Royal Oak veterans upset over planned move of war memorial during park redesign

The Royal Oak City Council approved the park redesign last year, which included the relocation of a veteran memorial to a different part of the park. Veterans upset with the move are now looking for support for a ballot initiative.

Southfield COVID-19 survivor reunites with nurse who helped her overcome obstacles

A COVID-19 survivor who is still recovering from the toll the virus took on her had the chance to reunite with the nurse she credits with helping her overcome obstacles.

78-year-old becomes powerlifting star setting 19 world records

Nora Langdon ended up blowing away everyone's expectations. She has set 19 world records for her age group and isn't slowing down. She says she deadlifts close to 400 pounds- squats 380 and bench presses up to 185.

Man charged in connection with Royal Oak stabbing

Royal Oak police said a man is facing charges after he stabbed another man in the back last month.

Beaumont cancels 1,884 appointments for 2nd dose due to vaccine shortage

Appointments scheduled for Thursday have been canceled after Beaumont Health learned Friday that not enough of the Pfizer vaccine had been received by the state.

Owner of Le Crepe in Royal Oak looks for help from the community

Dennis Williams has been running his Royal Oak business Le Crepe for about five years. But like a number of businesses, the pandemic has slowed things down - way down.

Female polar bear killed by male bear at Detroit Zoo during breeding

According to a release, 20-year-old Anana died when 16-year-old male Nuka was attempting to breed her. According to Detroit Zoological Society Chief Life Sciences Officer Scott Carter, the two bears had lived together without incident in 2020. 

Roak Brewing in Royal Oak announces closing of taproom Feb. 1

The brewery, which opened its taproom in Royal Oak five years ago, plans to still sell its beer at local retailers. It is brewed out of Marshall, Michigan.

Ray's Ice Cream in Royal Oak raises $50K, has line down the street

Just hours after the owners of the Royal Oak ice cream shop posted a GoFundMe, the business was saved by customers and donations.

Community rallies around Royal Oak's Ray's Ice Cream, raising thousands to save it

It's been a struggle for a few years he said. There was a huge construction project and it finally wrapped up and all the traffic should have been going into Ray's - but then COVID-19 - crushed it.

Driver delivering groceries in Royal Oak carjacked, shot in leg

A delivery driver in Royal Oak was shot in the leg after two men carjacked him. His injuries are non-life-threatening. Police are still searching for the two suspects.

Ron Kagan, CEO of Detroit Zoo, retiring after 28 years

Ron Kagan, the CEO and head of the Detroit Zoological Society in Royal Oak is retiring after 28 years at the helm.

Drivers get 50 cents a gallon discount at Royal Oak Marathon

With the price down to $1.69 a gallon, word spread fast. But that's not all - the credit union also randomly passed out another $450 in free gas cards.