NCAA: March Madness Will Return to Detroit

Construction started last week on the Detroit Red Wings arena, and it’s already booked a major event.

Attention, White Lake-Highland Area Residents: Deadline Extended for FEMA Flood Assistance

Gov. Rick Snyder asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency for extension to apply for assistance to cover damage from August floods.

Live Penguin Cam: Watch How Detroit Zoo Penguins Spend Their Days

What’s an average day like for a penguin? A Detroit television station’s Penguin Cam gives you a glimpse.

Epiphany glass studio annual holiday open studio.

Epiphany glass studios annual holiday open studio, December 6 & 7, noon to 6pm

ATT Flying High at Detroit DTW Airport, Ranks #1

Independent research firm RootMetrics awards top spot to AT&T in recent airport wireless network performance report.

From Hell to Paradise, Michigan Rules, Seal's Fate Sealed, 'Dead' Man Votes: Michigan News Digest

In case you missed them, here’s a roundup of some of the top stories from the Michigan Patch sites last week.

Michigan Green Beret, 'One of Our Nation's Finest,' Dies in Battle in Afghanistan

The highly decorated soldier received fourth Bronze Star medal and a Meritorious Service Award posthumously.

Big-Box Stores Reveal Black Friday Specials

If you’re already planning what to buy where, these ads will help you develop a strategy.

Michigan Hunters Can Help Fill Food Bank Freezers

The Sportsmen Against Hunger program collected around 30,000 pounds of venison last year.

Couples Appeal 6th Circuit Ruling Upholding Gay Marriage Ban to Supreme Court

With appeals filed days after the 6th Circuit's ruling, U.S. Supreme Court justices could take up the issue of same-sex marriage this term.

Firearm Deer Season Opens Saturday; Get Smartphone App to Check Deer

Michigan DNR announces deer check station locations, new deer check locator for smartphones as firearm season opens.

Job Hunting? Check Out These Just-Posted Positions in the White Lake-Highland Area

Bookmark the Patch jobs board page to start your hunt for full-time, part-time, seasonal and temporary jobs.

DIA Directors Dug Into Their Own Pockets to Repay Executive Bonuses

Taking back the bonus pay would have been a "double insult" to the three top executives at the Detroit Institute of Arts.

Bill's Supporters Say Splitting Electoral Votes More Fairly Represents Will of People

A bill proposed in the Legislature would allow Michigan to split its electoral voters, as Maine and Nebraska do.

Meet the Artists -- Mount Elliott Park Fun Shop in Detroit

With great artists around Detroit, Mount Elliott Park Fun Shop is giving consumers a chance to meet the artists and purchase their work.

Have A Voice In The Future Of Education!

Share your perspective on how you use technology for learning in the national Speak Up survey.

2 Oakland Teens Charged in Foiled Murder-for-Hire Plot Face Life in Prison

The mother of one of the teens said her daughter just wanted justice for her boyfriend and baby’s father, who died in her arms last year.

Road Construction May Affect Commutes in the White Lake-Highland Area

Several projects are still in the works in Oakland County, and that may affect how you get from here to there over the next week.

From Hell to Paradise, BuzzFeed Explains Why Michigan is Best U.S. State

Michiganders can always use their hand as a map, one of the reasons you should turn thumbs up to the Mitten State.

What will $300,000 buy you in a White Lake waterfront home?

Here are a couple of White Lake township waterfront homes for sale in the $275,000 - $300,000 range. What will $275,000 - $300,000 buy you

2 Oakland Businesses Team to Pair Michigan Craft Beers, Holiday Menus

Orion Township’s Powers Distributing and the Royal Oak Holiday Market have teamed to provide great beer pairings.

Family Road Rally THIS Sunday!

Have an AMAZING time as you compete with other families on a crazy Road Rally. It all starts right here at Epic Life Church this Sunday!

Oakland County Top for Deer/Vehicle Crashes: 'Don't Veer for Deer,' AAA Michigan Warns

One in five vehicle crashes in Michigan involves deer, which are especially active during the November rut, or mating season.

How Big Is the Crime Problem in White Lake and Highland?

The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting program shows a breakdown of the types of crime and the crime rate across the country.

Killer Shrimp Poses Big Threat to Great Lakes

Michigan DNR takes aim at aggressive predator, and other invasive species that can disrupt the ecological balance of the Great Lakes.

Oakland County Vet Says He and Millions of Others Getting Cold Shoulder from Defense Department

On Veterans Day, Americans pay tribute to those who sacrificed in wars. But millions of Cold War veterans are overlooked.

Registration Open for Dec. 6 Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis

“I can’t wait until I am just Emi. Not a kid with arthritis,” says this year’s 2014 Detroit Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis honoree.

BROADWAY ON THE BOULEVARD

Champagne Punch, Light Hors d'oeuvre, Dessert & Coffee, Music, and More

How Did Michigan Cities Rank on FBI's List of Most Dangerous in America?

Murders declined 18 percent from 2012 to 2013, but Detroit’s per capita murder rate is the highest in the country.

Free Meals and Deals to Vets, Military on Veterans Day: The List

Across the country, businesses offer free or discounted meals and services to retired and active U.S. military personnel.

Fill White Lake-Highland Patch with Veterans Day 2014 Tributes

Tuesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day. Leave a tribute to a veteran in the comments section, or upload a photo there.

Diver Finds Previously Undiscovered Shipwrecks on Lake Michigan Floor: Watch

Diver discovers artifacts from ships that ran aground after being snared by reefs of shallow gravel shoals near the Island of Skillagalee.

White Lake and Highland, Catch Up On Patch: Shifting Views About Pot, Gay Marriage Showdown Expected, Moot Wolf Hunt Vote

Also, the remains of a World War II veteran have been identified and was buried with full military honors.

Sexting and Kids: Should Advent of 'Sexting' Prompt Legal Reform?

Prosecutor is meeting with teens across the metro to discuss the serious consequences of sexting.

Off-the-Charts Customer Service, Surf's Up and It's not for Sissies, Child Support Snafu: Michigan News Digest

Detroit Institute of Arts board returns $90,000 in bonuses paid to executives when voter-backed taxes started flowing in.

Southeast Michigan Boy is New 'Mayor' of Zoo's Amphibiville

Amphibiville is part of the National Amphibian Conservation Center, which the Wall Street Journal called “Disneyland for Toads.”

DIA Admits 'Mistake,' Returns $90K in 2012 Bonuses Paid to 3 Top Execs

County executive says he trusts DIA learned valuable PR lesson “and this mischief won’t continue.”

Police: Pair Stole Credit Cards in Realty Open Houses in 15 Communities Across 3 Counties

In alleged spree that lasted from June to October, two men distracted Realtors and ransacked houses.

Say It Isn't Snow: White Lake, Highland Area Weather Forecast

Forecasters don’t expect a repeat of last winter, the snowiest and sixth-coldest on record in Michigan, but season could blow in early.

'Boycott Black Thursday' Gains Steam, Conflict Brewing Over Starbucks Bling Policy, Couple Wrongly Accused of Sexual Abuse Gets $3 Million: Michigan News Digest

Also, a Dearborn man accused of a single fatal punch in a soccer referee’s death will get a new judge.