'A little bit underwhelmed': Royal Oak Kroger proposal tabled until next planning commission meeting

The Royal Oak Planning Commission postponed deciding on a conditional rezoning request from Kroger on Tuesday night to give the commission more time to decide if the proposal fits what they want to see in the area.

Kroger proposes new Royal Oak grocery store at 14 Mile and Coolidge

Next month, the Royal Oak Planning Commission will address a proposal to add a Kroger at 14 Mile and Coolidge - an intersection that has been the topic of discussion recently after a Sheetz development was also approved for the area.

1 dead, 3 injured during party at Royal Oak Twp Park

A party at Royal Oak Township Park turned deadly early Sunday morning when a 44-year-old Detroit man was shot and killed, according to Michigan State Police.

Detroit Zoo brings back 'Zoo Keys' for visitors to learn more about the animals

It is late spring in Metro Detroit, which means school’s out, and the lines are now longer at the Detroit Zoo. Meanwhile, there's a new attraction that unlocks a gateway of information for visitors.

Detroit Zoo brings back zoo keys
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The Detroit Zoo re-debuted its zoo keys on Friday. For just $4, people can buy a specialty key to plug into one of its audio boxes and listen to a poem or biography about an animal.

Royal Oak Sheetz plan moving forward after city commission vote

A plan to build a Sheetz gas station in Royal Oak is moving forward after a unanimous "yes" vote from the city commission Monday.

Royal Oak woman charged with fatally slashing her mother's throat

Police responding to an emergency call from a mother saying her daughter was having a mental health crisis made a startling discovery, finding the 66-year-old fatally wounded.

Metro Detroit doctor performs CPR during public medical emergency

A special reunion on Friday gave a young woman who suffered a medical emergency the chance to thank the person who saved her life.

Doctor performs CPR during woman's medical emergency
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Emily Morgan was in a fitness class when suddenly Emily collapsed. Luckily, Dr. Dema Fawaz, an emergency room physician at Corewell Health, was in the right place at the right time.

Royal Oak senior wins full ride scholarship for his determination amid disability

A Royal Oak High School senior got the surprise of a lifetime one day before he graduated when he learned that he beat nearly 300 applicants to receive a full-ride scholarship.

Juvenile among three charged in fatal Clawson shooting

The Oakland County prosecutor says the firearm used in the alleged murder was taken from a safe belonging to the juvenile defendant's father.

Royal Oak Restaurant Week returns with special 3-course menus

June starts with Royal Oak Restaurant Week, eight days when restaurants around the city will offer special three-course menus to encourage people to explore the local food scene.

Detroit Zoo adult-only nights return this month with Zoo Brew

After the Detroit Zoo closes, on certain evenings the gates open for adult-only nights featuring drinks, education, and fun.