Westbound I-696 at Woodward is closed Wednesday morning due to a crash.

The Detroit Zoo has been collecting old electronic devices since 2019 — and with help from Local 4, the effort is gaining new momentum this September.

Royal Oak walk raises awareness, funds research for disease with no cure.

Capes, smiles and a sense of community filled the Detroit Zoo Saturday morning as families gathered for the annual Autism Hero Walk.

A 70-year-old Royal Oak man is recovering in a Marquette hospital after being rescued from Isle Royale National Park following 11 days lost in one of Michigan’s most remote wilderness areas.

A 34-year-old Madison Heights woman is facing multiple felony charges for allegedly trafficking at least one woman for the purposes of prostitution.

A Royal Oak man, missing for 11 agonizing days, is safe tonight after a solo hiking trip in Isle Royale National Park. He was found Saturday afternoon by a group of kayakers.

About $7,000 worth of tattoo equipment was stolen from a local business’ tent during the Arts, Beats & Eats festival in downtown Royal Oak over the Labor Day weekend.

The search is intensifying for a Royal Oak man who went missing after a solo hiking trip to Isle Royale National Park in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

A tattoo studio says about $7,000 worth of equipment was stolen from its tent during the Arts, Beats & Eats festival in downtown Royal Oak over the Labor Day weekend.

Downtown event runs Sept. 4th - 7th

The Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats, presented by Flagstar Bank, returns Friday, Sept. 4, through Monday, Sept. 7, bringing music, food, and fine art to the city for the holiday weekend.

School's milestone anniversary and Detroit's music legacy featured at popular festival

What is the best comedy club in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner!

Animatronic dinosaurs bring the prehistoric era back to life

The Fine Art Fair at Michigan Lottery Arts, Beats & Eats has been ranked No. 7 in the nation for fine art and design by Sunshine Artist magazine.

The Detroit Zoo has announced the name of its newest baby gorilla after receiving thousands of votes.

What is the best gourmet market in Metro Detroit? The votes are in, and we have a winner!

A 12-year-old from Rochester Hills was seriously injured after crashing an electric motorcycle into a parked pickup truck.

A young giraffe has died at the Detroit Zoo after he was seriously injured during an interaction with herd members on Saturday.

Here’s where you’ll find the 2026 primary election results for Royal Oak.

The Royal Oak Public Library is temporarily closed to the public after a recent monthly inspection revealed a bedbug infestation inside the building.

A water main break is impacting the morning commute in Royal Oak on Woodward Avenue near Catalpa, with traffic being diverted away from the area.

Surgeons at Corewell Health in Metro Detroit have performed what the health system says is the world’s first documented single-port robotic mitral valve repair, a breakthrough they believe could help make heart surgery less invasive for some patients.

The Detroit zoo has announces the birth of a baby girl gorilla, the second born in the zoo’s nearly 100-year-old history.

21 and up event rescheduled for Sept. 3

Coming up July 19th, two iconic organizations are teaming up for a pretty cool fundraiser.

What is the wine bar in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best wine bar.

Get ready to celebrate all things tacos at Taco Fest in Royal Oak this weekend!

Who has the best ice cream in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best ice cream.

Julian Joel is among the performers in the festival’s lineup

What is the best gourmet market in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best gourmet market.

A Royal Oak nanny accused of killing the grandfather of the child she cared for has been ordered to stand trial following two days of graphic testimony from witnesses, law enforcement and a medical examiner.

Former Royal Oak nanny Samantha Booth, accused of fatally stabbing a child’s grandfather while allegedly under the influence of psychedelic mushrooms, appeared in court Thursday as prosecutors presented graphic testimony about the victim’s injuries during a preliminary examination.

As E-bikes rise in popularity, injury rates follow, here’s what doctors what you to know.

E-bikes have exploded in popularity among adults, teens, and even some tweens. But as more people are riding them, injuries have increased, too.

What’s the best bowling alley in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best bowling alley.

What's the best book store in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best book store.

What is the barbershop in Metro Detroit? We’ve got our finalists for this year’s Vote 4 The Best category for best barbershop.

Comedy star known for ‘Cash Cab’ set to take the stage in Royal Oak

For nearly three decades, the murder of 6-year-old JonBenét Ramsey has remained one of America’s most infamous unsolved cases.

Here are the finalists for all 80 categories in this year's Vote 4 The Best.

Thirty years after the murder of JonBenét Ramsey, her father is still searching for answers.

An event hosting people who lived through many of the events documentaries, podcasts and national headlines love, are coming to Royal Oak.

Residents in many communities have voiced growing concerns about the prevalence of e-bikes and the potential safety risks they bring.

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