The vessel eventually sunk to the bottom of the river with a charted depth of 40 feet, a commercial salvaging company later reported.

The multinational chemical producer’s North Works site occupies around 230 acres along the Detroit River.

A teen girl drowned in the Detroit River.

Did you know a hippo once escaped into the Detroit River in 1863 -- and was saved by his loyal mastiff friend?

Detroit first responders and several private citizens are being credited with helping rescue a dozen people after multiple sailboats capsized in the Detroit River near Belle Isle during severe weather last week.

Multiple sailboats capsized in the Detroit River near Belle Isle as severe weather moved through southeast Michigan, triggering a large-scale rescue response.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney says a new bridge across the Detroit River that U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to block may take longer to open than anticipated.

Much of the funding will be used to address sediment contamination in the river.

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At Detroit’s peak in the 1940s, it’s estimated that industrial companies were dumping six million gallons of waste into the Detroit and Rouge rivers every year.

Four boaters were rescued Tuesday after a boat capsized on the Detroit River just south of the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

Four people were rescued Tuesday morning after a boat capsized in the Detroit River near the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

A body recovered from the Detroit River on Monday afternoon is believed to be a missing Wyandotte man.

The Aretha Franklin Amphitheatre is back for another summer along the Detroit River, and the 2026 concert season is packed with national touring acts, acclaimed artists and a Wednesday night jazz series.

After weeks of stubborn cold that seemed to have no off switch, Metro Detroit is finally catching a break.

President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a new Canadian-built bridge across the Detroit River.

It’s been 15 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms.

It’s been 16 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms.

The Canadian-flagged 629-foot self-discharging bulk carrier carrying 18,000 tons of stone that ran aground in the Detroit River near William Milliken State Park in Michigan has refloated.

A freighter carrying 18,000 tons of stone ran aground in the Detroit River on Thanksgiving Morning.

A 738-foot freighter was successfully re-floated Saturday, Nov. 8, after running aground Friday, Nov. 7, in the Detroit River near the Renaissance Center.

Watch a live stream of the freighter that's stuck in the Detroit River

A 738-foot freighter has run aground in the Detroit River near the Renaissance Center.

There’s an urban legend that Harry Houdini died in Detroit on Halloween after performing at the Majestic Theater.

In a very spirited press conference, activists and elected officials from the local, state, and national levels emphasized that the state of Michigan is not everyone else’s dumping ground.

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A popular walking program is back this summer, giving people an opportunity to get their steps in while enjoying the scenic views of the Detroit River.

Record temperatures are not stopping people from celebrating Independence Day and Canada Day along the Detroit River.

The Detroit Princess Riverboat is celebrating 20 years on the Detroit River and is ready to launch its new season following a major renovation project.

The ripple effects of the labor shortage are being felt across various sectors, including a critical industry in Michigan.

The starting bid for the 600 Renaissance Center tower is about $2.7 million.

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A 19-year-old has died after slipping into the Detroit River overnight.

A former Michigan Attorney General’s Office lawyer asked many questions about how the JoAnn Matouk Romain case has been handled over the past 15 years.

There’s an urban legend that Harry Houdini died in Detroit on Halloween after performing at the Majestic Theater.

There’s an urban legend that Harry Houdini died in Detroit on Halloween after performing at the Majestic Theater.

There’s an urban legend that Harry Houdini died in Detroit on Halloween after performing at the Majestic Theater.

A man was rescued by a mail boat crew late Monday night after attempting to swim across the Detroit River.

This Detroit landmark was added to the National Register of Historic Places.

Former Detroit councilwoman forms committee to campaign for Detroit's top job.

Local 4 is collecting new sporting equipment donations for Detroit PAL to support its mission and promote July's Go 4 It: Fit For Life event.

The program will also offer free blood pressure checks and a free Zumba class.

Enjoy a beloved Detroit summer pastime on the Detroit River

A new 600-room hotel is set to open at the former site of Joe Louis Arena on the Detroit River in 2027.

If you missed the 2024 Ford Fireworks -- don’t worry -- we recorded the whole thing for you.

Scott Dixon won a record fourth Detroit Grand Prix, outlasting the competition in a caution-filled race on Sunday to become the first IndyCar driver with two victories this season.

With General Motors moving from the Renaissance Center to the new Hudson’s building next year, the future of Detroit’s skyline crown jewel is a question mark.

It has been more than 14 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her body was found in the Detroit River 70 days later.

The new Gordie Howe International Bridge is nearing completion on connecting the U.S. and Canadian bridge decks.

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In the wake of the Baltimore Bridge Collapse on March 26, questions have been raised across the country when it comes to bridge safety.

General Motors is moving its global headquarters up Woodward Avenue.

It won't clean up the streets, but it will clean up the beach.

The Detroit River is one of the busiest rivers for commercial shipping on the planet and having hundreds of freighters come through every week is something officials have planned for.

Are you ready to celebrate 313 Day, Detroit?

Detroit recorded its all-time high February temperature on Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2024.

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It was a typical summer day along the Detroit River when the George family saw a worker fall from the Ambassador Bridge.

It has been 14 years since JoAnn Matouk Romain disappeared after attending a church service in Grosse Pointe Farms. Her body was found in the Detroit River 70 days later.

You can watch the final hour leading up to the big moment in a condensed timelapse.

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A massive freighter that ran aground in the Detroit River on Monday was freed Tuesday afternoon with the help of multiple tugboats.

A massive freighter that ran aground in the Detroit River on Monday is expected to be freed Tuesday with the help of multiple tugboats, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.

The United States Coast Guard is working on a plan to free a massive freighter stuck in the Detroit River.

A 623-foot freighter carrying wheat to Italy ran aground in the Detroit River early Monday morning, according to the United States Coast Guard.

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At Detroit’s peak in the 1940s, it’s estimated that industrial companies were dumping six million gallons of waste into the Detroit and Rouge rivers every year.

On the 48th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, this year's tributes were made more significant by the loss of the man who made it world famous.

Four people were rescued after their boat capsized while fishing in the Detroit River.

It could be the last day in the 70s for a while in Metro Detroit.

A 23-year-old man identified as the operator of a boat was found dead after the vessel capsized this weekend in Wayne County.

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down in South Rockwood, southwest of Flat Rock.

Health officials said the water could have contaminants, pathogens and chemicals that could lead to health risks for anyone who comes in contact with the water.

The decomposing body of a young man was discovered floating in the Detroit River 16 years ago and he still has not been identified.

A fisherman who fell into the Detroit River was rescued by the same company that earlier this month saved a man who plummeted 140 feet into the water from the Ambassador Bridge.

The man who fell from the Ambassador Bridge and lived to talk about it is on a mission to thank the people who rushed to his aid.

The money comes from 67 different investors, around 30 times more orders than the city needed for its Proposal N plan that will address vacant house through renovation and demolition.

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Westcott security cameras captured the moment a man fell from the Ambassador Bridge into the Detroit River.

A man was rescued after he fell from the Ambassador Bridge into the Detroit River.

If you missed the 2023 Ford Fireworks -- don’t worry -- we recorded the whole thing for you.

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Here's everything you need to know about the Ford Fireworks show on June 26, 2023.

The Ford Fireworks is gearing up to electrify the Detroit skyline on Monday, June 26with a stunning fireworks show over the Detroit River and broadcast live on WDIV-Local 4. Celebrating its 65thyear, this beloved summertime tradition is recognized as one of the country’s largest and most magnificent displays, enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of spectators each year.

This weekend could not have more tranquil weather for festivals and other outdoor events, but precautions are needed.

Residents in one Downriver community are hopeful Thursday night that an old blighted hospital sitting along the Detroit River will soon be demolished.

Friends of the Detroit River are celebrating National Trails Day and encouraging Metro Detroiters to “take a hike” Downriver.

Detroit City Council Member Mary Waters sent Governor Gretchen Whitmer a letter asking her to rescind a permit issued by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy that she believes could result in the release of raw sewage into the Detroit River from Grosse Pointe Park.

Some Metro Detroiters are expressing their anger as a permit approval will allow Grosse Pointe Park to dump waste into the Detroit River.

An investigation is underway after an unidentified dead man was pulled from the Detroit River on Sunday.

The dry and warm weather is ahead of us, including a lot of sunshine.

A 640-foot-long Great Lakes freighter made an unexpected visit to Belle Isle on Wednesday after losing power in the Detroit River.

A freighter has run aground in the Detroit River near Belle Isle.

A freighter has run aground in the Detroit River near Belle Isle.

A summer camp for kids is returning to Detroit’s Belle Isle.

It has been 22 years since a woman’s body was pulled from the Detroit River and she still has not been identified.

The body of an unknown man has been found in the Detroit River on the city's east side.

A man is still unidentified 51 years after his body was found in the Detroit River behind the Edison Plant in River Rouge.

The body of a decapitated woman was discovered in the Detroit River 55 years ago.

The Detroit River is a busy shipping lane, but there weren't a lot of ports available until now.