Kensington and Stony Creek Metroparks reopen after storm damage
While visitors can once again head into the parks, officials say not everything is back to normal.
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While visitors can once again head into the parks, officials say not everything is back to normal.
Cleanup continues in Metro Detroit as a result of severe weather this week. The impact includes Kensington Metropark and Stony Creek Metropark, which the park system closed off on Tuesday to allow for cleanup.
The sheriff's office says Joyce Kuhn's husband tried to keep her head above water but the Warren woman drowned Saturday at Stony Creek Lake at Stony Creek Metropark.
Officials at the park in Shelby Township, north of Detroit, say the husband and wife initially were wearing life jackets, but didn't have them on when they fell into the water.
Thinking of taking a backpacking trip this summer? Michigan offers many great venues for backpacking, and a number of them are close to Metro Detroit. Find out what they each have to offer and which one to explore first.
A teen injured in a triple fatal car crash at Stony Creek Metropark now faces an additional charge.
Misdemeanor warrants have been issued for the two young survivors of a Stony Creek car crash that killed three others.
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham said all 5 teens had alcohol in their systems.
Investigators previously said alcohol might have been a factor in the high-speed crash that happened back in May.
One man has drowned at Baypoint Beach at Stony Creek Metropark in Macomb County.
Investigators now say open alcohol containers were discovered in the vehicle that was traveling at a high rate of speed on May 8 before it broke through a guardrail and rolled into the Stoney Creek River.
Utica Community Schools is preparing to help students deal with news of a crash that killed three 17-year-old boys and critically injured two other 17-year-olds.
There were five young men in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Four of the five passengers were ejected from the vehicle. The front seat passenger was not ejected.
Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham spoke with reporters at a press conference following the incident and said that three teenagers were killed in the accident.
Members of the Macomb County Sheriff Dive Team have recovered the body of a man who drowned in Stony Creek Lake.
Slow your pace by taking a scenic fall hayride at these Huron-Clinton Metroparks.
For the first time ever, the "Gladiator Rock'N Run" is coming to the Detroit area, and you're invited to take part.
It's time to grab some buddies and hit the links, now that five of the Huron-Clinton Metroparks' golf courses are open for the spring season, starting April 4.
When the mercury rises above 90 degrees most Michiganders lose their cool. If you don't have central air conditioning head to the WSU Library, Great Lakes Crossing or any of these great places to beat the heat.
Huron-Clinton Metroparks are calling for volunteers to help remove an invasive plant species at nine Metroparks this spring.
Almost all of the Metropark's golf courses are open for the season, offering Spring rates for those who are ready to hit the links.
Hundreds of people across southeast Michigan are going to "Walk and Roll" for ALS on Sunday at Kensington Metropark in Milford and Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township.
So what's the best way to keep cool on a hot, sunny Saturday afternoon?
Enjoy the wonders of living in the Great Lake state by visiting the beaches at Belle Isle, the Island Land Recreation Area, and metroparks!
A group of residents on Holland Road in Taylor, Michigan, say they are now doing everything they can to keep their neighborhood the way it is after some of them received a letter saying the city is considering rezoning their neighborhood.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect after one person was hurt in a shooting on Tuesday.
A Michigan woman is charged after authorities say she led police on a brief chase in a stolen U-Haul truck last week.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
Officials say the researchers are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
A group of residents on Holland Road in Taylor, Michigan, say they are now doing everything they can to keep their neighborhood the way it is after some of them received a letter saying the city is considering rezoning their neighborhood.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect after one person was hurt in a shooting on Tuesday.
City officials say the proposal is a routine request tied to the annual event and nothing more.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
American Axle, which is headquartered in Detroit, is a Tier 1 supplier to General Motors. UAW members have launched a strike at its Three Rivers site.
The UAW became known for fighting for higher wages, improved benefits and safer working conditions for workers across the auto industry.
Stellantis unveiled a nearly $70 million five-year strategic plan with the launch of new vehicles — including hybrids and EVs — over the next five years.
From classic cruisers to new memories still being made, the Woodward Dream Cruise remains a celebration of Michigan's automotive culture.
If you are planning a road trip for Memorial Day weekend, remember that the cost of gas this year is noticeably higher than last year.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
Stephen Colbert, former host of "The Late Show," is helping raise money for the Michigan nonprofit Monroe Community Media after appearing on a broadcast of the organization's community access program "Only in Monroe" earlier this month.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
For three days, Detroit is the epicenter of techno music with this Memorial Day weekend tradition, and the music lovers made sure to attend the final day of the Movement Festival on Monday.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
According to an official familiar with the investigation, new digital forensic evidence appears to undercut Brian Hooker's account of his wife's disappearance, although they did not specify how.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
A flesh-eating New World screwworm was recently detected in Mexico just 25 miles from the United States border, according to the USDA.
Prosecutors have accused Cole Allen of attempting to assassinate the president when he allegedly attacked the White House Correspondents' Dinner on April 25.
According to the U.S. Attorney's Office, the two people are accused of providing federal authorities with false statements after arriving at the McNamara Terminal on Jan. 25, 2026.
West Nile virus has been detected among mosquitoes in two locations near Grand Rapids, the Kent County Health Department said.
A Northville dentist is facing 43 felony charges in an alleged Medicaid fraud scheme.
Michigan lawmakers are considering bills to allow doctors to prescribe life-ending medication to terminally ill patients.
The tentative agreement means roughly 300,000 Blue Cross members will continue receiving care at Michigan Medicine facilities as in-network services.
Gleyber Torres hit a leadoff homer, Wenceel Pérez and Riley Greene also went deep and the Detroit Tigers routed the Tampa Bay Rays 8-0.
Colson Montgomery homered and Tristan Peters' RBI single put Chicago ahead as the White Sox rallied with two runs in the seventh inning to beat the slumping Detroit Tigers 2-1 on Sunday for their fifth straight win.
Alex Palou won the Detroit Grand Prix on Sunday afternoon after starting in the top position and leading the field through the downtown streets.
Earlier this year, the Detroit Police Department started an initiative aimed at building trust between law enforcement and the community through basketball. On Saturday, the Hoopin' with Cops youth recreational league got to watch their mentors in action.
Chicago White Sox topped the Detroit Tigers 7-1 on Saturday without injured slugger Munetaka Murakami.
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.
It's the fourth year the Detroit Grand Prix has been on the streets of the Motor City after moving from Belle Isle.
This week on Michigan Matters, the roundtable talks about the governor's race and the impact of former Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan.
The roundtable discusses the impact of rising gas prices and friction at the federal level with Canada and the U.S., and how it affects tourism.
Life Directions has been helping guide and mentor young people in Detroit.
A Michigan woman is charged after authorities say she led police on a brief chase in a stolen U-Haul truck last week.
Residents in parts of Taylor, Michigan, say they are fighting against a proposal to rezone their property.
Two foreign nationals working at the National Institutes of Health are facing charges for allegedly trying to smuggle mpox into the United States through the Detroit Metro Airport.
Detroit police are searching for a suspect after one person was hurt in a shooting on Tuesday.
We're headed back to the 80s this week with more sunshine.