A fourth-grade class at Key Elementary in Oak Park, Michigan, participated in a special writing lesson where they composed heartfelt letters to servicemen and women.

In less than a month, there will be a massive two-year construction project on I-696.

Here's everything to know as an eight-mile stretch of I-696 is set to close for two years.

This time of year, it can be hard to escape the winter blues. But even the smallest light can brighten someone’s day.

A 26-year-old Oakland County woman is a millionaire after her dad decided to gift her a lottery ticket “just because.”

Here's everything to know as an eight-mile stretch of I-696 is set to close for two years.

Here's everything to know as an eight-mile stretch of I-696 is set to close for two years.

Here's everything to know as an eight-mile stretch of I-696 is set to close for two years.

Here’s where you’ll find the Nov. 5, 2024, General Election results for Oak Park, Michigan.

A 29-year-old man riding a motorcycle was killed after colliding with an unoccupied bus in Oak Park.

New café in Oak Park, serving up unique pizza

New wedding studio offers options for those tying the knot

An Oak Park man who had outstanding warrants for his arrest allegedly had throwing knives and small plastic containers of meth in his car, according to police.

Bugs can't seem to get enough of Detroit-area libraries.

Family and friends of Rayshawn Bryant gathered by the hundreds to honor and celebrate his life.

A clothing store in Oak Park was ruined by a fire, and a security video captured someone setting the blaze.

Police said they did not believe the cocaine was intended for personal use.

Erica Montgomery found herself in a situation she never imagined on the other side of an eviction. The Oak Park mom has lived in the Oak Park Manor apartments with her husband and son for four years.

Erica Montgomery found herself in a situation she never imagined on the other side of an eviction. The Oak Park mom has lived in the Oak Park Manor apartments with her husband and son for four years.

Glass Action Studio offers a class great for beginners

An Oakland County man said he bought a lottery ticket at the last minute and ended up winning over $170,000.

Attorney Marco Bisikis has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for orchestrating the murder of Oak Park jeweler Daniel “Hutch” Hutchison and the attempted murder of his wife.

A jury convicted two men in the murder of well-known Oak Park jeweler Dan Hutchinson.

A trial is now underway in the murder of well-known Oak Park jeweler Dan Hutchinson.

Their fast response and CPR skills made all the difference.

A jewelry store in Oakland County has been linked to a national string of more than 30 smash-and-grab robberies.

An Oakland County store is accused of buying stolen jewelry from more than 30 smash-and-grabs over the span of several years and reselling it to customers as part of a “fencing” operation.

The man who robbed a 7-Eleven in Ferndale has been arrested.

A beloved pizza joint in Detroit has expanded to a second location in Oakland County.

A group of performing artists and producers are working to expand a program that gives Metro Detroit students greater access to music education and the music industry.

Forgotten Harvest is expanding its fight against hunger in Metro Detroit, and they are getting help from Amazon to do it.

Restaurant makes its own spices

Police are seeking information about a 15-year-old girl who went missing in Oak Park.

Neighbors saved a family of three during a massive house fire in Oak Park.

This Tasty Tuesday, we're checking out Rocco's Pizza in Oak Park, where they're serving up pies completely unique to their shop.

A fan-favorite pizza joint in Detroit is expanding to a second location in Oakland County.

A Ferndale bouncer is accused of throwing a customer out of a bar, leaving him unconscious for weeks at the hospital.

The family of a man killed in a hit-and-run crash on the border of Oak Park and Southfield nearly 7 years ago is still seeking justice.

Police in Oak Park are investigating after a person was shot in their car in the parking lot of a shopping center.

What can be done to address gun violence within communities was the topic that brought dozens of community members together with Metro Detroit police chiefs and law enforcement leaders.

The president of a Detroit nonprofit is giving away a free car and $50,000 in gas ($40 per person) on Monday.

Police have charged Meyer Daevon Thedford, 28, for his involvement in an armed robbery and shooting at the Loop Apartments in Oak Park.

Star Bakery in Oak Park, a staple in the Metro Detroit Jewish community, officially closed its doors over the weekend.

Star Bakery in Oak Park, known for serving Jewish-style baked goods, will close next month after more than 100 years in business.

An Oak Park man said another driver opened fire on him on the Southfield Freeway after he honked to prevent a crash.

Thieves have caught up with the technology, which is why police have turned to an old-fashioned tool in hopes of stopping car thefts.

After hundreds of auditions, we’ve selected the final four in our big Go 4 It singing competition.

A woman’s body was found at a Royal Oak Township car dealership on Saturday morning, according to Michigan State Police.

A speeding driver was ejected after she crashed into a boat trailer being pulled by a Jeep on a Detroit freeway, and a nearby drunken driver from Oak Park was then arrested for hitting the swerving Jeep afterward.

Star Bakery has been serving the community for more than a century.

A driver and his passenger were arrested when police found a gun and a grocery bag of heroin and acid inside a car that had run out of gas in Oak Park.

Offering custom art and clothing designs

An Oak Park woman was killed in a Saturday morning crash involving a box truck.

A driver lost control going too fast on I-696 in Oak Park on Sunday and caused the crash of a Michigan State Police patrol car, injuring the trooper.

A man who has been seen by multiple people carrying a ladder and peering through windows has been linked to at least eight such incidents across Macomb and Oakland counties, officials said.

A power surge went through her house, frying electronics and appliancesand the problems started when she went to DTE for help replacing them.

Valentine’s Day is less than a week away, and maybe you’re looking for something different to do with your sweetie. Wicks Up Candle Company located in Oak Park is offering up something fun, while creating the perfect mood. The owner of the shop, Aisha Sanders, told “Live in the D’s,” April Morton they are less of a shop that sells candles, but more a candle making business. “We provide a luxurious candle bar experience...you come pick from different scents and create a scent combination as unique as you.,” Sanders said. There are public and private candle making workshops available and several upcoming events such as the “Love is Lit,” Valentine event.

Oak Park police have confirmed that the wheelchair stolen from a 6-year-old boy’s home has been returned.

An Oak Park child with nine disabilities is without a custom $10,000 wheelchair after someone stole it from the front yard of his family’s home.

The Oak Park school district announced Saturday that four individuals in connection with the shooting that took place outside of Oak Park High School on Friday had been taken into custody.

Police have identified the victim and suspect of a shooting that happened outside of Oak Park High School Friday night.

A police investigation is underway near Oak Park High School after a suspected shooting occurred following a basketball game.

A man is accused of firing shots into a 27-year-old Oak Park woman’s car in Ferndale on New Year’s Eve.

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Marco Michael Bisbikis, a Southfield attorney, has been charged with the murder of well-known local jeweler, Dan Hutchinson.

Oak Park, a city, known for nestled neighborhoods is petite in size, but there are some pretty big new happenings there. “It’s transforming almost overnight and really neat,” Oak Park City Manager Erik Tungate told “Live in the D’s, April Morton. April paid a visit recently to the city, to get a glimpse of the transformation.

Here’s where you can find Michigan general election results for Oak Park on Nov. 8, 2022.

A Canton Township woman and an Oak Park man are facing charges after a 34-year-old was murdered in Detroit.

A significant expansion in transit is heading to the November ballot in Oakland County. If voters approve the 10-year county-wide public transit millage, communities will not be able to opt-out of the new system.

The pain at the pump might not be as bad as it was a couple of weeks ago. Some of the skyrocketing gasoline prices we once saw have been decreasing.

Drivers were waiting in line for hours at a gas station in Oak Park, all for the promise of free gas.

The City of Oak Park is changing its trash routine after residents complain about several late pick-ups. The trash that was supposed to be picked up Thursday is now getting picked up tomorrow.

Police say a Detroit man is charged in the fatal shooting of Hutch’s Jewelry Owner Dan Hutchinson. Roy Donta Larry, 44, was arraigned Friday (June 3) at the 45th District Court for first-degree murder and felony firearm.

The owner of Hutch’s Jewelry was shot and killed Wednesday while sitting in an SUV outside the store in Oak Park, sources told Local 4.

Video from inside Oak Park High School shows a violent scene after 8-10 adult men pushed their way past school security and fought with students and security personnel, according to officials.

Oak Park High School is closed to students and families on Wednesday after a group of adults fought with students and security inside the school on Tuesday.

Two Michigan State Police troopers were hospitalized overnight when a drunken driver from Oak Park crashed into their patrol car while they were at the scene of a crash, officials said.

An elderly woman is in custody after a 59-year-old Oak Park woman was killed in a hit-and-run crash, according to police.

Officials in Michigan have broken ground on one of the few state-specific World War II memorials in the country.

Residents at an Oak Park apartment complex have been told they need to evacuate after a large crack appeared and an exterior wall has started caving in. The case right now is seeing if the complex’s corporate office can do something.

A Detroit teenager was arrested in connection with an Oak Park murder when he returned to the scene hours after the shooting while police were still investigating, they said.

A 33-year-old Detroit man has died after he was shot and then crashed his car into an apartment complex in Oak Park.

A 33-year-old man was shot and killed outside of an apartment complex Thursday night.

Track live election results for Oak Park in the 2021 Michigan General Election on Tuesday, Nov. 2.

There’s nothing like getting lost in a good book and local bookstores can often help you discover unique titles. A bookstore in Oak Park has been helping readers get lost in a good book for nearly four decades and their story is still going on.

It’s not just random anymore -- some suspected package thieves are posing as delivery drivers and that’s just the start.

It’s Takeout Tuesday and this hidden gem could satisfy all your carb cravings and more. Eddie’s Gourmet restaurant and bar in Oak Park is taking diner-fare up several levels.

A pair of Walmart employees -- one from Warren and the other from Oak Park -- got into a fight during their afternoon shift, started throwing punches and then simply went back to work, police said.

The 4Frenzy Game of the Week is Oak Park vs West Bloomfield, taking place at Oak Park HS on Friday at 7 p.m. The highlights will air on Local 4 that night at 11 p.m. and Saturday at 6 a.m. – don’t miss them!

“Bus drivers wanted” signs have been popping up everywhere, making it clear that there is a need for school bus drivers ahead of the start of school.

Wednesday was a special day for the people of nonprofit Lighthouse of Oakland County as they cut the ribbon on Coolidge Place in Oak Park.

A driver angry about a tow truck being in his way on I-696 pulled out a gun and shoot at it, officials said.

A driver who was angry that a tow truck was in his way on I-696 decided to pull out a gun and shoot at it, officials said.

A Metro Detroit couple is suing the Michigan State Police after they said they were racially profiled during a traffic stop two years ago.

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A young Oak Park man died from his injuries following a mass shooting on a crowded downtown Austin street that left more than a dozen people injured, police announced Sunday.

The bill is also opposed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association, which called it unneccessary.

As part of an effort led by U.S. Representative Brenda L. Lawrence (MI-14), Mass Vaccination Week (May 1-8) will include several walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinics in the Metro Detroit area.

A woman from Oak Park has been missing since April 18, 2021.

An Oak Park man has been ordered to pay his ex-girlfriend $500,000 after he posted her nude photos and videos on a pornography website, officials said.