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.  

Burglary of Royal Oak consignment shop caught on camera

The brazen break-in was caught on camera at Designer Consigner on Woodward in Royal Oak, which was burglarized early Monday morning.

Baseball star's $350K donation goes to build ballpark for MLB summer college team in Royal Oak

Memorial Park on 13 Mile and Woodward in Royal Oak will now become a first-class baseball field not only for high school but for the Major League affiliated Summer Collegiate Baseball League and the new home of the Royal Oak Leprechauns.  

Postal Carrier in Royal Oak gets Santa letters delivered and brings back responses

But with over 20 years on the job, this postal carrier has made a very, very good friend: The head of the Elves committee at the Royal Oak Post Office.

Beaumont's Moonbeams tradition goes viral as pandemic drags on

Beaumont Royal Oak is taking Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams virtual in 2020. Instead of gathering outside the hospital, people are encouraged to record a video of themselves and send it in.