30 Hot Days, 30 Lost Children: Season For Car Deaths (ICYMI)

More commonly than many realize, children are left in hot cars to fend for themselves, and the outcomes are tragic.

Michigan's Top 22 Breakfast Spots and What to Eat

These aren’t chain restaurant menus. Across Michigan, you’ll find unique AM-eats, some close to home and others road-trip worthy.

Hazardous Weather Statement: 'Oppressive' Forecast This Weekend

Water and sunscreen are your friends this stifling weekend. Under no circumstances leave unattended pets or children unattended in hot cars.

America's 'Oldest Veteran' Tours Capital, Meets President

President Obama called Emma Didlake, 110, a “trailblazer” who helped integrate military for women and African-Americans.

Kid Rock Confederate Flag Flap Fizzles

Chevrolet stands behind the Detroit country-hip-hop-rock superstar; activists back down – at least for now.

Months of Legal Wrangling End in Ex-Tiger's Rape Case

Evan Reed, whose attorney says he’s being courted by at least three baseball teams, pleads no contest to assault charge.

Garden Cruise This Weekend Supports The Greening of Detroit

Gardens in Birmingham and Bloomfield Township are featured on this year’s tour supporting urban forestry efforts.

Caitlyn Jenner Notes Area Trans Teen's Suicide in Arthur Ashe Speech

Goeff Taub says Caitlyn Jenner’s advocacy for trans youth honors the legacy of his son, who stood up for other kids.

Kid Rock Hasn't Used Confederate Flag Since 2010: Publicist

Undeterred, National Action Network leader expects to meet with GM to talk about Chevrolet’s sponsorship of Kid Rock’s tour.

40+ CEO/Executive Jobs Near White Lake-Highland

If you’re looking for an executive position in the metro Detroit area, comb through thousands of jobs listed on Patch.

Cops: Oakland County Man Had 8,000 Child Porn Images

Investigation of Springfield Township man stems from 2014 tip from citizen who saw defendant allegedly viewing porn.

Metro Detroit May Be Down, But Jobs Report Clear: It's Not Out

Four counties – another one in the Detroit metro area and two in the Grand Rapids metro area – make Top 10 for manufacturing job growth.

Sun, Rain, Strong Storms? White Lake-Highland Weekend Weather Planner

The forecast is a mixed bag over the next several days as a storm system makes its way into the metro from the Plains.

Shifting Cargo Caused Afghan Crash Killing 6 from SE Michigan: NTSB

Military vehicles, collectively weighing about 80 tons, were improperly secured and shifted during takeoff.

Police: 300 Cited on I-275, More Metro Detroit Speed Traps Ahead

Michigan State Police troopers focusing patrol on freeways, where complaints have been received about speeding and driver behavior.

Task Force: Straits of Mackinac Pipeline Wouldn't Be Allowed Today

Task force calls on Enbridge Energy to stop moving heavy crude oil and tar sands – posing an “acute potential threat” – through Straits.

Art in the Gardens Coming Up at Tollgate Farms

Think of this as a free garden walk – and you only have to park your car once.

How to Get More Local News on White Lake-Highland Patch

We've made a lot of improvements on Patch in the last several months. Bookmark this page for a tutorial on how to post local news.

WATCH: Obama Commutes Michigan Man's Life Sentence

“Their punishments didn’t fit the crime,” president says in video message announcing he’ll free 46 federal prisoners in November.

3 Michigan Lighthouses for Sale in Online Auction

The lighthouses are no longer needed by the Coast Guard. After no one steeped up to maintain them, government opened the bidding.

State Ends Contract with Troubled Prison Meals Supplier

Issues ranged from maggots in kitchen areas, rodent-nibbled cake, workers’ sexual escapades with inmates and murder-for-hire plot.

WATCH: White House Notices When Boy, 11, Confronts Cyber Bullies

In a few days, boy went from being taunted about his weight to being celebrated for his courage by the White House.

Stage Top Brands' Flash Mobs, Plus Patch's BIG LIST of Jobs

Thousands of executive, sales, IT, automotive, retail and other openings have been posted on the Patch Jobs Board in the past 24 hours.

Five Metro Detroit Teens Selected for 2015 Bank of America Student Leaders Program

Student Leaders will complete a paid eight-week internship with Focus: HOPE and attend a leadership summit in Washington, D.C.

White Lake-Highland Weather: Umbrella Needed This Week?

There are some sunny days in the forecast. But don't forget the umbrella.

The Worst Mistakes You can Make with Broken Water Heater

Learn the steps to handling a broken water heater in your home. It doesn't have to be winter for it to cause major headaches.

'Dr. Evil' Sentenced / Kids Locked Up for Refusing Lunch with Dad / Backing the Rolling Stones / Kid Rock's Profane Message About Confederate Flag: Michigan's Top Reads

If you miss a day on Patch, you miss a lot. Let's catch up with some of the top stories from Michigan in the past week.

New Twist in Case of Kids Sent to Juvie for Refusing Lunch with Dad

Children in acrimonious child custody case released from detention, but won’t return to mother judge said “brainwashed them.”

White Lake-Highland Weekend Weather: Enjoy It While You Can

Here’s what you need to know about the weather forecast before you head back to work on Monday.

GM Recalls 780K SUVs with Lift Gate Defects Linked to 36 Injuries

Friday’s recall is the second this week. Earlier, the automaker recalled 760K Hummers with potential fire hazards.

Kid Rock Tells Confederate Flag Protesters Where to Kiss Him

The defiant country-hip-hop-rock superstar has choice words for people demanding he renounce Confederate battle flag.

BREAKING: 'Dr. Evil,' Cancer Doc in Medicare Fraud, Learns His Fate

The oncologist prescribed medically unnecessary treatments – some to people who weren’t even sick – in $34 million fraud case.

OU Chorale Backs Rolling Stones; Sometimes, You Do Get What You Want

Fifteen elite choirs, one from each city along the Rolling Stones ZIP Code Tour, were hand-picked for backing vocals.

Lake Erie Algae Forecast Worse than 2014 Bloom that Cut Off Water Supplies

Researchers say environmentally troubled western basin of Lake Erie will see near-record algae bloom this year.

Do Minions Happy Meal Toys Curse?

WTF? Some parents say they clearly hear F-bombs coming from the little potty mouths.

Michigan Autism Safety Training (MAST) Police, Fire, and EMS

Oakland County Community Mental Health Authority is offering two MAST Training Sessions

Medicare Fraud Sentencing Set for 'Dr. Evil' Cancer Doc

After more than three days of testimony from former patients – some never sick to begin with – judge is nearly ready to hand down sentence.

Celebrating 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

Celebrations of the signing of the ADA on July 26, 1990 are taking place across the nation, including Oakland County

CASTING: KARAOKE LOVERS FOR NEW GAME SHOW

Now Casting: Karaoke lovers of all talents for a new game show from the network that brought us “The Voice” and “Deal or No Deal.”

Oakland County Siblings Brawl Over (And With) Dog Poop

One brother allegedly fired an AR15 rifle to get his sibling to stop flinging dog feces at his car.