Pontiac Considers Tax Hike, Budget Cuts
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.
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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.
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.
The funding comes from the 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and will create 603 units throughout 13 different projects.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Michigan Senate Democrats passed two bills creating the Retirement Savings Act.
William Smith was sentenced in April 2025 to 19 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
The fire happened around 10 p.m. on May 12 in the 800 block of Eason Street.
More than 100 people showed up for a party in the 300 block of Westchester Way on June 13.
One man is dead, and four juveniles were arrested after an early-morning police chase ended in a deadly crash near the Warren-Detroit border.
William Smith was sentenced in April 2025 to 19 years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.
The funding comes from the 9% Low-Income Housing Tax Credit and will create 603 units throughout 13 different projects.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Luke Skywalker's lightsaber from the "Star Wars" sequel "The Empire Strikes Back" is expected to sell for at least $1 million at an upcoming auction.
Rio de Janeiro's Military Fire Department said one of the helicopters crashed in the parking lot of a car dealership, where several electric vehicles were parked, igniting a fire.
A well-known jazz club in Detroit is hitting a new high note. After going dark in May for renovations, Baker's Keyboard Lounge is reopening to the public.
The United States is co-hosting the World Cup for the first time in more than 30 years, and organizations and businesses in Metro Detroit are making sure sports fans have a place to watch the competition.
The project, called "The Stories of Us," invites communities across the country to reflect on their past, present, and future.
The Supreme Court on Thursday ruled in favor of a Texas man who challenged a federal law that bars certain drug users from having firearms.
The national average for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. drops to $3.99, the lowest since March 30.
Tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Iowa and several other states Wednesday as severe weather slammed a large swath of the Midwest and Southeast.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
A second mosquito-borne virus has been detected in West Michigan's Kent County, local health officials said.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development says it will be implementing new animal import requirements after the flesh-eating New World screwworm was detected in the U.S.
Following claims of toxic mold at the Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility, the Michigan Department of Corrections says testing did not show "evidence of systemic black or toxic mold conditions."
The victim may have had a medical emergency before the vehicle went underwater, Grand Blanc Township police said.
New data from Flint's Rx Kids program shows an 18% reduction in preterm births and a 27% drop in low birth weights, and Detroit officials say they expect similar results as enrollment nears 3,000 families.
The Detroit Tigers were without two players in a 4-2 loss to the Houston Astros on Wednesday, missing outfielder Wenceel Perez due to a freak accident and second baseman Gleyber Torres with an oblique strain.
PWHL Detroit was in full swing on Wednesday for the 2026 draft, selecting six players, including a Michigan native.
Jeremy Peña homered and had an RBI single, Peter Lambert allowed just one run on two hits and the Houston Astros beat the Detroit Tigers 4-2.
A Little League in Ypsilanti, Michigan, was struck with field vandalism and the danger of closing. Now, thanks to the community and a popular social media influencer, the league is thriving.
What have only been renderings so far now jump off the page with the first 3D model of DCFC's future home.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
Police in Benton Harbor, Michigan, say thieves have stolen mausoleum doors from a cemetery.
Gas prices across Michigan are starting to ease, but drivers in Metro Detroit are still paying more than most of the state — and many say finding affordable fuel takes a little extra effort.
A federal court of appeals has denied former Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO William Smith's appeal for resentencing after he pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $40 million from the nonprofit.
More than 100 people showed up for a party in the 300 block of Westchester Way on June 13, when city officials say a private residential pool was rented out to a third party, violating zoning regulations.
Tornadoes were reported in Illinois, Iowa and several other states on Wednesday as severe weather slammed a large swath of the Midwest and Southeast.