Demolition begins at Belle Isle's former zoo site to prepare for new nature area
Demolition has begun at the former Safariland zoo structures on Belle Isle as part of a redevelopment and update for the island's amenities.
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Demolition has begun at the former Safariland zoo structures on Belle Isle as part of a redevelopment and update for the island's amenities.
The reptile has since been taken to the Great Lakes Serpentarium in Westland.
Visitors to parks and outdoor areas are also urged not to approach wild animals, regardless of size.
After years of planning, the longest state-designated trail in the U.S. just got even longer with the completion of another stretch of the Iron Belle Trail.
A 6-year-old boy is dead after drowning in a river at Belle Isle Park on Saturday night, according to Michigan State Police.
The first-ever Survivor Walk on Sunday morning at Belle Isle kicked off National Crime Victims' Rights Week.
The first-ever Survivor/Victim walk on Belle Isle in Detroit on Sunday acted as a kickoff event to National Crime Victims’ Rights Week.
After more than a year of reviewing developers' proposals, the Belle Isle Conservancy will present one of them in a meeting on Thursday.
For many of Marcy Mullins' closest family members and friends, this is the first time they've all gathered in the same spot since she tragically lost her life in February 2022.
The slide went viral in the summer of 2022 when several videos captured riders bouncing down the slide at speed.
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued 20 people from a sinking boat over the weekend near the Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre, formerly known as Chene Park, officials said.
Officials identified the individual as 63-year-old James Kuntz, of Plymouth.
Michigan State Police say the man was taken to an area hospital, where he is in serious condition.
One person was killed in a fiery crash on Belle Isle Wednesday night after striking a utility pole, state police said.
The boathouse was deemed "structurally unsound" in August 2022. Issues include a collapsed floor, caved-in roof, peeling exterior stucco, and deteriorated steel and concrete structural members.
The annual "Shiver on the River" brought people out to Belle Isle to learn more about the Detroit River.
The fate of a Belle Isle icon is up for debate, and now the future of a centuries-old building could be in your hands.
The DNR is considering options, such as investing in repairs or demolishing the building to repurpose the space, and will decide in early 2024.
A 623-foot freighter ran aground in the Detroit River Monday morning, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
A popular picnic in Detroit ended in disappointment after being shut down early by park rangers.
Those that have been to Belle Isle recently may have noticed some new road markings.
Belle Isle Park is where hundreds of people decided to spend their Fourth of July, but for one family, it was an opportunity to continue a decades-long tradition.
It wasn't ideal weather for the 2023 Ford Fireworks on Monday night, but that didn't stop the truly dedicated from watching from Belle Isle. Many spectators arrived early to beat the crowds and waited through on-and-off rain showers.
Belle Isle Beach reopened for swimming Monday afternoon after being closed due to high levels of E. coli.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources tested the water at belle isle beach late last week and the results shows elevated levels of E. coli.
A 25-year-old man is accused of throwing multiple Molotov cocktails at a home in Brighton Township, Michigan, and stalking a minor.
A 20-year-old St. Clair Shores, Michigan, man faces three charges in connection with an alleged plan to attack a school, according to the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine overnight as the country marked Armed Forces Day on Saturday, Ukraine's air force said.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas, 88, started working again after losing his pension. But thanks to the kindness of strangers, he received a life-changing gift to allow him to retire a second time.
In Oakland County, Michigan, some scammers are working hard to make sure their pockets end up delightful this holiday season.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
A 71-year-old Michigan man is in critical condition after suffering a medical emergency, causing him to strike a utility pole in Macomb County.
Southeast Michigan has a couple of chances for snow over the weekend.
Slower adoption of electric vehicles was cited as the reason for pending layoffs at GM's Factory Zero.
Yanfeng will close its Romulus production facility, located at 9800 Inkster Road.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $3.06 per gallon, which is 1 cent more than last week but 3 cents less than at the same time a year ago.
Most of the intersections and roundabouts that made the 2024 list are in Southeast Michigan.
Avancez said a change in customer orders will result in layoffs during December at its Hazel Park location.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
RoboCop has found a permanent home in Detroit — all 11 feet and 3,500 pounds of him.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
More than 75 dazzling displays lined up to march down Woodward Avenue, led by Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan, who served as grand marshal for the parade.
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
The Supreme Court said Friday it will decide the legality of President Trump's executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, with members appointed by RFK Jr., voted to change longstanding recommendations on the hepatitis B vaccine.
Many people living with MS are limited from taking nature walks shown to improve mental health, so Hala Darwish is bringing Mother Nature to them.
Legionella bacteria were found through water testing in the building late Thursday after an employee was diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease.
The new guidelines are effective at all DMC locations, including the Children's Hospital of Michigan.
The sheriff's office says closure for Building 38E is effective Friday through the weekend.
Women who have a doula are 47% less likely to have a cesarean delivery and a 29% lower chance of having a preterm delivery, according to a study published in the National Library of Medicine.
Cade Cunningham had 13 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Detroit Pistons rallied to beat the Portland Trail Blazers 122-116 on Friday night.
Detroit Lions safety Brian Branch tore his left Achilles tendon against the Dallas Cowboys, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Michigan State has received a $401 million gift from Greg and Dawn Williams, supporting the university's and athletic department's fundraising initiatives with the largest donation to the school and one of the richest in college sports history.
Jahmyr Gibbs and the Detroit Lions have beaten the Dallas Cowboys to stay atop the NFC wild-card race.
Adam Fantilli tied it with 1:31 left in the regulation with his second goal of the game, Kirill Marchenko had the shootout winner and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-5 on Thursday night.
The Detroit show will attract hundreds of thousands to the area as automakers, tech companies and more gravitate to downtown Detroit.
This week on Michigan Matters, Carol Cain speaks with retail owners and entrepreneurs ahead of the holiday season.
Hundreds of thousands will line up along Woodward Avenue for America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit.
This week's roundtable discusses the economic outlook as the critical fourth quarter of 2025 plays out.
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield was overwhelmingly elected as mayor.
Businesses in Oakland County are dealing with customers using fake cash this holiday shopping season. CBS News Detroit's Terell Bailey spoke with a business owner in Oxford whose store was hit.
An 88-year-old Army veteran from Michigan went viral after sharing his story about having to find work after losing his pension. After a GoFundMe raised over $1 million, Ed Bambas was surprised with the check on Friday.
Light snow arrives on Sunday morning to kick off a week of on-and-off snow showers.
For this week's Furry Fridays, meet Zade and Pumpkin! You can find these two pets and more at Michigan Humane.
A University of Michigan professor is getting national recognition for her research aimed at relieving depression symptoms in people living with multiple sclerosis, and she's doing it not with antidepressants or pharmaceuticals, but with technology and nature.