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The Michigan Wolverines are off and running in their title defense.

Photos from Michigan’s primetime season-opening win over Fresno State Saturday proved a big night at the Big House for the defending national champions.

The shooting took place in the fair’s parking lot and was initially described as an active shooter situation, prompting several law enforcement agencies to respond

One teenager killed, another injured in shooting at outside Michigan State Fair

The 30-year-old Dearborn nonprofit, Friends For Animals of Metro Detroit, is again partnering with NBCUniversal locals for their 10th annual nationwide Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation campaign. Through Sept. 10, NBC, Telemundo stations and affiliates from across the nation are joining forces with local participating shelters and rescues. As part of a national […]

Dearborn-based group spearheads effort to clear animal shelters The 30-year-old Dearborn nonprofit, Friends For Animals of Metro Detroit, is again partnering with NBCUniversal locals for their 10th annual nationwide Clear The Shelters pet adoption and donation …

Community activities and festivals happening in the Oakland County area.

Oakland County community calendar Sept. 1 and beyond

Under bright sunshine the annual Arts, Beats & Eats festival continued Saturday afternoon. The annual event will run on the streets of downtown Royal Oak through Monday. Sunday’s headliners on the Jim Beam National Stage are the Gin Blossoms and Chevelle. Monday, the Pop 2000 Tour will be followed by Keith Sweat. The festival opens each day at 11 a.m. with tickets sold at entry gates along Main, Washington and Lafayette. Online ticket sales are no longer available. Sunday’s forecast calls for sunshine at a high temperature of 78 degrees while Monday will be sunny and 72. For more information, […]

Bright day for Arts, Beats and Eats in downtown Royal Oak Under bright sunshine the annual Arts, Beats & Eats festival continued Saturday afternoon. The annual event will run on the streets of downtown Royal Oak through Monday. Sunday’s headline…

When asking who's paving the way for success for Oakland County football teams this fall, some of the direct answers might be found right here.

Football preview: Oakland County’s top 50 players for the 2024 season When asking who’s paving the way for success for Oakland County football teams this fall, some of the direct answers might be found right here.

All of the residents who received the calls recognized them as a scam.

Birmingham residents report attempted power outage scam by phone

Faith services for Oakland County area churches and synagogues.

Faith services for Oakland County area churches and synagogues

With mother killed in fire, and father facing charges, grandma seeks custody of a mid-Michigan girl.

Michigan grandmother wants custody of girl whose mom died in fire as father faces charges

Rotting compost that had not been picked up on time caused a stench in the recent hot weather.

Rochester Hills sets deadlines for Priority corrections

Armed with a hoard of future Division 1 talent, including one of the top players in the nation in senior quarterback Bryce Underwood, Belleville was favored to handle Clarkston by some measure in Friday's Xenith Prep Kickoff Classic matchup at Wayne State University.

Clarkston falls just short in season-opening loss to top-ranked Belleville Armed with a hoard of future Division 1 talent, including one of the top players in the nation in senior quarterback Bryce Underwood, Belleville was favored to handle Clarkston by some measure in F…

The new-look Brother Rice Warriors realized quickly that, while there’s plenty of excitement for the 2024 season, there’s just no substitute for experience.

Veteran-led Roseville handles fresh-start Brother Rice in season opener

Friday's prep football scores from around Michigan.

Friday’s prep football scores Friday’s prep football scores from around Michigan.

Clarkston went toe-to-toe with preseason Division 1 favorite Belleville, but came up just short, falling 35-28 in the season opener for both teams at Wayne State University on Friday evening.

Photo gallery of Clarkston vs. Belleville football at Wayne State University

Nine out of 28 districts saw their superintendent move on, retire or had interim superintendents.

Pontiac lone district without a permanent superintendent

Detroit police were at the school on another matter when they discovered the firearm, according to a statement from the school principal.

Firearm found in student’s possession before football game, police say

Police say the man crossed the center line and struck another vehicle.

Man dies in 2-vehicle crash

The Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center -- which Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy called "not just a building (but) a symbol of the musical soul of our city" -- formally opened its tours on Thursday night, Aug. 29, with, appropriately, a night filled with music.

Music powers Valade Jazz Center grand opening on Wayne State University campus The Gretchen C. Valade Jazz Center — which Wayne State University President Kimberly Andrews Espy called “not just a building (but) a symbol of the musical soul of our city” & #821…

Former Warren and Farmington Hills top cop and current Farmington Hills City Councilman William Dwyer is back working with one of his former officers.

Former Warren and Farmington Hills top cop to join Fortis Group

A now 5-year-old girl who was kidnapped by her mother and stepfather more than a year ago could be in the Harrison area, and authorities in Missouri and Clare County continue to search for the three.

Kidnapped Missouri child could be in mid-Michigan A now 5-year-old girl who was kidnapped by her mother and stepfather more than a year ago could be in the Harrison area, and authorities in Missouri and Clare County continue to search for the thre…

White Chapel Memorial Park Cemetery in Troy to host its Seventh Annual Patriots Race, Sept. 8,.

White Chapel Cemetery in Troy to host 7th Annual Patriots Race

He's jailed with bond set at $3 million.

Case continues for man charged with s*x crimes against child He’s jailed with bond set at $3 million.

Information is available on how to get tickets, where to park and more.

Arts, Beats & Eats: Everything you need to know

People interested in attending any of the forums must pre-register.

Judicial forums to start for Oakland County’s Nov. 5 candidates

The West Bloomfield Lakers were hoping to send a message in their 2024 season opener that they could once again be a Division 1 title contender.

West Bloomfield makes program history in 42-0 shutout of Chippewa Valley

West Bloomfield defeated Chippewa Valley 42-0 in the high school football season opener on Thursday night at West Bloomfield High School. (DREW ELLIS - For MediaNews Group)

Photo gallery of Chippewa Valley at West Bloomfield football action West Bloomfield defeated Chippewa Valley 42-0 in the high school football season opener on Thursday night at West Bloomfield High School. (DREW ELLIS – For MediaNews Group)

The Walled Lake Western Warriors rolled to a 52-14 win over the Waterford Mott Corsairs Thursday night behind star running back Donovan Triplett.

Donovan Triplett goes for over 200 yards as Walled Lake Western breezes past Waterford Mott

Walled Lake Western defeated Waterford Mott 52-14 in the opening game of the season for both teams. The game was played on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024 at Waterford Mott High School.

Photo gallery of Walled Lake Western at Waterford Mott football

Making his debut as a head coach Thursday night, Stoney Creek's Rick Powell had conflicting emotions after his first career win came at the expense of his alma mater, Warren Cousino.

Stoney Creek earns new coach Rick Powell an emotional first win over Cousino in opener Making his debut as a head coach Thursday night, Stoney Creek’s Rick Powell had conflicting emotions after his first career win came at the expense of his alma mater, Warren Cousino.

Stoney Creek scored as time expired in the first half, then reeled off the next three scores to win 42-21 over host Warren Cousino on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024.

Photo gallery from Stoney Creek at Warren Cousino football