Police storm home in Royal Oak after several hour stand-off

Police forced their way into a Royal Oak home during a stand-off that lasted over three hours Monday evening.

Detroit Zoo introduces king penguin that hatched last summer

The Detroit Zoo revealed its newest member of its penguin colony on Thursday. Guests at the zoo won't see him at the Polk Penguin Conservation Center until he develops his waterproof feathers.

3 cats die in Royal Oak house fire

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

PHOTOS: Neck Deep's Live in America 2024 Tour at Royal Oak Music Theatre

Welsh pop-punk band Neck Deep stopped in Michigan this week, bringing a show featuring four energetic bands. Check out photos from the show at Royal Oak Music Theatre:

Royal Oak adds free food composting as part of pilot program

Dispose of your food scraps for free as part of a composting pilot program at the Royal Oak Farmers Market. Beginning Feb. 24, Royal Oak Sustainability will offer free composting drop-offs on Saturdays.

Book fair for adults planned at Metro Detroit self-serve taproom

Sidetrack Bookshop is teaming up with fellow Royal Oak business, North End Taproom, for nostalgic book fair for adults featuring books, beer, and food.

Vehicle shot 14 times in Royal Oak Township, police say

The Michigan State Police said that a person stood in the grass of a house on Ithaca Avenue, near Cloverdale, in Royal Oak Township and fired 14 shots into a parked Ford Bronco at about 2:30 a.m. Dec. 10.

Moonbeam for Sweet Dreams brings patients at Beaumont Children's hospital holiday cheer

This year, Corewell Health is accommodating children with sensory issues by hosting a scaled-down version of Moonbeams for Sweet Dreams on Thursday,  before kick-starting the main event on Friday.

Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers talk inflation, cooking plans

Last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers are swarming local stores for groceries. One shopper said groceries were more expensive this year.

Man tries to force way inside woman's vehicle outside Royal Oak school

According to a letter sent home to families, a Young Oaks employee had entered her car when a man tried to get in, at 5:30 p.m. along Webster Avenue.

Igloo reservations now open for Ale Mary's Jingle Christmas pop-up in Royal Oak

Each Christmas season, Ale Mary's Beer Hall in Royal Oak transforms into a winter wonderland, both inside and out. Reservations for the Jingle pop-up are now open.