Emotional reunion for Beaumont therapy dog, mom who lost son to cancer
A Beaumont therapy dog helped a young boy in his fight against cancer - a fight he lost. This week, his mom got a chance to thank the therapy dog for helping her son.
Royal Oak approves permits for 3 marijuana businesses despite lawsuits, controversy
The Royal Oak City Commission approved three marijuana business permits despite pushback from residents.
Royal Oak Planning Commission approves demolition of Main Art Theatre
A mixed-use development plan to build residential and commercial properties would take the place of the historic 81-year-old theatre.
Tuesday's meeting is the last chance to save Royal Oak's Main Art Theater
Royal Oak City officials are meeting Tuesday to decide the future of the Main Art Theater. It has been closed down since June 2021 and its fate has been a heated debate ever since.
Taco Fest to bring food, tequila, and more to Royal Oak this 4th of July weekend
Royal Oak Taco Fest will include food, tequila, live music, and more on 4th of July weekend.
The Detroit Zoo's butterfly garden, closed for repairs until early summer
The Detroit Zoo's Wildlife Interpretive Gallery has closed for repairs, until early this summer.
Detroit Zoo announces death of miniature donkey named Giovanni
The Detroit Zoo said a miniature donkey named Giovanni has died.
Man charged with ransacking Royal Oak church, damaging religious statue
Police sent to investigate a suspicious person inside a church found the 30-year-old throwing things around inside before he dragged a damaged religious statue out of it.
Detroit Zoo temporarily moving its birds due to avian flu concerns
The Detroit Zoo says it will move its flamingos, ostrich, cassowary, sandhill cranes, birds housed in the Matilda R. Watson Free-Flight Aviary, and peafowl who roam the zoo indoors.
Downtown Royal Oak parking free in lots, on streets until February
Downtown Royal Oak parking is free for the rest of January while the city transitions to its new parking meter system.
Owner of Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle shares memories of Bob Saget after comedian's death
The owner of Mark Ripley's Comedy Castle in Royal Oak shared memories after Bob Saget died. The actor and comedian headlined the comedy club numerous times.
Early NYE ball drop for kids in Royal Oak, 80's bash for the adults in Ferndale at midnight
The kids NYE ball drop was held at 6 p.m. for the kids to celebrate without staying up so late. An 80's bash was held in Ferndale for the adults at midnight.
Driver loses control, hits Michigan State Police trooper doing speed enforcement on I-696 in Royal Oak
A driver crashed into a Michigan State Police trooper who was patrolling on I-696 in Royal Oak.
Royal Oak officially becomes new home of Winter Blast for 2022
All of the festivities will take place east of Main Street and south of 11 Mile Road, mainly near the Royal Oak Farmers Market and surrounding the new Centennial Park.
Covid case surge and usual winter illnesses are taking toll on hospitals, says doctor
"We’re ready for anyone who is willing to roll up their sleeves to come do so," said Dr. Paul Bozyk of Beaumont Royal Oak.
Troy man charged with killing his mother while she was driving on Woodward near I-696
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says George Michael Harry II, 22, fired a single shot at point-blank range to his mother's head in their car with a 9 mm pistol.
New lead testing method could reveal higher levels in water
Testing methods the city of Royal Oak used to detect lead in water could lead to higher levels of lead in other cities across the country.
Police: Man shoots and kills mother under 696 in Royal oak, shoots at passing cars
Police say the man shot his 52-year-old mother while the car was stopped under the Woodward overpass in Royal Oak Thanksgiving night.
Nonprofit rallies support to save shuttered Royal Oak Main Art Theatre
On Sunday, Friends of Main Art is holding a "Bowl to save the Main' fundraiser at Bolero Lanes in Royal Oak. The money raised will go toward hiring the people to apply for grants and hopefully form partnerships.
Infrastructure bill would brings big SMART bus upgrades
The added dollars are extra important for communities of color, who are five and a half times more likely to commute using public transportation.