Commerce Township man charged with misdemeanor in fatal motorcycle crash
A 59-year-old Commerce Township man is facing a misdemeanor charge in a crash that resulted in the death of 40-year-old motorcyclist, authorities say.
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A 59-year-old Commerce Township man is facing a misdemeanor charge in a crash that resulted in the death of 40-year-old motorcyclist, authorities say.
Investigators believe a lack of experience in driving a motorcycle could have played a role in the crash.
On Sunday, July 14, advocates from dozens of organizations across Metro Detroit that deal with mental health and substance abuse will participate in ViewFest, an annual event at the Detroit Zoo.
The community continues to come together to honor the life of Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Reckling who was fatally shot on the job in June.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating two separate incidents at North Commerce Lake and Union Lake.
After he became gravely ill, an Oakland County man from Highland, Michigan, braced for the ultimate fight to survive, is sharing the remarkable story of his recovery.
A Michigan man thought he had won a $50,000 lottery prize, but when he woke up the following day, he discovered he had won $200,000.
As the countdown to Christmas approaches, a local nonprofit in Commerce Township is dedicated to making sure all kids have a holiday full of fun while learning.
Gone are the days of crowded lines outside big box stores. Instead, holiday shoppers are hunting for the best online and in-store bargains.
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It's that time of year when people are taking their boats out on the water to soak in the summer. With that comes responsibility.
Time is running out for a beloved horse farm. Commerce Township leaders want the dozens of animals off their property by mid-June.
Authorities say a 22-year-old man was taken into custody after stabbing his 76-year-old father to death in Commerce Township.
About 50 people showed up to a town hall in Commerce Township Monday held by Senator Jim Runestad to address power outage concerns.
A man from Commerce Township died Saturday after his motorcycle struck a deer and then caused him to cross into oncoming traffic, the Oakland County Sheriff's Office said.
A Commerce Township teen missing for more than two weeks is back home with her family after she was found in Detroit on Saturday.
A precautionary boil water advisory is in effect for residents in Commerce Township, Walled Lake, and Novi due to a temporary power outage at a Great Lakes Water Authority station.
Glenlore Trails in Commerce Township are open, haunted and ready for anyone brave enough to trek through them.
Glenlore Trails is a half-mile outdoor path that has been transformed by Bluewater Technologies into an interactive sensory forest light show.
Detroit rapper Obie Trice was arrested at his home in Commerce Township after a shooting incident according to police.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the bus was stopped with its flashers on.
Firefighters from the Commerce Township Fire Department used the jaws of life to extricate the driver.
Police are searching for a thief who stole money from the counter of a bank inside a Commerce Township Kroger store.
Authorities say the driver lost control on a curve in the road in Commerce Township.
It began as a routine call about a car crash.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
An Adrian, Michigan, man who pleaded no contest to three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, two of which involved a minor, has been sentenced, according to online court records posted Friday.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
A judge has ruled that a 20-year-old St. Clair Shores, Michigan, man facing three charges in connection with an alleged plan to attack a school will stand trial, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
A 41-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Monroe Township on Friday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
An Adrian, Michigan, man who pleaded no contest to three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, two of which involved a minor, has been sentenced, according to online court records posted Friday.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
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The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
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More sunshine for Sunday
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