Diver found dead in Lake Erie identified as underwater explorer
The 70-year-old underwater explorer David VanZandt died Saturday while diving to a shipwreck in Lake Erie.
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The 70-year-old underwater explorer David VanZandt died Saturday while diving to a shipwreck in Lake Erie.
The U.S. Coast Guard is responding to the oil spill, and will determine its extent and initiate "containment and cleanup processes."
The U.S. Coast Guard said there is a security zone that boats must not enter on the days of the NFL Draft.
The body of a jet skier who went missing Thursday in Lake St. Clair was found Friday afternoon.
"This month has been deadly when it comes to beach drownings in the area of Puerto Rico," the Coast Guard said.
The U.S. Coast Guard will recognize J.W. Westcott II crew members and a local family in connection to Detroit River rescues in July 2023.
No injuries were reported after an incident on Lake Erie spurred authorities to launch a rescue operation.
The United States Coast Guard has refloated a 623-foot freighter that ran aground in the Detroit River on Monday.
A 623-foot freighter ran aground in the Detroit River Monday morning, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
David Split, 61, of Fruitport, was reported missing at about 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 13, in Lake Michigan near Holland.
Two children were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard last week after they were found on inflatable rafts in Lake Michigan, officials said.
It's one of the biggest boating days of summer. The Fourth of July is here, and thousands of boaters take to our lakes around Metro Detroit.
A sub that set out to explore the Titanic wreckage vanished in the North Atlantic, prompting a massive search and rescue operation.
The U.S. Coast Guard said the sub experienced a "catastrophic loss of the pressure chamber," and confirmed that a debris field found on the sea floor was pieces of the missing sub.
The noises were picked up by a Canadian aircraft, the U.S. Coast Guard says. The submersible went missing with five people on board.
The sub went missing while carrying five people to the wreckage of the Titanic.
OceanGate Expeditions' small Titan submersible set off with 5 people, including 3 paying passengers and, at most, about 96 hours' worth of oxygen on board.
U.S. Coast Guard officials said 5 people were aboard the submersible that lost contact about 400 miles off the coast of Newfoundland, where the Titanic sank in 1912.
Coast Guard helicopters and ships as well as Customs and Border Protection air and sea assets took part in the seizures and arrests.
As more people will be getting on the water this summer, the Coast Guard has some safety reminders.
The U.S. Coast Guard and local law enforcement agencies rescued 14 people on Monday who were stranded on an ice floe on Saginaw Bay.
The U.S. Coast Guard came to the rescue when they pulled a dog from the Detroit River on New Year's Eve.
The Garden City, Michigan, man was arrested "within hours" after he allegedly made threats to harm people at the Arba'een Procession.
A Central Michigan University source has confirmed that CMU football coaching staff requested Connor Stalions to assist its staff during CMU's 2023 season opener against Michigan State University.
Officers were traveling in a patrol car in the area of Mack Avenue and Cadieux Road around 5 p.m. Sunday when the vehicle was hit by an SUV.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
Brooks Lee's first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep.
A Central Michigan University source has confirmed that CMU football coaching staff requested Connor Stalions to assist its staff during CMU's 2023 season opener against Michigan State University.
Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for a third game due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's tenure at his alma mater.
The Garden City, Michigan, man was arrested "within hours" after he allegedly made threats to harm people at the Arba'een Procession.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
The shooting happened around 7 p.m. on the 19000 block of Rowe Street.
Organizers and participants of the Detroit tradition are celebrating 30 years of vintage cars, hotrods and so much more.
A retired Michigan autoworker got a Facebook message this summer from a stranger: Did you lose your wallet?
Authorities received reports that Ram's V8 bucking mechanical bull was stolen; however, those claims may not have been true.
Many of the downtown roads were closed for some high-octane, and most importantly, legal, drag racing.
Officers were on patrol in the area of Greenfield and Schoolcraft roads on Saturday around 1 a.m. when they noticed a fire at an auto collision shop.
A window at Howell Opera House shattered on Saturday as storms rolled through the area, though the window isn't the only part of the building that needs fixing.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Spanning across nine communities, the Woodward Dream Cruise is back.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
As the 30th anniversary celebration of Dream Cruise gets ready to kick off this weekend, law enforcement teams and business owners across Oakland County are preparing for what may be in store.
Brooks Lee's first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep.
The shark attack happened near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco, Bahamas, on Sunday, police said.
Special U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff says Russian leader Vladimir Putin agreed to allow the U.S. and Europe to offer Ukraine a security guarantee resembling NATO's collective defense mandate.
European leaders will join Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his crucial meeting with President Trump in Washington on Monday.
Hurricane Erin underwent rapid intensification to become a Category 5 storm in just hours. It has since weakened to a Category 4 status.
The 61-year-old physician allegedly billed the Medicaid program for services that were never provided 23 times in 2024.
Four Michigan men, including two doctors, have been charged in a $7 million illegal opioid distribution conspiracy
Michigan Medicine says the health information of some patients was potentially exposed when it mailed out postcards without envelopes.
Health officials have confirmed the presence of Legionnaires' disease at a senior living facility in Dearborn.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
A Central Michigan University source has confirmed that CMU football coaching staff requested Connor Stalions to assist its staff during CMU's 2023 season opener against Michigan State University.
Brooks Lee's first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep.
Jim Harbaugh is refusing to comment on the NCAA's decision to fine the University of Michigan tens of millions of dollars and to suspend head coach Sherrone Moore for a third game due to the sign-stealing scandal that occurred during Harbaugh's tenure at his alma mater.
Trey Sweeney drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Casey Mize struck out 10 batters, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5.
Backup quarterback Zach Wilson had a strong first half for the Dolphins and third-stringer Quinn Ewers threw for two second-half touchdowns as Miami beat the Detroit Lions 24-17 in the preseason.
Businesses across the Great Lakes State are concerned about tariffs, inflation and the talent gap.
Amidst massive change sweeping through college athletics as a result of the House vs. NCAA antitrust settlement, University of Michigan Athletic Director Warde Manuel appears on Michigan Matters as an exclusive to talk about its impact and the road ahead.
The roundtable discusses how tariffs are impacting business and consumers alike, as things like spending in casinos in Detroit by Canadian tourists have dropped.
This week, the roundtable discusses the efforts to grow the aerospace industry in Michigan.
With the Fourth of July holiday almost here, the Salute to America Program featuring the Detroit Symphony Orchestra with nightly fireworks will be held July 2-5 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, as it has for over 30 years.
The eyes of the world will be on Washington, D.C., on Monday as President Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European and NATO leaders to discuss a possible end to the war between Russia and Ukraine. Willie James Inman explains.
Three people are in custody after a shooting and hit-and-run on Detroit's east side Saturday night, and more of your top stories of Sunday Aug. 17, 2025.
An Amtrak train traveling from Chicago to Dearborn broke down near Battle Creek on Friday night, leaving passengers stuck on the locomotive for over four hours. Witnesses say they were left without air conditioning, working restrooms and electricity.
Tracking showers and storms for Tuesday
A gust of wind during storms in Livingston County on Saturday shattered a window at Howell Opera House, according to board members. Officials are now looking for donations to repair it.