Proposal to renovate historic Belle Isle boathouse to be discussed
After more than a year of reviewing developers' proposals, the Belle Isle Conservancy will present one of them in a meeting on Thursday.
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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.
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.
After more than a year of reviewing developers' proposals, the Belle Isle Conservancy will present one of them in a meeting on Thursday.
Hall will begin his new role on Jan. 8, 2025, when the House convenes for its first session.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in an investigation of a sinister online community that pressures children into acts of self-harm and sexual abuse images.
Officials say Hugh Lusk was set to appear for a trial in September, but he failed to show up and has been on the run since.
Jihaad Ahmad, 36, was arraigned on one count of false report or threat of terrorism.
After more than a year of reviewing developers' proposals, the Belle Isle Conservancy will present one of them in a meeting on Thursday.
Hall will begin his new role on Jan. 8, 2025, when the House convenes for its first session.
A Michigan man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison in an investigation of a sinister online community that pressures children into acts of self-harm and sexual abuse images.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, one of a few public officials involved in the Harris campaign, spoke after Donald Trump was projected to win the 2024 presidential election.
Officials say Hugh Lusk was set to appear for a trial in September, but he failed to show up and has been on the run since.
Stellantis, which owns brands like Chrysler, Dodge, Fiat, Jeep and Ram, says the job cuts are effective Jan. 5, 2025.
Shipments dropped by 20% to 1.2 million vehicles in the third quarter from 1.5 million a year earlier.
At a rally in Novi over the weekend, Former President Donald Trump promised to save the auto industry in Michigan, and to bring back manufacturing jobs to the state.
The company said after financial markets closed on Monday that it made $892 million from July through September, compared with $1.2 billion it made a year earlier.
The motto for the new INKAS Ram 1500 is "Built for Civilians, Armored Discreetly."
The mystery song is called "Subways of Your Mind," and was recorded by a little-known 1980s German band called FEX.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
Downtown Detroit will soon be home to an entertainment hub where people can immerse themselves in live sporting events and other unique experiences.
Rapper Young Thug, whose given name is Jeffery Williams, pleaded guilty Thursday to gang, drug and gun charges.
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The Federal Reserve announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, but Trump's economic priorities could impact future policy.
City officials said payments will be made through a secure platform and managed by PayPal.
An election official in a small Michigan county that was a cradle for unfounded election conspiracy theories in 2020 lost a write-in campaign to keep her job.
The FDA says oral phenylephrine, used in many over-the-counter cough and cold medicines, "is not effective as a nasal decongestant."
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Struggling families pay as much as 60 cents per dollar in fees when paying for school lunches electronically, according to CFPB report.
Michigan health officials are warning residents about a rise in cases of pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.
The "Dawson's Creek" alum shared the news on Sunday and said that despite the diagnosis, there is "reason for optimism, and I'm feeling good."
A new $125 million investment is set to help with school safety and mental health grants.
The Detroit Lions didn't acquire Za'Darius Smith to win just any game.
Dylan Larkin and Alex DeBrincat each had a goal and an assist, and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Chicago Blackhawks 4-1.
Brandon Miller scored off an offensive rebound at the buzzer to lift Charlotte Hornets to a dramatic 108-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Lions have lived up to lofty expectations, looking like a Super Bowl contender.
The NYC Marathon forced the Detroit Pistons to take the subway to Sunday's game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center.
In Michigan, the Democrats have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
In Michigan, the Democrats now have control of the governor's mansion and both state houses.
Both party chairs also talked about the ground game as each looks for independent voters and those who haven't voted in a while they hope to inspire to show up on Nov. 5.
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Plans to renovate the historic boathouse on Belle Isle are underway. After more than a year of reviewing developers' proposals, the Belle Isle Conservancy will present one of them in a meeting on Thursday.
Rain showers return to wrap up the weekend.
President Biden referred to Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat by Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election as a "setback" Thursday morning, in his first speech to the nation following the election.
The Detroit Historical Museum invites you to take a trip down memory lane with its new exhibit, Toy Town. The exhibit runs Nov. 9, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025.
Two women were killed and a man was injured early Thursday morning in a fiery crash on Detroit's east side. Frank Crosson, who lives across the street from where the crash happened, jumped in to help immediately before first responders arrived.