Mom of North Farmington student killed at crosswalk says he was kind, a leader
FARMINGTON, Mich. — A 15-year-old North Farmington High School student was hit and killed by a pickup truck while crossing the road in Farmington on Wednesday evening.
Farmington boy, 15, hit and killed while crossing street
A 15-year-old in Farmington was hit and killed by a car Tuesday evening.A pick-up truck driver hit the teen within the crosswalk on Orchard Lake Road at Shiawassee, police said.The driver was cooperating, police said, but it’s unclear if any charges would be issued.
Farmington school community mourns loss of ‘remarkable young man’ killed in pedestrian crash
A 15-year-old boy who was fatally struck by a truck while crossing the street in Farmington Wednesday night is being remembered by his school community as “an exceptional young man who made a lasting impression on those who knew him.”
SMART to provide free rides to the polls on Election Day
SMART Flex: On-demand rideshare service in Dearborn, Troy/Clawson, Auburn Hills/Pontiac, Hall Road, and Farmington/Farmington Hills and Northern Macomb.
DNA evidence links suspect to brutal Farmington Hills park murder
Bercea was ordered on Oct. 28 to stand trial for Harris's murder after a preliminary examination, where Farmington Hills' 47th District Court Judge James Brady heard evidence to determine if there is probable cause that Bercea killed Harris.
MHSAA football playoffs predictions 2026 for state champs, final 4
If Lumen Christi wins five straight games for another state title, head coach Herb Brogan would pass Farmington Hills Harrison coach John Herrington for the most wins in MHSAA football history.
Farmington group set to perform Michael Jackson classic dance Thriller
FARMINGTON — It's nowhere near close to midnight on a sunny October evening at a park in downtown Farmington, and evil doesn't appear to be lurking in the dark.
Famous zip sauce still drawing diners to Steven Lelli's in Farmington Hills
Steven Lelli's on the Green in Farmington Hills carries on the legacy of the original Lelli's restaurant, which opened in Detroit in 1939 and is credited with creating the city's famous zip sauce.
Welcome Mat: Local art spaces and haunted house survey results
In downtown Farmington, Skep Space, a nonprofit artist incubator, merges affordable studio workspace and dynamic educational workshops with community-centered exhibitions.
Metro Detroit restaurant remembers patron known for singing with longtime friend
At one particular restaurant in Farmington, the manager has been documenting the two older gentlemen for years, putting smiles on the faces of everyone they encounter.
Farmington Hills to host “Bagels & Business” event focused on city’s future
The City of Farmington Hills is inviting business owners, residents and visitors to its flagship networking event, “Bagels & Business,” with this year’s edition centered on the city’s long-term development plans.
Farmington football keeps focus after forfeiting 4 games, beats up on rival
First-year Farmington coach Kason Dickerson has helped West Bloomfield and Orchard Lake St. Mary’s win state championships, so he fortunately hasn’t faced much adversity in his young coaching career.
Nearly $837 million in school bonds on Oakland County ballots
Five of the six — Birmingham, Farmington, Holly, Lake Orion and Royal Oak — note on the ballot that approval of the bonds would result in a zero-mill increase to taxpayers from what they currently pay.
Nearly $837 million in school bonds on Oakland County ballots
Five of the six — Birmingham, Farmington, Holly, Lake Orion and Royal Oak — note on the ballot that approval of the bonds would result in a zero-mill increase to taxpayers from what they currently pay.
The 11th Congressional District includes Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Twp, Bloomfield Hills, Clawson, Commerce Twp, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Orchard Lake Village, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak
Farmington Mayor Joe LaRussa appointed to SEMCOG Economic Development Council
The City of Farmington is pleased to announce that Mayor Joe LaRussa has been appointed to the Southeast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) Economic Development Council (EDC) for a two-year term beginning July 1, 2026, and continuing through June 30, 2028.
Inside Detroit's $2.795M two-level penthouse at historic Book-Cadillac
Ken and Kyle Hall, who live in another condominium in the building, moved downtown from Farmington Hills about 5 ½ years ago after their children were grown.
Taylor man arrested after squirting lotion on women at Target without them knowing
The first was at a Kroger in Farmington Hills in 2024, where FOX 2 reported then that a 20-year-old Southfield man was charged with criminal sexual conduct.
The city of Farmington Hills is inviting residents to get an inside look at one of its signature community spaces with a new, free event dubbed the Hawk Experience.
'Other Mommy,' from Ferndale author's story, scares up No. 1 opening at theaters
Malerman, who is also the author of "Bird Box," which was a smash hit for Netflix in 2018, is also the writer and director of "To All the Books," his new documentary on his writing process, which will show at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 15 at the Farmington Civic Theater.
Farmington football forfeits 4 games for using ineligible players
The Falcons' wins over Ann Arbor Huron and Walled Lake Northern were vacated by the Michigan High School Athletic Association after two ineligible players suited up for the first four games of the season, which Farmington split with a 2-2 record.
Farmington student jumped and hospitalized during lunchtime, family plans to press charges
A Farmington High School student was jumped by multiple people during lunchtime on Tuesday.The student, 14-year-old Phillip Hems, got a concussion and was hospitalized.Phillip's stepmom told FOX 2 that police did get involved and the kids who allegedly attacked him were arrested.
Oakland County Bar Association Hosting “Ask a Lawyer Clinic” at Farmington Library Oct. 20
Farmington Hills, MI – Volunteer attorneys from the Oakland County Bar Association will be present at the Farmington Community Library on Tuesday, October 20, from 6–8:30 p.m. to provide free basic legal information and brief advice and counsel in areas including:
Farmington Public Safety brough back a community tradition and invited residents to join officers for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 7, at Starbucks in Downtown Farmington.
It's business as usual thus far for Clarkston's girls volleyball
One, it was last week ranked No. 3 in Division 1 behind a couple of programs it hopes to finally overcome in the state tournament, Farmington Hills Mercy and Birmingham Marian.
Stronger penalties for gift card fraud now in effect in Michigan
House Bill 4598, introduced in 2025 by Rep. Mike Harris, R-Waterford, and House Bill 4599, introduced in 2025 by Rep. Samantha Steckloff, D-Farmington Hills, are now Public Acts 109 and 110 of 2026.
2026 Candidate Interview: Farid Ishac for Congress District 11
The 11th Congressional District includes Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Twp, Bloomfield Hills, Clawson, Commerce Twp, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Orchard Lake Village, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak
2026 Candidate Interviews: 47th District Court Judge in Farmington/Farmington Hills
Farmington, Farmington Hills, MI – In the race for Judge of the 47th District Court, which serves Farmington and Farmington Hills, there are two candidates on the Nov. 3, 2026 ballot:
9-year-old girl struck by e-moto while getting off bus in Farmington Hills
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — A 9-year-old girl was hit by a high-powered e-moto while getting off her school bus in Farmington Hills, raising questions about what police can enforce as e-bikes, e-motos and similar electric vehicles continue to evolve.
The last household hazardous waste collection event for 2026 is Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the RRRASOC - Materials Recovery Facility - Truck Entrance located at 20875 Mapleridge Avenue in Southfield.
Troy man charged with reckless driving causing death in fatal May crash
Robert Isho, 34, of Troy, has been charged with reckless driving causing death in connection with a May crash that killed a Farmington Hills man, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office.
2026 Candidate Interview: Ethan Baker for Congress District 11
The 11th Congressional District includes Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Bloomfield Twp, Bloomfield Hills, Clawson, Commerce Twp, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Ferndale, Hazel Park, Huntington Woods, Lake Angelus, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Orchard Lake Village, Pleasant Ridge, Pontiac, Royal Oak
Parents say cheer team organizer scammed families out of thousands
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — A group of Farmington Hills mothers say they were scammed by the organizer of a competitive cheerleading team, and police are now investigating.
Soaring gas prices hitting drivers' wallets, changing habits
FARMINGTON HILLS — The average price of gas is higher than it has been most other times this year, and the cost per gallon is shaping some Michiganders' travel habits.
Detroit man charged with armed robbery of dancer, DPD investigates mores cases
Smith is being investigated in connection with at least 3 armed robberies across Metro Detroit, including incidents in Detroit, Melvindale and Farmington Hills.
‘Fired Up for Vacri’ event celebrates sister-city connection
The Farmington-Vacri Gemellaggio Committee invites the community to “Fired Up for Vacri” on Sunday, October 18, from 2–4 p.m. at Fired and Fused (32326 Grand River Ave.), for an afternoon celebrating Italian culture, glass artistry, and Farmington’s growing connection with its sister city of Vacri,
Farmington Public Safety invites you to Coffee with a Cop
Farmington Public Safety is bringing back a community tradition and inviting residents to join officers for Coffee with a Cop on Wednesday, October 7, at 10 a.m. at Starbucks in Downtown Farmington.
Michigan needs $85B in water, sewer infrastructure updates
It comes after a series of high-profile water main breaks in GLWA's system over the last year and a half in multiple cities, including Novi, Farmington Hills and Detroit.
