SOUTHFIELD — The Southfield Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating missing 13-year-old Taron Smith.

METRO DETROIT — April showers bring May flowers, and May flowers bring pollen. The annual arrival of spring means it’s high time for pollen and other particulates to make their debut, creating the conditions for the constant sneezing and runny noses that mark the ever-dreaded allergy season.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 23-26.

DETROIT — The Kirk Gibson Foundation for Parkinson’s announced on April 6 that the Detroit Tigers have named the team’s April 23 game against the Milwaukee Brewers “Gibby’s Day.”

SOUTHFIELD — The Five Lakes Silver Band has claimed the title of the 2026 North American Brass Band Champion and will soon be making its way to the 2026 World Music Contest in the Netherlands.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is reporting an uptick in phone scams from people impersonating local police and threatening residents’ arrest for failure to show up for jury service.

SOUTHFIELD — Teams of Lawrence Technological University students have built their own vehicles from scratch this year to race at competitions across the country in the spring and summer.

METRO DETROIT — The Michigan High School Athletic Association’s inaugural season of boys volleyball is officially underway.

METRO DETROIT — Female business ownership is on the rise. A 2026 report by Wells Fargo showed that women owned 15.7 million businesses in the United States — 40.6% of the total.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 16-19.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Health Division is alerting the public that a skunk has tested positive for rabies after biting a county resident.

METRO DETROIT — Spring brings fluctuating temperatures and storms, and that could mean damage for Michiganders’ homes.

SOUTHFIELD — The 46th Judicial District Court will conduct an amnesty program through May 1.

METRO DETROIT — Now that the snow has melted from yards, it is the time of year when homeowners start working toward a thriving garden and landscape.

LATHRUP VILLAGE — Nearly 400 people gathered in Lathrup Village on March 28 to participate in the national No Kings protest.

SOUTHFIELD — Lawrence Technological University’s campus was bursting with activity April 4 as hundreds came to attend LTUX, the university’s annual games and anime expo.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office is once again asking local houses of worship that want to learn additional techniques to keep their congregations safe and secure to register for an upcoming class. 

SOUTHFIELD/LATHRUP VILLAGE — Southfield Public Schools celebrated the legacy of McIntyre Elementary School on March 26 as the district gears up to close the building as a school.

METRO DETROIT — Here's a look at five things to do during the weekend of April 10-12.

SOUTHFIELD/DETROIT — “Hip Hop Expansion” on March 27 at the Detroit Institute of Arts celebrated the museum’s exhibit “Contemporary Anishinaabe Art: A Continuation” with music, lights and cultural exchange.