The Detroit Zoo sent 6,855 tadpoles to be released in Puerto Rico.

A Royal Oak veteran finished a 500-mile journey today. A journey done entirely on foot. It’s all to shine a spotlight on an issue, he says, that stays stuck in the shadows: veterans’ mental health.

7-Acre exhibit opens to the public on Saturday

The Detroit zoo is adding a new attraction this summer.

Do you want to spend Father’s Day hanging out with your dad, while also getting on live TV?

A Metro Detroit restaurant owner is facing federal charges for allegedly harboring and illegally employing immigrants who were in the United States without authorization.

A Metro Detroit restaurant owner is facing federal charges accusing him of harboring and illegally employing immigrants who were in the United States without authorization, according to an indictment unsealed this week.

Kalee and Gus, the North American river otters at the Detroit Zoo, have welcomed three pups, zoo officials announced.

A popular end-of-year game among high school seniors is making waves across Metro Detroit — and catching the attention of law enforcement.

Zoo is hosting two Earth Month-themed events

A Royal Oak grandfather has been a member of the Lions chain gang for more than 50 years while also caring for his wife, who has advanced Parkinson’s disease. He is the latest victim of a sophisticated scam that even surprised cybersecurity experts.

Bunnyville is hopping into the Detroit Zoo to create family fun ahead of Easter.

Three-year-old Carson Jamo, diagnosed with leukemia in June 2025, regularly visits Corewell Health in Royal Oak for chemotherapy, where music therapist Brandon Banas helps transform challenging appointments into positive experiences.

Royal Oak police pulled over a speeding driver last weekend, but before the stop was over, a second driver ran a red light, causing a rollover crash, leading to two arrests, dash cam video shows.

The Detroit Zoo has unveiled the opening date for its new 7-acre immersive trail experience. Here's when it will open and what to expect.

If you don’t know what to get mom for Mother’s Day, how about a unique experience that involves a cooking lesson and being on live TV?

The Detroit Zoo has welcomed a 2-year-old Amur tiger to its Devereaux Tiger Forest habitat.

Aubrie Morgan, a Dearborn teen, was found unconscious inside her running car in a Royal Oak parking structure on Jan. 14 after carbon monoxide leaked into the vehicle from a cracked exhaust manifold.

A Michigan man spent years making fake IDs and hijacking people’s credit cards, and now federal officials are breaking down how they say he did it.

A Canton Township woman will spend a year in jail after driving a vehicle into an Ulta Beauty store in Royal Oak.

The Detroit Zoo wants help naming three lion cubs that were recently born at the Detroit Zoo, and one participant will win a variety of prizes, including a Lions jersey and a zoo membership.

Federal authorities said a Detroit man spent years whipping out fake IDs and hijacking credit cards across multiple states, costing more than $200,000.

Marie Hindee experienced a breakthrough in her 15-year battle with chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma after undergoing a cutting-edge therapy at Corewell Health Beaumont Hospital.

Royal Oak favorite blends nostalgic cookie classics with its signature in-house recipes

The clinic is housed within the William Beaumont University Hospital Max & Debra Ernst Heart Center.

Five Southeast Michigan hospitals made Newsweek’s “World’s Best Hospitals 2026” list.

A man was injured in a shooting late Tuesday at the Legacy 8 Event Center in Royal Oak Township.

A giraffe calf at the Detroit Zoo has died after running into a habitat viewing panel, the zoo announced.

A routine traffic stop in Sterling Heights turned into an extraordinary display of community support for a family whose child is battling spinal cancer.

Ray's Ice Cream in Royal Oak is offering a limited-time lineup of ice cream flavors inspired by Girl Scout Cookies.

Playing with Jackson and Enzo – two cats among many cats and dogs whose lives depend on donations to Happy Paws Haven, Vice President Sydney Terenzi said she has been battling to get more than one donation page impersonating the rescue taken down.

Royal Oak spot is offering brand new sushi rolling classes

Crews will soon begin the next phase of the multi-year I-696 restoration project.

The victim, a 31-year-old man from Royal Oak, was taken to a hospital with serious injuries to his hand and face.

A 71-year-old legally blind tenant at Park on 13 Apartments in Royal Oak has finally received handicap accommodations after, he says, months of requests.

Kali, a 13-year-old polar bear, is the Detroit Zoo’s newest resident as Nuka moves to the Toledo Zoo.

The Superintendent of Royal Oak Schools revealed how the district will handle ICE agents showing up to their buildings going forward.

The Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center will be closed Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24, due to dangerously cold temperatures expected across metro Detroit.

The woman who crashed into a store in Oakland County, maneuvered and tried to back out, and then crashed into it again, over and over, following a police chase, has pleaded guilty to her charges.

Rock and Brews, co-founded by Paul Standley and Gene Simmons of Kiss, is set to open in Royal Oak, in the spring, in a space formerly occupied by HopCat.

Smart rules to help you stand out for the right reasons

After a Livonia couple was stranded in the Caribbean due to the military operation in Venezuela affecting travel, Local 4 spoke to a Royal Oak travel agent about what people should know if they are traveling to the Caribbean in the coming months.

The Detroit Zoo offers winter fun with events like 'Wild Lights' and indoor animal viewings.

A Macomb County teacher is accused of disguising a camera as a phone charger to film children in the bathroom of his Oakland County home.

A Michigan hospital is asking members of the public to raise their flashlights as well as the spirits of children during the holiday season.

The Detroit Zoo is celebrating more than just the holidays -- Amirah, a 9-year-old African lioness, has given birth to three healthy cubs.

You can say cheers with some beers and holiday lights at a special event at the Detroit Zoo.

Police are investigating a recent string of stolen items from cars in the community.

Here's what guests can find at Ale Mary's and Mesa.

From boy’s leagues to softball to professional baseball, Jordan Eyster is a trailblazer in the sport.

A baby giraffe was born at the Detroit Zoo on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.

The 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.

Bella Villarreal and Jordan Eyster make history in Nov. 20 inaugural draft

The 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.

A list of fun things to do in and around metro Detroit the weekend of Nov.14-16

A driver slammed into a store in Oakland County, maneuvered and tried to back out, and then crashed into it again, over and over.

Royal Oak police released video of a suspected drunk driver plowing through an Ulta Beauty on Sunday following a chase.

A Royal Oak woman was arrested after she crashed her SUV into Ulta Beauty during a police chase.

A 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.

A polarizing new club at Royal Oak High School has caused tension among students, even sparking protests and sit-ins.

A nanny accused of killing an Oakland County grandfather in front of a young child appeared in court on Friday.

The 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.

The 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.

The 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.

Here’s where you’ll find the 2025 general election results for Royal Oak Mayor.

Police 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 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

A nanny is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly stabbing a grandfather to death in his daughter’s Royal Oak home.

A 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.

Police 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.

A man was stabbed to death at his daughter’s Royal Oak home on Friday, and his grandchild’s nanny was charged with his murder.

The 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.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

A woman arrested in connection with the deadly stabbing in Royal Oak Friday night is expected to appear in court on Tuesday.

Neighbors 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.

Neighbors 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.

An 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.

An 83-year-old man died Friday night after being stabbed in Royal Oak, police say.

A 71-year-old legally blind tenant says he’s been living without heat for days at an apartment complex in Royal Oak.

L’Anse Creuse High School reopened following a bomb threat in Harrison Township.

Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.

Hollywood Markets is closing its Troy location due to retail competition, while keeping other stores in Madison Heights, Royal Oak, and Bloomfield Hills open.

A man was arrested after he allegedly carjacked a woman in Royal Oak Township.

The freeway was shut down for about an hour while a canine unit swept the area.

An Oakland County woman is accused of intentionally hitting 10 or more people with a Jeep while her two children were in the car.

The nightmare back-in parking situation in Downtown Royal Oak is coming to an end, and drivers are also getting months of free parking.

Royal Oak drivers will be relieved to hear the city is getting rid of the disastrous back-in parking situation downtown.

The 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.

A 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, 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.

More 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.

The abrupt closing of My Suit Club in Novi has many weddings in jeopardy of being canceled.

Police are looking for three people believed to have used a U-Haul truck in a Royal Oak Township smash-and-grab.

The Michigan Craft Beer Stroll will take place in downtown Royal Oak on October 4th, featuring around two dozen bars and restaurants.

A 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.

Zookeepers said the name they chose for the 2-month-old chimpanzee is "very fitting."

Downtown 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.

Italian restaurant opens in the former Pinky's rooftop lounge in Royal Oak.

Law 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.

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