Madison Hts.

Shootout at Texas Roadhouse in Madison Hts Leaves One Dead, One Injured

October 3rd 2020

A man is dead and an FBI agent is hospitalized after an exchange of gunfire at the Texas Roadhouse restaurant in Madison Heights Friday at around 4:30pm Friday evening.

2020 Candidate Interview: John Tolbert for OCC Board of Trustees

October 1st 2020

Voters throughout Oakland County have the opportunity to select two Trustees for the Oakland Community College Board.

Oct. 1-2 – Reduced Fee to Adopt a Cat or Dog through Oakland County Animal Shelter

September 29th 2020

“There are a hundred animals waiting for their forever home at the pet adoption center,” said Bob Gatt, Oakland County Animal Shelter and Pet Adoption Center manager.

State Proclaims Sept. 26 “Downtown Day,” A Reminder to Shop Local

September 25th 2020

Main Street Oakland County designated communities are: Auburn Hills, Berkley, Birmingham, Clarkston, Clawson, Farmington, Ferndale, Franklin, Groveland Township, Hazel Park, Highland Township, Holly, Holly Township, Lake Orion, Lathrup Village, Leonard, Madison Heights, Oak Park, Ortonville, Oxford, Pontiac, Rochester, Royal Oak, South Lyon and Wixom.

State Allows Reopening of Movie Theaters, Performance Venues, Bowling Alleys, etc Oct. 9

September 25th 2020

Beginning October 9, a number of previously closed businesses are slated to reopen statewide, including indoor theaters, cinemas, performance venues, arcades, bingo halls, bowling centers, indoor climbing facilities, trampoline parks, and more. 

Virtual Workshops for Entrepreneurs Offered Through Oakland County

September 24th 2020

Oakland County is offering evening virtual business workshops for aspiring entrepreneurs interested in starting a business.

2020 Candidate Interview:  Rebecca Chambliss for Madison School Board

September 24th 2020

In the Madison School District there are 12 candidates running for 4 positions.

Madison Heights Reporter Food Columns & Restaurant Week Deals

September 22nd 2020

As part of our Reporter Food Quest which is to try as many restaurants as we can in Oakland County, Madison Heights has already long been a favorite place to explore. 

Two Road Closures Tonight Under I-75:  Big Beaver and 14 Mile

September 22nd 2020

The closures start at 10 p.m. and end by 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

U of M Researchers Say Oakland County Economy Poised for Rebound

September 21st 2020

Oakland County’s workforce was severely impacted when unemployment in the county spiked at 19.5 percent in April and 19.3 percent in May. Ehrlich predicted the county’s unemployment rate for 2020 would improve dramatically to 9.1 percent for the year, with the rate nationally at 9.2 percent.