Judge in the Oxford High School Shooter's Case Finds that the Prosecution Met its Burden of Proof and Life Without Parole Remains an Option

On September 29, 2023, Oakland County Circuit Judge Kwamé Rowe ruled that the Oxford High School shooter could be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, finding that the prosecution met its burden and rebutted a presumption against such a sentence.

09/29/2023 12:26 PM

Oakland County parks to take over new land

The Oakland County Park budget for fiscal year 2024 approved earlier this month at $38,261,932. The budget was approved by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Oakland County commission.

09/29/2023 12:22 PM

Baker College in Royal Oak gets its closeup with state, county, city officials

Elected officials State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Woodward and Mayor Michael Fournier – all Royal Oak residents – were among those who toured the new seven-story Baker College flagship campus in town.

09/29/2023 12:18 PM

As area residents struggle with internet access, supervisor promotes regional broadband survey

Rose Township, located just south of Holly in Northwest Oakland County, has areas of farmland and forest, and homes spread far apart, making it more costly for internet service providers to set up the infrastructure needed for access.

09/28/2023 11:13 AM

Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Trafficking Unit Obtains Major Human Trafficking Conviction

An Oakland County jury convicted Richard Coleman of all eleven felony charges brought against him by the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, including multiple counts of Human Trafficking, 1st degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, 3rd degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, and Maintaining a Drug House.

09/22/2023 9:22 AM

Oakland County Health Division Confirms Case of Hepatitis A at Pine Knob Music Theatre

09/21/2023 4:06 PM

Board of Commissioners unanimously adopts budget focused on investments in people, community

During its meeting this morning, the Oakland County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted the triennial county budget for fiscal years 2024-2026, which includes more than $1 billion for fiscal year 2024.

09/21/2023 2:11 PM

Oakland County Budget Passes in Unanimous Vote

09/21/2023 12:29 PM

Oakland County to Host Little Amal

09/20/2023 3:57 PM

Birmingham Bridal Store Owner Accused of Defrauding Customers Arraigned on Four New Charges

On September 15, 2023, Oakland County Prosecutor KAREN D. McDONALD charged Nadica Ristivojevic, a 58-year-old resident of West Bloomfield, with four counts of Larceny by Conversion stemming from defrauding customers. These charges are in addition to nine previously-issued charges.

09/20/2023 1:40 PM