Michigan DNR considers options to address deteriorated Belle Isle Boathouse
The DNR is considering options, such as investing in repairs or demolishing the building to repurpose the space, and will decide in early 2024.
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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.
Temperatures continue to rise, making it great beach weather, but the Belle Isle Beach has been closed due to high bacteria levels.
Much of Metro Detroit spent their Memorial Day outside getting sunshine and fun times at Belle Isle.
Kids will have the opportunity to learn about the Detroit River and how it serves nearby communities.
A 639-foot freighter carrying a cargo of salt has run aground in the Detroit River off Belle Isle Wednesday morning.
Several buildings on Belle Isle are getting a much-needed facelift, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working hard to ensure these improvements last for many years to come.
A Detroit mother is suing the city, the Michigan Department of Transportation and the park manager, alleging that the slide at Belle Isle gave her two sons concussions when they slid down.
The Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory at Belle Isle Park in Detroit is set to close on Nov. 14 for renovations and will be reopened in May 2024.
It was an afternoon of sipping beer on the Detroit River outside of the Belle Isle Boat House and it was for a good cause, to raise money to go towards restoring it.
The Tree Climbing Championships Masters Challenge event took place Sunday morning in Belle Isle Park.
Climbers are looking to reach new heights in a competitive tree climbing event at Belle Isle Park in Detroit.
The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension worth $155 million, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
The Detroit Lions are grappling with several issues after a 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans Saints and a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
Lakeview High School parent Andy Amsdill first went to the school with concerns about the syllabus for his daughter's ninth-grade gym class.
According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, authorities recovered a .177-caliber revolver-style BB gun in the student's backpack.
The Detroit Board of Police Commissioners voted Thursday to express confidence in Chief Todd Bettison.
Authorities allege that between June 5, 2025, and Nov. 5, 2025, state investigators documented items labeled $5 that rang up at the register as $6 or $7.
The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension worth $155 million, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
If you're looking for sunshine in Metro Detroit, Friday is the day to seek it out.
Stevie Wonder's shows at the Fox Theatre sold out, with some tickets listed for thousands of dollars. That's raising questions about what Michigan's "Taylor Swift" ticket law actually protects fans from.
The list of 50 restaurants is made from a team of 16 scouters who travel the country and try food at all kinds of places, according to the NYT.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
Will Lawrence, a progressive Democratic congressional candidate in Michigan, is trying to harness unease over the rapid pace of artificial intelligence development to defeat Republican Rep. Tom Barrett.
In a Truth Social post, Mr. Trump called fears around artificial intelligence possibly becoming a superintelligence that could pose a threat to human existence a hoax.
President Trump said Friday that three outlets would be banned from the White House, "effective immediately."
The Michigan Supreme Court issued the order Thursday in People v. Ethan Robert Crumbley, the Oxford High School shooter serving life without parole for the 2021 attack that killed four students.
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin urged President Trump to make this issue a "centerpiece of your talks with President Xi."
Thursday marks one year since Michigan Medicine ended gender-affirming care for young patients
Nearly half of Americans with medical debt owe at least $2,000, forcing them to make tough choices, new research shows.
The school immunization waiver rate climbed to 7.1% last year from 6.2% in 2024, the fifth straight year of decline and the highest exemption rate since 2010. Michigan is now outpacing the national average.
The standardbred-Friesian mare is currently undergoing treatment and is believed to be unvaccinated, according to state officials.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
The Detroit Pistons and Ausar Thompson have reached an agreement on a five-year contract extension worth $155 million, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The Detroit Lions are grappling with several issues after a 31-30 overtime win against the New Orleans Saints and a 41-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills.
With heavy rain in the forecast on Saturday night, the White Sox have moved up their game against the Detroit Tigers.
Josh Allen and the Bills put on a show in a 41-31 win over the Detroit Lions in the first regular-season game at Highmark Stadium.
Munetaka Murakami hit his team-leading 32nd home run as the Chicago White Sox tied with Cleveland for first place in the AL Central with a 3-1 win over the Detroit Tigers.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Metro Detroit native Paul Whelan is thanking Congresswoman Haley Stevens for introducing a bill to help Americans wrongfully detained abroad. Whelan spent more than five years in a Russian prison after being accused of espionage.
President Trump says he is banning CNN, Politico and MS Now (formerly MSNBC) from the White House, saying their reporting is what he calls "fake news."
A 17-year-old Pontiac girl was taken into custody on Friday after the authorities said she brought a loaded BB gun to Lake Orion High School.
Lakeview High School parent Andy Amsdill first went to the school with concerns about the syllabus for his daughter's ninth-grade gym class.
Rain moves in for the weekend. NEXT Weather Meteorologist Karen Carter explains when we'll see the heaviest rain showers.