Detroit Zoo’s annual ‘Wild Lights’ holiday event kicks off today
Read full article: Detroit Zoo’s annual ‘Wild Lights’ holiday event kicks off todayThe Detroit Zoo is once again lighting up the holiday season with its popular 'Wild Lights' event, offering visitors a festive experience filled with millions of colorful LED lights and holiday cheer.
Federal raid allegedly uncovers undocumented workers at Metro Detroit steakhouses
Read full article: Federal raid allegedly uncovers undocumented workers at Metro Detroit steakhousesThe FBI is investigating the owner of three Kyoto Japanese Steakhouse restaurants, alleging he housed at least a dozen undocumented immigrants in “substandard” living conditions and had them transported to and from his restaurants to work illegally.
Video shows moment suspected drunk driver crashes into Ulta Beauty during police chase in Royal Oak
Read full article: Video shows moment suspected drunk driver crashes into Ulta Beauty during police chase in Royal OakRoyal Oak police released video of a suspected drunk driver plowing through an Ulta Beauty on Sunday following a chase.
2 hidden guns found after police stop driver speeding 107 mph in Royal Oak
Read full article: 2 hidden guns found after police stop driver speeding 107 mph in Royal OakA 40-year-old Roseville man was arrested after being caught speeding 107 mph in a 70 mph zone on I-75 near 11 Mile Road in Royal Oak.
Government shutdown to force FAA flight cuts at 40 airports, including Detroit Metro
Read full article: Government shutdown to force FAA flight cuts at 40 airports, including Detroit MetroThe government shutdown is about to make air travel more difficult, as starting on Friday morning, the FAA will begin canceling flights out of 40 airports, including Detroit Metro Airport.
Tensions over new club at Royal Oak High School: Some strongly oppose it. Others cite harassment
Read full article: Tensions over new club at Royal Oak High School: Some strongly oppose it. Others cite harassmentThe creation of a Turning Point USA chapter at Royal Oak High School has sparked intense debate and protests, with some students claiming harassment and others defending their right to organize.
New club at Royal Oak High School leads to protests, sit-ins, tension between students
Read full article: New club at Royal Oak High School leads to protests, sit-ins, tension between studentsThe formation of a Turning Point USA chapter at Royal Oak High School has sparked heated debate and protests, with some students alleging harassment while others defend their right to organize.
Nanny accused of killing Oakland County man was found in ‘manic state,’ blood on hands, police say
Read full article: Nanny accused of killing Oakland County man was found in ‘manic state,’ blood on hands, police sayPolice said the nanny accused of killing an Oakland County grandfather was found in “a manic state,” had blood on her hands and was naked by the time officers arrived.
Morning 4: What we know about nanny accused of killing Oakland County grandfather -- and more news
Read full article: Morning 4: What we know about nanny accused of killing Oakland County grandfather -- and more newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
How 2-year-old got out safely when nanny allegedly killed grandfather, attacked uncle in Royal Oak
Read full article: How 2-year-old got out safely when nanny allegedly killed grandfather, attacked uncle in Royal OakA 2-year-old child was able to leave a horrific scene safely after the child’s nanny allegedly stabbed the child’s grandfather to death and tried to assault the child’s uncle.
‘I did it’: Royal Oak nanny arrested after allegedly killing child’s grandfather, chasing family into street naked
Read full article: ‘I did it’: Royal Oak nanny arrested after allegedly killing child’s grandfather, chasing family into street nakedPolice said a Royal Oak nanny said, “I did it,” after the gruesome stabbing death of 83-year-old David Ong, right in front of his 2-year-old granddaughter.
How nanny accused of killing Oakland County grandfather knew family she was babysitting for
Read full article: How nanny accused of killing Oakland County grandfather knew family she was babysitting forA man was stabbed to death at his daughter’s Royal Oak home on Friday, and his grandchild’s nanny was charged with his murder.
Woman accused of killing Royal Oak grandfather lies naked in cell, refusing to appear in court
Read full article: Woman accused of killing Royal Oak grandfather lies naked in cell, refusing to appear in courtThe woman accused of stabbing an 83-year-old grandfather to death in Royal Oak refused to appear in court for her arraignment on Tuesday and was lying on the jail cell floor naked.
Royal Oak grandfather stabbed to death while protecting granddaughter
Read full article: Royal Oak grandfather stabbed to death while protecting granddaughterNeighbors said they are shaken and heartbroken after a brutal stabbing in Royal Oak that left an 83-year-old grandfather dead while checking on his granddaughter Friday night.
Royal Oak grandfather fatally stabbed while protecting granddaughter, police say
Read full article: Royal Oak grandfather fatally stabbed while protecting granddaughter, police sayNeighbors said they are shaken and heartbroken after a brutal stabbing in Royal Oak that left an 83-year-old grandfather dead while checking on his granddaughter Friday night.
Cries for help, woman found with bloody hands -- what we know about Oakland County death
Read full article: Cries for help, woman found with bloody hands -- what we know about Oakland County deathAn 83-year-old man was killed in a stabbing on Friday night in Royal Oak. A 35-year-old woman, who police found with blood on her hands after responding to a call of a man crying for help, was taken into custody.
‘Where’s my heat?’: Legally blind Royal Oak apartment resident says complex is ignoring his complaints
Read full article: ‘Where’s my heat?’: Legally blind Royal Oak apartment resident says complex is ignoring his complaintsA 71-year-old legally blind tenant says he’s been living without heat for days at an apartment complex in Royal Oak.
Metro Detroit grocery chain to close Troy location, other locations to remain open
Read full article: Metro Detroit grocery chain to close Troy location, other locations to remain openHollywood Markets is closing its Troy location due to retail competition, while keeping other stores in Madison Heights, Royal Oak, and Bloomfield Hills open.
Oakland County woman accused of purposely hitting 10+ people with Jeep while her kids were inside
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of purposely hitting 10+ people with Jeep while her kids were insideAn Oakland County woman is accused of intentionally hitting 10 or more people with a Jeep while her two children were in the car.
Downtown Royal Oak back-in parking nightmare coming to end -- with months of free parking
Read full article: Downtown Royal Oak back-in parking nightmare coming to end -- with months of free parkingThe nightmare back-in parking situation in Downtown Royal Oak is coming to an end, and drivers are also getting months of free parking.
Timeline for Downtown Royal Oak parking changes -- new lines to be painted, new tech coming
Read full article: Timeline for Downtown Royal Oak parking changes -- new lines to be painted, new tech comingRoyal Oak drivers will be relieved to hear the city is getting rid of the disastrous back-in parking situation downtown.
St. Thérèse’s relics begin tour of US with stop at Michigan parish named for beloved French nun
Read full article: St. Thérèse’s relics begin tour of US with stop at Michigan parish named for beloved French nunThe sacred bones of a much-loved French Carmelite nun began a tour of the U.S. at a suburban Detroit parish named in her honor.
Lake Orion woman charged with 18 felonies in Metro Detroit hit-and-run rampage
Read full article: Lake Orion woman charged with 18 felonies in Metro Detroit hit-and-run rampageA Lake Orion woman has been charged with 18 felonies after police say she used her Jeep to intentionally strike multiple pedestrians in several communities across Metro Detroit.
Winter Blast merges with Royal Oak Holidays -- what to know
Read full article: Winter Blast merges with Royal Oak Holidays -- what to knowWinter Blast, a long-standing winter event in Southeast Michigan, is merging with Royal Oak Holidays to create an expanded festival running from November 21 to December 21, 2025.
Thousands walk at Detroit Zoo to support Alzheimer’s research and care
Read full article: Thousands walk at Detroit Zoo to support Alzheimer’s research and careMore than 5,000 people gathered at the Detroit Zoo on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, demonstrating their commitment to fighting a disease that affects over 200,000 Michigan residents.
Royal Oak man accused of having several identities in elaborate kidnapping scheme
Read full article: Royal Oak man accused of having several identities in elaborate kidnapping schemeA Michigan man accused of sexually assaulting and attempting to kidnap a 4-year-old boy from Windsor, Canada, had several aliases, and authorities believe there may be other victims.
Arts, Beats & Eats festival breaks records with 20% attendance surge
Read full article: Arts, Beats & Eats festival breaks records with 20% attendance surgeDowntown Royal Oak’s signature Arts, Beats & Eats festival is drawing record crowds in its 15-plus year run, with organizers reporting a 20% increase in attendance this year.
Oakland County police agencies deploy new high-tech cameras for Woodward Dream Cruise
Read full article: Oakland County police agencies deploy new high-tech cameras for Woodward Dream CruiseLaw enforcement agencies across Oakland County are deploying new high-tech cameras to enhance security at the 30th annual Woodward Dream Cruise—expected to draw more than one million visitors this weekend.
Eating healthy just got easier thanks to this ‘unique’ Metro Detroit food establishment
Read full article: Eating healthy just got easier thanks to this ‘unique’ Metro Detroit food establishmentFinding great food on the go can be easy, but finding healthy options has often been a challenge — until now.
‘He helped everybody’: Maintenance worker fatally shot at Royal Oak apartment remembered as selfless hero
Read full article: ‘He helped everybody’: Maintenance worker fatally shot at Royal Oak apartment remembered as selfless heroGregory Hill spent his retirement doing what he loved most — helping others.
How an eviction notice allegedly led to a fatal shooting at a Royal Oak apartment complex
Read full article: How an eviction notice allegedly led to a fatal shooting at a Royal Oak apartment complexThe man accused of killing a maintenance worker at a Royal Oak apartment complex allegedly started arguing with another tenant after he received an eviction notice.
Suspect in fatal Royal Oak apartment shooting charged, denied bond
Read full article: Suspect in fatal Royal Oak apartment shooting charged, denied bondA man is facing charges after he fatally shot a maintenance worker who was trying to intervene in a dispute that the suspect was having with another tenant at a Royal Oak apartment complex.
Person killed in Royal Oak wasn’t directly involved in argument that led to shooting, police say
Read full article: Person killed in Royal Oak wasn’t directly involved in argument that led to shooting, police sayPolice said the person killed Thursday was not involved in the argument that led to the shooting.
1 killed in shooting at Royal Oak apartment complex; suspect in custody
Read full article: 1 killed in shooting at Royal Oak apartment complex; suspect in custodyThe shooting happened near 13 Mile and Crooks – right across the street from Royal Oak High School – after an argument spilled into the parking lot and quickly turned deadly.
Innocent Royal Oak father working as Uber driver killed by man involved in police chase
Read full article: Innocent Royal Oak father working as Uber driver killed by man involved in police chaseAn innocent Royal Oak father of two was working as an Uber driver this weekend when he was struck and killed by someone fleeing police.
Royal Oak doctor accused of sex with trafficked women, threatening their health care when unhappy
Read full article: Royal Oak doctor accused of sex with trafficked women, threatening their health care when unhappyA Royal Oak doctor is accused of having sex with woman trapped in a sex trafficking ring and threatening a trafficked woman’s health care when he was unhappy with her, according to prosecutors.
Who has the best Detroit-style pizza in Metro Detroit? Vote for your favorite finalist here
Read full article: Who has the best Detroit-style pizza in Metro Detroit? Vote for your favorite finalist hereWho has the best Detroit-style pizza in Metro Detroit? You can now vote for your favorite among our Vote 4 The Best finalists!
The Detroit Zoo brings back a piece of nostalgia to unlock adventure. What’s returning?
Read full article: The Detroit Zoo brings back a piece of nostalgia to unlock adventure. What’s returning?The Detroit Zoo wants you to experience nostalgia and adventure with the return of a fan favorite. Here's what to look for this summer at the zoo.
Metro Detroit nonprofit hosts prom for teens battling life-limiting medical conditions
Read full article: Metro Detroit nonprofit hosts prom for teens battling life-limiting medical conditionsThe organization ensures participants receive everything from formal attire to professional hair and makeup services at no cost.
Oakland County woman accused of leaving loaded gun in 3-year-old’s backpack
Read full article: Oakland County woman accused of leaving loaded gun in 3-year-old’s backpackThe backpack was supposed to have the 3-year-old's snack in it, but instead, an employee at a Royal Oak child care center found a loaded gun.