Pontiac Deals With Power Outages
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.
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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.
Based in Pontiac, the nation's newest penny auction site is BidDogz.com, with the slogan "Where Bidding Doesn't Bite."
3-D Experiential Training Co. has dedicated its new headquarters in Pontiac, as the company continues to gain momentum with its immersive 3-D video technology for training.
Pontiac police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident.
It's the ultimate "Bad Boys" reunion Thursday in downtown Pontiac - and fans are invited.
Pontiac-based 3-D Experiential Training Co. said Wednesday it had acehived a milestone in its immersive 3D technology for safety training.
Some members of a Michigan National Guard unit will be receiving Facebook updates from home while they're in Afghanistan for the next year.
A third grade student in Pontiac may find out how long he will be suspended, after pricking the fingers of some classmates with a diabetes testing device.
Pontiac Police Chief Val Gross has served his last day as the city's top cop.
Pontiac police officers vote overwhelmingly to drop union and hand over their business to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
Pontiac's St. Joseph Mercy Oakland is among the first hospitals in Michigan to offer a new procedure called Electromagnetic Navigation Bronchoscopy that gives patients a minimally invasive option to locate, enable biopsy and plan treatment for a lesion detected deep in the lung.
A homeless man who lives on the streets around Pontiac is looking for a woman he thinks accidentally gave him a gold ring with small diamonds along with a handful of change.
Two Waterford Township women and a Pontiac man have been arrested for stealing more than $1000 worth of clothes and electronic items.
A motorized door saves the day when a 5' 2", 400 pound shoplifter tries to steal tons of goods from a local Meijer's.
Pontiac-based 3-D Experiential Training Co. LLC said its immersive 3-D safety training videos and viewing hardware have been procured by Washington Headquarters Services, a Department of Defense agency created in 1977 for DoD-wide support functions
The Michigan State Fair is returning -- under a different name, and at a different location.
Plans to be unveiled Monday for the Great Lakes Agricultural Fair to be held at the Pontiac Silverdome.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
Detroit police say the officer was at the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center when the firearm went off.
A Flint, Michigan, man accused of killing a 67-year-old man in 2019 was convicted of murder for a second time after a new trial.
Aside from the Detroit Tigers' home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals, it's sure to be a Final Four showdown on Saturday, as Michigan takes on Arizona.
A man walked into the Livonia police station lobby with a knife and threatened to kill everyone before stabbing an officer during a struggle, police say.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick accuses federal prosecutors of "bullying" in their attempt to collect money following his 2013 conviction.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has declared an energy emergency in eight Southeast Michigan counties amid rising gas prices across the state.
General Motors has announced that it's making another round of layoffs at its Factory Zero plant in Metro Detroit. The latest round, the second this year, impacts roughly 1,300 workers and is due to a readjustment of operations amid declining electric vehicle demand.
Cities in Michigan lose big tax revenue from pollution-control tax breaks, and many do not track what they give up.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
Kid Rock posted videos of the helicopters hovering by his Nashville home on social media over the weekend. The Army later confirmed the helicopters were on a training mission.
The bag, called the "Gold Standard Cassette Tape," features a bold, nostalgic design inspired by classic cassette tapes.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
It's a sign that Metro Detroiters are ready to say goodbye to winter and welcome spring, and the Marche du Nain Rouge is a feast for the eyes.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
The government's legal bid to continue East Wing construction has the hallmarks of President Trump's social media posts.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
A neighbor called Michigan Humane after spotting a puppy in the chimney of an abandoned home with a crumbling foundation, prompting the fire department to step in.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Prosecutors allege the dentist billed Medicaid for large numbers of unnecessary dental crown work on patients that was not provided.
According to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, there have been eight confirmed measles cases in the state in 2026.
A water services provider and its president are accused of falsifying water safety and discharge tests for private water systems serving mobile home communities in Michigan.
Michigan communities have received millions from a national opioid settlement, but some haven't spent any funds yet.
Paramedics and emergency medical technicians face a harsh reality in Michigan.
From Flint to freshman phenom, John McKenney II says his son is always ready when the lights are brightest.
The University of Michigan men's basketball team has made its way to the Final Four on Saturday for the first time since 2018.
Dillon Dingler homered, Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers ended a four-game losing streak with a 4-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in their home opener.
The Detroit Tigers open their 2026 home schedule on Friday, April 3, against the St. Louis Cardinals with a three-game series.
Michigan starting point guard Elliot Cadeau has rejoined his teammates for the Final Four and said his allergic reaction that required hospitalization a day earlier was due to an accidental exposure to nuts.
There's a focus on Michigan's defense industry as a national convention comes to Detroit in a few weeks, with over 11,000 people expected at Huntington Place.
Dave Coulter updates Oakland County's move to its new offices in downtown Pontiac and when that might take place.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Some of Michigan's biggest fans are heading to Indianapolis to cheer on the Michigan Wolverines in the Final Four this weekend. However, no one will be cheering louder than the athletes' parents. CBS News Detroit spoke with the father of freshman Trey McKenney to learn about what led him to the Wolverines and the Final Four.
Dozens participate in the annual Walk for Hope to take a stand against gun violence.
While many Michigan Wolverine fans traveled to Indianapolis for the Final Four, many stayed in Ann Arbor. Police are now preparing for any planned celebrations in the area.
The Michigan Wolverines are less than 24 hours from competing in the Final Four against Arizona. It is the team's first time in the Final Four since 2018.
Detroit police made their presence Friday night as large crowds gathered around the downtown area. Police say it was in response after dozens of teens flooded the area Monday night.