Oakland County Sheriff: Distracted driving is still a problem
Months after Michigan's distracted driving law went into effect, some drivers are still unaware of the rules.
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Months after Michigan's distracted driving law went into effect, some drivers are still unaware of the rules.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash in Oxford Township that left a 58-year-old man dead.
Troy Dwayne Santos was charged with second-degree murder, assault with intent to murder, and two counts of felony firearm, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
There's a new nasal spray that reverses an opioid overdose, and its manufacturer, Indivior, says the Oakland County Sheriff's Office is the first law enforcement agency in the country to deploy it on the streets.
K'Nique Djon Lawrence, of Pontiac, is charged with multiple felony charges, including open murder, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating the death of a 16-year-old girl who was shot and killed while walking in Pontiac.
A 53-year-old Michigan man who was on parole for a federal bank robbery conviction is back in custody after he allegedly robbed a credit union in Oakland County.
A 58-year-old Pontiac man died after being struck by a vehicle driven by an Oakland County Sheriff's Office detective.
Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said high-end homes are being targeted by thieves.
Two people are in critical condition after a crash on M-59 in Oakland County early Monday morning.
A 29-year-old man was killed Saturday night after crashing into two Oakland County Sheriff's Office vehicles that were stopped and assisting another vehicle on M-59, officials said.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to a complaint about an unknown car blocking a driveway just before 6 a.m. Friday.
A 47-year-old suspect has been arrested after allegedly stealing a van from a Home Depot parking lot in Novi, committing a break-in in Lyon Township and trying to break into another home in Milford Township before leading police on a chase.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in identifying the driver of an SUV who fatally injured a pedestrian early this morning and then fled the scene.
During the Oxford High School shooter's Miller hearing, the public is learning details that investigators have been grappling with for years.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating 15-year-old Azuri Keeleaiah-Ameerah Banta, who was last seen on the morning of Monday, July 10.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, 31-year-old James Worrall was arrested Friday in Brighton after a brief struggle with authorities, in which he punched a detective in the face multiple times.
The conversations around mental health continue to grow. The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says it responded to multiple suicides or suicide attempts this week alone.
It's that time of year when people are taking their boats out on the water to soak in the summer. With that comes responsibility.
Friday marked a day filled with so much heartache in Oakland County following the death of Health Officer Dr. Calandra Green.
Maurice Eugene Sanders, 32, is facing multiple charges, including open murder, assault with a dangerous weapon, and being a felon in possession of a weapon in the death of Wyatt Earp Gean.
A Macomb Township man was arrested after claiming to be a Detroit police officer and attempting to pull over an off-duty officer.
Authorities say Christopher James "Chris" Smith was last seen leaving McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac on March 29. His body was found behind a church six days later.
Authorities are investigating after Wayne County deputies fired shots at a Ferndale man Tuesday morning. After shots were fired, the man stabbed a deputy in the leg.
Three people were injured in a crash in Pontiac on Thursday after two cars were racing and crashed into a third car that was doing donuts in an intersection.
The Plymouth Historical Museum in Michigan honored George Jackson, one of the first African Americans to settle in the city.
MIOSHA says the number of workplace fatalities in 2025 is an increase from 34 in 2024.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
Police in Chelsea, Michigan, are looking to speak with a woman who dropped off a human skull at a thrift store last week.
Winter has officially tightened its grip on the Great Lakes.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The Plymouth Historical Museum in Michigan honored George Jackson, one of the first African Americans to settle in the city.
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.
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.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
Investigators are combing through the house of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy, in search of clues to the 84-year-old's disappearance.
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
The House on Tuesday voted 217 to 214 to fund major parts of the government and end the partial shutdown.
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.
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.
All-Star Cade Cunningham had 29 points and 10 assists and the Detroit Pistons beat the Denver Nuggets 124-121.
A Detroit Lions fan who was involved in an altercation with Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver DK Metcalf has filed a lawsuit, claiming that he was not only physically harmed but was also falsely accused of making racial remarks.
The Detroit Pistons have agreed to acquire Kevin Huerter from the Chicago Bulls in a four-player, three-team deal, according to two people with knowledge of the trade.
The International Olympic Committee requires athletes to be citizens of the nation they represent.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
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.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The Plymouth Historical Museum honored George Jackson, one of the first Black men to live in the area.
A new Boys and Girls Club opened at Michigan Central and it kicked off with star power.
Repairs are underway at a Detroit nonprofit after a water pipe bursts and flooded the building on Tuesday.
A suspect wanted on a felony warrant was taken into custody after a standoff on Tuesday in Livonia, according to police.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills late last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.