MADISON HEIGHTS/HAZEL PARK — In the general election Nov. 7, voters in Hazel Park and Madison Heights settled contested council races for their cities.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Five proposed amendments to the charter of Madison Heights passed with overwhelming support Nov. 7, updating how the city approaches everything from appointments and resignations to the rules of running for office and how often meetings are held.

EASTPOINTE — A woman missing since late spring was found dead in a storm drain, and authorities in Eastpointe have apprehended a suspect.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights side of Dequindre Road is about to get brighter.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights residents will have a rare opportunity Nov. 7 to amend elements of the city charter, deciding how vacancies and resignations are handled, how often meetings are held, and even whether council members can stay in office while running for mayor.

MADISON HEIGHTS — To help reduce the rat population, the city of Madison Heights will spend more than $500,000 to provide each home with trash and recycling carts.

HAZEL PARK — A group of Hazel Park homeowners are concerned about the way the city of Hazel Park trims and takes down trees, saying it’s decimating the tree canopy and hurting home values.

HAZEL PARK — A new health care facility is planned for Hazel Park, one that will specialize in services for the LGBTQ+ community.

MADISON HEIGHTS — An October tradition gets a new name this year: The Trail of Treats.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A local woman is thanking the stranger who rushed to her husband’s aid after the 81-year-old man got in a car accident that left him hospitalized with a brain injury from which he’s still recovering.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights City Council is reviewing proposed amendments to the code of ordinances that would allow for more marijuana businesses to possibly open in town.

EASTPOINTE — The Eastpointe Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating Matthew Krent. He hasn’t been seen since Sept. 26, when he was dropped off at Eastland Motel.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Several businesses in Madison Heights are among the recipients of state funds that will pay for the training of employees.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A car show and barbecue cook-off will celebrate both hobbies while raising money for a good cause. The fundraiser, Motorama & Smoke, will take place Saturday, Oct. 14, at Madison High School, located at 915 E. 11 Mile Road. The car show runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while the cook-off is from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

HAZEL PARK — Authorities believe they have captured the second suspect in a shooting that killed two men last year in Hazel Park.