Community College Works with 8 Companies to Train Nearly 700 New Workers

Combined, the agreements with Oakland County companies leverage $1.5 million in Michigan New Jobs Training funds.

NHTSA Chief Tells Automakers Regulators 'Questioning Everything Now'

A spate of recalls and Volkswagen’s admission it cheated on emissions testing raise the bar for automakers.

Calling all LEGO fans

LEGO Make & Take Day at The Doll Hospital in Berkley

Court Ruling Criticized for Effectively Handcuffing Reserve Officers

Prosecutor plans to appeal ruling. Failing that, law enforcement groups will seek changes in the law to give reserve officers authority.

'The Good Cop' Website Takes On 'The Internet Mob'

Michigan marketing group creates website and Facebook page celebrating positive interactions between cops and the public across the country.

Survey Shows MSU, U-M Co-eds Reluctant to Report Sexual Assaults

Nationally, the Association of American Universities Campus Climate Survey shows nearly one in four female students are raped.

Fall Color Outlook for Michigan: Be Patient

Michigan’s fantastic fall colors are delayed this year, but here’s where to go when Mother Nature gets out her paintbrush.

Double Tragedy for Oakland County Woman: How to Help

Amy Martin lost her husband and her unborn child in a car accident near Pittsburgh last week.

Patch Poll: Should Michigan Ban Personal Flamethrowers

Legislation pending before the Michigan House stems from concerns the devices are “an accident waiting to happen.”

They're Baack / 'Turtle Man' / Humble Hero / GM Fined $900M / Bubonic Plague / Supermoon: Michigan's Top Reads

If you miss a day on Patch, you miss a lot. Catch up with some of our top stories for the week of Sept. 13-19.

UPS Hiring Nearly 100,000 Workers For Holidays: Here's Where

Find thousands of jobs posted daily on the Patch Jobs Board.

Marvelous Monkey Storytime and Crafts with Cowboy ALEX

Stories, crafts, puppets and fun for kids with Cowboy ALEX this Saturday 9.26.15. 11am @ The Royal Oak Senior Community Center

Lawmaker Proposes Restrictions on Hobby Drones

Bills before the Legislature would create “no-fly zones” near jails and prisons and ban the use drones to commit a crime.

Pastor Allegedly Skipped Key Step Before 2 Marriages: Divorcing First Wife

The pastor of the Southfield New Hope United Methodist Church said in a letter to congregants that "rhythm and blues got the best of me."

Black Bear Attack Leaves Man with Minor Injuries

Man told Michigan wildlife authorities he stabbed the bear after it came from behind and knocked him down while he was hunting porcupine.

Rare Supermoon Lunar Eclipse Will Be The First In More Than 30 Years

Sky-gazers have something to look forward to that they won’t see again until 2033.

More Human Cases of West Nile Virus in Oakland County

Most people show no symptoms, but residents 50 and older are warned to be extra careful.

Both of Michigan's Tea Party Trysters Want Their Jobs Back

Todd Courser confirmed Friday he will run for the seat he resigned to avoid expulsion. Expelled lawmaker Cindy Gamrat is doing the same.

8 Local Cider Mills Offer a Taste of Fall: Family Bucket List

Visiting a cider mill is a time honored tradition in Michigan. Here are eight that offer family-fun activities.

Treasury highlights the importance of higher education during College Savings Month

Treasury also lowers administrative fee for Michigan Education Savings Program

Safety Advocate: Settlement Hollow Victory for Families of GM Ignition Switch Victims

Families of victims have scorn for the deal. "GM officials walk off scot-free while its customers are 6 feet under," says safety advocate.

Would You Want Kid Rock to Serve on a Jury of Your Peers? (Updated)

The Michigan-born rock star was dismissed Thursday as a potential juror for an upcoming Oakland Co. murder trial.

Area Man's Name, Former Business Used in Scam Targeting Attorneys

The FBI is monitoring bogus debt-collection scam targeting attorneys across the U.S., but can't do much until victims step forward.

Serious Artists Compete for Serious Prizes in MiGreatArtist Search

Artists who live, work or go to school in eight southeast Michigan counties compete for more than $16,000 in prizes.

Michigan Officials Warn of Tree Poaching Scam

Claiming the deadly Thousand Cankers Disease has been found in Michigan, loggers are looking for prized black walnuts.

Man Scares Walmart Customers with Toy Guns, Bomb Threat: Police

Police say they were able to apprehend the suspect in a Canton carjacking attempt when he was unable to drive a stick shift.

Michigan One of the Saddest Places in America: Analysis

Money might not buy happiness — and it doesn’t in Michigan, the 10th unhappiest place in America, according to WalletHub.

Detroit Zoo Weans Visitors Off the Bottle -- the Plastic Water Bottle, That Is

The phase out of bottled water — the single largest contributor of plastic waste in the United States — occurred a year ahead of schedule.

Farmington Hills Man Arraigned in Fatal Punch

Dante Manley-Ernest Nederveld is accused of causing the death of a man who died weeks after he was punched.

Melissa Gilbert Opens Her Books; Earns at Least $100K Annually

The 8th District Democratic congressional candidate also has at least $60K in credit card debt.

Beer and Barbecue Fans Will Love this Event

Beverages, food, entertainment and free parking offered at museum beer-tasting party.

Kroger Begins Free Home Pharmacy Delivery Service

The free service is offered at all 104 in-store pharmacies in Michigan.

Aretha Franklin Joins Entertainment Lineup for Pope's Visit

The "queen of soul" says it's "a blessing to sing in the presence of His Holiness."

Find Expert Tips on Nutrition and Parkinson's Disease in Online Seminar on Tuesday, September 15

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation (PDF) Presents Expert Information for People with PD; Free CEUs Available for Health Care Professionals

Sheriffs Condemn Social Media Sites Promoting Police Assassinations

Posts with profane slogan about police removed from Facebook, but sites by the same name remain. Is that free speech or hate speech?

U-M Cracks Playboy's Top Party Schools List as President Tells Greeks to Tone It Down

In the first meeting of its kind, University of Michigan president met with representatives of fraternities and sororities.

Class-Action Lawsuit Claims Michigan Illegally Seized Thousands of Tax Refunds

Lawsuit claims automated system illegally seized state and federal tax refunds from potentially thousands of workers.

Endangered Turtle Destined for Dinner Table 'SAFE' at Detroit Zoo

The western pond turtle is one of 10 species targeted in new Saving Animals From Extinction international conservation effort.

El Nino Could Mean Milder Winter for Michigan

The strongest El Niño since 1950 is shaping up — but nothing’s guaranteed.

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Are you achieving the results you're looking for? Don't risk your health, safety or results because of these fitness myths.