Detroit River

General Motors and Bedrock have unveiled a $1.6 billion-plus plan to redevelop Detroit’s Renaissance Center and construct an amenity-filled riverfront park. The developers scheduled their presentation for Aug. 18, while the public engagement hub opened nearby on Aug. 19, inviting residents to submit ideas for the new park.

Following a dock collapse in 2019, Detroit enacted the Waterbody Protection Ordinance to improve riverfront safety and regulate properties along the waterway since 2022. The ordinance requires inspections from BSEED and has led to numerous accumulated violations among registered property owners. However, environmental groups are demanding more transparency and ongoing public dialogue regarding the law’s progress.

Captain Zach Gaza saved three people from a sinking boat near the Detroit River's southern channel on Sunday morning while fishing for musky. The rescue occurred in an otherwise empty area of the lake.

A Brownstown resident died and a Rockwood resident was hospitalized after a boat crash on the Detroit River near Celeron Island. The 37-foot Rinker vessel was 80% submerged when first responders arrived, and authorities are investigating potential contributing factors like alcohol or drugs.

One person died and another was injured when a boat ran aground near Celeron Island on the Detroit River, as reported by the Grosse Ile Township Police Department.

A major new bridge linking Canada and the United States at Detroit opened to vehicles, marking the completion of a years-long project. The bridge, named after hockey legend Gordie Howe, was built by Canada at a cost of C$6.4 billion and faces recent political tensions.

Traffic will begin flowing across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River, connecting Canada and the U.S., marking the completion of a multibillion-dollar, multiyear project critical for trade, jobs, and tourism. Canada celebrated the bridge with a ribbon-cutting ceremony in Windsor, Ontario.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge opened in Windsor, Ontario, as a new trade route between Canada and the U.S., but U.S. and Michigan officials were excluded from the ceremony following President Donald Trump's 50% tariff announcement on Canadian goods. The bridge, costing $6.4 billion, will alleviate traffic and boost trade, with Canada sharing toll revenue with the U.S. for 15 years.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Canada, is set to open on July 27 after construction began in July 2018. Initially scheduled for a 2025 opening, the bridge is the second to link the cities, following the 1929 Ambassador Bridge. In 2023, crews focused on completing the road deck before bridge deck work, with towers on both sides of the Detroit River reaching a final height of 722 feet.

Traffic will begin Monday on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the U.S., a critical trade route. The bridge's opening was marked by a Canadian ceremony excluding U.S. representatives due to Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. The $6.4 billion bridge replaces the Ambassador Bridge as a faster, less expensive commercial route.

Traffic will begin on the new Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the U.S. on Monday, a $6.4 billion project critical for trade and tourism. U.S. representatives were uninvited from a recent Canadian ceremony due to Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. The bridge replaces the privately-owned Ambassador Bridge as a faster, less expensive commercial route.

Canada celebrated the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge in Windsor, marking a major infrastructure project after decades of planning. The event excluded U.S. and Michigan representatives due to ongoing trade tensions, including President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods. The bridge is set to open for traffic on Monday, introducing competition to the privately owned Ambassador Bridge.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge is set to open, with a Canadian celebration held despite a canceled joint U.S.-Canada event due to President Trump's tariff threats. Michigan's side of the Detroit River remained quiet, prompting local reactions and questions about the absence of a U.S. celebration.

Canada celebrated the completion of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River, which will enhance trade, jobs, and tourism between the U.S. and Canada. The event occurred amid Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, leading to the absence of U.S. and Michigan representatives.

Canada celebrated the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River, a $6.4 billion infrastructure project connecting Ontario to Michigan. The bridge, set to open for traffic on Monday, will enhance trade and travel between the two countries but was marked by the absence of U.S. officials due to a 50% tariff dispute initiated by President Donald Trump.

Canada has completed the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $6.4 billion six-lane bridge across the Detroit River, which will enhance trade and travel between the U.S. and Canada. The bridge's opening coincides with 50% tariffs on Canadian goods by President Donald Trump, leading to the absence of U.S. representatives at the ceremony, highlighting strained trade relations.

Canada celebrated the completion of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, a $6.4 billion infrastructure project connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan. The bridge, set to open for traffic, aims to boost trade and travel between the U.S. and Canada amid ongoing tensions over President Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods.

Canada is celebrating a new U.S.-Canada bridge over the Detroit River in Ontario, despite ongoing tariff issues with Trump.

The Gordie Howe Bridge's walking and biking path will use a multi-layered security framework managed jointly by the Feds and the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority. The bridge spans one-and-a-half miles across the Detroit River.

Officials confirmed the Gordie Howe International Bridge will open on July 27, 2024, after years of construction and collaboration between Canada and Michigan. The six-lane bridge spans the Detroit River and aims to enhance trade, reduce traffic, and create jobs through toll revenue-funded operations.

A bridge linking Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is set to open by late July after a U.S.-Canada dispute delayed its June ribbon-cutting. The resolution followed President Donald Trump's earlier threats to block the bridge and involved negotiations over ownership and other issues.

The Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, is expected to open by late July after U.S. and Canadian officials resolved disputes that delayed its debut. The bridge, named after hockey player Gordie Howe, will serve as an economic link between the two countries, with commercial traffic beginning before August 1.

A Metro Detroit man rescued a child from the Detroit River after hidden currents and sudden drop-offs created dangerous conditions. The Wayne County Marine Division emphasized water safety warnings for the Fourth of July, urging vigilance and proper precautions like life jackets.

U.S. Coast Guard members rescued seven people from a burning 45-foot boat near Detroit on Thursday. The boat sank later, and the fire's cause is under investigation.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved a groundwater cleanup plan for BASF’s site in Wyandotte, Michigan, addressing contaminants like heavy metals, PFAS, and organic compounds. The plan includes perimeter barriers, groundwater extraction, and on-site treatment, with construction starting in 2027. Local groups have long criticized pollution at the site, which borders the Detroit River and a drinking water intake.

The body of a girl was recovered from the Detroit River at Maheras-Gentry Park after a rescue attempt for two children in the water on June 27. Detroit Police Commander Lawrence Purifoy confirmed the recovery, noting the child's death and offering condolences to her family.

A teen girl drowned in the Detroit River after a rescue effort was initiated by Detroit Police, Coast Guard, and other authorities. Officers responded to a report of two teens in the water on June 27, with one teen safely exiting while the second did not resurface.

The annual Ford Fireworks event in Windsor, Ontario, brings Americans and Canadians together despite political tensions, including delays in opening the Gordie Howe International Bridge and disputes over U.S. policies under President Donald Trump. Residents from both sides express goodwill and emphasize shared bonds, highlighting the event's role in fostering cross-border unity.

First responders and private citizens rescued 12 people from capsized sailboats in the Detroit River near Belle Isle during severe weather on June 10. No serious injuries were reported, and all rescued individuals declined medical treatment.

Strong storms caused seven sailboats to capsize on the Detroit River beyond the Belle Isle Bridge, prompting rescues led by Detroit firefighters, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the Detroit Police Harbormaster, with assistance from other boaters.

Detroit City Council approved an extended curfew for minors during the 2026 Ford Fireworks event, effective June 22-23. The measure, opposed by two council members, aims to protect residents and covers a designated area in Detroit. Past data shows juvenile curfew violations and incidents of gun violence in the viewing area.

A Michigan mastodon named Elmer will move to the Cranbrook Institute of Science in 2027. A Wayne County man was arrested after a police chase and standoff, a Birmingham pool rental caused neighborhood chaos, and Detroit apartment residents reported maintenance issues.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to soften his criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump at the G7 summit as tensions over the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) escalate. Trump has threatened not to renew the trade deal, which is critical for Canada's economy, and has taken actions including canceling events and delaying infrastructure projects, fueling political tensions between the two nations.

Detroit Police Department is considering expanding gunshot detection technology ShotSpotter into downtown and southwest areas through a new Request for Proposal (RFP). The current contract extension does not include geographic expansion, but the RFP aims to select a vendor for coverage in precincts 3, 4, and 7. The Detroit Police Chief and representatives did not mention the expansion during recent council hearings.

The opening of a Canada-US bridge across the Detroit River, which President Donald Trump had previously threatened to block, was delayed on Thursday due to unresolved issues.

The opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the United States has been delayed to resolve 'outstanding issues.' The bridge, jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, faced uncertainty after President Donald Trump demanded Canada transfer half ownership to the U.S. federal government. Recent communication between Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and White House chief of staff Susie Wiles led to invitations for the bridge’s opening.

The opening of the Canada-U.S. Gordie Howe International Bridge was delayed due to unresolved issues, following President Trump's previous demands for U.S. ownership. The bridge, jointly owned by Canada and Michigan, is intended to ease cross-border congestion.

The opening of a Canada-US bridge across the Detroit River, which President Donald Trump previously threatened to block, has been delayed due to 'outstanding issues.'

Federal and state environmental agencies announced new cleanup efforts for polluted segments of the Detroit and Rouge Rivers, designated as 'Areas of Concern' under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. The initiative involves dredging, capping contaminated sediment, and partnerships with entities like Honeywell International to restore ecological health and eventually de-list affected sites.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the opening of a new bridge across the Detroit River may take longer than expected. U.S. President Donald Trump had previously threatened to block the bridge's opening.