Oakland County Rolls Out System To Respond To 911 Texts
The text-to-911 service works like any text conversation, with the 911 operator using a web browser to respond within seconds.
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The text-to-911 service works like any text conversation, with the 911 operator using a web browser to respond within seconds.
Twenty-nine-year-old Ashley Sandstrom of Lapeer and 42-year-old Velretta Leak of Pontiac entered several stores in Clarkston - stealing wallets from employees in mid-January.
Patterson said he wouldn't bet against running for a seventh term as county executive.
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"We want to have the latest and best technology that will allow us to help people when they call 911, or text 911..."
The two male suspects placed a chain around the ATM which was located near the door and were able to open the outer casing of the ATM, exposing the safe which contained about $4,000 dollars.
Two other children remain hospitalized with serious injuries from the accident.
Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how I want to recycle thee!
A sexting scandal involving 31 students -- all of whom are age 16 or younger -- has now been submitted to prosecutors.
Democrats say it's a politically motivated bid to help Republicans hold power whenever longtime Executive L. Brooks Patterson retires.
Police were dispatched in Pontiac after someone called saying that a small child was walking alone on the sidewalk.
Oakland County Sheriff's officials told WWJ Newsradio 950 that the two were found in a home on Kintyre Street just off Lapeer Road.
The Wendrows, of West Bloomfield, were charged in a sex-abuse case involving their then 14-year-old daughter.
The program recognizes the good work and leadership of a select few in the region.
The man from Liberia is visiting family in Oak Park and while he has shown no signs of illness, the C.D.C. has asked the man to self-monitor himself.
It's another big step forward in an effort to sort out southeast Michigan's incessant water system struggle.
Oakland County is joining the new regional authority to take over operations of Detroit's water system.
Oakland County ratepayers will now have a seat at the table of the region's water and sewer system.
Noted performer and visual artist and humanitarian Tony Bennett will select the grand prize winner, whose photo will appear on the cover of the 2014 Oakland County Parks Annual Report.
To date, eleven communities across the state have attempted decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana, and all eleven have succeeded.
Tim Beck is known as the "godfather" of marijuana in Michigan, had successfully led the state-wide initiative five years ago to legalize the use of medical marijuana.
Maxx was assigned to the Narcotics Enforcement Team and is credited with uncovering large quantities of narcotics during his tenure at the sheriff's office.
The tide is turning and strides are being made to create more awareness, education and an escape from human trafficking.
Oakland County executives are disputing the numbers in a report from Lighthouse of Oakland County -- that says poverty is on the rise.
"I'm completely outraged. I cannot believe that anyone would take advantage of any citizen, especially in the name of jury duty," said Oakland County Chief Judge Nanci Grant.
The suspect is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 22 and faces a minimum of 10 years in prison.
The Dearborn Police Department is warning residents of a "distraction theft scam" after suspects stole an elderly woman's bracelet.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
As construction continues on the Monroe Streetscape Project in downtown Detroit, Greektown's Beaubien Street reopened on Friday.
Federal investigators are examining whether three Michigan school districts violated Title IX by allowing transgender students to compete on sports teams and use locker rooms aligned with their gender identity.
Police in Holly, Michigan, say they are investigating after an unidentified child was seen wandering near a home on Friday.
The Roseville Police Department said a wanted man, who was injured in a shooting on Thursday, skipped bail on June 9.
The suspect is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 22 and faces a minimum of 10 years in prison.
The Dearborn Police Department is warning residents of a "distraction theft scam" after suspects stole an elderly woman's bracelet.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A senior Justice Department official called a judge's demand for a declaration on the status of the "anti-weaponization" fund "unnecessary."
Federal investigators are examining whether three Michigan school districts violated Title IX by allowing transgender students to compete on sports teams and use locker rooms aligned with their gender identity.
Blood drives are happening all across Michigan, including one at the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America Michigan Chapter in Detroit.
An experimental fentanyl vaccine that has spent years in development is now entering a new phase, offering new hope in the fight against the nation's ongoing overdose epidemic.
Gallup found that only 49% of Americans were "cost-secure" last year, with concerns about medical bills and prescription costs rising across income groups.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Matt Vierling and Kerry Carpenter hit home runs to lift the Detroit Tigers past the Chicago White Sox 4-3.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
It was a busy day in Detroit, where multiple Juneteenth events were held on Friday.
For one local family, Father's Day is a tragic reminder of their son's murder 10 years ago.
Police in Holly, Michigan, say an 18-month-old boy who was seen wandering on a Ring camera on Friday has been identified and located.
In Highland Park, Michigan, families came together to celebrate Juneteenth with music, fitness and community pride.
June is Pride Month, but for one LGBT Detroit, the work of supporting the LGBTQ+ community in Southeast Michigan happens year-round.