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Micah Swartz received two written disciplinary warnings after sending a letter to Alabama lawmakers. The concerns raised by Swartz focused on an ongoing state syllabi review, following an action involving Troy shutting off a professor's email.

Four children were involved in a car rollover that occurred in Troy on Thursday night. Additionally, a longtime Saratoga Springs business has announced its closure. These local stories are featured in 'five things to know,' a segment sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.

Troy punished a professor after they wrote letters to lawmakers using official university letterhead. The punishment relates to the use of institutional branding for external communication with legislators.

Four children were involved in a vehicle rollover that occurred in Troy on Thursday. The incident reportedly took place on Oakwood Avenue.

A 17-year-old was arrested in connection with a shooting that injured two people in Albany. The teenager was taken into custody on Tuesday after an execution of a search warrant took place in Troy, according to Albany Police.

Ventimiglia Italian Foods in Sterling Heights won the best sandwich/deli award in Metro Detroit, according to Vote 4 The Best. The top five finalists included Bread Basket Deli, New York Deli, Ernie’s Market in Oak Park, Breakaway Deli in Troy, and Ventimiglia Italian Foods. The voting process received more than 163,000 votes.

Mayor Carmella Mantello enacted a public safety emergency in Troy, N.Y., several months ago to pay for a contract with Flock Safety. This contract was for automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras. The mayor and residents are currently at odds over the guidelines used for executive power.

Fire crews in Troy battled a large fire at the Troy Church of Christ on Thursday morning. Multiple trucks and firefighters responded to the scene from the ground and using ladders. Local reports indicated that firefighters appeared to have mostly put the fire out.

The Troy Church of Christ has been burning since 3 a.m., requiring fire crews to work through the early morning hours on Thursday. The large church fire in Troy appears to be assessed as a total loss.

A 4-alarm fire broke out early Thursday morning at the Troy Church of Christ on Trombley Road. Fire personnel had to battle a blaze defensively after encountering a partial roof collapse, and no injuries have been reported. The church pastor announced that services will continue in the interim from a different location.

FOX 2's morning chopper flew over a church fire at Troy Church of Christ on Thursday morning.

New Scotland residents gathered in large numbers at a Planning Board meeting to express concerns over a proposed battery energy storage system by New Leaf Energy. The event, held in a changed location, drew over 70 attendees waiting before the official start time.

Jeremy Moss has won the Democratic nomination for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District, defeating three other candidates. He will face Troy Mayor Ethan Baker, who ran unopposed in the Republican primary. The district includes Troy, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Pontiac, and other parts of Western Oakland County.

A community gathering was held at Burden Pond Preserve in Troy to honor Jaliek Rainwalker, who disappeared in 2007. The event, on what would have been his 31st birthday, aimed to keep his memory and the search for answers alive. His case remains unsolved nearly 19 years later.

Workplace burnout is affecting two-thirds of full-time workers in the U.S., with 80% reporting job-related mental health harm and 40% quitting jobs due to burnout. Unlike stress, burnout involves emotional exhaustion and disengagement, and 70% of people would reject higher-paying jobs without mental health benefits. Lori Edelson, a licensed therapist and owner of the Birmingham Maple Clinic in Troy, discusses coping strategies.

A Troy man was arrested for vandalizing a Flock camera. The arrest occurred on Wednesday as part of a vandalism investigation.

Star EMS, which took over Troy's ambulance service six months ago, has not met the 90% six-minute response-time benchmark under its contract but shows improved performance compared to previous providers. City data indicates Star EMS achieved the target 70-80% of the time in most months, with officials noting potential dispatching efficiencies to improve further.

Gladwin officials warn residents to avoid using plumbing after a lightning strike damages the city's wastewater treatment plant. A 32-year-old man faces fraud charges for allegedly defrauding a Troy resident of over $100K. The Detroit Jazz Fest announced its 2026 lineup and new stage setup, and British social media stars Josh and Jase returned to Michigan.

A 32-year-old man, Yanling Xie, is charged with defrauding a Troy resident over $100,000 through an investment scheme involving fake artificial intelligence market predictions and cash/gold bar payments. The suspect was arrested after a sting operation, and the investigation into cryptocurrency-related fraud remains ongoing.

A man was rescued by the Troy Fire Department from Poestenkill Gorge in Troy after being swept away by strong currents and slippery rocks. The incident occurred on Friday night, as reported by the Office of Mayor Carmella Mantello.

Three Flock license plate readers were deliberately destroyed in Troy overnight, according to Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello. She shared photos of the damage on her Facebook page on Friday.

A man from Troy was indicted on two counts for creating a destructive device and attempting to destroy a vehicle with it.

A third prize-winning Powerball ticket from Wednesday's drawing was sold in Troy, as announced by the New York Lottery. The lottery confirmed the sale of the ticket in the city of Troy.

A man from Troy has been indicted on charges of attempted murder and assault following a shooting in May. The Rensselaer County District Attorney's Office announced the indictment.

Dearborn voters will decide on a $1.5 billion bond proposal for school improvements in the November 3 midterm election. The bond would fund six new schools and renovate high schools without raising resident taxes, as nearby districts have spent significantly more on similar projects. Mike Esseily, superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools, discussed the urgency of the renovations.

Mohamed Ali Ahmad, a 21-year-old from Troy, was charged with reckless driving after allegedly speeding through a red light and crashing into a Ford Fusion, critically injuring a 27-year-old Bloomfield Hills man. The incident occurred at the intersection of Big Beaver and Livernois roads on July 18, and Ahmad was arraigned with a $50,000 bond.

A man pleaded no contest to a reduced charge after a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy that resulted in the death of a 5-year-old. Gary Mosteller's second-degree murder charge was dropped by the prosecutor's office in exchange for the plea.

Troy is progressing toward the redevelopment of One Monument Square. Another step in the redevelopment process is being implemented.

The city of Troy will launch a citywide curbside bulk pickup program starting at the end of July. The service is described as free and available for at-home collection.

The article discusses voter registration in Michigan, highlighting a voter using an absentee ballot drop box in Troy in 2020. It focuses on the process and documentation related to voter registration in the state.

Kitchen 216, a soul food restaurant, has reopened in a new location in Troy at the Vicina – Modern Urban Flats building on 100 Congress Street.

A $5,000 reward is being offered for information on a man linked to a Troy homicide. Healthcare workers are continuing to protest the re-designation of Columbia Memorial Hospital.

The United States Marshal Service is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of a fatal shooting investigation in Troy. The Troy Police Department is handling the case.

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.

Detroit and Troy police pursued a suspect who stole an ATV and evaded officers by riding against traffic, using sidewalks and parking lots. The suspect attempted to escape law enforcement by navigating unconventional routes.

Two individuals involved in a deadly Albany barbershop shooting pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter. Samir Princeton, 22, of Albany, and Dejoune Smith, 21, of Troy, were scheduled to face a jury trial starting Monday.

Shardonay Tyce's family is grieving her shooting death, which occurred two months ago in Troy. They have spoken out about the tragedy.

A 22-year-old man from Troy was arrested and charged with attempted murder in the second degree and robbery in the first degree in connection with a stabbing that occurred in April.

Testo's Restaurant in Lansingburgh, Troy, has been added to the New York State Historic Business Preservation Registry and is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

The man accused of a shooting in Troy was extradited from Georgia to New York by the United States Marshals Service. He is now back in New York.