Ex-Fire Chief Gets Prison For Bribery
The former fire chief in Pontiac has been sentenced to six months in prison for taking a bribe to ignore violations at a bar.
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The former fire chief in Pontiac has been sentenced to six months in prison for taking a bribe to ignore violations at a bar.
A 42-year-old Pontiac man has been charged in the sexual assault and murder of a woman found floating in a lake last month.
Last Friday, the emergency manager for Detroit laid out plans to avoid bankruptcy. And now, Pontiac's emergency manager gets his turn.
A judge has sentenced two men in the fatal shootings of two people who were riding on a crowded party bus in Pontiac.
Police in Pontiac say they're looking for three men who allegedly forced a woman into a car and drove her to a home where she was repeatedly raped.
Gov. Rick Snyder will appoint a team to review the finances of the Pontiac Public Schools.
Police are warning residents in Pontiac to take caution after someone tried to kidnap an 11-year-old boy at gunpoint.
Harry Reed, who was an editor at newspapers in Jackson, Pontiac and Grand Rapids, has died.
WWJ spoke with the Oakland County Medical Examiner's office and officials say the 32-year-old woman from Pontiac who was found in Terry Lake yesterday morning was strangled by hand.
Officials say the apartment fire on Bay Street, near Opdyke, Saturday evening left a 30-year-old woman with burns to her feet, and her seven-year-old son with smoke inhalation.
Thirty-two new charter schools that meet "very specific educational needs" are scheduled to open in Michigan this fall.
RazorThreat Vision's latest release provides a Local Threat Index identifying the greatest risk to the organization delivering actionable threat intelligence to mitigate cyber risk.
An 18-year-old Pontiac man has been charged with manslaughter in his girlfriend's shooting death.
Oakland County will receive a $600,000 federal grant to help local communities and developers determine if contaminated land can be reclaimed and redeveloped.
The owners of a new Pontiac business say they want to bring more art to Oakland County.
A Pontiac teenager is on life support after being shot in the face by another teen.
It appears that a payless payday for teachers in one Oakland County school district has been averted.
An 18-year-old Rochester Hills man was arrested and charged with home invasion after police used a new online system that helps them identify and recover stolen property.
Roughly 1,200 city of Pontiac retirees are at risk of losing their healthcare benefits -- as a funding tug-of-war continues.
Ex-Pontiac Fire Chief Jeffrey Hawkins has been convicted of bribery for taking payment in exchange for ignoring code violations at a bar.
The latest industry awards and certifications earned by Michigan's technology focused companies, institutions and groups
Residents of the 12 North Oakland Household Hazardous Waste (NO HAZ) communities have two chances to get rid of their household hazardous waste this spring: May 4 at Oxford Middle School in Oxford; and June 15 at Oakland University in Rochester.
A mother was picking up her two children from daycare when she lost sight of her 3-year-old son. The next time she saw him, he was injured and covered in blood.
Pontiac could soon be known as "Soccer City."
Oakland County Sheriff deputies arrested the teen on Friday afternoon after they were called to a home on Old Oak Court in Pontiac.
On Tuesday, representatives with Bedrock and General Motors hosted the first of many meetings to discuss the future of the Renaissance Center and the riverfront.
The teen was taken into custody hours later in Ohio.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
On Tuesday, representatives with Bedrock and General Motors hosted the first of many meetings to discuss the future of the Renaissance Center and the riverfront.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
Vanderbilt University Provost C. Cybele Raver was selected as the University of Michigan's incoming president; a vote will be taken in September.
The teen was taken into custody hours later in Ohio.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
General Motors says 350 workers will be laid off in January at its Lansing Grand River Assembly/Stamping and Lansing Regional Stamping sites.
Ford says the reveal is intended to connect directly with the enthusiasts who have helped make the Woodward Dream Cruise one of the nation's premier automotive events.
On average, drivers in the state are paying $4.15 per gallon for regular unleaded fuel.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
It was another busy night in Ann Arbor as country singer Morgan Wallen took the stage on Saturday for his second concert in as many days at Michigan Stadium, better known as the Big House. Like any game day at the venue, there's a lot of foot traffic and first responders at every corner.
A group of young performers is taking the stage on Friday night to showcase their talents while celebrating Detroit's culture and history.
Tuesday's Dearborn City Council meeting was not business as usual, with anti-Islam protesters gathering before and during the meeting.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won't send troops to polling places during the midterm elections.
Michigan's nine winning "I Voted" sticker designs for 2026 include a nap-ready cat, a nod to the sunken Edmund Fitzgerald, and a design built around the phrase "No, yeah."
More than 7.2 million checks have been mailed so far, with millions more expected to go out this week, according to State Farm.
Madonna leads all artists with 11 nominations at this year's MTV VMAs, and a full sweep would tie her with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift for the most VMA wins in history.
Large bags and shopping carts are banned from the Royal Oak Public Library as staff attempt to prevent a bedbug resurgence.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services says a human case of influenza A H1N2 swine flu was detected in a person who was a participant at the Kent County Youth Fair.
A new executive order from President Trump is reshaping federal childhood vaccine recommendations and encouraging states to review their school immunization requirements, a move that comes as Michigan families prepare for the new school year.
The Livingston County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution that would implement a program from Opioid Free America that would analyze prescription data of county employees and encourage prescribers to wean their patients off opioids.
An additional 35 Michigan residents have required hospital care for cyclosporiasis as an outbreak continues to be tracked, state health officials said on Thursday.
Braxton Ashcraft allowed five hits over eight efficient innings, Oneil Cruz homered in his return from the injured list, and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 4-1.
Kevin McGonigle hit a two-run homer, and the Detroit Tigers held off the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-5 on Monday night and moved into a three-way tie for the final AL wild-card spot.
LIV Golf is ending its season one tournament early.
Western Michigan's Dan Bartholomae has been hired as Michigan State's athletic director.
Golfers, athletes and supporters gathered Monday in Rochester Hills for the Kirk Gibson Golf Classic, which raises money for the Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson's.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
The eyes of the nation were on Michigan as its critical 2026 primary was held last Tuesday.
As the nation turns its attention to Michigan's critical Aug. 4 primary, the Michigan Matters roundtable weighs in.
Perry Johnson discussed not receiving President Trump's endorsement and the reasons he believes John James did.
The conversation turns to rising auto insurance rates across Michigan and new legislative bills in Lansing that would help stem the tide.
President Trump has delayed a new round of tariffs on Canadian imports that was to take effect on Wednesday. Should they take effect, the auto industry is among those expected to be affected. CBS Detroit has this report.
Anti-Islam protesters, Dearborn community members attend city council meeting. New round of Canadian import tariffs are delayed. Those headlines and other top stories are in the CBS Detroit news brief.
Happy Hump Day Family! Partly cloudy today, high 82° with a low chance for a shower or thunderstorm near the Ohio border. Dry conditions prevail elsewhere today and Thursday. Showers and thunderstorms return Friday night, with the highest coverage and best chances on Saturday. Temperatures remain near normal through the next several days.
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield helped celebrate the grand opening of 17 new affordable housing units on the city's east side.
Following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere over the weekend, one Detroit boxing trainer recounts meeting Panettiere through her former fiancé, Wladimir Klitschko.