West Bloomfield Patch

08/19/2022

Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Jacob Cunningham issued a preliminary injunction Friday, keeping abortion legal in the state.

08/19/2022

An off-duty firefighter rescued a boy who was stuck in a river and clinging to a northern Michigan dam on Aug. 11, officials said.

08/19/2022

Lawyers from the governor's office asked the judge for a preliminary injunction blocking prosecutors from going after abortion doctors.

08/18/2022

"It is very hard to convince Cooper that he will be happy again," his family said of the 8-year-old mass shooting survivor. (via Highland Park Patch)

The 8-year-old Highland Park mass shooting survivor's family said he is in constant pain, but "every kindness makes him smile."

08/18/2022

Officials said Nicholas Frost​, 47, entered the mother's home through a crawl space and kidnapped his infant daughter.

08/18/2022

A new model predicts Michigan will likely see more days with dangerous heat in the future, but not as many as other regions of the country.

08/18/2022

Suspending the outdoor water use will allow the limited water supply to be evenly distributed to residents and businesses who need it.

08/18/2022

A couple was arrested Sunday after witnesses told police they saw the couple having s*x on the Giant Wheel at Cedar Point, reports said.

08/17/2022

"It still feels like a nightmare. My life has completely changed because of one unfortunate tragedy," Lana Batochir wrote. (via Chicago Patch)

"As I was getting pulled onto the boat I glanced at my legs and realized that both my legs were gone."

08/17/2022

Confirmation of the nation's first polio case in nearly a decade has fueled concerns in Michigan and nationwide.

08/17/2022

Meteorologists said recent solar activity might give Michiganders a view of the Aurora Borealis starting Wednesday night through Friday​.

08/17/2022

Michigan health officials are investigating a spike in reported E. coli​ cases found in three counties: Kent, Ottawa and Oakland​.

08/17/2022

Police found in a local park a golf cart that had rolled over and the body of a 16-year-old boy, they said.

08/17/2022

The DNR is investigating photos of a large black cat​ that was seen about 30 miles south of Traverse City, according to a 9&10 News report.

08/17/2022

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08/17/2022

A northern Michigan island has one of the best beaches beach in the country, according to Southern Living Magazine.

08/16/2022

One of your neighbors published an article in the Community Corner section. Read their story on Patch. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

One of your neighbors posted in Community Corner. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

08/16/2022

The Board of State Canvassers is set decide Aug. 31 whether the Reproductive Freedom for All​ measure will be on November's ballot.

08/16/2022

If passed in the legislature, Michigan would join 19 other states that already suspended their state sales taxes on back-to-school items.

08/16/2022

Officials confirmed Thursday the state's first detection of spotted lanternfly, an invasive plant hopper native to eastern Asia.

08/16/2022

Thanks to the Power Play, the $50,000 winning Powerball ticket was multiplied to $100,000.

08/16/2022

The 56-year-old woman was taken to a nearby hospital. No other injuries reported in the crash, which police said was intentional.

08/16/2022

Think you’re ready to buy a home? Make sure you do these five important things before you start putting in offers. (Sponsored)

Prospective homeowners should build their credit score, formulate a budget and get pre-approved for a mortgage before starting their search.

08/16/2022

8-year-old Asa Baker's lemonade stand is back in business after police shut it down earlier this month. (via Ohio Patch)

Organizers of a nearby festival filed a complaint with law enforcement, leading authorities to close down the stand, WJW reported.

08/15/2022

Jigger O. Garcia, 50, of Chesterfield Township​, was arrested by federal agents after exchanging over 1,100 text messages, reports said.

08/15/2022

The Michigan Wolverines ended its Saturday practice by giving the ball to a former top recruit whose life took an unexpected turn.

08/15/2022

Demand for single-family homes surged in the past two years.

08/15/2022

Public school systems in Michigan won’t require students heading back to school this fall to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

Public school systems in Michigan won't require students heading back to school this fall to get vaccinated against COVID-19.

08/14/2022

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08/14/2022

Michigan law requires that drivers stop at least 20 feet from a school bus when it has it red lights flashing.