Macomb County officials are launching a new pilot project this fall to remove problematic “muck” from Lake St. Clair and explore how to better manage the issue in the future.

If you already enjoy the Metroparks system in Southeast Michigan, now is the time to share your thoughts on what would make some of the parks even better.

Three people were rescued after their boat capsized on Lake St. Clair in Macomb County.

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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.

New Baltimore police are investigating after a 27-year-old man was found dead in Lake St. Clair early Sunday morning, Oct. 19.

Macomb County announced a significant environmental achievement aimed at reducing sewage overflow into Lake St. Clair, a problem that has persisted for decades.

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A car and a woman were pulled from Lake St. Clair by Grosse Pointe Farms officials on Monday.

Law enforcement is increasing patrols on Lake St. Clair for boating safety this summer.

Data from Lake St. Clair shows that water levels decreased in both 2023 and 2024 during this time in May, with projections indicating that this month’s levels are also on the decline.

John Agnello, the 15-year-old who helped rescue a woman whose car crashed into Lake St. Clair last month, was honored at a ceremony Monday night.

More than a dozen Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to increased bacteria levels.

John Agnello and another bystander jumped into action and swam out to the car to help the driver escape.

Nearly a dozen Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to increased bacteria levels.

Nine Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to increased bacteria levels.

Two popular Michigan beaches are facing closures heading into the weekend due to increased bacteria levels.

Several Michigan beaches, including one in Southeast Michigan, are facing closures heading into the weekend due to an increased bacteria level.

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Authorities have located the body of a jet skier who went missing Thursday night while riding with a friend on Lake St. Clair.

A water rescue is taking place for two jet skiers in Lake St. Clair off Brandenburg Park in Macomb County.

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.

While the river remains open for shipping, the Coast Guard has issued a marine safety broadcast and urges mariners to use caution while traveling through the area.

A weather system is sweeping across the Ohio Valley this weekend. It is bringing wind and rain across the area.

With a large outdoor patio, tiki bar, and plenty of boat slips, Bumper’s Landing in Harrison Township is a great place to be this summer.

The name Lyngbya is as unappealing as it looks. It’s a thick grassy aquatic growth that terrorized Michigan’s storied shoreline about a decade ago.

Two weeks ago Local 4 first showed you how algae had taken over parts of Lake St. Clair that were creating a smelly mess.

A major underground infrastructure project is underway in Macomb County and officials say it will result in fewer discharges of combined sewer overflows into Lake St. Clair.

Algae has taken over parts of Lake St. Clair, ruining what residents say was once a million-dollar view of the lake in Harrison Township.

A man’s body was pulled from a Macomb County lake after a boater reported finding two dogs swimming in the water near an empty boat with music coming from it, officials said.

Macomb County Public Works Office has announced operational changes to prevent the combination of sanitary sewage and stormwater from going into Lake St. Clair.

The DNR is letting anglers know to get their fishing gear ready as several season openers are approaching.

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources released its weekly fishing report on Wednesday and it included some updates for people who fish in Southeast Michigan.

The incident took place on Jan. 28 when police in Grosse Pointe Shores tried to stop a car for a traffic violation. There were two chases: The first one ended in Grosse Pointe Shores and a second that finished off on Jefferson Avenue and Revere Street.

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An all-new outdoor spectacle is lighting up the night at a local landmark. This mesmerizing light show is called Starry Lights and it can be experienced on the grounds of the historic estate of Edsel and Eleanor Ford along the shore of Lake St. Clair in Grosse Pointe Shores.

Get into the holiday spirit with this “lit” walking experience at Ford House, starting on Nov. 18.

Harsens Island has a complicated history - dating back to the 1700s.

Macomb County officials are urging residents living along a relief drain in Sterling Heights not to use or alter the property.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office released the identities of three people who were found dead July 3 inside the cabin of a Chris Craft boat that was docked at the Fox Marine marina just off of Lake St. Clair on South River Road in Harrison Township.

The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office released the identities of three people who were found dead July 3 inside the cabin of a Chris Craft boat that was docked at the Fox Marine marina just off of Lake St. Clair on South River Road in Harrison Township.

Police do not suspect any foul play in a believed boat cabin fire that killed three adults and one dog on Lake St. Clair over the weekend.

Detectives are unsure if the three were living on the boat or staying for the holiday weekend.

Three people and a dog were found dead shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday inside the cabin of a Chris Craft boat docked at the Fox Marina on South River Road, according to the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office.

For the second year in a row, the pandemic forced the 2021 Ford Fireworks outside of Downtown Detroit.

The 2021 Ford Fireworks will be celebrated as a televised and online show -- broadcast exclusively on WDIV-Local 4 and live streamed on ClickOnDetroit on Monday night.

The 2021 Ford Fireworks will be celebrated as a televised and online show -- broadcast exclusively on WDIV-Local 4 and live streamed on ClickOnDetroit on Monday night.

The 2021 Ford Fireworks will be celebrated as a televised and online show -- broadcast exclusively on WDIV-Local 4 and live streamed on ClickOnDetroit on Monday night.

The 2021 Ford Fireworks will be celebrated as a televised and online show -- broadcast exclusively on WDIV-Local 4 and live streamed on ClickOnDetroit on Monday night.

The 2021 Ford Fireworks will be celebrated as a televised and online show -- broadcast exclusively on WDIV-Local 4 and live streamed on ClickOnDetroit on Monday night.

With the recent heat, it’s hard to not think about spending the day on one of Michigan’s many lakes, but there’s a growing problem for many coastal towns: erosion.

The mystery behind a Macomb County creek turning neon green has been solved.

DETROIT – Racing sailboats is a niche sport, but it’s popular here in the Great Lakes state. A new technology -- developed locally in the Motor City -- is a finalist for the World Sailing 11th Hour Racing Sustainability Award. Several local sailboat enthusiasts wanted to reduce the environmental impact of the sport and came up with a new technology that has them in the running for a big prize. “When we were selected, it was a pretty powerful moment for the whole team,” said Kevin Morin. Morin, along with 10 others, invented the MarkSetBot -- a done that hovers in the water and acts as a marker during sailboat races.

DETROIT – A freighter that ran aground on the Detroit River has been freed Thursday. The U.S. Coast Guard tweeted that the the Harvest Spirit has been refloated and will undergo further inspection. The 500-foot freighter Harvest Spirit, aground in the Detroit River since Wednesday morning, was successfully refloated this afternoon and is safely anchored in U.S. waters while awaiting a thorough inspection. News release: https://t.co/uso2FQQpnp pic.twitter.com/L3X47zJDww — USCG Great Lakes (@USCGGreatLakes) December 4, 2020Shipping was routed to Detroit River’s Amherstburg Channel, east of Bois Blanc Island. The Detroit River is one of the busiest rivers for commercial shipping on the planet.

On Jan. 12, 2010, Grosse Pointe Farms police reported Matouk Romain walked out of her evening church service at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church on Lake Shore Road, then walked across the street right into Lake St. Clair and killed herself. It is a mystery that has haunted Grosse Pointe Farms and Grosse Pointe Woods for more than a decade: What happened to mother of three JoAnn Matouk Romain? On Jan. 12, 2010, Grosse Pointe Farms police reported Matouk Romain walked out of her evening church service at St. Paul on the Lake Catholic Church on Lake Shore Road, then walked across the street right into Lake St. Clair and killed herself. Here’s some Insider info from Karen Drew on producing the series and why she took on this story:Karen Drew and photographer John Pompeo. I have to admit, I have never reported on a story with so many twists and turns as the death of Joann Matouk Romain.

Matouk Romain had been living with her daughters on Morningside Drive at the time. That is when Columbo said the investigation into the disappearance of JoAnn Matouk Romain began. Burnstein, who mainly works on stories and investigations that involve organized crime mob hits, said the death of JoAnn Matouk Romain sparked his curiosity. Full Screen 1 / 19 JoAnn Matouk Romain with her husband, David Romain, and their three children Michell, Michael and Kellie. JoAnn Matouk Romain mystery series -- watch here:Read more here: Karen Drew: Why I decided to cover mysterious death of JoAnn Matouk RomainResources:

Whether youre catching some sun on the boat, or splashing around by the pool, North 42 is ready and waiting to serve you an enticing meal. North 42 is a waterfront restaurant, located inside MacRay Harbor on Lake St. Clair. According to the owner, MacRay Harbor used to be a swamp. For the design of North 42, they dived right into the nautical theme. If you would like to try out North 42 Kitchen and Bar, they are located at 30675 N River Road in Harrison Charter Township.

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Mich. – A 30-year-old man has died after the jet ski he was operating collided with a boat on Lake St. Clair on Saturday afternoon. Police say the crash occurred at about 7 p.m. near the mouth of Big Muscamoot Bay. Officials say the operator of the boat initially fled the scene but was later located near Metro Beach. The boat operator did not sustain any injuries in the crash, police said. The crash occurred in the same area of the lake where the Raft Off event took place Saturday -- a boating event that attracts large crowds of people each year.

Large crowds gathered Saturday on Lake St. Clair despite the order banning large outdoor gatherings. It was Raft Off 2020, an event held by the same group that hosts Jobbie Nooner -- another large boating event that was held normally this year despite an increase in coronavirus cases at the time. Aug. 8, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 86,889; Death toll now at 6,250Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered a ban on outdoor event with more than 250 people. As of Aug. 8, St. Clair County has 684 confirmed coronavirus cases and Macomb County has 9,976.

A big crowd showed up Saturday on Lake St. Clair. If you need help with the Public File, call (313) 222-0566.

The park offers a full experience and you may catch some bass, catfish or pike. The park offers fishing off the pier and is located just footsteps away from Historic Downtown Wyandotte. Located in Farmington Hills, the Founder’s Fishing Pier offers catch and release fishing with the family. Starting in Oakland County, the Huron River has fishing locations in Dexter, Ann Arbor and Belleville through their MetroParks. A popular access point is Lake St. Clair Metropark in Harrison Township, which provides 1.5 miles of shoreline fishing.

Lake St. Clair’s infamous Jobbie Nooner is still on for Friday despite a recent increase in Michigan’s coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and hospitalizations. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Prevention & TreatmentThere is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.

Lake St. Clairs infamous annual Jobbie Nooner is expected to carry on as usual this June amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Jobbie Nooner will celebrate its 46th annual event this year, according to event advocates, which typically attracts thousands of boaters each year. READ MORE: Reopening Michigan amid the coronavirus pandemicHow COVID-19 SpreadsPerson-to-person spreadThe virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. How easily the virus spreadsHow easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily.

MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. – Crews in Madison Heights are planning to take soil samples to learn more about the green chemical ooze along I-696. Officials feared Sunday rain would make situation worseThe Environmental Protection Agency brought extra crews to Madison Heights to try to prevent the ooze from spreading into the sewer system and Lake St. Clair. It is a major concern city leaders are trying to address in Madison Heights. Everything that I have heard about this chemical is if you touch it, that’s where the concern is," said Madison Heights Mayor Pro Tem, Roslyn Grafstein. We are all watching closely now as we are eager to see what steps are made to clean up this mess at the former Electro-Plating Services building in Madison Heights.

DETROIT – The Great Lakes state is no stranger to aquatic activities, to say the least. FishingBooker, an online service for booking fishing trips, ranked Detroit as one of the top 13 fishing cities in the country that offer visitors both fishing and chances to explore the city. The ranking is based on variety of species, user reviews and overall experience, among other factors. “For anglers who love having a variety of activities to choose from when going on vacation, we researched large and beautiful U.S. cities that exceeded our customers’ expectations this year,” said Albert Grain, managing editor of FishingBooker. The full list of cities includes (in no particular order):

CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. First responders jumped into Lake St. Clair to save a teenager who crashed into the water after leading officers on a chase Sunday night. Waves were about 1-2 feet high when the teen launched over the seawall and into the lake in his parents SUV. A Chesterfield Township officer went into the water to rescue what police called a suicidal 16-year-old as the GMC Terrain sank. The driver accelerated, launched into Lake St. Clair, said Chesterfield Township Police Chief Bradley Kersten. Firefighters wearing emergency water rescue gear had to smash the vehicles window to get the teen out.

The temperature is slightly cooler than last week but we should see some warming through the week. You read that correctly: THIRTY road construction projects are slated to begin today around Metro Detroit. MDOT expects the projects to be completed between the middle and end of July. The program kicks off today in Detroit at the Wayne County Community College District's Health Science Center -- 8200 Outer Drive West, Detroit, MI 48219. The program will begin TODAY and last through Friday, July 19, with a selective group of 35 students.

Lake St. Clair sunset -- Leesar777/StormPinsLike we were talking about yesterday, each day this week has a similar forecast: Heat and humidity with a chance for thunderstorms. Ozone Action Day Today is the first Ozone Action day of the year in Michigan. You can pitch in to help keep the air clean today:Delay mowing your lawn until evening or the next day. DTW airline workers picket Airline catering workers plan to picket as part of their strike today at Detroit Metro Airport. This year's festival runs weekends and Labor Day, Aug. 17 to Sept. 29.

Thousands of boats lined up on Lake St. Clair for this years Jobbie Nooner event, but the sunny weather and clear skies quickly disappeared. A vicious storm rolled through and wreaked havoc, and as many as 20 people were taken to the hospital, according to the Coast Guard. Rob McLean was in the middle of it all with his wife and stepdaughter, Katie Pfeiffer, who started recording the storm. There was a couple of people that had gouges in their hands from trying to stop boats, Pfeiffer said. If I see a storm coming, Im getting the heck out of there, Straetmans said.

DETROIT - Here's what's coming up on Local 4 News at Noon (watch the full episode above). Grosse Pointe Farms police officer rescues man from icy waters of Lake St. ClairAn officer jumped in to Lake St. Clair and rescued a man Wednesday morning in Grosse Pointe Farms. 16th Legionnaires' disease case reported in Genesee CountyHealth officials say another case of Legionnaires' disease has been reported in Genesee County. Berlin attack: Police hunt Tunisian suspect after finding ID papers in truckPolice are searching for a Tunisian man in his early 20s in connection with the Berlin Christmas market attack, a German security official told CNN on Wednesday. Copyright 2016 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit - All rights reserved.

Editor’s note: This story was first published March 22, 2010. GROSSE POINTE FARMS, Mich. – Authorities said dental records were used to help them determine that the body found in the Detroit River on Saturday morning is that of missing Grosse Pointe Woods woman, JoAnn Matouk Romain. Two fishermen on the west side of Boblo Island found the body partially submerged in the water and notified Canadian authorities. Police said Romain’s car was found parked in the lot of St. Paul’s Church on Lake Shore Drive in Grosse Pointe Farms, along with her purse and more than $1,000. “But it opens up an entire whole end of investigation.”The family has hired a retired FBI agent to look into the death further.