Sterling Heights Residents Sue City Over Mosque Settlement

Lawsuit claims settlement with the Justice Department and American Islamic Community Center favored Muslims.

State Yanks Clinton Township Doctor's License For Over-Prescribing Narcotics

During a 3-month period in 2016, doctor wrote an average of 87 narcotics prescriptions daily, regulators said.

Gov. Snyder Announces State of Emergency Extension Approved For Clinton Township And Macomb County

Gov. Snyder's request to extend the state of emergency in Clinton Township and Macomb County was approved through March 31.

Michigan Regional Council Of Carpenters And Millwrights Call For Mayor Jim Fouts' Resignation

The Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights are urging Mayor Jim Fouts to resign amid the release of offensive tapes.

Fraser Sinkhole: Gov. Snyder Adds Clinton Township To Macomb County's State Of Emergency

The declaration now makes state resources, including money and manpower, available to Clinton Township in Fraser sinkhole fiasco.

Fraser Sinkhole: Gov. Rick Snyder Declares State Of Emergency In Macomb County

The declaration now makes state resources (i.e. money and manpower) available to Macomb County to combat the sewer fiasco.

Clinton Township Trustees Approve Improvements to Hall Road

Last to join the party, township's nearly $100,000 in upgrades will be made primarily to safety.

Sheriff and Police Chief Update Trustees on Dispatch System

911 texting and other enhancements help get help to callers more quickly: report.

Public Works Candidates Return Rizzo-Tinged Money

As election approaches, Anthony Marrocco and Candice Miller distance themselves from trash hauler involved in FBI corruption probe.

Nov. 8, 2016 Presidential Election: What's on the Ballot

Trustees, school board and other seats in Clinton Township.

Nov. 8, 2016 Presidential Election: Where to Vote in Clinton Township Area

Find your polling place and other important election day information.

$10K Deficit in Fireworks Show Headed by Clinton Twp. Trustee in FBI Corruption Probe

Dean Reynolds was arrested by the FBI earlier this month in a long-running investigation into public corruption focused on Macomb County.

Trash Company Exec Resigns Amid FBI Corruption Probe

Two Macomb County elected officials have been charged in alleged pay-for-play scheme for municipal garbage contracts.

Trash Hauler FBI Named in Bribery Scheme Gets Mixed Reception

Rizzo Environmental Services, which is at the center of an FBI bribery and corruption probe, is getting a second look in some communities.

Clinton Township Trustee Took Up to $70K in Bribes for Votes: FBI

Trustee Dean Reynolds' arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into corruption in southeast Michigan, especially Macomb County, FBI said.

Clinton Township Woman Convicted of 1st Degree Child Abuse

A toddler in her care in May 2015 is unable to walk, talk or feed himself and requires around-the-clock care.

House Candidate: Secret Recordings Taken Out of Context: Video

Steve Marino boasted of paying for bar tabs and cab rides for lawmakers through his lobbying firm, Democrats charge.

Clinton Township Trustee Thinks FOIA Requests Take Too Long

Under Michigan law, government agencies must process Freedom of Information Act requests in five days, but often get a 10-day extension.

Driver Facing Charges in Double Fatality Sued for Wrongful Death

Valon Gjykaj, 21, is awaiting trial on charges stemming from an accident that claimed his father's life and that of another motorist.

Hillary Clinton: Donald Trump Misses What Makes Michigan, America Great

Hillary Clinton speaks at old-line auto supplier that has bounced back with defense contracts, partnership with Macomb Community College.

Muslim Group Sues Over Denial of Mosque, Asks Feds to Investigate

The Department of Justice has been asked to investigate the alleged violation of federal laws, including those protecting houses of worship.

President Obama Shortens 4 Michiganders’ Sentences in Sweeping Order

The president commuted 214 sentences, the most in a single day in more than a century.

Last-Minute Deal Salvages $4.65B Mass Transit Plan

Details of plan aren't clear, but Oakland and Macomb County Executives L. Brooks Patterson and Mark Hackel said it resolves their issues.

UPDATED: Clinton Township Trustee Field Narrowed

Clinton Township voters will also cast ballots in county commissioner and other races.

RTA Falls Short of Votes Needed to Put Regional Transit on Ballot

For the 26th time in 50 years, leaders have failed to reach agreement on a regional transit plan.

Zoo Millage Renewal on Aug. 2 Primary Ballot

Though the tax renewal is expected to pass, detractors say folks who can't afford to visit the zoo end up subsidizing those who can.

Long Thought Dead, Vietnam Vet Finally Gets Purple Heart: ICYMI

For 47 years, Fred Rivera believed Herman Johnson died in his arms in Vietnam. The truth came out after he recalled the moment in his book.

Metro Detroit Mourns Terror Attack in Nice, France

Public vigil planned before French Boys' Choir performance Saturday; upcoming International Academy of Macomb trip to France on schedule.

Macomb County Veterans Service Tax Increase on Aug. 2 Primary Ballot

About 54,000 military vets get services from the Veterans Services Department, which says it needs another worker to keep up with demand.

Top 10 Things Clinton Township Residents, Michiganders Complained About in 2015

National Consumer Protection Week is March 6-12. Here’s what irked Michigan consumers most in 2015.

$7.7M Dequindre Road Project Topic at Public Meeting

The project will have a major effect on traffic in Oakland and Macomb counties during much of 2016.

Report: Ben Carson Made Up Story About Scholarship, West Point

The disclosure is a major hit for the GOP candidate, who is leading in Michigan and national polls.

Mock Trial Exams Atomic Bomb Decision

Local legal and law enforcement take part as MCC hosts mock trial that examines justification in 1945 atomic bombings in Japan

Sheriff: Attorney Trying to 'Strong Arm' County in In-Custody Death of Inmate

Attorney said he offered to settle case for $25 million to $30 million before filing lawsuit.

Michigan Democrats Call for $1B Tax Cut for Middle Class

A spokesman for House Speaker Kevin Cotter called the proposal a “ridiculous wish list.”

Child Custody Dispute Escalates to Alleged Threat to Kill Judge

A man whose child-custody case has tied up courts for years allegedly threatened to place bomb under judge's car, shoot her.

Bill Seeks Ban on Ships Transporting Heavy Crude on Great Lakes

Michigan senators also seek review of hazardous pipelines and oil-spill response plans.

Snyder PAC to Back Like-Minded Candidates

Often described as a reluctant politician, Gov. Rick Snyder has formed a PAC to recruit “problem-solving” candidates.

Patch Poll: Should Michigan Ban Personal Flamethrowers

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

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.