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 Warren teen is accused of threatening a student with a pneumatic gun at Warren Cousino High School.
One man is dead and a woman is injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Washtenaw County, Michigan State Police said.
The City of Detroit's snow response plan doesn't send plows into residential streets unless 6 inches of snow or more has fallen.
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said China has become a more predictable partner to deal with than the U.S., the country's neighbor and longtime ally.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Another round of snow will hit Southeast Michigan on Friday, leaving Michiganders with another reason to use their shovels.
No foul play is suspected in the case of a body found Thursday in the Detroit River, police said.
A Warren teen is accused of threatening a student with a pneumatic gun at Warren Cousino High School.
One man is dead and a woman is injured in the aftermath of a two-vehicle crash in Washtenaw County, Michigan State Police said.
A termination letter sent to ex-University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore details the university's findings that resulted in Moore's firing last month.
The North American International Auto Show in Detroit once dedicated an entire track on its coveted show floor to getting consumers comfortable with electric vehicles and charging.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
UAW Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker is suspended with pay while Ford and the UAW discuss next steps.
In a tale of two speeches, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has offered a rebuttal to President Trump's defense of his tariff policies, made just days before by the president in Detroit.
A United Auto Workers union member says he is worried about his job after he was suspended by Ford for his interaction with President Trump on Tuesday.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Curtis International is recalling an additional 330,000 Frigidaire-brand minifridges to an existing recall after reports of the product catching fire.
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
William J. Brock fatally shot the driver after wrongly assuming she was in on a plot to get $12,000 in supposed bond money for a relative, authorities said.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Whole milk is heading back to school lunch cafeterias.
The U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday a three-year extension of subsidies for the Affordable Care Act.
Michigan health officials say only 23% of Michigan residents have received this year's influenza vaccine.
The CDC took six previously routine vaccinations off its recommendation list, but Michigan health officials suggest parents consider those immunizations anyway.
Eligible Detroit families will receive $1,500 during pregnancy, along with $500 per month for six months, for a total of $4,500 through Rx Kids.
FDA-approved semaglutide drug is the first GLP-1 pill for weight loss available in the U.S., according to drugmaker Novo Nordisk.
A termination letter sent to ex-University of Michigan football head coach Sherrone Moore details the university's findings that resulted in Moore's firing last month.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Jeremy Swayman stopped 24 shots for his first shutout of the season, and the Boston Bruins beat the Detroit Red Wings 3-0 on Tuesday night.
The Detroit Red Wings retired Sergei Fedorov's No. 91 jersey, honoring the Russian great more than a decade after he was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
Andrew Copp scored at 3:27 of overtime, lifting the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday night.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The focus is on health, as Dusty Mysen, a father of four from Oxford, diagnosed with pancreatic cancer several years ago, who underwent aggressive therapy, is now cancer-free five years later.
The roundtable discusses efforts by political and corporate leaders to raise the bar and improve K-12 education with a focus on raising reading scores.
With one in eight adults at risk for kidney disease, Dr. Silas Norman, a University of Michigan doctor specializing in kidney health, and Sandy Baruah, President and CEO of Detroit Regional Chamber, appear on Michigan Matters.
A Southfield man has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run that killed a 71-year-old wheelchair-bound disabled veteran in November 2025.
The person has been identified as someone who was reported missing earlier in the day from an adult foster care facility in Wyandotte, police said.
Red Bull Racing driver Isack Hadjar spoke one-on-one with CBS News Detroit about the 2026 Formula 1 season.
The fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer in a residential neighborhood in south Minneapolis on Jan. 7 has become a flashpoint in the ongoing unrest in the Twin Cities. CBS News has the latest from the White House, local officials and residents.
CBS Evening News anchor Tony Dokoupil takes a tour of the American Sign Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio, where neon business signs showcase a history of entrepreneurship.