Police Seek Suspect Who Drove SUV Into Pontiac Lake, Ran Away
No one was inside the vehicle when it was towed out with the help of a dive team.
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No one was inside the vehicle when it was towed out with the help of a dive team.
The city of Pontiac ended up in court fighting the owners over building, safety and zoning violations.
It happened Thursday evening, just west of the downtown area.
Patrick Lee Johnson, 55, is being held without bond.
It's a peculiar sight to see in Pontiac, as the large lot has been mostly empty since 2013.
One person is dead after being struck by a car in Pontiac Thursday evening.
There is no word on how many units were damaged or whether residents are homeless after the Christmas Eve fire, but police say that two people have been killed.
"In all three of these cases...innocent people got caught in the crossfire."
Deputies went into the basement and found the man jumping on a chair, striking his head on the ceiling, injuring himself. The man was "naked and covered in fecal matter."
Oakland County deputies responded after someone was heard making "moaning and gurgling noises" during a 911 call around 10 a.m. on Friday morning.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor, investigators say.
The victim was last listed in critical condition at Royal Oak Beaumont hospital.
A technology business is moving three of its startup companies to Pontiac in an act that might signal another re-birth for the beleaguered city.
A $1,000 cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a homeless man who was trying to cross the road.
According to a spokesperson for the district, a parent called 911.
The Perry Street Diversion project will allow the city of Pontiac to divert sewer water and clean it at their plant instead of sending it to Detroit.
"We are in close communication with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department as they are investigating the incident,"
This year, says owner Ed Terebus, it's all about the zombies.
A 37-year-old Pontiac man is dead following a shooting Wednesday afternoon.
A five-year-old boy is dead after accidentally being run over by his mother Wednesday.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says he's "sick of standing on someone's front lawn" and comforting a victim's family.
A woman was killed in crash on Woodward Avenue after she and her husband left a drag racing event in Pontiac.
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One woman is dead and three other people are injured after a group of masked men fired shots into a crowd in Pontiac on Friday night.
Sheriff's officials say alcohol and/or drugs were not a factor on the part of the driver, but may have been on the part of the pedestrian.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
The Michigan State Police says it's investigating a rollover crash that stemmed from a rear-end collision in Detroit on Saturday night.
The Allen Park Police Department in Michigan has shared information about a missing person who was last seen early Thursday.
The Allen Park Police Department in Michigan has shared information about a missing person who was last seen early Thursday.
More than a dozen passionate Washington Township residents stood on a bridge near 26 Mile Road to raise awareness about a proposed data center on Sunday.
Two police officers in Highland Park, Michigan, were injured in a crash involving two of the city's own patrol cars, the Michigan State Police said Sunday morning.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
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.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
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.
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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.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
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.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
Republicans and Democrats in Congress are locked in a standoff over reforming the nation's immigration enforcement operation as a deadline to reach a resolution and fund the Department of Homeland Security approaches.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Savannah Guthrie released a new video on Saturday, saying her family is willing to pay for the safe return of their mother.
Will Lewis, CEO and publisher of the Washington Post, has resigned just three days after the storied newspaper laid off about one-third of its staff.
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.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Terrance Gore, a former outfielder and three-time World Series champion known for his blazing speed on the base paths, has died at 34 years old, according to Major League Baseball officials.
Ryan's father led the Jets from 2009-14, including back-to-back appearances in the AFC Championship Game.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
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Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
Much warmer Tuesday morning
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