News Nearby: The Byrd Family of Rochester Hills Beats the Odds; Alleged I-96 Shooter in Court

A lot happened this past week both in and around the Bloomfield area, and we wanted to make sure you got a peek at some other stories you might have missed.

Here's what happened nearby this week:

Birmingham

No one injured in Christmas Day Blaze on Kennesaw

The blaze at 685 Kennesaw began shortly before 1 p.m. Tuesday in the garage and later engulfed the rear of the two-story colonial home in flames, officials said.

Clawson

Video: Clawsonites Decorate the City for Christmas

Check out how your neighbors kept the holiday spirit alive by decking out their homes.

Farmington Hills

I-96 Shooting Suspect Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Terrorism Charges

The 43-year-old Wixom man accused of shooting at cars along the I-96 corridor  entered a not guilty plea to additional terrorism charges in Livingston County's 53rd District Court in Howell.

Ferndale

'America's Next Top Model' Search Comes to Ferndale

Open casting call will be held at P&A Scholars Beauty School in Ferndale, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan 4.

Rochester

Miracle in Rochester Hills: How One Family's Faith Gave Them a Cure

It was Christmastime six years ago when doctors diagnosed the Byrds' oldest son, Blase, with a type of cancer they said was incurable. Blase was 4 years old with only a slim chance he would live to see Christmas through the eyes of a 10-year-old. But this Christmas, the Rochester Hills family spent the day enjoying every moment of their day together, intact.