Gov. Snyder Names New Pontiac Emergency Manager
Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed a new emergency manager for the city of Pontaic, which faces a projected $12.5 million deficit.
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Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has appointed a new emergency manager for the city of Pontaic, which faces a projected $12.5 million deficit.
A gunman holed up in a Pontiac apartment has surrendered to Oakland County Sheriff's officials.
Dramatic losses in revenue and population has led to Pontiac's emergency financial manager to forward a tax hikes and budget cuts that will impact police and fire protection, among other areas.
M-DOT, Amtrak and Greyhound will be showing off the new Pontiac Transportation Center Monday afternoon.
As part of its continuing network investment to support growing demand for advanced mobile devices and applications, AT&T Wednesday announced the activation of a new mobile broadband cell site and new wireless capacity in Whitmore Lake and Pontiac.
Explore the hidden treasures of Pontiac at the 9th Annual Garden and Historical Home Tour, Saturday, July 16.
If you love antiques, historic homes and flowers, Pontiac is the place to be on Saturday (July 16.)
Pontiac-based 3-D Experiential Training Co. said this week that it has given employees of L&L Products of Romeo a new perspective on safety.
A Fourth of July Freedom March planned in Pontiac may spark some fireworks of its own.
An investigation is underway to find out more about an Oakland County jail inmate who died after jumping from a second floor railing.
Freedom isn't free ... and apparently neither is holding a Freedom March in Pontiac on the 4th of July.
Battalion Chief John Widdis said he has seen at least four similar house explosions in Pontiac this year.
Pontiac Fire Department on the scene of a house explosion on South Shirley Street north of Auburn Road, near Woodward and M-59.
A group of local business and civic organizations in Pontiac are holding a celebration to welcome nearly 60 new businesses which have opened this year.
Hewlett-Packard Co. is providing further evidence that southeast Michigan is one of the nation's hottest markets for tech jobs, with HP joining the hiring wave by bringing 250 new jobs to Pontiac.
As Detroit struggles to balance the budget and erase a deficit, will the state have to appoint an Emergency Financial Manager? Andy Dillon doesn't think so.
Detroit isn't the only city in Metro Detroit with power problems. There are also widespread power outages in downtown Pontiac, according to Mayor Leon Jukowski.
Pontiac's Emergency Manager has written a letter to Executive Brooks Patterson asking for a meeting to discuss the possibilities of merging the city with the county.
The road to "Oz" is coming to Metro Detroit. Disney's "Oz: The Great and Powerful" is looking for extras for the movie, which stars James Franco and Mila Kunis.
Waterford Transportation Department officials say students were not aboard a Waterford school bus that was involved in a Friday morning accident.
State Treasurer Andy Dillon gave the final go-ahead to Pontiac's emergency financial manager to transfer their jobs to the Oakland County Sheriff's office.
An open casting call will be held for those over 18 at the Raleigh Studios in Pontiac from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on June 11th.
Ferndale, Pontiac and Berkley are looking for a way to put on their entertainment at this year's Dream Cruise.
Nolan George found guilty for a murder committed in 1968, he also served time in Ohio for strangling another woman and is suspected in several other attacks.
A Pontiac third grader has been expelled after using a diabetes testing device on the fingers of some classmates.
Two people were convicted in a signature fraud case that derailed the campaigns of multiple Republican gubernatorial candidates and several judicial candidates during the 2022 Michigan August primary election.
A statewide ban on student use of cellphones during K-12 class time will take effect for the 2026-27 school year.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is proposing a state budget that includes $90 million in tax breaks aimed at senior homeowners.
A West Bloomfield nanny is accused of sexually assaulting a child in his care over several years.
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
President Trump said Monday he would block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada "until the United States is fully compensated for everything we have given them."
Two people were convicted in a signature fraud case that derailed the campaigns of multiple Republican gubernatorial candidates and several judicial candidates during the 2022 Michigan August primary election.
A man was run over at a Detroit gas station after a suspect got into his vehicle and then drove off.
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
Dow Inc., headquartered in Michigan, said in late January it planned to cut jobs in a shift toward artificial intelligence and automation.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
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.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
The Trump administration has filed lawsuits against 24 states in an effort to obtain their voter rolls.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
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.
A fight broke out between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, and four players were ejected.
Cade Cunningham had 33 points and nine rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons hung on to beat Charlotte 110-104 on Monday night, snapping the Hornets' nine-game winning streak in a wild game that included a fight and four player ejections.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
The Detroit Tigers announce that Major League Baseball will produce and distribute their local TV broadcasts this season.
Here is a look at where the medal count stands for Team USA and other nations as the competition heats up at the 2026 Winter Olympics.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
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.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new law that prohibits students in Michigan's public K-12 classrooms from using mobile devices such as smartphones during class time. There are specific exceptions allowed, such as for medical reasons and emergencies.
A man is dead after he was run over by his own vehicle at a gas station on Detroit's west side, police said.
Tracy Scroggins, who had 60 1/2 sacks in 10 seasons as a playmaking defensive end for the Detroit Lions, has died. He was 56.
A man is dead after he was run over with his own Jeep Compass after getting gas and returning to the vehicle to find someone else inside. Detroit Police are investigating.
President Trump has threatened to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge between Detroit and Windsor. Potholes are forming early this year with the temperature swings. Other top stories and weather.