 14 Mile Road in Oakland County, which has experienced multiple breaks in recent years, causing water outages and boil advisories. Previous repairs in 2021 aimed to extend the pipe's service life, but recurring failures have prompted renewed efforts to enhance system reliability.

A person of interest is in custody after a hit-and-run crash on July 19, 2026, in Oakland County critically injured a juvenile pedestrian. The vehicle fled the scene but was later seized by Michigan State Police, and the child remains hospitalized.

Michigan State Police are investigating a hit-and-run incident in Oakland County where a child was critically injured after being struck by a vehicle on 8 Mile Road near Wyoming on July 20. Authorities have not identified the vehicle or driver and are appealing to the public for information. The child's family is cooperating with the ongoing investigation.

A roundabout in Commerce Township, where M-5 transitions into Martin Parkway and Pontiac Trail, handles 75,000 vehicles daily and has seen increased crashes, though fatalities remain at zero. The Road Commission for Oakland County attributes the rise in non-injury crashes to driver behavior, particularly lane changes within the roundabout, but emphasizes the design reduced serious injuries and fatalities compared to a previous signalized intersection.

Huntington Bank announced the closure of 13 Michigan branches by the end of August as part of a distribution network review. The closures affect multiple counties, including Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb, with customers directed to nearby branches, ATMs, and digital services. The bank has not confirmed layoffs but plans to reassign impacted employees.

Metro Detroit is experiencing outbreaks of cyclosporiasis and heat-related illnesses, with doctors in Wayne, Oakland, and Washtenaw counties reporting increased cases of diarrhea, dehydration, and heat exhaustion. Local medical professionals advise hydration, avoiding outdoor activities during peak heat, and monitoring vulnerable individuals due to worsening air quality from wildfire smoke.

The article discusses the investigation into a Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms' produce. Health officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), have identified cases in several Michigan counties, with the highest concentrations in Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Shiawassee, Jackson, Oakland, and Livingston counties. The CDC has been collaborating with state health departments to trace the source, and Taylor Farms has issued a recall for certain products. Consumers are advised to avoid the recalled items and practice food safety measures.

An Oakland County woman was sentenced to 24 months of probation for embezzling over $20,000 from a man with cognitive decline. She changed his bank accounts to access funds and paid $150,000 in restitution. She is now banned from caring for elderly or disabled adults or handling others’ finances.

Several Oakland County communities, including Madison Heights, Rochester Hills, and Oakland Township, experienced water main breaks and boil water advisories due to a power outage at the Great Lakes Water Authority's Troy pump station on July 16. The disruption caused reduced water pressure, street flooding, and resident frustration, with some areas implementing mandatory water restrictions.

A 4Warn Weather Alert remains in effect in Metro Detroit as wildfire smoke from Canada causes unhealthy air quality. The smoke, expected to settle near ground level, poses significant health risks, especially for sensitive groups, with visibility reduction and indoor smoke odors reported. Isolated thunderstorms with hail and wind also occurred, but the primary concern remains the air quality through Thursday.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Oakland and Genesee counties in southeastern Michigan, with storms producing wind gusts up to 60 mph, hail up to 1.25 inches in diameter, and heavy rain. The warning, effective until 7:45 p.m. EDT, impacted areas including Fenton, Holly, and Lake Fenton, prompting advisories for shelter and flood precautions.

Republican Robert Lulgjuraj suspended his campaign for Michigan’s 10th Congressional District, citing President Donald Trump’s endorsement of Army Capt. Michael Bouchard as leaving him without a viable path to victory. The race now includes Bouchard, Justin Kirk, and Steffan Demetropoulos for the Republican nomination, with Democrats Eric Chung, Tim Greimel, and Christina Hines also competing.

Michigan's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will auction 97 state-owned properties across 12 counties from August 4–28. The parcels, designated as surplus due to limited public benefits, will fund the acquisition of more usable public lands. Auctions will occur county-by-county, with interactive bidding and absentee bids allowed.

Recall organizers targeting Oakland County's Dave Woodward plan to collect signatures starting July 25 after a judge has not ruled on his appeal against the recall petitions approved on April 27. The effort, led by I Am Oakland County, is due to Woodward's consulting work with companies like Sheetz and the controversial Flock drone trial agreement.

A suspect who triggered a shelter-in-place order in Oakland County was arrested after a police pursuit. A man in Hamtramck pleaded guilty to kidnapping and criminal sexual conduct charges. Michigan's state budget includes a 2.5% funding increase for schools with a focus on literacy. Residents are advised to prepare for power outages with emergency kits.

Michigan State Police troopers are enforcing speed limits in construction zones, specifically targeting speeding drivers in northern Oakland County. The operation focuses on improving safety in these work areas.

Deputies are searching for a suspect who fled on foot after a police pursuit spanning multiple townships in Oakland and Livingston counties. The search involves K-9 teams, the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Drone Unit, and the Sheriff’s Search and Rescue Team, with no known public threat reported.

Police in Oakland County are advising residents near West Rose Center Road and Hickory Ridge Road to shelter in place due to an active incident. Deputies are searching for a suspect who fled after a police pursuit across Oakland and Livingston counties. North Oakland County Fire Authority Assistant Chief Tim Seal urged residents in Rose Township to stay indoors and report unusual activity.

Metro Detroit is experiencing outbreaks of gastrointestinal illnesses, poison ivy, bug bites, and whooping cough in Wayne County, alongside E-bike/scooter injuries, heat-related issues, and mononucleosis in Oakland County. Local doctors report increased cases of vaccine-preventable diseases and seasonal health concerns.

Charles Pace, 27, was denied bond after being charged with four counts of second-degree murder and drunk driving causing death in a crash that killed a Pontiac family of four. The victims included Tieree Powell, her girlfriend Zakiera, and their two children, while Pace had a prior 2020 DWI conviction and history of traffic violations.

An entire family of four, including two toddlers, was killed when Charles Pace, a 27-year-old suspected drunken driver, crashed into their vehicle on I-75 in Michigan. Pace, who had a blood alcohol content over three times the legal limit, was arraigned on four counts of second-degree murder.

An entire family of four, including two toddlers, was killed in a Michigan crash involving an alleged drunken driver. Charles Pace, 27, allegedly struck a vehicle pulled over on I-75 while speeding with a blood alcohol content three times the legal limit, killing Zakeroa Dodson, Tieree Powell, and their children, Nalani and Karter. Pace faces four counts of second-degree murder and was denied bond.

Charles Dean Pace, 27, was denied bond after being charged with four counts of second-degree murder and four counts of operating while intoxicated causing death in a July 1 Oakland County crash that killed a family of four. Pace allegedly drove a Ford F-250 at over 90 mph with a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit, striking a disabled Chrysler 300. The victims were Zakeria Sharon Dodson, 23, Tieree Powell, 24, Nalani Powell, 3, and Karter Powell, 2. Pace has a prior alcohol-related offense in Virginia and was in Michigan for work.

Michigan health officials report a rapid rise in cyclosporiasis cases, reaching 572 by July 4, with Monroe, Lenawee, Washtenaw, Wayne, Shiawassee, Jackson, Oakland, and Livingston counties most affected. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has issued prevention guidelines for handling raw produce linked to past outbreaks, including bagged salads, cilantro, basil, raspberries, and snow peas.