State police trooper rescues injured owl on I-696 Sunday
The trooper was on patrol on Interstate 696 and Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills when he spotted an injured owl on the expressway, according to authorities.
Zoning limits bills fight pits city leaders against Michigan lawmakers
Some opponents are backing another proposal, called the MI Home Program, which was introduced as House Bill 5660 by State Reps. Mark Tisdel, R-Rochester, and Samantha Steckloff, D-Farmington Hills.
Detroit works to create safe zones, programs for minors after recent teen takeovers
"Some came from Farmington Hills, Taylor, so when everybody is looking, this is a Metro Detroit, because everybody in the region enjoys Downtown Detroit.
Farmington Hills-based outdoor advertising company International Outdoor is presenting an “open air museum” that will feature 57+ billboards and digital panels featuring the work of French pop-street artist Jisbar, born Jean-Baptiste Launay.
MHSAA reclassifies 38 schools as enrollment numbers prompt changes for 2026-27
Farmington Hills Mercy girls swimming and diving will shift to Division 3 following three straight Division 2 championships, and Allen Park competitive cheer will compete in Division 1 after three consecutive Division 2 titles.
Livonia family dog goes missing after being shot by 'scared' delivery driver
A delivery driver in Livonia said he was "scared" when he allegedly shot a family dog in Livonia.It happened in a subdivision off Farmington Road, south of 8 Mile.The driver, who is a CPL holder, stayed at the scene and told Livonia police.
The next household hazardous waste collection event is Saturday, April 25th 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.
P-CEP Prowlers are bringing girls flag football to the Park
They’ll visit North Farmington, Farmington, Birmingham Groves and Brighton, with some dates expected to include scrimmages against two or more schools.
Major road projects starting in Oakland County. Plan accordingly
OAKLAND COUNTY — Construction season has arrived.Road Commission for Oakland County officials said in an April 1 statement that numerous projects are getting underway across the county, including in South Lyon, Milford Township, Novi, Northville and Farmington Hills.
FARMINGTON — Farmington Hills Mayor Theresa Rich outlined her city’s strategic vision during her State of Cities address, held March 6 at Farmington High School.
Farmington Hills City Council postpones Culver’s decision for second time
FARMINGTON HILLS — There were many familiar questions — and few answers — when the Farmington Hills City Council heard again from representatives of the restaurant chain Culver’s on the topic of a new diner proposed for Orchard Twelve Plaza, on the west side of Orchard Lake Road just north of 12 Mil
Different driver charged in wrong-way traffic fatality
FARMINGTON HILLS — Police now believe that the driver of a black SUV was driving the wrong way on Interstate 696 when he reportedly collided head-on into a white van, killing an 81-yar-old man from Detroit in the early morning hours of March 13.
FARMINGTON HILLS — Spring is here, and it’s time to clean up what winter has left behind with the 13th annual Carol Posey Litter Walk, where volunteers will pick up debris left on the grass and sidewalks next to main streets in Farmington Hills.
North Farmington grad excels at NCWA National Championships
FARMINGTON — Artero Wilson, a 2025 North Farmington high school graduate, competed for the Grand Valley State University Wrestling Club at the 2026 National Collegiate Wrestling Association National Championships on March 26-28 in Bossier City, La.
A man entered the lobby on Farmington Road shortly after 9 a.m., brandished a knife and made statements indicative of a mental health crisis, the police department said in a news release.
Time to vote for the Final Four in The Detroit News Burger Bracket
The second match-up is top-seeded Bates Burgers, a white-tiled slider joint in Farmington Hills and Livonia, versus Royal Oak favorite Red Coat Tavern, a dimly lit British pub on Woodward (with another location in West Bloomfield Township).
Ex-Wayne County parks director sentenced for New Year's Day gun incident
A former Wayne County Parks director will serve probation for her role in a dispute in which she pulled a gun over a 10-cent pop bottle deposit at a Farmington Hills gas station.
Deer cull removes dozens of animals in 3 Oakland County cities
Hunting efforts organized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture across Farmington, Farmington Hills and Southfield resulted in 70 white-tailed deer removed from the three cities.
Albanian man who lived in Michigan sentenced to 25 years in $100M international cocaine trafficking case
The agencies involved in the investigation included the Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigations and the Farmington Hills (Michigan) Police Department.
Deer cull pulls 70 animals out of Oakland County, venison donated to food banks
The cities of Farmington, Farmington Hills and Southfield are now working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services on the effort known as the Southeast Michigan Urban Deer Coalition.
Council postpones Culver’s decision for second time
FARMINGTON HILLS — There were many familiar questions — and few answers — when the Farmington Hills City Council heard again from representatives of the restaurant chain Culver’s on the topic of a new diner proposed for Orchard Twelve Plaza, on the west side of Orchard Lake Road just north of 12 Mil
Security response in Temple Israel attack praised; more defense for religious houses expected
A state representative from Farmington Hills said there are some bills moving through the state legislature right now to deal with terrorism and defend against these types of attacks.
District of Columbia resident Renee Armstrong, Farmington Hills resident Wendy Aaron and Dublin, Ohio, resident Kelley Honore-Johnson were all a part of the Southfield Lathrup High School Class of 1990.
Here's how many deer were culled in Farmington Hills, Southfield
“Our city and our region continue to face challenges from deer–vehicle collisions, property damage, and ecological impacts," Farmington Hills Acting City Manager Karen Mondora said.
South Lyon man, 93, recognized for Korean War service, patriotism
Setsuda lived in Farmington Hills for more than three decades, devoting himself to working in the yard and helping his neighbors after retirement before finally moving to South Lyon a few years ago.
As a home and garden buyer for Farmer John’s Home and Garden in Farmington Hills, Eric Huck travels the world sourcing products in Europe and Asia and across the U.S.
Suburban has managed the facility for decades, and Fischer said he would only consider an offer from the Farmington Hills company that brought the arena out of the red after a faltering financial start.
Farmington introduces Food Waste Recycling as part of Yard Waste Program
At its March 16 meeting, Farmington City Council unanimously approved the addition of food waste recycling to the city’s existing yard waste collection program.
Man charged in deadly wrong-way I-696 crash in Farmington Hills
Richard Leon-Zghen was arraigned Friday in 47th District Court in Farmington Hills, according to court records and the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office.
Jews, gentiles come together for Seder after Temple Israel attack
Farmington Hills ― The annual interfaith Seder hosted by the Detroit branch of the American Jewish Committee took on heightened importance this year as Jews and gentiles came together Tuesday to strengthen their ties in the wake of targeted violence.
Interfaith leaders gather for unity Seder at Adat Shalom in Farmington Hills
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (WXYZ) — While the Passover Seder traditionally recounts the journey from slavery to freedom for Jewish people, Tuesday night’s gathering at Adat Shalom Synagogue also focused on a modern-day journey and brought together people from all walks of life.
Data Shows Enrollment Challenges Across Most Oakland County School Districts
As can be seen in the accompanying chart, those with the largest declines (over 1,000 students) – Farmington, Walled Lake, Oak Park, Waterford, Huron Valley and Southfield – showed geographic diversity, though they tended to cluster in the older population centers.
Medical transportation failures leave Farmington Hills man with disabilities stranded for doctor’s visits
A Farmington Hills man with disabilities said repeated problems with his insurance-covered medical transportation have caused him to miss nearly a dozen doctor’s appointments this year.
Outpatient procedure offers alternative to fibroid surgery
Precision IR is promoting uterine fibroid embolization as a less invasive alternative to surgery for women with symptomatic uterine fibroids, offering the outpatient procedure at its Farmington Hills office.
Florida man charged in wrong-way crash that killed 81-year-old
FARMINGTON HILLS — The driver of a Chevy Blazer SUV involved in a wrong-way crash on Interstate 696 earlier this month has been charged with reckless driving causing death.
Med students from St. Martinus to graduate in Farmington Hills
FARMINGTON HILLS — St. Martinus University, a medical school based in Curaçao in the Caribbean Islands, will graduate its class of 2026 at the Farmington Hills Inn April 26.
Farmington, Farmington Hills push for revitalization of Grand River
Farmington — Farmington and Farmington Hills officials are pushing to continue to revitalize a key commercial corridor through both cities, with one city leader saying residents eventually won't recognize it because it will have evolved so much.
Communities feel impact of Farmington Hills water main break
FARMINGTON HILLS/WEST BLOOM-FIELD — Officials in Farmington Hills and neighboring communities are commending each other for their work handling the aftermath of a water main that broke in Farmington Hills earlier this month.
The commission will also be resurfacing 12 Mile from Orchard Lake Road to Autumn Ridge in Farmington Hills in a $3.4 million project, which will be completed this year, and resurfacing 12 Mile from Novi Road in Novi to Farmington Road in Farmington Hills in a $10.8 million project, which will start
Officials call for stronger hate crime laws after temple attack
“I’d like to thank my fellow Jewish elected officials: Oakland County Treasurer Robert Wittenberg, state Sen. Jeremy Moss, state Reps. Noah Arbit (D-West Bloomfield) and Samantha Steckloff (D-Farmington Hills) for joining me today to discuss these concerns, and the work that lies ahead of us as we
10K nurses at Southeast Michigan hospitals vote to authorize strike
Corewell Health East, which was formerly Beaumont Health, has hospitals in Metro Detroit communities including Troy, Royal Oak, Farmington Hills, Dearborn, Grosse Pointe, Trenton, Wayne, Taylor, Southfield and Livonia.
Play about Elizabeth Packard's life in 1800s and her contributions to reform of women’s rights and mental health care, 7:30 p.m. March 19-20, Smith Theatre on Oakland Community College - Orchard Ridge Campus, 27055 Orchard Lake Road in Farmington Hills, continues March 26-27, oaklandcc.edu/calendar
