Police Seek Suspect Who Drove SUV Into Pontiac Lake, Ran Away
No one was inside the vehicle when it was towed out with the help of a dive team.
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No one was inside the vehicle when it was towed out with the help of a dive team.
The city of Pontiac ended up in court fighting the owners over building, safety and zoning violations.
It happened Thursday evening, just west of the downtown area.
Patrick Lee Johnson, 55, is being held without bond.
It's a peculiar sight to see in Pontiac, as the large lot has been mostly empty since 2013.
One person is dead after being struck by a car in Pontiac Thursday evening.
There is no word on how many units were damaged or whether residents are homeless after the Christmas Eve fire, but police say that two people have been killed.
"In all three of these cases...innocent people got caught in the crossfire."
Deputies went into the basement and found the man jumping on a chair, striking his head on the ceiling, injuring himself. The man was "naked and covered in fecal matter."
Oakland County deputies responded after someone was heard making "moaning and gurgling noises" during a 911 call around 10 a.m. on Friday morning.
Alcohol is believed to be a factor, investigators say.
The victim was last listed in critical condition at Royal Oak Beaumont hospital.
A technology business is moving three of its startup companies to Pontiac in an act that might signal another re-birth for the beleaguered city.
A $1,000 cash reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of a driver who fled the scene after striking and killing a homeless man who was trying to cross the road.
According to a spokesperson for the district, a parent called 911.
The Perry Street Diversion project will allow the city of Pontiac to divert sewer water and clean it at their plant instead of sending it to Detroit.
"We are in close communication with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department as they are investigating the incident,"
This year, says owner Ed Terebus, it's all about the zombies.
A 37-year-old Pontiac man is dead following a shooting Wednesday afternoon.
A five-year-old boy is dead after accidentally being run over by his mother Wednesday.
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says he's "sick of standing on someone's front lawn" and comforting a victim's family.
A woman was killed in crash on Woodward Avenue after she and her husband left a drag racing event in Pontiac.
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One woman is dead and three other people are injured after a group of masked men fired shots into a crowd in Pontiac on Friday night.
Sheriff's officials say alcohol and/or drugs were not a factor on the part of the driver, but may have been on the part of the pedestrian.
A Detroit-area man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison over fires that authorities say were intentionally set to commercial trucking vehicles.
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
China will ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly used on Tesla's electric vehicles and many other EV models, starting next year, due to safety concerns.
A girl who drowned at a private club swimming pool was with other children, but no adults, at the time, deputies said.
The top candidates were chosen during a special primary election in the Saginaw Bay area to fill a vacancy in the Michigan Senate.
A girl who drowned at a private club swimming pool was with other children, but no adults, at the time, deputies said.
Police in Chelsea, Michigan, are looking to speak with a woman who dropped off a human skull at a thrift store last week.
A Detroit-area man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison over fires that authorities say were intentionally set to commercial trucking vehicles.
Three Michigan Senate Democrats introduced three bills last year that aimed to change how ICE is allowed to operate in the state.
Winter has officially tightened its grip on the Great Lakes.
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.
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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.
The disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is being investigated as a crime.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
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.
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.
A 4-year-old girl who drowned at a private club swimming pool in Southeast Michigan was with other children, but no adults, at the time, deputies reported.
A ransom note was sent to an Arizona news station following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, the Pima County sheriff said. CBS News has this update.
Feb. 4, 1913, is the birthday of Rosa Parks, known as the "mother" of the Civil Rights movement. She lived the latter part of her life in Detroit. The bus she sat on during the 1955 incident that sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott in Alabama is now in the collection of the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Dearborn.
The Small Business Administration is barring green card holders and other non-U.S. citizens from applying for loans from the agency's main lending program as of March 1.
A bench trial began Monday over whether shipments of radioactive waste can be sent to a landfill in Wayne County, Michigan.