Detroit family continues decades-long tradition at Belle Isle Park for Fourth of July
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.
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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.
The FBI is offering a $25,000 reward for information that will help locate the toddler, who police say was taken by 26-year-old Rashad Trice in Lansing.
There will be a new way to choose to become an organ donor in Michigan, through your income taxes.
It's one of the biggest boating days of summer. The Fourth of July is here, and thousands of boaters take to our lakes around Metro Detroit.
The City of Ypsilanti celebrated its 94th Fourth of July Parade on Tuesday. The event's organizers said it's the longest-running Independence Day parade in the state of Michigan.
A group of young Detroit residents held their second annual event to beautify their neighborhood. It's called 7-2 Day, an event that positively impacts their neighborhood.
Dr. Jamal Adas shares fireworks safety tips on how to safely celebrate the Fourth of July and avoid injuries.
CBS News Detroit at 9 celebrates the Fourth of July holiday by making cocktails inspired by the iconic red, white and blue Bomb Pop popsicles.
Kerry Doman, the founder of LittleGuide Detroit, joined CBS News Detroit to share information about LittleGuide's "100 Things To Do With Kids In Metro Detroit This Summer" checklist.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for July 4, 2023.
For decades, many across Metro Detroit have headed to Greenfield Village for the annual Salute to America event. Organizers say Monday night was a sold-out show, with 5,500 in attendance.
The American Pyrotechnics Association, or APA, is reporting fireworks sales at an all-time high, with numbers breaking consumer sales records of $2.3 billion in 2022.
The Ypsilanti Police Department arrested Andrew Najib Jimenes Vasquez, 18, of Ann Arbor, on Monday.
Police have arrested 26-year-old Rashard Trice for allegedly kidnapping 2-year-old Wynter Smith in Lansing.
While families are preparing to be outside for the Fourth of July, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) officials are warning of expected elevated ozone levels that day.
We're expecting record sales this year for fireworks as families prepare for Fourth of July celebrations. Dr. Molly O'Shea joined CBS News Detroit on Monday (July 3) to talk about ways to stay safe this holiday.
Known as "goatscaping," the eco-friendly and old-fashioned plant removal method uses goats to eat poisonous and invasive plants and brush to help keep trails clear during the summer months.
The U.S. Supreme Court made a major ruling last week that will impact college campuses for years to come. But Michigan is in a unique position as voters barred using affirmative action in college admissions cases back in 2006.
Jeremy Rodgers, 28, of Midland, Michigan, faces several felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting a federal officer with a deadly or dangerous weapon, according to court records.
In celebration of Black Music Month, music producer and Detroit native Jeff "J Dub Walker" joined CBS News Detroit to talk music background and working with big-time artists.
Here is your CBS News Detroit Digital Brief for July 3, 2023.
According to the Lansing Police Department, Rashard Trice, 26, was arrested in St. Clair Shores early Monday morning after he allegedly kidnapped 2-year-old Wynter Smith.
Detroit native and musician Brandon Williams closed out Black Music Month with CBS News Detroit on Friday, June 30.
The Fourth of July typically means barbecue, and Smokey G's Smokehouse joined CBS News Detroit Monday morning (July 3) to present some their foods for the holiday.
The Girl Scouts of Southeastern Michigan announced the 2023 Young Woman of Distinction, a winner described as an example of how Girl Scouts go beyond selling cookies.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is urging people never to point a laser at an aircraft after a reported laser strike in Bedford Township, Michigan, on Sunday.
Hot and humid conditions arrive quickly in Southeast Michigan on Monday with highs in the upper 80s to low- to mid-90s and heat indices briefly exceeding 100 degrees in the afternoon, especially west of Interstate 75.
Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday. In Metro Detroit, organizations and businesses are coming together to help those impacted.
The Detroit Tigers were bested by the Astros 7-5 on Sunday at Comerica Park after Houston's Christian Walker hit a three-run homer during a four-run 10th inning for the visitors.
A girl is dead after going underwater in the Detroit River by Maheras-Gentry Park on the east side of Detroit Saturday night, according to police.
Hot and humid conditions arrive quickly in Southeast Michigan on Monday with highs in the upper 80s to low- to mid-90s and heat indices briefly exceeding 100 degrees in the afternoon, especially west of Interstate 75.
Michigan State Police personnel are investigating after the body of a newborn baby was found in a restroom at the Electric Forest festival on Sunday morning.
A girl is dead after going underwater in the Detroit River by Maheras-Gentry Park on the east side of Detroit Saturday night, according to police.
Rescue efforts continue in Venezuela after two massive earthquakes struck the country on Wednesday. In Metro Detroit, organizations and businesses are coming together to help those impacted.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is urging people never to point a laser at an aircraft after a reported laser strike in Bedford Township, Michigan, on Sunday.
The Pontiac Star Car Reunion at the Oakland Expo Center features a wide range of vehicles.
President Trump says major automakers Ford and General Motors are in talks with defense contractors about possibly repurposing some plants for weapons production.
According to AAA, the average cost of gas statewide sits at $4.07.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The United Auto Workers announced on Wednesday a tentative agreement with American Axle in Three Rivers, Michigan, ending a 10-day strike.
Grammy Award-winning rapper and recording artist Ludacris won't be performing at the National Cherry Festival in Traverse City, Michigan, after initially being billed for the event due to an "unforeseen scheduling conflict," according to organizers.
National Detroit-style Pizza Day is June 23, a date tied to a dish that traces its roots to a Detroit neighborhood bar and a Sicilian family recipe from 1946.
Crews have been preparing all morning, getting everything ready for the show just after 10 p.m.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
An Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S. Constitution – guaranteeing rights to all Americans regardless of sex – was first proposed to Congress in 1923. More than a century later, the ERA still has not become a formal part of our nation's bedrock of laws.
Americans weighed in on what's best about the U.S., its greatest invention, most representative food and more in latest CBS News poll.
Anthony Cohen has spent his life bringing attention to the Underground Railroad, secret routes once used by enslaved people seeking freedom.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
A Detroit grandmother dedicated to honoring her daughter's memory needs the public's help. After starting a transportation business to support her family, her vehicle is breaking down and she needs a new one to continue the service.
State officials have taken over the investigation into one death and hospitalizations among patients who received dialysis treatment in Southeast Michigan.
Five of the twelve organizations receiving these opioid settlement funded grants are located in Southeast Michigan.
The death of one dialysis patient and hospital treatment for five others are under scrutiny in the Novi area.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer named a new acting director of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services ahead of current Director Elizabeth Hertel's departure.
The Detroit Tigers were bested by the Astros 7-5 on Sunday at Comerica Park after Houston's Christian Walker hit a three-run homer during a four-run 10th inning for the visitors.
Isaac Paredes hit a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Houston Astros spoiled their former manager's opportunity at a milestone victory by rallying for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Keider Montero and Emmanuel De Jesus combined for a five-hitter while both Venezuelans wore hats embroidered with "VZ" after this week's earthquakes, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Houston Astros 8-0 on Friday night.
Five-time Olympian Hilary Knight signed a two-year contract extension with her new PWHL expansion team in Detroit, securing her through the 2028-29 season.
Tatsuya Imai struck out 10 in six scoreless innings and Taylor Trammell homered to lead the Houston Astros to a 2-1 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Thursday night.
Mark Hollis, COO of Rocket Entertainment and tournament director of the PGA Tour's Rocket Classic, appears on Michigan Matters.
Former U.S. Energy Secretary and Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm appears exclusively on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters.
We're in the throes of the 100 most dangerous driving days of the year as more folks take to the road for vacations.
Four leaders appear in one-on-one conversations on CBS Detroit's Michigan Matters this Sunday to discuss their political futures and the road ahead in the 2026 midterms.
Bob Riney, president and CEO of Henry Ford Health, headlines Michigan Matters this Sunday, along with three other community champions who discuss important issues dissected at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
A girl is dead after she went underwater in the Detroit River on Saturday night, the body of a newborn was found at the Electric Forest festival in West Michigan and other top stories for the evening of June 28, 2026.
Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor wants state lawmakers to change laws surrounding fireworks. He says cities need more authority over how they're enforced.
Metro Detroit residents are coming together to raise money and collect donations for people in Venezuela impacted by the earthquakes that rocked the country on Wednesday. Many of them still have family living there. CBS News Detroit's Veronica Ortega reports.
Police say a girl is dead after she went underwater in the Detroit River by Maheras-Gentry Park on Detroit's east side Saturday night.
A Detroit grandmother who built a transportation business to support her family and honor her daughter's memory is facing a setback. She says the car she uses is breaking down and needs reliable transportation to keep helping others. Our Veronica Ortega introduces Lawanda Williams.