STERLING HEIGHTS — A form of modern-day slavery, human trafficking ensnares people from all walks of life. Sadly, their hardships aren’t over once they’re free.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Madison Heights officials say that the city’s Firefighter of the Year is emblematic of the Fire Department’s commitment to best practices.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The official historical museum for the city of Madison Heights will soon hold its first open house of 2025, allowing guests to enjoy a range of exhibits, with relics dating back to the late 1800s.

HAZEL PARK — A woman allegedly driving too fast lost control of her vehicle on Interstate 75  and spun into the path of a truck that killed her, state police said.

EASTPOINTE — According to a police report, Eastpointe police officers were dispatched to investigate a hit-and-run crash at Nine Mile Road and Beechwood Avenue at around 10:30 p.m. Feb. 9. The victim of the hit-and-run was following the suspect.

HAZEL PARK — An investigation is underway at the Hazel Park Public Schools, looking into whether violations of board policy occurred under Amy Kruppe, the superintendent.

MADISON HEIGHTS — A man waiting for a bus to arrive was killed when a driver left the roadway and struck him. The suspect then fled the scene, only for police to track him down.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The Madison Heights Human Relations and Equity Commission has been busy this year, staying true to its goal of bridging gaps between different groups in the city.

STERLING HEIGHTS — As the fate of a very special tree hangs in the balance, residents of Sterling Heights are speaking up.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Residents in the Lamphere Schools will vote on a tax proposal May 6.

STERLING HEIGHTS — What began with a student wanting to “fit in,” led to a fitness center that aims to include everyone.

MOUNT CLEMENS — A woman convicted in 2016 of first-degree child abuse was recently convicted of felony murder, as well, several years after the victim died from his injuries.

OAKLAND COUNTY — The Oakland County Water Resources Commissioner’s Office is teaching young people about environmental stewardship through the Kids’ Clean Water Calendar Contest, now in its 20th year.

MADISON HEIGHTS — The English language can be difficult for non-native speakers to learn. A program starting soon at a local church aims to ease that process, meeting each student where they’re at in their language-learning journey.

MADISON HEIGHTS — Following an extensive public feedback process last year, officials at Oakland County Parks have unveiled the renovations planned for Red Oaks Park — the space once known as Ambassador Park, leased from the city of Madison Heights.