2 Women Charged In Connection With Series Of Larcenies In Oakland County
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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The program recognizes the good work and leadership of a select few in the region.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Sheriff Mike Bouchard says they've seen a 300 percent increase in the number of heroin-related cases in Oakland County.
A decision on a whim to buy a Michigan Lottery Ruby 7s instant lottery ticket led to a $1 million win for an Oakland County man.
A woman was injured during a shooting early Sunday in Ypsilanti, police said.
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
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The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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A failure at the T.B. Simon Power Plant cut power to the East Lansing campus. Most buildings have power back, but steam and hot water service is still affected.
A decision on a whim to buy a Michigan Lottery Ruby 7s instant lottery ticket led to a $1 million win for an Oakland County man.
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Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
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A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
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If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
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Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
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U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists intercepted a first-in-nation batch of potentially destructive giant scale insects at Detroit Metro Airport.
Republicans are trying to win an open Senate seat race in Michigan, and nominee Mike Rogers is stepping up his appeals to some Democrats.
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Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
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The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
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CJ Carr threw for 234 yards and ran for a touchdown, Nolan James Jr. rushed for 121 yards and a score, and No. 3 Notre Dame took control in the second half to beat Michigan State 27-10.
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Bryce Underwood threw two touchdown passes and Savion Hiter had two rushing scores to help No. 19 Michigan pull away and beat UTEP 52-17.
Chicago dropped into second in the AL Central after it blew a six-run lead in an 11-8 loss to Detroit on Friday night.
The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension worth $155 million, according to a person familiar with the situation.
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Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
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St. Matthew's and St. Joseph's Episcopal Church in Detroit is marking its 180th anniversary this year.
President Trump said Friday that he is banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, the latest move by his administration to target media outlets over their reporting. CBS News has this report.
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