Rochester Hills

The wife of Carlos Hernandez, who impersonated a DTE worker to commit a murder during a robbery in Rochester Hills, pleaded no contest. Hernandez and Joshua Zuazo broke into a residence, killing the homeowner as part of a robbery.

Amanda Ileana Hernandez, wife of Carlos Hernandez linked to the murder of Rochester Hills businessman Hussein Murray, pleaded no contest to conspiracy charges. Carlos Hernandez and Joshua Zuazo, who posed as DTE Energy workers, were sentenced to life in prison for the murder.

MDOT plans a two-year reconstruction of nearly five miles of Rochester Road in Rochester Hills between Hall Road (M-59) and Tienken Road starting in 2027. The project includes repaving, curb and gutter work, sewer improvements, and filling sidewalk gaps. Residents and business owners express concerns about traffic disruptions and unaddressed safety issues, while MDOT emphasizes long-term road improvements.

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 power outage at a pump station has caused reduced water pressure and water restrictions in Orion Township, Auburn Hills, and part of Rochester Hills. Residents are urged to limit non-essential water use, and a boil water advisory was issued for northwest Rochester Hills. Restoration timelines remain unspecified.

Wildfire smoke from Northern Ontario has caused severe air quality in metro Detroit, leading to closures and cancellations of parks, events, and facilities including the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, Belle Isle Aquarium, and Red Oaks Waterpark.

A pet cat was rescued by Rochester Hills firefighters during a house fire in the 3000 block of John R. Road on Sunday night.

Livonia and Rochester Hills are urging residents to water lawns during overnight hours to reduce strain on water systems amid an extreme heatwave. Both cities report peak water usage in the early morning, prompting requests to shift sprinkler use to times like 2 a.m. or midnight to 5 a.m. Residents are advised to adjust timers to avoid high-demand periods.

Buyers in Metro Detroit are moving to Northville, South Lyon, Plymouth, Rochester Hills, and Dexter due to new construction, affordability, and lifestyle amenities. Home sales dipped 3.6% year-over-year but rose 15% month-over-month, with South Lyon's population expected to double in the next decade.