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Red Oaks waterpark set to reopen in June

Red Oaks Waterpark will kick off its 2025 season on Saturday, June 7, with opening day hours from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The park features a variety of attractions for all ages, including a heated wave pool, a triple-flume waterslide, SplashTown with over 50 interactive water features for younger kids, and the 990-foot-long heated

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Belle Isle giant slide set to reopen this Friday for the summer

UPDATE: The opening has been delayed, according to the DNR. Stay tuned for updates. The Belle Isle Giant Slide will officially reopen for the summer starting Friday, May 23. The slide will run every weekend through Labor Day, weather permitting. Hours are Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 10:30

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Thieves Try to Steal New Hummer EVs From Train in Detroit but Get Stuck

A group of suspects attempted to steal brand-new Hummer EVs from a train at GM’s Factory Zero plant in Detroit on Tuesday. The suspects broke into the train and tried to drive the electric vehicles off the lot, but both got stuck on the nearby railroad tracks during the attempted getaway. The two Hummer EVs

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Movie Nights in the D Returns to Downtown Detroit This Summer

“Movie Nights in the D” returns to Campus Martius Park for the summer. This free outdoor movie series launches Friday, June 13, with a showing of Mufasa: The Lion King. The film begins at 7 p.m., but organizers encourage attendees to arrive by 6 p.m. for pre-movie activities on the lawn. Guests are welcome to

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Corrosive Acid Spill from Semi-Truck Shuts Down 8 Mile Near Middlebelt

A corrosive acid spill from a semi-truck has shut down 8 Mile Road near Middle Belt on the Livonia and Farmington Hills border. The incident, which occurred around 4:00 p.m. today, has prompted a large-scale response from emergency crews, including a Hazmat team. All roads in the surrounding area are currently blocked off as cleanup

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Ex-Teacher Had Adult Toy Fall From Bag in Class, Disguised as Elderly Woman to Attend Event: Police

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A former George Washington Carver School teacher was arrested and charged with multiple counts of CSC following allegations of inappropriate conduct with a 12-year-old student. Today, a press conference was held and we learned new disturbing allegations. On May 15, 2025, the Highland Park

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Former teacher charged after inappropriate relationship with student, arrested while in disguise at school event

A former teacher at George Washington Carver School in Highland Park has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of criminal sexual conduct and indecent exposure. Vincent Weaver, 29, was taken into custody on Friday, May 16, 2025, while attending an offsite school event. Authorities collaborated with school security to identify Weaver, who reportedly attempted

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Video: Detroit police officer runs red light before crash

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) Video captures a crash involving a Detroit police officer. The collision occurred Monday morning on Davison near Ewald Circle. Video footage shows the driver had a green light when the Detroit police supervisor continued through the intersection, resulting in a T-bone crash. The driver

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Suspect arrested after car with 3 children inside

A suspect was arrested after stealing a vehicle with three children inside. The vehicle was stolen from the area of Merriman and Michigan Ave in Wayne. The suspect stole the car while the mother was at the gas pump. He fled the scene and dumped the children in an alleyway in Inkster severally after stealing

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Woman charged after inappropriate relationship with 14-year-old boy, having his baby: Prosecutors

View this post on Instagram A post shared by MDN (@metrodetroitnews) A 25-year-old Metro Detroit woman was arraigned this week after a relationship with a 14-year-old boy led to her being pregnant with his child, prosecutors allege. According to the court arraignment, the two engaged in sexual intercourse on two occasions over a one-month period.

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