The Latest Breaking News from Oakland County

Michigan teacher placed on leave after assignment placing Obama alongside primates

DETROIT — An Oakland County teacher has been placed on administrative leave after she assigned classwork that depicted former President Barack Obama alongside primates.

Tribune News Service · May 20, 2022

Im Olding On: 82 Year Old Lottery Winner Vows To Carry On Working

A man who won $285,000 on the lottery has said he has no plans to stop working as a waiter despite his ripe age of 82.

Zenger · May 20, 2022

Michigan attorney general blasts Oxford schools for delaying investigation into mass shooting

LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Wednesday accused the Oxford Board of Education of being "more focused on limiting liability" than responding to the concerns of the community and investigating the events that led up to the Nov. 30 mass shooting at the Oakland County district.

Tribune News Service · May 11, 2022

Parents of accused Oxford school shooter to stand trial in connection with rampage

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — The parents of the accused Oxford High School shooter were ordered Thursday to stand trial for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deadly Nov. 30 rampage.

Tribune News Service · Feb 24, 2022

Accused Oxford High shooter 'enjoyed his dark side,' Oakland County prosecutors say

DETROIT — Oakland County prosecutors said Tuesday that accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley was "calculated" and "enjoyed his dark side," while defense lawyers countered that the teen cried out for help but received none.

Tribune News Service · Feb 23, 2022

Accused Oxford High shooter 'enjoyed his dark side,' Oakland prosecutors say

DETROIT — Oakland County prosecutors on Tuesday said accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley was "calculated" and "enjoyed his dark side."

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2022

Should Ethan Crumbley, accused Oxford school shooter, be held in jail?

PONTIAC, Mich. — A judge might rule Tuesday whether to keep accused Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley at the Oakland County Jail rather than return him to a juvenile facility, a ruling that would run counter to national trends and a new federal law that took effect in December.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2022

Social media posts, messages between Crumbleys focus at Oxford hearing

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. — Oakland County prosecutors on Tuesday portrayed horses and marital problems as the focal points of an Oxford couple amid growing concern over their son's lack of relationships and his fascination with firearms and violence ahead of a shooting rampage.

Tribune News Service · Feb 9, 2022

Surrender was part of accused Oxford school shooter's plan, prosecutor says

PONTIAC, Mich. — The accused Oxford High School shooter's plan included inflicting damage, then surrendering in a bid to survive and admire his work, according to a recent filing by the Oakland County prosecutor.

Tribune News Service · Feb 3, 2022

Prosecutor in Oxford school shooting case wants to stop Crumbleys' 'I love you' talk in court

DETROIT — The Oakland County prosecutor wants to make sure James and Jennifer Crumbley don't get a chance to exchange terms of endearment during hearings and is asking a judge to make sure it doesn't happen in future court appearances.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2022