Oakland County News

'Want a sweet job? Run for governor in 2038,' Gov. Rick Snyder told a crowd of more than 2,000 people at the Oakland County Republican Party's Lincoln Day fundraiser Tuesday night.

The Michigan Department of Treasury is reviewing a final report on whether a financial review team is needed for the Pontiac School District.

Dog owners in Royal Oak have until July 1 to license their pet or face delinquent fees and a possible visit from the city's animal control officer.

Rep. Sander M. Levin endorsed state House Democratic Floor Leader Rudy Hobbs on Wednesday in the Democratic primary for Michigan's 14th District.

The Kalamazoo City Commission will meet again May 29 to continue to discuss the city manager candidate pool, deciding to hold off a decision on narrowing the pool until then.

Rep. Gary Peters' campaign for U.S. Senate is kicking into full-gear with the announcement of his campaign manager.

"There is a fire problem in Michigan," says Bob Beck, a fire investigator in Bay City.

Students from Shrine Catholic Grade School of Royal Oak walked an average of 164,373 steps per student in this year's Count Your Steps program, securing a first place victory.

Donald Trump, the billionaire real-estate developer and entertainer who flirted with running for president last year, drew record crowds Tuesday night at the Oakland County Republican Party's largest fundraiser of the year.

Lincoln Club President David Trott spoke at the annual Oakland County Lincoln Day Dinner.

Lakeshore Express, a public charter launching flights from Oakland County International Airport to Chicago's Midway Airport starting June 6, will begin service to Pellston Regional Airport in northern Michigan that same day.

The real estate mogul and television star is scheduled to speak today at the Lincoln Day Dinner at the Suburban Collection Showcase convention center in Novi.

The investigation into the crash that killed a Roseville woman in a downtown Birmingham parking lot last week technically remains open, but police said they believe they have a good understanding of what happened.

It's a busy week in Royal Oak, as usual. Here are five things you should know as you go about your week: City Commission meets Monday : The City Commission meeting starts at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall .

A dog census is one of many items on the Royal Oak City Commission's agenda when it meets today at 7:30 p.m. on the third floor of City Hall .

The Addams Elementary community joined together Monday to celebrate teacher Molly Brinker as the Oakland County Teacher of the Year .

The Michigan Brazil Center and Support Office in Brasilia has announced its official opening for Michigan-based companies looking to expand into one of the world's hottest growth markets.

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch until 8 p.m. Monday for Oakland County and surrounding areas.

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help while investigating a theft that occurred at a Lake Orion Community Schools building on Scripps Road at the Lake Orion Community Schools Campus, according to Lt.

Oakland County will receive a $600,000 federal grant to help local communities and developers determine if contaminated land can be reclaimed and redeveloped.