Oakland County drone program approval draws mixed reactions
A controversial decision by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is now drawing mixed reactions across the community.
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A controversial decision by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners is now drawing mixed reactions across the community.
It was a packed house inside the commissioner's meeting as residents voiced their frustrations over the vote allowing the sheriff's office to use drones from the company Flock Safety.
On Wednesday, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners will vote on "Project Prove It," a proposed nine-month pilot program between the Oakland County Sheriff's Office and the company Flock Safety.
One of the men accused of planning a mass shooting at a Pontiac high school graduation last June learned his fate in court on Tuesday.
Artificial intelligence technology was used to create at least some of the more than 40,0000 child sexually abusive images that resulted in multiple felony charges, prosecutors say.
A Pontiac man was fatally injured after he was struck by a vehicle on Woodward Avenue on Monday morning.
Officers from Bloomfield Township, Troy and Southfield worked to identify and locate a suspect in an April 1 bank robbery.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard says that his team is committed to keeping everyone safe, especially as families gather during Passover.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says it is setting the record straight about a man arrested in Wisconsin after an antisemitic image of Sheriff Michael Bouchard was shared.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard hosted a press conference to discuss the attack on Temple Israel and how the community moves forward.
In the wake of the Temple Israel attack in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the focus on the safety of our region's faith communities is at an all-time high.
The number of first responders who reported smoke inhalation injuries after responding to the Temple Israel attack is now over 50.
A Pontiac man has been charged in connection with an August 2025 fatal crash that killed a mother and her two sons.
Two people were arrested, and authorities are seeking a third, amid an investigation into a human trafficking scheme operating in Metro Detroit.
Three men are in custody after a 19-year-old man was found fatally shot Monday near Proud Lake in Commerce Township, Michigan.
The death of a man whose body was found on Monday in Oakland County is being investigated as a homicide, authorities said.
Students told CBS News Detroit on Friday that they expected more in response from the university to the stabbing.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating after it said a 5-year-old girl drowned in a swimming pool at an athletic club in Independence Township, Michigan, on Friday night.
A Pontiac man has been charged in the shooting death of a Warren man whose body was found in a field in a Pontiac neighborhood early this month.
The latest water samples from the Oakland County Sheriff's Administration Building were clear of Legionella bacteria, county officials said.
A 19-year-old Warren man was found shot to death in a field in a Pontiac neighborhood.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is urging people to stay off the ice after it responded to an uptick in rescues in recent weeks.
Just before 6 p.m. on New Year's Eve, a 71-year-old man's snowmobile fell through the ice on Pleasant Lake in Waterford Township, Michigan.
Two drivers were hurt, including one in critical condition, after a vehicle crash on Friday morning in Commerce Township, Michigan.
A Sterling Heights man has been taken into custody in the investigation of a man found dead Wednesday in Milford, police said.
Michigan State Police say a young child was hit by a vehicle shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday on westbound Eight Mile Road, east of Wyoming Avenue, in Royal Oak Township.
A group of volunteers who oversee multiple baseball fields at Maple Glen Park in Commerce Township say one of their fields experienced damages over the weekend after someone lit off fireworks.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
Michigan residents who must leave a job to escape domestic violence can seek unemployment benefits under a new law.
A now-former police officer from Flint, Michigan, was charged with attempted murder over a shooting while on duty, prosecutors say.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A line of storms will move through the Great Lakes region, approaching Metro Detroit overnight Monday into early Tuesday.
Michigan is now facing a sixth day in a row for a statewide air quality alert as wildfire smoke continues to drift over the Great Lakes.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
Michigan State Police say a young child was hit by a vehicle shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday on westbound Eight Mile Road, east of Wyoming Avenue, in Royal Oak Township.
Many newer vehicles are equipped with high-efficiency cabin air filters capable of capturing a significant amount of fine particulate matter.
Lawmakers in Michigan are working to push legislation that would stiffen penalties on noisy vehicles with exhaust modifications.
As the United States marks its 250th birthday, Ford Motor Company is showcasing more than a century of automotive history in a new exhibit that explores the company's role in shaping America.
The Detroit Auto Show has spent more than a century evolving alongside the auto industry. It has grown from a small, local exhibition into one of the world's premier automotive events.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
Behind every video is a true family effort.
Concerns surrounding air quality are prompting event organizers across Metro Detroit to make adjustments to their festivities or cancel altogether.
The few who aren't open for business on Thursday say it's out of concern for their employees' health and to protect their art.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
A state representative says these weather conditions expose the need for long-term solutions at MDOC facilities going forward.
A scam discovered at a local gas station uses a drilled hole and screw to disable a fuel pump's safety latch, allowing a thief to return and collect free gas charged to another customer.
A severe labor shortage is set to emerge over the next decade amid a wave of baby boomer retirements and a shrinking younger workforce.
The pro-Israel group's record spending on Rep. Haley Stevens has reshaped the Michigan Democratic Senate primary against progressive Abdul El-Sayed ahead of the Aug. 4 vote.
The national average for a gallon of gas reached $4.003 on Monday, the first time in over a month it has crossed that threshold, AAA data shows.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan continues has topped 6,100 as an investigation into the origin of the parasite in the food supply continues.
A statewide air quality alert for Michigan is in effect through Monday due to wildfire smoke, according to the state's Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak has grown to 5,002 cases, with 102 hospitalizations reported, as federal investigators look into a lettuce supplier linked to Taco Bell locations in five states.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
U-M President Domenico Grasso announced Monday that Manuel will leave the role by the end of the year, as a third-party culture review found failures to act on allegations of wrongdoing within the athletic department.
A Detroit nonprofit's annual summer celebration was in jeopardy after 400 pairs of shoes were stolen from its warehouse. Thanks to the community, Hoopfest was able to move forward.
Ryan Johnson struck out five and allowed one run in five solid innings, Jorge Soler and Zach Neto delivered RBI hits and the Los Angeles Angels snapped a four-game skid with a 3-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation — finally scoring in the second period of extra time.
Tarik Skubal pitched seven dominant innings, Spencer Torkelson homered twice and drove in four runs, and the Detroit Tigers cruised to a 7-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
The Democratic side of the aisle had an intriguing development earlier this week when state Rep. Mallory McMorrow suddenly dropped out of the contest
Former NBA All-Star/entrepreneur Jalen Rose, DTE's Trevor Lauer and Oakland University president Ora Hirsch Pescovitz headline an all-star Michigan Matters episode.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
Michigan State Police say a young child was hit by a vehicle shortly after 11 p.m. Sunday on westbound Eight Mile Road, east of Wyoming Avenue, in Royal Oak Township.
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan a few weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. Ann Arbor Mayor Chris Taylor discusses his campaign for reelection. Taylor is running against challenger and Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi.
A group of volunteers who oversee multiple baseball fields at Maple Glen Park in Commerce Township, Michigan, say one of their fields experienced damage over the weekend after someone lit off fireworks.
Poor air quality is back, putting some of our most vulnerable populations at risk. This includes people serving time at Michigan prisons.
With the Aug. 4 primary election in Michigan a few weeks away, CBS News Detroit is talking to candidates in local, state and federal races. Former Wayne County health director, Abdul El-Sayed, discusses his campaign for the U.S. Senate. The seat is currently held by Sen. Gary Peters, who was not seeking reelection. El-Sayed is up against Congresswoman Haley Stevens in the Democratic primary.