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.
Michigan takes on Howard at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7:10 p.m. Thursday.
Cunningham got hurt in Tuesday's win over Washington, leaving midway through the opening quarter with what the team called back spasms.
University of Michigan student who was found dead on campus in January died as a result of extreme cold exposure, aggravated by "acute ethanol intoxication."
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Federal officials have found a business checking account linked to former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, and are trying to seize the funds.
Cunningham got hurt in Tuesday's win over Washington, leaving midway through the opening quarter with what the team called back spasms.
Michigan State Police are investigating how and why human remains were found on private property in the Flint area.
University of Michigan student who was found dead on campus in January died as a result of extreme cold exposure, aggravated by "acute ethanol intoxication."
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Gas prices are currently hovering just below $4 a gallon in much of Michgan, AAA says.
Henry Ford introduced the moving assembly line, a system that reshaped industrial production and helped make automobiles more accessible to the public.
A $4.3 billion investment is going toward a battery cell manufacturing plant in Lansing, Michigan, to provide Tesla with prismatic battery cells.
The United Auto Workers says that Detroit Diesel is adding a third shift, recalling laid-off workers and hiring dozens more people.
AAA says motorists are paying an average of $3.53 a gallon for regular unleaded gas in the United States.
Short film director Sam Davis gave a shout out to his Michigan hometown when accepting an Oscar award on Sunday.
The film follows CBS News correspondent Steve Hartman and photographer Lou Bopp through their seven-year journey to document the toll of America's school shooting epidemic.
The acclaimed filmmaker, who died in February at age 96, revolutionized the art of documentaries with such films as "Titicut Follies." In an interview recorded last year, the pioneering Wiseman talked about his unusual production methods aimed at capturing life.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Afroman spoke to CBS News after he won the case, which tested the limits of parody and the license artists can take in social commentary directed at public figures.
A barrel of Brent crude topped $111, while the U.S. benchmark also rose as the Iran war intensifies.
Fed officials are grappling with a host of economic challenges, from stubborn inflation to a slowing job market.
Allegations of abuse of women and girls by union leader Cesar Chavez were first reported by the New York Times on Wednesday.
President Trump on Wednesday temporarily eased a century-old law that limits shippers from transporting energy products around the U.S.
A new report says Michigan should invest in primary care doctors to ease a severe shortage of physicians that has led to long wait times, higher costs and missed care.
The vote from 10,000 nurses at nine hospitals and campuses received 90% approval for authorization
China Reynolds' son, Auggie, could be waiting for the next 6 to 12 months in the hospital until a new heart is available.
A second resident of Washtenaw County is suspected to have measles, as health officials continue an investigation about potential cases and exposure sites.
A measles case has been confirmed in Washtenaw County, with health officials investigating when and where others may have been exposed in Southeast Michigan.
Michigan takes on Howard at KeyBank Center in Buffalo at 7:10 p.m. Thursday.
Cunningham got hurt in Tuesday's win over Washington, leaving midway through the opening quarter with what the team called back spasms.
Michigan State faces North Dakota State at 4:05 p.m. at KeyBank Center in Buffalo.
Michigan celebrated its best women's basketball players for the first time this season, honoring Diane Dietz, Katelynn Flaherty Yates and Naz Hillmon by raising maize banners to the rafters at Crisler Center with their names and number in blue.
Wisconsin lawmakers are taking a shot at expanding sports betting in the state.
Gardner White opened doors in Detroit in 1912, and the retailer continues to expand with nine new stores planned this year.
Rose talks about a new TV series being filmed in Detroit called "South West High," which revolves around a fictional high school in the Motor City.
As Women's History Month kicks off, Donna Murray-Brown, the new president and CEO of Inforum, appears on Michigan Matters.
Penske, a business and racing legend, turns 89 on Feb. 20 and is celebrating his 60th year in racing during 2026.
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
Michigan Science Center coaches CBS Detroit meteorologist Vytas Reid through an astronaut-themed task. The hands-on lesson ties in with the dedication of the science center's planetarium.
Ford Road in Canton Township is back open after a fiery crash on Wednesday. A woman is dead after a shooting in Sumpter Township. Those headlines, sports and weather are in our news brief.
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told the Senate Intelligence Committee that the Iranian regime "appears to be intact but largely degraded" by ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes, laying out the intelligence community's assessment of the war at a hearing on Wednesday.
Gas prices are continuing to trend up in Michigan and across the country. Vice President JD Vance, during a speech in Auburn Hills Wednesday, said the Trump administration is taking steps soon to help alleviate the increased costs.
The intersection of Ford and Haggerty roads in Canton Township reopened late Wednesday after a fiery crash involving a car and a semi. The Michigan Department of Transportation explains what it would take to make the intersection safer.