ROYAL OAK — The Royal Oak City Commission on Feb. 23 unanimously approved putting a charter amendment proposal on the Aug. 4 primary ballot that if approved would give the city the ability to levy 4.6 mills per year for 10 years starting in 2027 to provide funds for police, fire and emergency medical services.

SOUTHFIELD — Madison Sims-Griffin, 16, has been found and is safe, according to an email released by Southfield law enforcement.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Inspired by a member’s harrowing experience being held captive in Hawaii, the Madison Heights Women’s Club is organizing a benefit on behalf of Haven Oakland — a group that has helped survivors of domestic violence for 50 years.

WEST BLOOMFIELD — A local man stands accused of shooting two people in what authorities believe was attempted murder.

CLAWSON — Residents are being invited to an open house to discuss Consumers Energy’s Four Cities Metro Pipeline Project from 5 to 7 p.m. March 4 at the Hunter Community Center, 509 Fisher Court in Clawson.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Local officials from three counties are uniting with a message to Lansing lawmakers: Work with us, not against us. That plea was emphasized again and again during a Feb.

SOUTHFIELD — A third person allegedly connected to a Southfield human trafficking case has been arrested and arraigned, according to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office.

NOVI — Shots rang out today from the parking lot of a Novi apartment complex, where a man reportedly opened fire on another man. 

BERKLEY — The Berkley Public Safety Department is seeking information on a shots fired incident that took place earlier this week.

WARREN — Local historian and retired Macomb Community College professor Wesley Arnold could be in trouble for comments he made at the Feb. 24 Warren City Council meeting.

SOUTHFIELD — Amid the federal government reportedly leasing office space in Southfield for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement administrative activities, the city of Southfield released a statement, as well as adopted a resolution, about public safety, civil rights and local policy.

NOVI — One metro Detroit sibling group is enjoying “turkey with all the trimmings” in the game of life as they continue to age together well into their 90s.

ROYAL OAK — Downtown Royal Oak is currently in the middle of Royal Oak Restaurant Week, where local restaurants are showcasing their cuisine and specially crafted menus. 

TROY — Troy Athens High has raised more than $102,000 for the New Day Foundation as a part of its annual Charity Week, which took place Feb. 9-13.

SOUTHFIELD — At approximately 12:16 p.m. Feb. 17, Southfield police officers responded to Fire Station No. 3, located at 20135 12 Mile Road, on a report of arson. 

SOUTHFIELD — An Inkster man and a Pennsylvania woman have been charged with multiple felonies including human trafficking after their arrest in Southfield on Feb. 21.