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.
Beaumont hospitals nearly full due to pandemic, illnesses, and staff shortage
Beaumont hospital says a staffing shortage combined with an extreme number of patients is causing major problems at the state's largest hospital group.
Beaumont hospital says a staffing shortage combined with an extreme number of patients is causing major problems at the state's largest hospital group.
Detroit Zoo hires first female director
Dr. Haley Murphy currently works as the deputy director of Zoo Atlanta, as well as director of the Great Ape Heart Project, and as a specialist in cardiac illness in gorillas.
Dr. Haley Murphy currently works as the deputy director of Zoo Atlanta, as well as director of the Great Ape Heart Project, and as a specialist in cardiac illness in gorillas.
The crowds are back - and so is the fun - at Arts, Beats and Eats 2021
"Weather like this is exactly what you’d ask for," said Jon Witz, event producer. "Eating, drinking, walking, Everyone’s comfortable. I think this whole weekend will be a real special one."
"Weather like this is exactly what you’d ask for," said Jon Witz, event producer. "Eating, drinking, walking, Everyone’s comfortable. I think this whole weekend will be a real special one."
A guide to the 2021 Arts, Beats, and Eats festival in Royal Oak
The annual Labor Day Weekend event, Arts, Beats, and Eats, returns to Royal Oak at full capacity this year.
The annual Labor Day Weekend event, Arts, Beats, and Eats, returns to Royal Oak at full capacity this year.
Royal Oak schools install ultraviolet light air purification units
"Classroom air is brought into that unit - it's treated with high-intensity UVC and then comes back out into the classroom space, as completely sterile air," said Patrick Murphy.
"Classroom air is brought into that unit - it's treated with high-intensity UVC and then comes back out into the classroom space, as completely sterile air," said Patrick Murphy.
Classic car lovers head to Woodward Avenue for Dream Cruise
From Ferndale to Pontiac, classic car lovers and owners are headed to Woodward Ave. for the annual Dream Cruise event.
From Ferndale to Pontiac, classic car lovers and owners are headed to Woodward Ave. for the annual Dream Cruise event.
Beaumont hospitals offering free CT scans that can detect heart attack
The test itself takes about three minutes and involves a couple of deep breaths while under a CT scanner. The screening typically costs about $100 and is usually not covered by insurance.
The test itself takes about three minutes and involves a couple of deep breaths while under a CT scanner. The screening typically costs about $100 and is usually not covered by insurance.
Rise Against added to Royal Oak Arts, Beats, and Eats concert lineup
Rise Against will headline the Michigan Lottery National Stage at Royal Oak Arts, Beats, and Eats.
Rise Against will headline the Michigan Lottery National Stage at Royal Oak Arts, Beats, and Eats.
COVID-19 vaccine required to attend AEG Presents concerts at Royal Oak Music Theatre, Masonic Temple
AEG Presents announced that its venues, including the Royal Oak Music Theatre or the Masonic Temple, will require proof of COVID-19 vaccine to attend concerts.
AEG Presents announced that its venues, including the Royal Oak Music Theatre or the Masonic Temple, will require proof of COVID-19 vaccine to attend concerts.
Fight breaks out at community meeting on zoning in Royal Oak
"(The zoning board chairman) shouldn’t be there, he was there to cause trouble and trouble did erupt," Charles Semchena said. "I’m surprised at how quick and sudden and how extreme the violence was."
"(The zoning board chairman) shouldn’t be there, he was there to cause trouble and trouble did erupt," Charles Semchena said. "I’m surprised at how quick and sudden and how extreme the violence was."
Metro Detroit communities receive thousands in grants for water infrastructure
Cities in Metro Detroit have the opportunity to improve resident's quality of water, and infrastructure due to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's new grant awards.
Cities in Metro Detroit have the opportunity to improve resident's quality of water, and infrastructure due to Governor Gretchen Whitmer's new grant awards.
Arts, Beats & Eats festival in Royal Oak announces musical lineup
The festivities kick off Labor Day Weekend with a full slate of acts starting Sept. 3.
The festivities kick off Labor Day Weekend with a full slate of acts starting Sept. 3.
17-year-old stabbed in parking lot during drug transaction
A 17-year-old teen was stabbed after he says a drug transaction between him, his friend, and two others went bad.
A 17-year-old teen was stabbed after he says a drug transaction between him, his friend, and two others went bad.
NB I-75 closed in Oakland County after machine digging tunnel to alleviate freeway flooding causes sinkhole
Northbound I-75 is closed in Oakland County due to a sinkhole caused by a tunnel digging machine.
Northbound I-75 is closed in Oakland County due to a sinkhole caused by a tunnel digging machine.
Teen stabbed by 15-year-old while discussing money during Royal Oak drug deal
Police said a Warren teen was stabbed during a drug deal in Royal Oak.
Police said a Warren teen was stabbed during a drug deal in Royal Oak.
MSP says tow truck driver shot at during road rage incident on 696
Michigan State Police said a tow truck driver was shot at after another driver was upset that he was in the way on I-696 on Friday.
Michigan State Police said a tow truck driver was shot at after another driver was upset that he was in the way on I-696 on Friday.