A kayaker has discovered what appeared to be decomposed human remains tangled along an embankment in Wayne.

Oil from a 55-gallon drum spilled into the Rouge River during the demolition of a building at Northville Downs, according to city officials.

The cleanup project is expected to improve fish habitats and wildlife in the area.

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Detroit Police Chief James White said there is someone they are expecting to question regarding her disappearance, but as of Tuesday, they are not a person of interest.

A Flood Warning is in effect for the Clinton River in Macomb County until late tonight. During the afternoon on Friday, the river was at 17 feet. It was expected to fall below flood stage of 16 feet. during the late evening. Parts of Clinton Township and Mt. Clemens are affected by this warning.

River flood warnings remain in effect Friday for two Metro Detroit rivers in Wayne and Macomb counties.

A police chase came to a close with a suspect jumping off the Rouge River bridge.

On Tuesday, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) announced that 23 local organizations will receive grants to help fund stream cleanups.

This highly impactful winter storm is playing out exactly as expected thus far.

A man’s SUV slid into the Rouge River when he got out along the banks to use the bathroom outside, police said.

A call to 911 had Inkster police running to find a suicidal woman.

Police are working to find out who has been damaging, stealing and moving artwork along a walking trail in Birmingham.

One officer was injured in the incident.

WAYNE COUNTY, Mich. - Wednesday marks 50 years since the 1969 Rouge River fire, which started near the Rouge plant and Zug Island. Pollutants and oil helped fuel the fire, which became a catalyst to clean up the river. Bill Wazelle and his fishing buddy Al have fishing the Rouge down to a science. It was really bad," Wazelle said. Congresswomen Debbie Dingell and Rashida Tlaib went to the river Tuesday to bring attention to the importance of funding.

Police are investigating a 24-year-old Westland woman's death as a homicide after her body was found partially submerged in the Rouge River in the Middlebelt Hills area of Hines Park in Westland. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

WESTLAND, Mich. - Police are investigating a 24-year-old Westland's woman's death as a homicide after her body was found partially submerged in the Rouge River in the Middlebelt Hills area of Hines Park in Westland. Police sources told Local 4 they were led to the body's location by a suspect in the case and the woman was found partially submerged in the river. Police said they are treating the situation as a suspected homicide but the autopsy will be critical in the case. READ: Police investigating woman's death as homicide after body found at Hines ParkWestland police released the following statement:"We are currently conducting a death investigation of a 24-year-old female Westland resident which appears to be a homicide. We currently have a suspect in custody and there is no immediate threat to the community.

Police are investigating a 24-year-old Westland's woman's death as a homicide after her body was found partially submerged in the Rouge River in the Middlebelt Hills area of Hines Park in Westland. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

WESTLAND, Mich. - Police are investigating a 24-year-old Westland's woman's death as a homicide after her body was found partially submerged in the Rouge River in the Middlebelt Hills area of Hines Park in Westland. Multiple divers went into the water with a stretcher and ladders, looking for anything in connection with the case. The Westland Police Department and the Fire Department were on the scene. Westland police released the following statement:"We are currently conducting a death investigation of a 24-year-old female Westland resident which appears to be a homicide. Watch the report from Local 4 News at 4 below:Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

A downed live power line in the Rouge River in Beverly Hills on July 30, 2019. (WDIV)BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. - Beverly Hills police said a downed power line has been removed from the Rouge River. Officials closed 13 Mile Road betwen Lahser and Evergreen roads. You can see aerial video of the scene below. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

A downed live power line in the Rouge River in Beverly Hills on July 30, 2019. (WDIV)BEVERLY HILLS, Mich. - Beverly Hills police are asking residents to stay out of the Rouge River due to a downed live power line. Officials have closed 13 Mile Road betwen Lahser and Evergreen roads. Residents are asked to avoid the area until crews clear the scene. Copyright 2019 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.