Regarding the Death of Robert Wayne Lee, also Known as "Boopac Shakur"

There have been numerous media reports and online posts about the death of Robert Wayne Lee, also known as “Boopac Shakur.” Some of that information is not accurate or could be misleading. Mr. Lee was shot and killed at a restaurant in Pontiac at approximately 10:30 pm on September 29th, 2023.

10/03/2023 5:10 PM

Manufacturing Day Draws 900 Students From All Oakland County School Districts

10/03/2023 2:25 PM

Ten Main Street Oakland County Communities Launch New Online Marketplace to Support Downtown Small Businesses

10/03/2023 11:00 AM

Sen. Chang and Broad Coalition Introduce Transformative Water Affordability Package

DETROIT, Mich. (October 2, 2023) — Today, Sen. Stephanie Chang (D-Detroit), Sen. Rosemary Bayer (D-West Bloomfield) and Rep. Donavan McKinney (D-Detroit) joined water providers and c

10/03/2023 9:13 AM

Judge in the Oxford High School Shooter's Case Finds that the Prosecution Met its Burden of Proof and Life Without Parole Remains an Option

On September 29, 2023, Oakland County Circuit Judge Kwamé Rowe ruled that the Oxford High School shooter could be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole, finding that the prosecution met its burden and rebutted a presumption against such a sentence.

09/29/2023 12:26 PM

Oakland County parks to take over new land

The Oakland County Park budget for fiscal year 2024 approved earlier this month at $38,261,932. The budget was approved by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission and the Oakland County commission.

09/29/2023 12:22 PM

Baker College in Royal Oak gets its closeup with state, county, city officials

Elected officials State Sen. Mallory McMorrow, Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chairman Dave Woodward and Mayor Michael Fournier – all Royal Oak residents – were among those who toured the new seven-story Baker College flagship campus in town.

09/29/2023 12:18 PM

As area residents struggle with internet access, supervisor promotes regional broadband survey

Rose Township, located just south of Holly in Northwest Oakland County, has areas of farmland and forest, and homes spread far apart, making it more costly for internet service providers to set up the infrastructure needed for access.

09/28/2023 11:13 AM

Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office Trafficking Unit Obtains Major Human Trafficking Conviction

An Oakland County jury convicted Richard Coleman of all eleven felony charges brought against him by the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office, including multiple counts of Human Trafficking, 1st degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, 3rd degree Criminal Sexual Conduct, and Maintaining a Drug House.

09/22/2023 9:22 AM

Oakland County Health Division Confirms Case of Hepatitis A at Pine Knob Music Theatre

09/21/2023 4:06 PM