5.3 billion gallons of sewage dumped into metro Detroit waterways during flood
That’s equivalent to 80,300 Olympic-size pools filled with raw and partially treated sewage.
Forgotten treasure: Step aboard Detroit’s storied fire boat (photos)
The 75-foot Curtis Randolph is an impressive steel hull fireboat that is capable of pumping 11,000 gallons of water per minute and is a key resource for protecting high-rise and industrial buildings along the Detroit River.
Man died after plunging into frigid Detroit River from Princess Riverboat
Murder or suicide? Police are investigating.
Body found floating in Detroit River near Joe Louis Arena on Labor Day
A body was found floating in the Detroit River near the Joe Louis Arena late Monday morning.
‘Knockout game’ may target police during tonight’s fireworks in Detroit
Police are investigating reports that prospective gang members plan to attack residents and unsuspecting officers during tonight’s fireworks in Detroit in a brazen escalation of the so-called “knockout game.”
Headless, handless body found in stolen car in Detroit River
The discovery may help solve a missing persons case.
Detroit eyes lawsuit to remove mountain of petroleum coke
The waste was placed there by a company controlled by Charles and David Koch, wealthy conservatives who have denied climate change.
Crews amputate derelict Globe Building ahead of renovation
At first glance, the hulking Globe Building on Detroit’s east riverfront looks like any industrial eyesore – a collapsing roof, faded exterior and rusted steel beams.