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.
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.
Barricaded police situation near 13 Mile, Greenfield in Royal Oak appears over
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office said its SWAT team is outside a barricaded person inside a residence.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office said its SWAT team is outside a barricaded person inside a residence.
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.
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.
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.
Celebrating Small Business Saturday in Downtown Royal Oak
People gathered to shop and eat during this year’s Small Business Saturday in Downtown Royal Oak.
People gathered to shop and eat during this year’s Small Business Saturday in Downtown Royal Oak.
Doctors concerned about possible holiday COVID-19 spike
Doctors are concerned about COVID-19 numbers increasing during the holiday season. "I've been telling everyone to stay away from their families," one doctor said.
Doctors are concerned about COVID-19 numbers increasing during the holiday season. "I've been telling everyone to stay away from their families," one doctor said.
Beaumont reinstates visitor restrictions at three hospitals as COVID-19 cases skyrocket
Beaumont Hospitals is reinstating its COVID-19 visitation restrictions at three hospitals as cases in Michigan continue to climb.
Beaumont Hospitals is reinstating its COVID-19 visitation restrictions at three hospitals as cases in Michigan continue to climb.
Detroit zoo welcomes 2-year-old Zara, a new giraffe from Illinois
The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak welcomed a new giraffe to their ranks, Zara, a 2-year-old from an Illinois enclosure.
The Detroit Zoo in Royal Oak welcomed a new giraffe to their ranks, Zara, a 2-year-old from an Illinois enclosure.
Restaurants, bars ordered to track customers in case of outbreak
On Thursday the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced more restrictions for restaurants, effective immediately, parties larger than six cannot be seated together.
On Thursday the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced more restrictions for restaurants, effective immediately, parties larger than six cannot be seated together.
Metro Detroiters react to bowling alleys and movie theaters reopening
“I missed it,” said bowler James Flanders.
“I missed it,” said bowler James Flanders.
Woman battling brain tumor receives act of kindness while in the fight of her life
For a long time, the Traverse City native had experienced memory loss, hair loss, and extreme fatigue, and hormonal problems. Her gynecologist had her tested for a pituitary tumor. But that's not what they found.
For a long time, the Traverse City native had experienced memory loss, hair loss, and extreme fatigue, and hormonal problems. Her gynecologist had her tested for a pituitary tumor. But that's not what they found.
Emagine sets COVID-19 safety precautions and prepare for reopen day
It's been 7 months since movie theaters in Michigan shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, on Friday, Governor Whitmer announced that theaters will be allowed to reopen on October 9th.
It's been 7 months since movie theaters in Michigan shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, on Friday, Governor Whitmer announced that theaters will be allowed to reopen on October 9th.
Royal Oak man's 'Hoglet' is a fidget mouse for children with special needs, learning challenges
Parker Lynch from Royal Oak is the mastermind behind the first of its kind fidget mouse. Five years ago he invented the Hoglet.
Parker Lynch from Royal Oak is the mastermind behind the first of its kind fidget mouse. Five years ago he invented the Hoglet.
Royal Oak Shrine moves classes to Emagine theater out of pandemic precaution
But working parents raised concerns about being able to monitor their child's remote learning. So when school starts next week a student can do their remote learning days at the Emagine Royal Oak and there's no extra cost for parents.
But working parents raised concerns about being able to monitor their child's remote learning. So when school starts next week a student can do their remote learning days at the Emagine Royal Oak and there's no extra cost for parents.
Heavy Friday rains leaves sections of Royal Oak under water and some residents fuming
While our lawns may have needed the water - the Lodge freeway which had sections of it underwater earlier today, did not. Neither did the streets and basements in Royal Oak where so many residents were trying to dry out.
While our lawns may have needed the water - the Lodge freeway which had sections of it underwater earlier today, did not. Neither did the streets and basements in Royal Oak where so many residents were trying to dry out.
Royal Oak city commissioner Kim Gibbs dies, Oakland County GOP says
Royal Oak city commissioner Kim Gibbs has died, the chair of the Oakland County GOP has confirmed with FOX 2.
Royal Oak city commissioner Kim Gibbs has died, the chair of the Oakland County GOP has confirmed with FOX 2.
Detroit Zoo rehabs and welcomes pelican found with broken wings and foot
The Detroit Zoo has successfully rehabilitated a pelican after it was found with broken wings and a broken foot.
The Detroit Zoo has successfully rehabilitated a pelican after it was found with broken wings and a broken foot.
Dream Cruisers go rogue as classic car lovers flock to Woodward despite cancellation from pandemic
Police are trying to disperse the drivers and get regular traffic only on Woodward tonight. Social distancing is going on for the most part, there was a throng gathered in one section gathered around cars, however.
Police are trying to disperse the drivers and get regular traffic only on Woodward tonight. Social distancing is going on for the most part, there was a throng gathered in one section gathered around cars, however.
Impact of canceled Dream Cruise already being felt on Woodward
Saturday was to have been the 26th annual Woodward Dream Cruise with all kinds of people attending. So far this week in the days leading up to it, the people are not there.
Saturday was to have been the 26th annual Woodward Dream Cruise with all kinds of people attending. So far this week in the days leading up to it, the people are not there.
Donate to Kits 4 Kids for Royal Oak kindergarten supplies
Two high school seniors in Royal Oak are raising funds for Kits for Kids to put together school supplies for kindergartners.
Two high school seniors in Royal Oak are raising funds for Kits for Kids to put together school supplies for kindergartners.