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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.
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher to throw out first pitch for Royal Oak Leprechauns
Read full article: Former Detroit Tigers pitcher to throw out first pitch for Royal Oak LeprechaunsLegendary Detroit Tigers pitcher and Farmington Hills native Frank Tanana will have the honor of throwing out the first pitch for the Royal Oak Leprechauns.
Royal Oak leaders unanimously back housing plan despite community pushback
Read full article: Royal Oak leaders unanimously back housing plan despite community pushbackCity leaders in Royal Oak voted unanimously Monday night to approve a master plan that included changes to residential areas, including permitting more multi-dwelling housing units.
Royal Oak housing plan sparks fears over future of single-family neighborhoods
Read full article: Royal Oak housing plan sparks fears over future of single-family neighborhoodsThe city of Royal Oak is contemplating a significant change to its housing policy that some residents believe could threaten single-family neighborhoods.
Morning 4: Royal Oak parking problems: Changes finally coming after 4 years of complaints -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Royal Oak parking problems: Changes finally coming after 4 years of complaints -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Detroit Zoo’s After Hours 21+ series returns -- Here’s what to know
Read full article: Detroit Zoo’s After Hours 21+ series returns -- Here’s what to knowAdult nights at the Detroit Zoo are back. The After Hours 21+ event series provides an exciting and unique experience to explore the animal kingdom with a cocktail in hand.
Michigan lawmaker Mallory McMorrow announces Democratic bid for US Senate
Read full article: Michigan lawmaker Mallory McMorrow announces Democratic bid for US SenateState Sen. Mallory McMorrow, a rising star in the Democratic Party, announced her bid Wednesday for Michigan’s open U.S. Senate seat, becoming the first well-known candidate to officially enter the race for what will undoubtedly be one of 2026’s most competitive and expensive contests.
Man accused of stealing from gyms locker rooms in Metro Detroit tied to theft, fraud cases in multiple states
Read full article: Man accused of stealing from gyms locker rooms in Metro Detroit tied to theft, fraud cases in multiple statesA man accused of stealing from locker rooms in multiple Metro Detroit gyms was arrested, and police are tying him to multiple cases of fraud and theft in other states.
Royal Oak Leprechauns name new field manager for 2025 Northwoods League season
Read full article: Royal Oak Leprechauns name new field manager for 2025 Northwoods League seasonAn original Leprechaun, Chris Faust, has been named Field Manager of the Royal Oak Leprechauns for the upcoming 2025 Northwoods League season.
Businesses, commuters, college campuses brace for impact of I-696 closure
Read full article: Businesses, commuters, college campuses brace for impact of I-696 closureWhat do businesses, delivery drivers, college campuses, and commuters have in common? Tens of thousands of them will all be impacted by the upcoming closure of I-696.
Healthcare facility under scrutiny after hyperbaric chamber explosion kills 5-year-old boy
Read full article: Healthcare facility under scrutiny after hyperbaric chamber explosion kills 5-year-old boyA child was killed at a healthcare facility in Troy while getting treatment inside a hyperbaric chamber.
Child killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion at Oakland County healthcare facility
Read full article: Child killed in hyperbaric chamber explosion at Oakland County healthcare facilityA 5-year-old boy from Royal Oak was killed in an explosion while receiving hyperbaric oxygen therapy at a healthcare facility in Oakland County, according to the fire department.
Get ready to laugh with comedian Felipe Esparza at Royal Oak Music Theatre
Read full article: Get ready to laugh with comedian Felipe Esparza at Royal Oak Music TheatreIf you’re looking for a laugh to kick off the weekend, you might want to head to Royal Oak. Comedian and actor Felipe Esparza will be taking the stage for a comedy show.
Semi barrels into police car, sending it 100 yards, making cops hurdle median at I-75 crash scene
Read full article: Semi barrels into police car, sending it 100 yards, making cops hurdle median at I-75 crash sceneA semi truck tried to pass a backup in the left lane of I-75 in Oakland County and barreled into a cop car parked at a crash scene, sending that car 100 yards into a second one and forcing state troopers to jump over the median wall to avoid being run over.
Oakland County child gymnastics photographer sentenced for distributing child porn
Read full article: Oakland County child gymnastics photographer sentenced for distributing child pornA search of his home revealed over two million illicit files on his devices and more than 50,000 photographs he had taken of children’s bare feet at events he had worked.
What we know about wild Royal Oak 911 call making claims about car chase, shooting
Read full article: What we know about wild Royal Oak 911 call making claims about car chase, shootingHere’s what we know after 911 callers in Royal Oak made some wild claims about being shot at and chased throughout the city.
Robotic reconstruction procedure in Michigan draws breast cancer patient from Missouri
Read full article: Robotic reconstruction procedure in Michigan draws breast cancer patient from MissouriKimberly Poulette is not afraid to travel for the best medical care available. She lives in the small town of Thayer, Missouri, making some travel unavoidable.