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Police in Pontiac are looking for two suspects who allegedly tried to rob a man at gunpoint after taking him to a party store to cash a Social Security check.
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Police in Pontiac are looking for two suspects who allegedly tried to rob a man at gunpoint after taking him to a party store to cash a Social Security check.
A federal court on Friday delivered a harsh review of Michigan's Republican-controlled Legislature.
Police say two teenagers arrested for stealing an all-terrain vehicle tried to disguise their crime with spray paint.
Willie Ray James, 64, suffers from dementia and has difficulty walking.
A Pontiac teenager has been ordered to spend the rest of his life in prison for killing two women over a bogus $10 bill.
St. Joseph Mercy Oakland announced this week that it has installed a new Siemens open-bore, 32-channel Magnetom Aera Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) system and the 320-slice Toshiba Aquilion ONE dynamic volume computed tomography (CT) system.
A man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 33-year-old who was among hundreds of other people gathered at a Pontiac party store to watch workers light fireworks.
Authorities say two Oakland County men were arrested after they allegedly threatened to assault another man who sold them a Bridge Card with no money loaded on it.
A former Pontiac city councilman who pleaded guilty to accepting bribes has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison.
A sentencing hearing for a teen and his adult accomplice in the shooting deaths of two women in Pontiac has been postponed until next month.
A 45-year-old man will be held without bond, charged in the choking death of his uncle during a fight over the TV.
Teachers and other employees of the cash-strapped Pontiac school district have been notified that they may lose coverage this year because of nearly $12 million in unpaid premiums.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says the 15-year-old suffered head and arm injuries along with a broken leg when he was run over by the car he had been riding on.
The former fire chief in Pontiac has been sentenced to six months in prison for taking a bribe to ignore violations at a bar.
A 42-year-old Pontiac man has been charged in the sexual assault and murder of a woman found floating in a lake last month.
Last Friday, the emergency manager for Detroit laid out plans to avoid bankruptcy. And now, Pontiac's emergency manager gets his turn.
A judge has sentenced two men in the fatal shootings of two people who were riding on a crowded party bus in Pontiac.
Police in Pontiac say they're looking for three men who allegedly forced a woman into a car and drove her to a home where she was repeatedly raped.
Gov. Rick Snyder will appoint a team to review the finances of the Pontiac Public Schools.
Police are warning residents in Pontiac to take caution after someone tried to kidnap an 11-year-old boy at gunpoint.
Harry Reed, who was an editor at newspapers in Jackson, Pontiac and Grand Rapids, has died.
WWJ spoke with the Oakland County Medical Examiner's office and officials say the 32-year-old woman from Pontiac who was found in Terry Lake yesterday morning was strangled by hand.
Officials say the apartment fire on Bay Street, near Opdyke, Saturday evening left a 30-year-old woman with burns to her feet, and her seven-year-old son with smoke inhalation.
Thirty-two new charter schools that meet "very specific educational needs" are scheduled to open in Michigan this fall.
RazorThreat Vision's latest release provides a Local Threat Index identifying the greatest risk to the organization delivering actionable threat intelligence to mitigate cyber risk.
The Allen Park Police Department in Michigan has shared information about a missing person who was last seen early Thursday.
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.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, underwent surgery for a fracture in her left leg.
The Detroit Police Department is seeking the public's help in finding a 52-year-old woman who went missing on Thursday.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good on Sunday.
Barbecue lovers are trying to save an iconic Detroit business in danger of closing for good 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.
The Allen Park Police Department in Michigan has shared information about a missing person who was last seen early Thursday.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, underwent surgery for a fracture in her left leg.
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.
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.
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.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, underwent surgery for a fracture in her left leg.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, underwent surgery for a fracture in her left leg.
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.
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.
Skier Chris Lillis said he was "heartbroken about what's happened in the United States," while skater Amber Glenn said she "will not just be quiet."
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?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
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.
Another cold night before warmer air moves in
Investigators were back at the home of Nancy Guthrie on Friday, nearly a week after she went missing. They were seen taking a closer look at the roof of her house and at a car in Tucson, Arizona. Andres Gutierrez shares details about the ongoing search for the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
Parks Old Style Bar-B-Q in Detroit's North End neighborhood is in danger of closing after 60 years of business. Veronica Ortega spoke to people who lined up outside in cold conditions to give patronage to the business.
Hundreds of students stepped into the spotlight at Cass Technical High School on Saturday for the Detroit Public Schools Community District Spelling Bee. Teachers say the competition is about more than just spelling.
A parking garage in Dearborn that partially caved in Friday night was still very dangerous almost a day after the incident, according to city officials. Julia Avant spoke with Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray about a motorist who was rescued around two hours after the collapse.