Oakland, Macomb Approve Joining Regional Water System
It's another big step forward in an effort to sort out southeast Michigan's incessant water system struggle.
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It's another big step forward in an effort to sort out southeast Michigan's incessant water system struggle.
Oakland County is joining the new regional authority to take over operations of Detroit's water system.
Oakland County ratepayers will now have a seat at the table of the region's water and sewer system.
Noted performer and visual artist and humanitarian Tony Bennett will select the grand prize winner, whose photo will appear on the cover of the 2014 Oakland County Parks Annual Report.
To date, eleven communities across the state have attempted decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana, and all eleven have succeeded.
Tim Beck is known as the "godfather" of marijuana in Michigan, had successfully led the state-wide initiative five years ago to legalize the use of medical marijuana.
Maxx was assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Team and is credited with uncovering large quantities of narcotics during his tenure at the sheriff's office.
The tide is turning and strides are being made to create more awareness, education and an escape from human trafficking.
Oakland County executives are disputing the numbers in a report from Lighthouse of Oakland County -- that says poverty is on the rise.
"I'm completely outraged. I cannot believe that anyone would take advantage of any citizen, especially in the name of jury duty," said Oakland County Chief Judge Nanci Grant.
Sheriff Mike Bouchard says they've seen a 300 percent increase in the number of heroin-related cases in Oakland County.
The Michigan Supreme Court doesn't intend to intervene in a lower court's decision that allows Jackob Trakhtenberg to sue Deborah McKelvy for malpractice.
Officials at the dealership say 52 tires with rims were stolen, valued at more than $50,000.
It was the same old song for the Detroit area's residential real estate market in February, according to new numbers from the Farmington Hills-based real estate information company Realcomp II Ltd.: The number of sales is down, but prices are up.
He may not be a "Detroit basher," but Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson thinks "no deal is better than a bad deal" when it comes to doing business with the Motor City.
Online postings for job openings in southeast Michigan in 2013 grew more than 112 percent over 2012, according to data released this week by the Workforce Intelligence Network of Southeast Michigan.
Oakland County leaders want more information before agreeing to join an authority that would eventually control the Detroit Water and Sewage Department.
Spokesman Craig Bryson says when it snows, they try to push the white stuff back as close to the mailboxes as they can so that the post office can deliver mail.
Counties are rapidly spending their road maintenance budgets and it could leave less for much-needed repairs in the summer.
An Oakland County man is suing his former lawyer after serving seven years in prison for a sexual assault conviction that was thrown out by the Michigan Supreme Court based on the attorney's poor performance.
Back-to-back snowstorms that dumped nearly two feet of snow on Oakland County in recent weeks created a monster cleanup tab.
Three have died from the H1N1 strain of the virus, which is a similar strain of the flu virus that caused a pandemic in 2009.
This season, Oakland County is making holiday cleanup easy and "green" by offering free, self-serve Christmas tree recycling.
Online job postings in the nine-county metro Detroit area in the third quarter nearly doubled from the second quarter, according to a report released Monday by the Workforce Intelligence Network.
ASTI Environmental is one of five environmental consultants that have been selected by Oakland County to manage its$600,000 EPA Brownfield Assessment Grant -- $500,000 for hazardous substances and $100,000 for petroleum substances.
Dougie Hamilton, Timo Meier and Jack Hughes scored on power plays as the New Jersey Devils took advantage of Detroit's NHL-worst penalty kill in a 5-4 victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
The biggest shopping weekend of the year is upon us, and Black Leaders Detroit wants to ensure that your dollar stays local.
An adult male and a 17-year-old boy were arrested on Friday in connection with alleged car thefts in Chesterfield Township.
The Canadian prime minister earlier cautioned that imposing sweeping tariffs on Canadian products would only raise prices for Americans and hurt American businesses.
The university says the new school, located at 41555 W. 12 Mile Road in Novi, will be the second School of Optometry in Michigan.
The Detroit Fire Department is investigating after a fire burned through multiple homes on Detroit's east side Friday morning.
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Dougie Hamilton, Timo Meier and Jack Hughes scored on power plays as the New Jersey Devils took advantage of Detroit's NHL-worst penalty kill in a 5-4 victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
The biggest shopping weekend of the year is upon us, and Black Leaders Detroit wants to ensure that your dollar stays local.
The employee was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Formula 1 will expand the grid in 2026 to make room for an American team that is partnered with General Motors.
The proposal calls for preserving Detroit's skyline, right-sizing the complex's footprint and connecting the site to "the heart of downtown."
Local UAW members claim Stellantis is to blame for roughly 4,000 layoffs this fall, not poor market conditions.
Ford said Wednesday most of the job cuts would come in Germany and would be carried out in consultation with employee representatives.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
The concert is expected to feature Moneybagg Yo, Toosi, Lil Poppa, Dess Dior, and Eelmatic.
One of the most successful computer games of all time is currently being developed by Apple as a forthcoming movie.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
The holiday shopping season has begun with stores offering deals and discounts for Black Friday.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
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Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
Pontiac General Hospital has filed for bankruptcy days after announcing the loss of Medicare funding and announcing over 240 layoffs.
The school district introduced therapy dogs two years ago, and things have gone so well that it decided to add six more dogs.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
CDC data shows rates of Mycoplasma pneumoniae have surged in babies.
A WARN notice says that an agreement between the hospital and the Secretary of Health and Human Services would be terminated because the hospital was not in compliance with some of the Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Dougie Hamilton, Timo Meier and Jack Hughes scored on power plays as the New Jersey Devils took advantage of Detroit's NHL-worst penalty kill in a 5-4 victory over the Red Wings on Friday.
The decision comes after the Bears blew another potential victory against the Lions, 23-20.
Vito the pug beat over 1,900 other dogs to take home the top honor at the National Dog Show.
Each week, the Detroit Lions continue to dominate their opponents, and for the fans, it's a wave they want to continue riding.
Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to Sam LaPorta, Jake Bates made three field goals in the first half and the Detroit Lions held off the Chicago Bears 23-20 to extend their winning streak to 10 games.
President-elect Donald Trump campaigned with talk of ending the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit which has helped fuel sales.
The 98th Annual America's Thanksgiving Parade will roll through the streets of downtown Detroit this Thursday, with hundreds of thousands lining Woodward Avenue as six new floats make their debut.
Hackel, the former Macomb County Sheriff, said the results of the 2024 contest are giving him more confidence than ever that he has the right stuff and resumé to be governor.
How did the Democrats lose so many races at once?
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
The biggest shopping weekend of the year is upon us, and Black Leaders Detroit wants to see your dollar stay local.
Wind chills will approach the single digits on Saturday, with more snow likely next week.
The Detroit Fire Department is investigating after a fire burned through multiple homes on Detroit's east side Friday morning. Officials with the fire department say there are no reported injuries.
A driver was killed after their vehicle was struck head-on by a wrong-way driver early Friday morning on the Lodge Freeway.
With holiday shopping underway, Dr. Molly O'Shea provides suggestions for parents with young children on non-tech toys.