Sunday, August 12 2012 7:54 AM EDT2012-08-12 11:54:05 GMT
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is in serious condition after a crash in Auburn Hills. Patterson's driver and two people in the other car were also hurt.
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is in serious condition after a crash in Auburn Hills. Patterson's driver and two people in the other car were also hurt.
Tuesday, August 14 2012 8:03 PM EDT2012-08-15 00:03:49 GMT
Four days and two surgeries later, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is recovering after a car accident in Auburn Hills Friday.
Four days and two surgeries later, Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is recovering after a car accident in Auburn Hills Friday. The latest surgery was on Monday. His staff says recovery is going well.
Wednesday, August 29 2012 12:50 PM EDT2012-08-29 16:50:28 GMT
L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County's top elected official, has been moved to a hospital rehabilitation unit, where he continues to recover from a traffic accident earlier this month.
L. Brooks Patterson, Oakland County's top elected official, has been moved to a hospital rehabilitation unit, where he continues to recover from a traffic accident earlier this month.
Tuesday, September 4 2012 4:42 PM EDT2012-09-04 20:42:03 GMT
"I'm on the mend and look forward to returning to the office soon," Patterson said. "I broke a hip, leg, ankle, 5 ribs and both wrists in the accident and they need some time to heal.
"I'm on the mend and look forward to returning to the office soon," Patterson said. "I broke a hip, leg, ankle, 5 ribs and both wrists in the accident and they need some time to heal.
PONTIAC, Mich. (myFOXDetroit.com) -
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson was released from McLaren Oakland Hospital on Friday.
Patterson had been hospitalized for five weeks after sustaining multiple injuries when the Chrysler 300 in which he was a passenger was involved in an accident with another vehicle on August 10 in Auburn Hills. Both he and his driver, James Cram, were hurt.
The county says Patterson will receive daily briefings as he continues his physical rehabilitation.
"I've made great progress under the outstanding care of the staff at McLaren Oakland Hospital," Patterson said in a statement. "I look forward to continuing the healing process so that I can return to the Executive Office Building soon."
The county tells us Cram remains in the hospital. It is unclear at this time when he may be released.
Friday, May 24 2013 10:15 AM EDT2013-05-24 14:15:15 GMT
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
More than 150 dogs have been removed from locations owned by a breeding facility in Michigan's northern Lower Peninsula, where officials said the animals were living in outdoor enclosures with little protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:27 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:27:33 GMT
If you'd like to contribute to the Oklahoma tornado relief efforts, FOX 2's Amy Andrews says you can drop off supplies at the Democratic Club of Taylor (23400 Wick Rd.) now through Sunday.
If you'd like to contribute to the Oklahoma tornado relief efforts, FOX 2's Amy Andrews says you can drop off supplies at the Democratic Club of Taylor (23400 Wick Rd.) now through Sunday.
Friday, May 24 2013 8:17 AM EDT2013-05-24 12:17:03 GMT
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Officials say the Detroit Institute of Arts' collection could be sold to help satisfy creditors if the financially troubled city of Detroit seeks bankruptcy protection.
Friday, May 24 2013 7:19 AM EDT2013-05-24 11:19:36 GMT
Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures approved by Republican-led budget panels.
Michigan's public schools would get about 3 percent more and it's community colleges and universities about 2 percent more in overall funding next fiscal year under measures approved by Republican-led budget panels.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:47 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:47:05 GMT
Jimmy Howard stopped 25 shots as the Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
Jimmy Howard stopped 25 shots as the Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 2-0 on Thursday night in Game 4 of the second round series to put the NHL's best team during the regular season on the brink of elimination.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:21 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:21:55 GMT
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
The mountains of petroleum coke along Detroit's riverfront continue to grow. Now lawmakers are saying the stuff has to go as the story gets national attention.
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