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Two SUVs strike 60-year-old pedestrian in Pontiac, victim dragged for half-mile before death
A 60-year-old pedestrian died after being struck by two SUVs in Pontiac on Sunday night. Deputies say the victim was dragged for about a half mile and are seeking information from the public to identify the drivers.
1d ago·Michigan Capitol·2 sources - infrastructure
State of Emergency Declared as Major Water Main Break Affects Pontiac and Northern Oakland County
A massive water main break in northern Oakland County has led to a state of emergency declaration by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The 42-inch waterline rupture affects multiple communities including Pontiac, where residents face boil water advisories and school closures.
2d ago·Michigan Capitol·1 source - crime
Felon pleads to lesser charges after shooting woman outside Pontiac apartment complex
A felon accused of shooting a woman outside the Newman Court Apartments in Pontiac pleaded to lesser charges after a deal dropped a count of assault with intent to murder and added assault with intent to do great bodily harm.
May 6, 2026·Michigan Capitol·1 source - policy
Michigan Cities Weighing Renaming Streets and Schools Named After César Chavez Following Abuse Allegations
Michigan cities including Lansing, Grand Rapids, Pontiac and Flint are considering renaming streets and schools named after César Chávez after a New York Times investigation alleged the labor leader sexually abused young girls in the 1970s.
April 19, 2026·Michigan Capitol·2 sources
