The Royal Oak Public Library closed Tuesday after a routine inspection revealed a bed bug infestation.

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Library staff first found a single bed bug in a bathroom on the main floor Saturday. Tuesday morning, as part of a monthly routine inspection, inspectors discovered more bugs on furniture in the computer lab and on chairs on the main floor. The library immediately closed and sent all workers home.

Library Director Sandy Irwin said officials believe the bugs came in on a person or their belongings.

The library put its monthly bed bug inspection process in place following an insect incident two years ago.

"A couple years ago we opened DVDs, and these bugs came out. It was like one of those nightmare horror movie type things. Turns out that those were cockroaches," Irwin said.

Visitor after visitor turned around Tuesday after seeing a sign on the door noting the unexpected closure.

Kaitlin Mortz, who was visiting the library Tuesday with a child she nannies, said the closure was a surprise.

"Definitely unexpected. Looks like we're going to have to do something else today," Mortz said.

Abbey Baetz, a tutor who uses the library daily, was among those turned away.

"I showed up at around 8:45 a.m. looking to come to the library because I come every day for tutoring, and when I saw the sign on the door, I was a little shocked to hear that there were bed bugs," Baetz said.

Baetz said she decided to move her tutoring session outside for the day.

"I think I'll stay here unless it gets really humid or rainy. If not, go to a different library, but hoping that they open up soon this week and I'm able to resume normal tutoring sessions," Baetz said.

A team is working to prepare the library to reopen Wednesday. Irwin said the library will also be making changes to help prevent future infestations.

"Once we do reopen, we are going to ask people to limit what they bring into the library. We currently allow people to bring in a couple of bags. We're not going to allow that," Irwin said.

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Residents living near the intersection of Rawsonville Road and Oakville Waltz Road say the crossing has been a safety concern for years, with some crashes proving fatal. Now, after two crashes in two days, neighbors are demanding action.

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Penny Fill has lived near the intersection for more than 30 years.

"There's just been so many accidents that have happened out here, it's unreal," Fill said.

Fill says hardly a week goes by without a crash in front of her home.

"Thursday, my son runs out the door (and yells) 'bad accident!' So I knew what that meant because I flew out too and we always go out to help, see what we can do, call 911," Fill said.

Surveillance video from a nearby business captured the moment a car went airborne and rolled over after passing through the intersection on Thursday. The very next evening, neighbors say another driver crashed into the side of that same business, causing thousands of dollars in structural damage.

Neighbor Brandy Giraud says the sounds of crashes have become all too familiar.

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"I was cooking and I heard the loud kabang and so then I ran over there," Giraud said as she recounted the crash Thursday.

"How scary is it for you when you hear another crash out here," 7 News Detroit Reporter Whitney Burney asked.

"I mean, it's scary, it is. It's scary because you want to make sure everyone is okay," Giraud said.

Neighbors say they want safety improvements at the intersection, though they differ on what those improvements should look like.

"I think a traffic light is too much because the traffic does die down later. A four way stop or blinking lights," Fill suggested.

"Definitely a traffic light because people just go right through it. I don't know if they're on their phones, not paying attention," Giraud said.

Part of the problem, neighbors say, is figuring out who is actually responsible for the intersection. The crossing sits at the borders of Monroe, Washtenaw and Wayne counties, with Augusta Township on one side and Sumpter Township on another. The village of Willis sits across from the two townships.

"Nobody wants to take on the responsibility," Fill said.

After calling all three county road commissions, it was determined the intersection falls under Monroe County's jurisdiction. In a statement, a spokesperson said the following:

Thank you for contacting our office regarding the intersection of Oakville Waltz Road and Rawsonville Road. This intersection is under the jurisdiction of the Monroe County Road Commission. (7 News Detroit's) call was the first report we have received regarding safety concerns at this intersection. We review our entire network of more than 1,400 miles of roadway annually, and this location has not been identified as an area with documented safety concerns. Based on the most recent data available, there were no documented crashes at this intersection in 2024 or 2025. We appreciate you bringing this location to our attention and will continue to monitor it as part of our ongoing review of the county road system. The Monroe County Road Commission evaluates potential traffic signal installations in accordance with the procedures and warrants outlined in the Michigan Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MMUTCD). Based on our evaluation, the intersection of Oakville Waltz Road and Rawsonville Road does not currently meet the criteria for the installation of a traffic signal. Matthew J. Snell, P.E.

Fill says the stakes are high if nothing changes.

"What's your biggest fear when it comes to this intersection if nothing is done going forward," 7 News Detroit Reporter Whitney Burney asked.

"More accidents and more death because that's exactly what's going to happen," Fill said.

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A Farmington Hills homeowner says a hole in his front yard has been sitting open for more than a year after a Consumers Energy crew dug it and never came back to fill it.

Watch Whitney Burney's video report: Farmington Hills man waits over a year for Consumers Energy to fill hole

David Cavanaugh estimates the hole is 4 to 5 feet deep and 6 feet wide. He says the crew took the dirt when they left and never told him anything about what they were doing or when they would return.

"I thought it was going to be fixed really soon and it's taking forever. I've contacted the city. I've contacted Consumers Energy," Cavanaugh said.

Cavanaugh, who takes pride in his garden and the landscaping around his home, says the hole sits in the front of his yard and is a safety concern.

"Well, Im concerned about anybody getting hurt. You got pipes down there sticking out of the ground. If a kid fell in there and hit that," Cavanaugh said. "Months and months and months just keep going by, and I thought I gotta do something about this."

7 News Detroit reached out to Consumers Energy on Wednesday for an update and to learn whether a fix was in the near future. A spokesperson said they would begin looking into the situation, but as of 4 p.m., we were still waiting to learn more about a solution.

However, Cavanaugh says since our team made a call to the utility about the situation, he has received a text notification saying the company has received his complaint and is taking it seriously.

Cavanaugh says he hopes the utility will make things right soon.

"I don't really know what needs to be fixed here except filling it in. Obviously, I think they've kept that dirt out because they have to do something in here, but do it and do it now," Cavanaugh said.

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Wixom residents will have the opportunity to speak out Tuesday night as city council considers an ordinance amendment to regulate potential data centers.

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The meeting starts at 7 p.m. at City Hall.

Council members will also look at potentially lifting the current moratorium on data centers as a company hopes to build a data center along Wixom Road, not far from Pontiac Trail.

The city put the moratorium in place in March while the planning commission worked to draft an ordinance specifically regulating data centers. As the countdown ticks down for that 6-month moratorium to expire, the city council is set to hear what could be included in that legislation at Tuesday's meeting.

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Wixom City Manager Steven Brown said the public will have a chance to weigh in.

"People will have the opportunity at this meeting to make that public comment and give feedback to council about the ordinance amendment or what they think ought to be done," Brown said.

Brown says things like noise, proximity to residential areas, water, and electricity usage are expected to be addressed in the first draft of the ordinance.

Brown said council will also consider lifting the moratorium currently in place as Wixom Industrial One, which has partnered with Sansone, proposes building a data center at 30625 Wixom Road. The area is wedged between two businesses and currently covered in trees. The company is asking to construct three buildings spanning a total of over 500,000 square feet there.

Many residents expressed apprehension about the project.

"It's a waste of money, it's a waste of water, it's a waste of resources," Wixom resident Abigail Saliba said. "I'd like to have hope that we have other options. Unfortunately. I'm not seeing that right now."

Steve Murphy, who lives in Wixom but is from Saline Township, where another data center has caused a lot of controversy, says he is very concerned.

"I'm worried about the water, I'm worried about the electricity. I'm worried about the low numbers of employees that work at these places. I'm concerned that they're asking for tax breaks already," Wixom resident Steve Murphy said.

Murphy says he doesn't see how the addition of a data center would benefit Wixom and believes, in the long run, it will cost millions of jobs.

"I think its going to be a disaster myself," said Murphy. " I think theres a place for it; obviously, AI has made everyones life a little bit easier, but I think they need to slow down, pump the brakes, think things out, and thats not happening right now."

"Absolutely not. Those guys can pay for their own stuff. Take it out there where there's space. Arizona, New Mexico, California," Wixom resident David Pierce said when asked if he would support a data center being built in Wixom.

At least one resident 7 News Detroit spoke to off camera supported the project in hopes of job creation.

The meeting is Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Wixom City Council chambers. The city has prepared two overflow spaces in case of a big turnout.

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A 20-year-old man is dead, and a 19-year-old woman is recovering after a shooting inside the Great Lakes Crossing Outlets food court in Auburn Hills on Saturday.

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Police say a group of men got into a fight inside the food court bathroom. Shortly after, two men attacked a 22-year-old in the food court. Investigators say the 22-year-old pulled out a gun and fired multiple shots, injuring the 19-year-old woman and killing the 20-year-old man, who was involved in the food court brawl.

The shooter was taken into custody. On Monday evening, Auburn Hills police issued an update saying he was being released from the Oakland County Jail pending further investigation. They are also asking anyone with information about the incident to call the Auburn Hills Police Department at 248-370-9444.

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Monday, family identified the 20-year-old who was killed as Keshawn Emery of Pontiac. Emery graduated from the Arts and Technology Academy of Pontiac, where he was a basketball player.

Friends and family say they don't want the 20-year-old to be defined by this one moment in his life.

"Please remember Keshawn for who he truly was, not just the way his story ended. He had a smile that could light up any room, and if you knew him, you knew how deeply he loved his mom," said Emery's girlfriend of 4 years. "Everything he did was to make sure she was okay and to build a better life. He loved hard, stayed loyal to the people he cared about, and never stopped chasing more for himself and the people he loved."

Shoppers returned to the mall Monday with some added anxiety.

Shenita McKinney of Pontiac said she narrowly avoided being at the mall when the shooting happened.

"It was sheer luck that I didn't come here Saturday," McKinney said. "It was disappointing that that happened because I dont want to have to think of this place negatively. So hearing that something like that finally happened up here, its like, really."

Kennady Gilbert of Auburn Hills, who works at the mall, said the shooting hit close to home.

"My job wasn't near it, but the thing is, it can happen anywhere. So, it's just very scary," Gilbert said. "Nobody wants to lose their family from gun violence."

Police confirmed the 22-year-old suspected shooter was a concealed pistol license holder. William Kucyk, a former law enforcement officer, attorney, and owner of Action Impact Firearms and Training Center, said gatherings always carry some risk.

"I think anytime people gather, there's a potential for violence, unfortunately," Kucyk said.

Kucyk also says, despite popular belief, many malls are not gun-free zones. Kucyk said even licensed gun owners face a high legal bar before using their weapon.

"If you're going to carry a gun, you need to know that before you can shoot it at a human being, you need to be facing immediate risk of life-threatening injury or death. That's not always clear cut now, is it?" Kucyk said.

Whether the 22-year-old will face charges is now in the hands of the Oakland County Prosecutor. Potential charges have not yet been announced.

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A days-long stretch of extreme heat is expected to hit southeast Michigan, and businesses and neighbors in Berkley are working overtime to keep cool as temperatures near triple digits.

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At Clark's Ice Cream in Berkley, staff are prepping to serve scoop after scoop during the heat wave.

"I would say most days we're getting a line at least to the dumpster around the building," Maria Fiorini said. "I wonder if the heat is maybe going to push people away, keep people inside. I always expect people to be coming. I think itll be busy."

A few blocks away, athletes on the tennis court are putting mind over matter to battle the heat.

"I got my one and a half gallon jug, but I just try not to think about it. Take it one hour at a time," said Berkley boys head coach Sam Subia as he taught a tennis lesson Monday.

"This is my only lesson for the week, so Im happy about that," said Ari Schindler before going back to the tennis court to continue practice.

For Berkley neighbor Bill Placeway, the heat brings concerns beyond just staying cool. He's getting yard work done early and hoping to keep his home comfortable over the next few days.

"The cool spot in my house is the basement and thats probably where Ill spend it because you can run up a bill with the AC and I dont have central air. I go with the units in the wall and window," said Placeway. "When it's stifling out here like it is, the window with a fan in it just doesn't cut it anymore."

Placeway said a recent storm already knocked out power in his area, and he worries extreme heat could do the same.

"Well, the heavy storm we had a couple weeks back, we lost power. And it's usually the same area," Placeway said.

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When we asked Placeway whether power loss is a concern heading into the heat, he said it absolutely is.

"It's a tax on the grid," Placeway said.

DTE says it has been monitoring the incoming system and is all hands on deck to prevent brownouts or power loss.

"We've been watching this system come toward us over the last week or so, and in that time we've made multiple plans," Jerry Tullio of DTE said.

Tullio said the utility is prepared for the surge in air conditioning use across its service territory.

"Lots of people are going to have that AC on full blast. Is there ever a concern about that overwhelming the grid and if so what are you guys doing on the backend," 7 News Detroit Anchor Whitney Burney asked.

"We're not anticipating any problems, however, as I said, we have people staged across the territory and ready to respond to any issues that might arise," Tullio said.

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