TROY — A Troy business has partnered with a local nonprofit to assist those who are starting over after being victims of human trafficking.

TROY — No one is ready when a large-scale emergency occurs in a community. However, it is a hospital’s job to be ready for exactly that.

ROCHESTER — Over 20 local businesses are participating in downtown Rochester’s Holiday Window Contest this year, and the public will have a chance to weigh in on their favorites.

ROCHESTER HILLS — A vending machine that’s been repurposed to distribute lifesaving supplies to help fight the opioid epidemic is now available at Oakland University.

OAKLAND COUNTY — Michigan will see its first high-occupancy lanes implemented this November on Interstate 75 between 12 Mile Road and South Boulevard … at least some of the time.

ROCHESTER — Shoppers can now support local downtown merchants from the comfort of home.

STERLING HEIGHTS — A green roadside landmark inscribed with gold text serves as a portal to prehistory.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — The Utica High School Band Boosters will be holding its 38th annual used instrument sale Nov. 19.

SHELBY TOWNSHIP — Utica Community Schools and community leaders gathered to dedicate the district’s newest academy, the Utica High School Academy for Health and Human Services, during the afternoon of Oct. 19 at Utica High School.

BIRMINGHAM — Talk about one of the crazier rivalry games you’ll see in high school football — Birmingham Seaholm and Birmingham Groves put on a gridiron classic in the first round of the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 2 State Tournament.

BIRMINGHAM — The Birmingham Police Department recently purchased its first drone.

BIRMINGHAM — The city of Birmingham has been addressing climate matters by forming an Ad Hoc Environmental Sustainability Committee to help move along the city’s discussions on its sustainability and climate action plan.

ROSEVILLE — As talented and athletic of a group as Roseville football is, there’s been times where the hunger wasn’t as strong as it should be, and it showed against Harper Woods last week in a 24-7 loss.

SOUTHFIELD — Jeff Brown worked in corporate media for 25 years before deciding to open a private duty home care business.

WARREN — Quality reigns supreme at Little Dino’s Pizza Express, where every slice is oozing with cheesy goodness at a price that’s sure to please.

ST. CLAIR SHORES — For the past 21 years Gina Carriveau has owned The Loop Hair and Nail Salon.

LAKE ORION/CLINTON TOWNSHIP — Dr. Tina Marshall and Dr. Marisa Oleski, the owners of these two revolutionary dental offices, have made it their priority to offer their patients an all-around great encounter at the dentist’s office.

OAKLAND COUNTY — One common issue we hear about is when someone lives in a home that belonged to a deceased family member, long after their loved one’s death, without any transfer of title.

WARREN — Dave and Cindy Kupinski have both found ways to share their expertise and knowledge with the community. The married couple help people, but in different ways.  

SHELBY TOWNSHIP/STERLING HEIGHTS — Police from Shelby Township and Sterling Heights are being congratulated for their recent work leading to the Oct. 23 arrest of a suspect who allegedly violently abducted a man while outside a Shelby Township gym.