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.
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.
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.
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.
"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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The added dollars are extra important for communities of color, who are five and a half times more likely to commute using public transportation.
Popular restaurant owner won't allow food delivery services as FDA looks to improve safety
"I stopped using all those delivering companies, I don’t do business with (any) of them," said Luigi Cutrato, the proprietor. "Sometimes the food (was) sitting for 30 to 45 minutes."
"I stopped using all those delivering companies, I don’t do business with (any) of them," said Luigi Cutrato, the proprietor. "Sometimes the food (was) sitting for 30 to 45 minutes."
New Royal Oak business features private karaoke rooms, selfie backdrops
Icon Pix in Royal Oak includes 16 interactive photo sets and three private karaoke rooms.
Icon Pix in Royal Oak includes 16 interactive photo sets and three private karaoke rooms.
Royal Oak firefighters rescue dog from cemetery pond
A dog was rescued by firefighters after it jumped into a pond at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak.
A dog was rescued by firefighters after it jumped into a pond at Oakview Cemetery in Royal Oak.
Southbound I-75 ramps to I-696 to close Thursday, Oct. 21
Drivers from I-75 to 696 will need to keep an eye out for the detour as ramps are being closed starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21.
Drivers from I-75 to 696 will need to keep an eye out for the detour as ramps are being closed starting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21.
84-year-old Royal Oak man fatally struck by vehicle while crossing Thirteen Mile
The driver, a 19-year-old from Royal Oak, remained at the scene and was not injured. Police don't believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
The driver, a 19-year-old from Royal Oak, remained at the scene and was not injured. Police don't believe alcohol was a factor in the crash.
Lawsuit filed after Royal Oak Zoning Board chairman allegedly assaulted business owner at meeting
A lawsuit has been filed after the Royal Oak Zoning Board chairman allegedly injured a business owner during a fight at a meeting.
A lawsuit has been filed after the Royal Oak Zoning Board chairman allegedly injured a business owner during a fight at a meeting.
Are caracals legal in Michigan? An exotic African cat's escape in Royal Oak raises the question
Described as the size of a German Sheppard with the personality of one too, these carnivorous 50-pound African native cats feature ears similar to horns and long canine teeth. They hiss instead of meow and prey upon small mammals, birds, and rodents for food.
Described as the size of a German Sheppard with the personality of one too, these carnivorous 50-pound African native cats feature ears similar to horns and long canine teeth. They hiss instead of meow and prey upon small mammals, birds, and rodents for food.
UPDATE: Royal Oak Police capture missing domesticated African caracal cat that got loose
A domesticated African caracal has escaped from a Royal Oak home and the school district has been warned by police to keep an eye out for the animal.
A domesticated African caracal has escaped from a Royal Oak home and the school district has been warned by police to keep an eye out for the animal.
Royal Oak girl sells painted rocks to buy socks for homeless people
5-year-old Ida Morrow sold painted rocks and other handmade trinkets to raise money and buy socks for the homeless in Detroit.
5-year-old Ida Morrow sold painted rocks and other handmade trinkets to raise money and buy socks for the homeless in Detroit.
Mystery 50-year-old postcards from around the world come in the mail to Royal Oak couple
Addressed to Chris and Frankie Plummer - from Ray and Wilma - the postcards are from Aruba, Bermuda, Finland and the Netherlands, detailing concerts and song festivals and appearances on the BBC.
Addressed to Chris and Frankie Plummer - from Ray and Wilma - the postcards are from Aruba, Bermuda, Finland and the Netherlands, detailing concerts and song festivals and appearances on the BBC.
First lady Jill Biden in Royal Oak praises mask, vaccine efforts for in-person learning return
"We did our best with virtual learning, but there are things you can't replicate — that’s why I’m so glad to be back in class aren’t you?" she said.
"We did our best with virtual learning, but there are things you can't replicate — that’s why I’m so glad to be back in class aren’t you?" she said.