Perseid Meteor Shower 2015 Gearing Up for Aug. 12-13 Peak

If you're going to make a party out of any meteor shower, the Perseids are regarded as the best – and the moon is cooperating this year.

2015's Best Jobs: What They Pay, Where to Apply in Metro Detroit

Health-care and IT jobs are among the top in the nation, according to rankings. If you’re not in the market, share this with someone who is.

USS Michigan Returns to Pacific Northwest After Deployment

The guided-missile submarine returns after a 20-month deployment in the Western Pacific.

Are your furry friends too fat? Workshop will discuss obese pets & increased risk of serious illness Oct. 15

Goal is to help pet owners spot and prevent serious illness

Toyota Junior Orchestra from Detroit's Sister City Performs with Symphony

Tickets are free to the concert. Read on to find out how to claim them.

Mosquito Pool Tests Positive for West Nile Virus

Although there have been no human cases of West Nile Virus in Oakland County, populations of infected mosquitoes increase this time of year.

Clinic Hours Extended for Back-to-School Vaccinations

Since 1978, Michigan has required that students be current on immunizations on or before the first day of school or upon entering childcare.

Plant that May Strike You Blind Found in Michigan

The sap from giant hogweed can cause blisters, long-lasting scars and permanent blindness.

Predictably, Ted Nugent Defends Dentist Who Killed Lion Cecil

If you didn’t think the avid outdoorsman would have something to say about criticism over the killing of Cecil, you don’t know Uncle Ted.

Police Looking for Biker Who Pointed Gun at Motorist in Road Rage

Suspect is a white male in his 50s with a long, gray goatee and wearing an “iron Order” black leather motorcycle jacket and helmet.

Thousands Still Without Power After Huge Storm

About 15,000 Wayne County and 8,000 Oakland County DTE Energy customers were still without power Monday.

5 GOP Presidential Contenders Confirm Mackinac Appearances

So far, Jeb Bush, John Kasich, Scott Walker, Ted Cruz and Carly Fiorina plan to speak at big Republican leadership conference.

Teen on Sex Offender Registry for 25 Years / Scary Turkey / Cat's Long Way Home / Cost of Driving: Michigan's Top Reads

If you miss a day, you miss a lot. Take a look back at some of our top stories.

Pet Saved from Blaze that Destroyed 110-Year-Old Building

Seven area fire departments trucked in water to fight fire that destroyed feed business; owner says he’ll serve customers Monday.

Flags Lowered to Half-Staff to Honor Sen. Harry Gast

Do you know the proper procedure to lower a flag to half-staff? It’s not as simple as you might think.

The Coffee Obsession

Our obsession with coffee has gotten out of hand. Even with health benefits, this is why you should drink coffee in moderation.

Michigan: Most Expensive State to Drive a Car

One factor outweighs all others, according to 24/7 Wall St.

National Acts Headline Arts, Beats and Eats Street Festival

Acts are Cheap Trick, Guess Who, Gin Blossoms, Kip Moore, Salt-N-Pepa, Lucy Angel, Young the Giant, Puddle of Mudd, Neon Trees and others.

10 Things to Do in Metro Detroit in August

If you hate yourself every fall because you didn’t do more fun summer stuff, you can still cram a lot of fun into August.

10 Things to Do in Metro Detroit in August

If you hate yourself every fall because you didn’t do more fun summer stuff, you can still cram a lot of fun into August.

Social Media and Its Effect on Your Fitness

When you're looking for fitness motivation or support, look no further than social media. You can count on it to help you on your journey.

Almost Perfect Beach Weekend Ahead in White Lake-Highland Area

Some public beaches are closed, but the weather should be almost perfect for another great summer day in Michigan.

Police Think Driver Deliberately Ran Over Gaggle of Geese

Police captain said other motorists stopped to allow the geese to cross, but suspect “accelerated and just ran right over them.”

Teen Ordered to Sex Offender Registry for 25 Years

Girl admitted she lied about her age, but teen drew a tough judge who condemned culture of “meet, hook-up, have sex, sayonara . . . ”

Presentation of the 2015/2016 Annual Plan/Budget & Strategic Plan

Please join us to learn about the plan for public mental health services in Oakland County during the upcoming fiscal year.

Stages of Substance Use Change-Free Community Workshop

Learn about the 6 stages of change, as well as the development of the Stages of Change Model and the correct treatment for each stage

Michigan Bar Second in U.S. to Create Cannabis Law Section

Michigan lawyers specialize to serve burgeoning “cannabusiness” industry, keep pace with evolving legislation.

Firefighter Hurt: 'We're Lucky We Didn't Have Any Fatalities'

Homeowner awoke to a fire in his bedroom and tried to extinguish it before calling 911. Smoke detectors didn't activate, fire marshal says.

Group Forms Human Oil Drop in Call to Shut Down Aging Great Lakes Pipeline

Scientists have warned a Great Lakes oil spill couldn't happen in a worse place than the Straits of Mackinac, where Line 5 is located.

'Very Aggressive' Turkey Runs Amok, Shows Up in Selfies

Like some sort of feathered protester, bird lays in front of buses, has “trapped and cornered” University of Michigan students, police say.

Feds: Oakland County 'Pirate' Skipped the Country

Storage tubes, the kind used to seal and bury high-value items, found during federal raids at fugitive’s property.

Med Student Who Saved Woman's Life: 'Guardian Angel Put Me There'

Azra Muhic was losing blood so fast, Matt Dopps knew she didn’t have much time when he gave life-saving emergency first aid.

Metro Detroit Hospitals That May Make You Sick

A new report analyzing CDC data reveals nine Michigan hospitals, most in the metro, with poor ratings for hospital-acquired infections.

ALERT: Wildfire Danger 'Very High' in Many Areas of Michigan

With hot, dry conditions persisting into the weekend, DNR firefighters are on alert and campers are urged to take caution with fires.

Where in the Metro is Nation's 4th-Best Place to Start a Business?

Analysts crunched U.S. Census data on business climate and local economic health to determine rankings.

Fundraising and Other Nonprofit Jobs Near White Lake-Highland

The Patch Jobs Board lists thousands of positions. Tailor your search to find the perfect job within commuting distance.

Michigan's In Recovery, and It's Partly Because of Beer

The beer industry has a $6.6 billion economic impact on Michigan, according to a new study, Beer Serves America.

Metro Faith Leaders Get Training on the Unthinkable

U.S. Attorney Barbara McQuade: Summit prepared church leaders for "sad reality” of shootings in houses of worship and other public places.

Phony iPhones Filled with Play-Doh: Police

The owners of a wireless communications store say they were played by suspects who offered brand new iPhones.

Rare Blue Moon 2015: When To See The First Since 2012 in White Lake-Highland

The next one will be an even bigger milestone.