8-year-old Splashpad shooting survivor donates slime that restored his laugh
Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference. For 8-year-old Janek Bebout, slime that made a funny sound helped him. And now he's hoping to help other kids.
Sometimes it's the little things that make the biggest difference. For 8-year-old Janek Bebout, slime that made a funny sound helped him. And now he's hoping to help other kids.
Royal Oak Fifth Avenue Plaza conceptual design plans approved by city commission - See them here
The Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved conceptual plans for transforming Fifth Avenue into a pedestrian plaza and gathering space this week.
The Royal Oak City Commission unanimously approved conceptual plans for transforming Fifth Avenue into a pedestrian plaza and gathering space this week.
Winter Blast guide: What to know about this weekend's festival in Royal Oak
Winter Blast is this weekend in downtown Royal Oak. Here's what to know before you head to the festival:
Winter Blast is this weekend in downtown Royal Oak. Here's what to know before you head to the festival:
Detroit Zoo, Belle Isle Nature Center again closed due to bitter cold
The Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center are closed Wednesday due to extreme cold.
The Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center are closed Wednesday due to extreme cold.
Winter Blast 2025: Royal Oak police, firefighter broomball game to support homeless organizations
To kick off Winter Blast, Royal Oak police officers and firefighters will hit the ice rink to help those in need. Proceeds from a charity broomball game will benefit the Welcome Inn Day Center and Outreach on 7th - two organizations that both help unhoused people.
To kick off Winter Blast, Royal Oak police officers and firefighters will hit the ice rink to help those in need. Proceeds from a charity broomball game will benefit the Welcome Inn Day Center and Outreach on 7th - two organizations that both help unhoused people.
Detroit Zoo closed Tuesday due to bitter cold
The Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center are both closed Tuesday due to extreme cold.
The Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center are both closed Tuesday due to extreme cold.
Royal Oak business owner proposes renaming road after Lions Coach Dan Campbell
A local business owner is looking to rename a Royal Oak road after Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell.
A local business owner is looking to rename a Royal Oak road after Detroit Lions Head Coach Dan Campbell.
Forgotten Harvest has need for donations, volunteers amid post-holiday lull
Hunger impacts more people than you think - and while during the holiday season food banks see a boost in volunteers and donations, those numbers can drop pretty quickly right after.
Hunger impacts more people than you think - and while during the holiday season food banks see a boost in volunteers and donations, those numbers can drop pretty quickly right after.
Woman knocked unconscious during carjacking in parking lot of Ferndale bar
A Mount Clemens man allegedly carjacked two women outside a Ferndale bar and fled in their stolen vehicle before crashing on Woodward in Royal Oak.
A Mount Clemens man allegedly carjacked two women outside a Ferndale bar and fled in their stolen vehicle before crashing on Woodward in Royal Oak.
Royal Oak gymnastics photographer sentenced to 7 years in prison for child porn
A Royal Oak gymnastics photographer will spend years behind bars for distributing child porn after millions of files were found on his devices.
A Royal Oak gymnastics photographer will spend years behind bars for distributing child porn after millions of files were found on his devices.
Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement has local leaders looking forward to peace
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire as calls on the fighting to stop for two months and for both sides to retreat from southern Lebanon.
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a ceasefire as calls on the fighting to stop for two months and for both sides to retreat from southern Lebanon.
Royal Oak ice rink opens Friday with holiday celebration
The Rink at Royal Oak opens Friday with a celebration featuring live music, visits with Santa, carnival rides, and more.
The Rink at Royal Oak opens Friday with a celebration featuring live music, visits with Santa, carnival rides, and more.
Wild Lights at the Detroit Zoo starts this weekend -- What to expect this season
Wild Lights, an annual holiday tradition at the Detroit Zoo, kicks off this weekend.
Wild Lights, an annual holiday tradition at the Detroit Zoo, kicks off this weekend.
Welcome Inn prepares for another winter helping homeless in Starr Presbyterian Church building in Royal Oak
The South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) Welcome Inn Day Center opens Dec. 2 at the former Starr Presbyterian Church in Royal Oak. The nonprofit now has access to the whole building after the church closed in October.
The South Oakland Citizens for the Homeless (SOCH) Welcome Inn Day Center opens Dec. 2 at the former Starr Presbyterian Church in Royal Oak. The nonprofit now has access to the whole building after the church closed in October.
Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams: Flashlights needed to light up Corewell Health Children's Hospital this December
Each year, crowds gather outside Corewell Health Children's Hospital in Royal Oak to spread cheer to kids spending the holidays in the hospital. This year, flashlights are needed to help make Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams a success.
Each year, crowds gather outside Corewell Health Children's Hospital in Royal Oak to spread cheer to kids spending the holidays in the hospital. This year, flashlights are needed to help make Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams a success.
Royal Oak foundation helping those released from prison get back on their feet
It's only been three weeks since Lavone Hill had his wrongful conviction overturned, but he speaks about his future with remarkable clarity. Part of his support comes from the Here to Help Foundation
It's only been three weeks since Lavone Hill had his wrongful conviction overturned, but he speaks about his future with remarkable clarity. Part of his support comes from the Here to Help Foundation
No one injured as Babcock Co-op catches fire in Royal Oak
Neighbors say a woman and her son live in the unit, but no one was home at the time of the fire.
Neighbors say a woman and her son live in the unit, but no one was home at the time of the fire.
Corewell nurses on verge of unionizing with vote coming in November
"We just had enough," Johnson said. "We need to stand together and be the checkpoint for that greedy corporation that we call Corewell, and need to take care of business."
"We just had enough," Johnson said. "We need to stand together and be the checkpoint for that greedy corporation that we call Corewell, and need to take care of business."
Stolen Taylor Swift tickets scam victimizes woman, threatens dream vacation
“I’m losing sleep over this. It’s horrible," she said. "They took thousands of dollars of my money.”
“I’m losing sleep over this. It’s horrible," she said. "They took thousands of dollars of my money.”
Registration open for Royal Oak Ruck 22 March in support of veterans
Spend the Saturday before Veterans Day rucking in Royal Oak to help support veterans in Metro Detroit. The Ruck 22 March will collect food, personal items, and cash to help vets.
Spend the Saturday before Veterans Day rucking in Royal Oak to help support veterans in Metro Detroit. The Ruck 22 March will collect food, personal items, and cash to help vets.