A second campground on Isle Royale National Park is closed through the end of July due to increased wolf activity because of improperly stored food.According to the National Park Service, the Duncan Narrows Campground is closed for the second time this month. It will be closed through July 31.Rel...
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Belle Isle has been a part of Detroit’s history for nearly 150 years.In 1879, Detroit bought the island from the Campau family for $200k, about $6.5 million in today’s money.The park was bought to go toe-to-toe with Central Park in New York. Detroit even hired Central Park designer, Frederick Law...
The Gordie Howe Bridge is set to open July 27.The deal to build the bridge was signed by Canada and Michigan in 2012, construction began in 2018.Outstanding disputes between Canada and the U.S have pushed back the opening from fall 2025 to the present.Both countries have reached a deal to open th...
Cases of Cyclosporiasis have grown exponentially in the span of a day in Michigan and the United States.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said the number of people with confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis jumped to 3,309 as of Tuesday morning.That's up from 2,640 cases reported on Monday and 1,562 before the weekend.State health officials have released updated recommendations for c...
Security and police presence will be increased for Wednesdays England-Argentina World Cup semifinal match in Atlanta.The matchup is considered one of the tournaments highest-risk games because of longstanding tensions between the two nations stemming from the 1982 Falklands War.Videos circulating...
Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan have jumped to more than 3,300 cases, state health officials reported on Tuesday.On July 14, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 3,309 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22, up from 2,640 on July 13. Of those reported cases, 44 were ...
Police are seeking information about a 49-year-old man who went missing in Livingston County.Matthew Joseph Paupore was believed to have left his residence around Westbury Blvd and E Grand River Ave. on foot on around July 6.The county has reported Paupore as missing/endangered.Investigators say ...
The historic USS Silversides Submarine has left Muskegon, bound for Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, where it will undergo its first full dry dock preservation in more than 50 years. The 85-year-old submarine departed its home dock in a historic sendoff for Muskegon neighbors. WATCH: USS Silversides subm...
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman was attending a scheduled launch Tuesday of a U.S.-Russian crew to the International Space Station, a sign of the ongoing cooperation in orbit between Moscow and Washington despite tensions over Russia's military action in Ukraine.Isaacman 's trip to the Russia-l...
A second campground on Isle Royale National Park is closed through the end of July due to increased wolf activity because of improperly stored food.According to the National Park Service, the Duncan Narrows Campground is closed for the second time this month. It will be closed through July 31.Rel...
by KYLE DAVIDSON, Michigan AdvanceJuly 13, 2026 Reported cases of cyclosporiasis are continuing to grow, with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Monday reporting 2,640 cases, compared with 1,562 cases recorded on Friday. The state first reported an outbreak on July 1, ...
The American Red Cross is seeking more individuals to donate blood and platelets this summer amid what the national nonprofit is calling an “emergency blood shortage.”Last month, the national blood supply fell about 25%, according to the Red Cross, creating a growing gap between supply and patien...
The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo continues to outpace the response efforts, the World Health Organizations emergencies chief said on Tuesday after returning from a trip to Bunia, in Ituri province, which is one of the worst hit areas.Perhaps the most alarming finding is that many of the newly ...
The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act and eliminates a key protection for imperiled wildlife against logging, oil drilling and other activities.The administration narrowed the definition of "harm" under the landmark law a ch...
An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.Tau is one part of a toxic duo fueling Alzheimer's but prior attempts to develop drugs that can target...
A South Lyon man is facing multiple felonies for allegedly leading police on a chase through five different communities and ramming patrol vehicles.
The Detroit People Mover was back in service as of 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, after shutting down Monday evening due to a software issue. Officials reported Monday that service would be stopped for the rest of the night while maintenance crews work to identify the problem.Maintenance personnel conducted ...
Morning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day. So, let’s get to the news.Police release person of interest in fatal shooting at Great Lakes CrossingThe person of interest taken into custody in connection to the fatal shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outl...
The consumer price index showed inflation eased last month after a spike in May driven largely by higher energy costs.The June consumer price index showed prices fell 0.4% for the month. Over the 12-month period ending in June, consumer prices rose 3.5%, down from 4.2% in the year ending in May.R...
The highly-anticipated premiere of "The Odyssey" is officially here, with showtimes starting Thursday across metro Detroit.The epic, directed by Christopher Nolan, was shot entirely with IMAX cameras, the first film to be shot with them. It will be available to watch in a variety of formats in th...
More work is being performed on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. President Donald Trump says the landmark was drained Monday so repairs could be made.He claims vandals are responsible for damaging the lining of the pool.But the project has faced several setbacks, including major algae blooms...
Investigators say Cobb was going 35 over the speed limit in a Dodge Durango when crashing into a Chevrolet Malibu at 7:39 p.m. that night.
Health officials in Michigan say lettuce and salad greens may be behind a diarrhea outbreak as cases rise above 3,000.Lettuce and salad greens have repeatedly come up during the investigation into the Cyclospora parasite, but officials caution that other foods cannot be ruled out.Although we do n...
The person of interest taken into custody in connection to the fatal shooting at Great Lakes Crossing Outlets on Saturday has been released, Auburn Hills police confirmed Tuesday.The shooting occurred near the food court around 5:20 p.m. One man was killed — later identified by family members as ...
Road conditions in metro Detroit drive so many people crazy, but what can be just as frustrating is finding a way to repair roads with little to no funding.Teri Giannetti sent a letter to 7 News Detroit, asking us to look into the road in her subdivision in West Bloomfield. She wants the Road Com...
The Northern Michigan University alum spent 17 years fighting fires before being killed in the line of duty on June 27th on the Colorado Utah border.
For many people, this heat is an inconvenience. For others, it's part of the job.I was at the Ernest T. Ford Recreation Center in Highland Park, one of two cooling centers opening today from 10 a.m. as the city braces for dangerous heat. Highland Park is even closing city hall today as a precauti...
Detroit Free Press is a partner and shares a reporter with BridgeDetroit. Stories shared are not under a paywall. Detroit Free Press Detroit has a new leader tasked with attracting national and regional retailers to the city’s neighborhoods. Mayor Mary Sheffield announced...
Families can swim at Belle Isle, but as temps rise, so do residents’ desire for more access to water. “People want to have a relationship with water, people want their kids to know how to swim, people want to know how to swim.” Outlier Media · Briana Rice · Detroit once had outdoor pools across ...
Stay hydrated, find shade and limit your time outdoors – and don't forget the sunscreen. When it comes to staying indoors and keeping cool, there are options available across the area.
Some spots in the region will have a heat index of as high as 104 on Tuesday.
A 4Warn Weather Alert is in effect today as dangerous heat and humidity settle over Southeast Michigan. A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of Southeast Michigan from noon until 8 p.m. today. Afternoon temperatures will soar into the upper 90s, while oppressive humidity will push heat index valu...
Two 18-year-old men are facing felony charges in connection to a December 2025 shooting at a Waterford apartment complex that left another man severely injured.According to Waterford police, dispatch received a call around 5 p.m. on Dec. 26 about a shooting at the River’s Edge Apartments in the a...
A man from Cadillac was convicted by a Wexford County jury for sexually abusing a 5-year-old minor between 2018 and 2019.Michael Joseph Caillouet, 47, on July 9 was convicted of three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct.Cailloue...
Two 18-year-old men have been charged with assault with intent to murder in connection with a December shooting at an Oakland County apartment complex that left a 23-year-old man wounded.Police have identified the suspects as Ricardo Johnson and Carmelo Buckles, both 18.The shootingOfficials said...
A 12-year-old girl and a 31-year-old woman suffered serious injuries after they were attacked by three dogs in Hillsdale County, according to the Michigan State Police.Troopers from the Michigan State Police Jackson Post responded around 9 p.m. July 10 to the 1400 block of Mosherville Road in Sci...
A 4Warn Weather Alert is in effect as dangerous heat returns to Southeast Michigan, with what is expected to become the region’s second heat wave of July. A heat advisory will be in effect for Tuesday afternoon and evening.Temperatures reached 90 degrees Monday afternoon at Detroit Metro Airport ...
The Detroit People Mover suspended service for the remainder of Monday night because of a software issue.Officials said service for the Detroit People Mover would remain closed for the rest of the evening while maintenance crews work to identify the problem.Officials said maintenance personnel wi...
Doctor Anthony Oraha with the Synergy Longevity Centers talks about why cyclosporiasis cases are exploding in Michigan and the best recommendations for minimizing risk.
As cyclosporiasis cases continue to grow, many consumers are apprehensive about buying and eating produce.Planted Detroit, an indoor vertical farm on the east side of Detroit, grows fresh produce 365 days a year from kale to broccoli to bok choy. The company grows ingredients for salad kits and ...
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