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Belle Isle reaches full capacity for Ford Fireworks in Downtown Detroit
Read full article: Belle Isle reaches full capacity for Ford Fireworks in Downtown DetroitBelle Isle was such a hot destination for watching the Ford Fireworks that the Michigan State Police said capacity had been reached by 6:15 p.m. and shut down the park to further vehicle traffic.
9 days after he went missing on Belle Isle, body of Plymouth man found 9 miles away
Read full article: 9 days after he went missing on Belle Isle, body of Plymouth man found 9 miles awayThe body of a Plymouth man who went missing on Belle Isle nine days earlier was discovered by officials about nine miles away.
Belle Isle training unites Coast Guard, Detroit police for water rescue preparation
Read full article: Belle Isle training unites Coast Guard, Detroit police for water rescue preparationLocal 4 was given a behind-the-scenes look at how the U.S. Coast Guard and the Detroit Police Dive Team get prepared for saving lives on the water.
4th, 5th grade students across Metro Detroit celebrate The Detroit River Water Festival
Read full article: 4th, 5th grade students across Metro Detroit celebrate The Detroit River Water FestivalBelle Isle is hosting another outdoor experience as hundreds of Detroit school students participate in The Detroit River Water Festival.
James Scott Memorial Fountain on Detroit’s Belle Isle closed through August for repairs
Read full article: James Scott Memorial Fountain on Detroit’s Belle Isle closed through August for repairsThe crown jewel of Detroit’s Belle Isle, the James Scott Memorial Fountain, will be closed through August for repairs.
Power failure leaves freighter traveling on Detroit River stranded near Belle Isle
Read full article: Power failure leaves freighter traveling on Detroit River stranded near Belle IsleA 640-foot-long Great Lakes freighter made an unexpected visit to Belle Isle on Wednesday after losing power in the Detroit River.
Mother of 2 files lawsuit against Detroit, Michigan DNR for injuries caused by Belle Isle Giant Slide
Read full article: Mother of 2 files lawsuit against Detroit, Michigan DNR for injuries caused by Belle Isle Giant SlideIt turned into a viral sensation for all of the wrong reasons, and now the Belle Isle Giant Slide that sent riders flying is the target of a lawsuit.
Tickets on sale for 2023 Detroit Grand Prix that’s returning to streets of downtown
Read full article: Tickets on sale for 2023 Detroit Grand Prix that’s returning to streets of downtownTickets are officially on sale for the 2023 Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear -- the first Grand Prix in decades to actually take place on the streets of Detroit.
Detroit’s Belle Isle Conservatory to temporarily close as glass house gets $10M renovation
Read full article: Detroit’s Belle Isle Conservatory to temporarily close as glass house gets $10M renovationThe Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle will undergo $10 million in renovations in mid-November.
Metro Detroiters laced up their laces as they took over Belle Isle to promote heart health
Read full article: Metro Detroiters laced up their laces as they took over Belle Isle to promote heart healthFor the 10th year, women from all over Metro Detroit have been running to spread awareness of heart health.
What inspectors found during follow-up safety inspection of Belle Isle giant slide
Read full article: What inspectors found during follow-up safety inspection of Belle Isle giant slideThe Belle Isle giant slide made international headlines after riders were seen going airborne on the way down, but why was it allowed to open when it posed an apparent safety risk?
I rode the giant slide on Belle Isle in Detroit and survived
Read full article: I rode the giant slide on Belle Isle in Detroit and survivedYou’ve seen the viral videos. You laughed, you cringed and you probably thought to yourself that there’s no way you’d go down that giant slide in Detroit after watching people tumble down it and land on their backs and butts.
Belle Isle’s Giant Slide reopening again Friday after closing over speed concerns
Read full article: Belle Isle’s Giant Slide reopening again Friday after closing over speed concernsThe Giant Slide at Belle Isle Park will re-reopen this weekend after closing due to speed and safety concerns last weekend.
17-year-old charged with murder in fatal stabbing of man on Belle Isle
Read full article: 17-year-old charged with murder in fatal stabbing of man on Belle IsleA Hamtramck teenager has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 56-year-old man that occurred last week on Belle Isle.
Live stream: Man charged with murder in fatal Belle Isle hit-and-run to appear in court
Read full article: Live stream: Man charged with murder in fatal Belle Isle hit-and-run to appear in courtA 23-year-old man charged with murder in a hit-and-run on Belle Isle that killed one girl and injured another is set to appear in court Tuesday morning for a preliminary examination hearing.
‘We all miss her’: Family pleads for justice one year after daughter’s murder in Detroit
Read full article: ‘We all miss her’: Family pleads for justice one year after daughter’s murder in DetroitThe family of TiKiya Allen came together Thursday night on Belle Isle one year after she was shot and killed while riding her bicycle outside of a friend’s house on Detroit’s west side.
A bird? A plane? No, a Kite!
Read full article: A bird? A plane? No, a Kite!Don’t be surprised if you see something colorful flying over Belle Isle this weekend. The 4th annual Detroit Kite Festival is back this Sunday and they plan to fill the sky with a vivid sight the family will enjoy. Joining host Jason Carr today on “Live In The D” was the Director of the Detroit Kite Festival, Margo Dalal, and Kite enthusiast, Gary Maynard.
Here is what the Michigan DNR is doing with the nearly $16M it received to upgrade state parks
Read full article: Here is what the Michigan DNR is doing with the nearly $16M it received to upgrade state parksThe Michigan Department of Natural Resources received nearly $16 million for state park projects in 10 counties and they’re sharing how that money will be used.
Families enjoy Ford Fireworks show from Belle Isle
Read full article: Families enjoy Ford Fireworks show from Belle IsleReturning to downtown Detroit for the first time in three years, tonight’s Ford Fireworks did not disappoint. It is always the biggest party of the summer and one we haven’t been able to have since 2019.
Discover this hidden beach on the far side of Belle Isle
Read full article: Discover this hidden beach on the far side of Belle IsleAfter a whole year of online school, my roommate and I attempted to escape the confinement of our home last May by exploring one of the lesser-known spots on Belle Isle, Hipster Beach.
Heat wave keeps Midwest and South in its sticky grip
Read full article: Heat wave keeps Midwest and South in its sticky gripPeople are flocking to pools, beaches and cooling centers in a swath of the Midwest and South spanning from northern Florida to the Great Lakes, as a heat wave pushed temperatures into the 90s and beyond and may have caused the deaths of at least two people in the Milwaukee area.
Detroit Grand Prix celebrates move to downtown after last weekend on Belle Isle
Read full article: Detroit Grand Prix celebrates move to downtown after last weekend on Belle IsleChevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear and City of Detroit officials passed the flag today, marking the Detroit Grand Prix move from Belle Isle to Downtown Detroit.
Power gives Penske, Chevrolet win in final Belle Isle race
Read full article: Power gives Penske, Chevrolet win in final Belle Isle raceWill Power closed the Belle Isle era with a Team Penske victory on Sunday by winning the final Detroit Grand Prix on the island park to reclaim the IndyCar points lead.
Power gives Penske, Chevrolet win in final Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle
Read full article: Power gives Penske, Chevrolet win in final Detroit Grand Prix on Belle IsleWill Power closed the Belle Isle era with a Team Penske victory on Sunday by winning the final Detroit Grand Prix on the island park to reclaim the IndyCar points lead.
IndyCar looks to close out Belle Isle's run with a bang
Read full article: IndyCar looks to close out Belle Isle's run with a bangHelio Castroneves won his first race on Detroit's Belle Isle and celebrated that victory by exiting his car and climbing one of the fences surrounding the temporary street course.
Hundreds mourn 12-year-old girl killed on Belle Isle beach
Read full article: Hundreds mourn 12-year-old girl killed on Belle Isle beachAn emotional vigil was held Friday (Jun 3) night in Dearborn, where hundreds gathered to honor the life of a young girl killed in a hit-and-run crash on Belle Isle.- Ghadeer Saleh and her sister were on Belle Isle beach Memorial Day when a car veered on the beach, hitting both of them.
23-year-old man charged with murder in Belle Isle crash that killed girl, injured another
Read full article: 23-year-old man charged with murder in Belle Isle crash that killed girl, injured anotherA 23-year-old Detroit man has been charged- with murder in connection with a hit-and-run crash that killed a 12-year-old girl and injured a 16-year-old girl.
Exactly how I’d spend 24 hours in Metro Detroit
Read full article: Exactly how I’d spend 24 hours in Metro DetroitI love Detroit. As someone who no longer has the pleasure of living in the area, people are sometimes surprised to hear that -- how much I love the region, that is; but it’s one of those “IYKYK” things. Anyone who has spent substantial time in the Detroit area knows, this area is such a gem.
Witness says vehicle accelerated before striking 2 young girls on Belle Isle; 12-year-old killed
Read full article: Witness says vehicle accelerated before striking 2 young girls on Belle Isle; 12-year-old killedA witness says they heard the vehicle accelerate before it struck two girls on a Belle Isle beach.
Tony Kanaan: Why I’m excited to join Local 4 for Detroit Grand Prix coverage
Read full article: Tony Kanaan: Why I’m excited to join Local 4 for Detroit Grand Prix coverageI’m really excited to be working with Local 4 News for this weekend’s coverage of the Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear.
What does it take to win the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle?
Read full article: What does it take to win the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle?Tomorrow kicks off a historic weekend in Detroit on Belle Isle and this will be the final time the Grand Prix will run on the island before moving the race to the streets of downtown Detroit.
‘Cars are weapons’: Community mourns loss of 12-year-old girl killed on Belle Isle
Read full article: ‘Cars are weapons’: Community mourns loss of 12-year-old girl killed on Belle IsleA 12-year-old girl has died after she was struck by a driver who went off the roadway and onto the beach on Belle Isle over the weekend, officials said.
Catching up with last year’s winner, Roman De Angelis, ahead of the Grand Prix
Read full article: Catching up with last year’s winner, Roman De Angelis, ahead of the Grand PrixThe Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix presented by Lear roars into action for the last time on the island before shifting gears and heading to the streets of downtown Detroit next year. Jason Carr got a chance to catch up with last year's winner, Roman De Angelis, ahead of the big race.
12-year-old girl dies, 14-year-old stable after driver struck them on Belle Isle beach
Read full article: 12-year-old girl dies, 14-year-old stable after driver struck them on Belle Isle beachA 12-year-old girl has died after she was struck by a driver who went off the roadway and onto the beach on Belle Isle over the weekend, officials said.
Man in police custody after 2 girls critically hurt in Belle Isle hit-and-run
Read full article: Man in police custody after 2 girls critically hurt in Belle Isle hit-and-runAn Ypsilanti man is in police custody in connection with a hit-and-run that critically injured two girls Monday evening on Belle Isle.