Preventing fatal crashes is about having the right training and the right safety gear.

Some Detroit City Council members are criticizing a proposal to eliminate the police officers stationed at their meetings.

Move meant to give event more space, and avoid confrontations between festival-goers and anti-Muslim groups.

Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee has introduced legislation to allocate federal aid money to communities so they can tear down abandoned homes. He spoke with WDET's J. Carlisle Larsen.

NWS to test new warning language for potentially deadly storms in Michigan.

Council President Pro-tem Gary Brown shares his thoughts on the state's financial takeover.

Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette is announcing a new state commission to combat human trafficking.

He tells WDET’s Travis Wright that it’s one of the fastest growing crimes in the state.

Researchers will determine whether giving drivers enough distance to see what's coming will reduce the risk of a crash.

Former FBI Detroit leader Andy Arena heads up Detroit Crime Commission's response to rising number of murders.

Head of Michigan Association of Police: "You'll be able to get a pizza delivered faster than you'll be able to get a police officer" if cuts continue in Michigan.

League holds moments of silence before each game to honor the victims in Sandy Hook.

DSWD employees stay on picket line to protest deep cuts.

A recent study by the University of Michigan finds that black and Hispanic infants and toddlers are not properly restrained by car seats or seat belts ten times more often than white children.

The Inspector General of the U.S. Homeland Security department is investigating complaints from airport security officials that they are being pressured by supervisors into racially-profiling passengers.

When you fish along the Detroit River, you’ll see signs telling you which kind of fish are safe to eat and which aren’t. Wayne State Biology professor Donna Kashian speaks with WDET's Pat Batcheller about information being distributed to help fishers make smart choices.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is criticizing the City Council for rejecting a new tax to pay for additional police officers.

The Detroit City Council is scheduled to debate a proposed millage to pay for additional police officers.

Detroiters are expressing shock and sorrow following last night’s shooting at the opening of the new Batman movie, “The Dark Knight Rises.” Some say they may avoid the film because of the shooting.

In a few weeks, the National Transportation Safety Board will issue its final report on the Enbridge oil spill in the Kalamazoo River in 2010. NTSB Chair Deborah Hersman speaks with WDET's Pat Batcheller about the spill.

Detroit Police are joining with experts in criminology to create a new initiative targeting burglaries in the city’s Grandmont Rosedale area.

Gov. Snyder seeks $15M to create opportunities for ex-cons, at-risk youth, and unemployed veterans.

Some state lawmakers would like to see Michigan's 'Stand Your Ground' law repealed.

The National Weather Service is rolling out a Wireless Emergency Alert system to warn people via text about dangerous weather.

A new report finds that a young person convicted of a serious crime in Michigan is more likely to receive a longer sentence than an adult committing the same offense.

The demand for firearms is rising at a staggering rate in Michigan.

Federal officials have circulated security bulletins warning al Qaeda may attempt new attacks this week – as revenge for the year-old killing of Osama bin Laden.

Federal officials say members of al Qaeda could try to stage an attack this week on the anniversary of the death of Osama bin Laden.

This week a Justice Department task force holds its final public hearing on how exposure to violence affects children.

It's Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. Stay informed if you want to live.

Defense attorneys are requesting a mis-trial in the case of a Michigan militia accused of sedition.

Federal agencies including the FBI, the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are launching an effort to target violent crime on Detroit’s east side.

The man who tried to blow up an airliner bound for Detroit on Christmas Day 2009 is appealing his life sentence.

The man who tried to destroy an airplane bound for Detroit with an explosive hidden in his underwear says he does not deserve life in prison.

A federal trial is underway in Detroit for members of a Michigan militia accused of plotting domestic terrorism.

Opening statements could begin this week in the case of a Michigan militia accused of plotting to overthrow the government.

Governor Rick Snyder is presenting his state budget proposal at a time when Michigan has a rare surplus of funding.

Jury selection begins this week for members of a Michigan militia accused of sedition.

A family in Detroit is struggling to understand why an ambulance never arrived after they called 9-1-1 when their father was having a heart attack.

A window on what cuts in city services can mean for people living in Detroit opened last week, when long-time resident Joe Glenn suffered a heart attack outside his home.

Jury selection begins today in Detroit for members of a Michigan militia accused of plotting to overthrow the government.

Detroit police today begin a pilot project to trim staff from precincts during evening hours.

Detroit’s police chief is disputing recent reports that the city plans to shut down police precincts at four in the afternoon.

The man who pleaded guilty to using a bomb hidden in his underwear to try and blow-up an airliner bound for Detroit wants a new lawyer. He says he wants an attorney who is Muslim.

The top union officials representing Detroit Police officers are resigning – just at a time when city officials are demanding that cops make wage and benefit concessions to help stave off a potential state takeover of Detroit’s finances.

A member of a Michigan militia accused of plotting sedition has pleaded guilty to a firearms charge.

A group of Detroit labor, clergy and elected officials concerned about a state appointed Emergency Financial Manager are joining an effort to end the practice through a ballot initiative. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to Brandon Jessup – Chairman and CEO of “Michigan Forward”, an urban public policy think tank, who is leading the petition effort.

A documentary about a year in the life of the Detroit Fire Department called “BURN” is heading towards the finish line. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to producers and directors Brenna Sanchez and Tom Putnam about the last developments with the film including the addition of comedian/actor Denis Leary as a producer.

One-thousand layoff notices are expected to land on the desks of City of Detroit employees in January.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing wants police and fire unions to take the same 10 percent pay cut that other city unions accepted, but says layoffs would leave the city vulnerable to crime.

A member of a Michigan militia charged with plotting to overthrow the government will likely plead guilty this week.

Buses in the DDOT system stopped running this morning stranding thousands of passengers at stops throughout the city of Detroit. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to Megan Owens, the Executive Director of Transportation Riders United, about the current state of Detroit’s transit system. Owens says the stoppage happened after an assault on a bus driver yesterday.

City of Detroit officials say this year’s “Angel’s Night” anti-arson effort set a new record. WDET’s Rob St. Mary reports.

With Halloween approaching, the Angel’s Night mobilization against arson in Detroit is gearing up. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to the Director of Community Relations for the mayor’s office – Frazier Kimpson – about this year’s efforts.

The man who tried to blow up a plane bound for Detroit two years ago with an explosive hidden in his underwear pleaded guilty to all charges Tuesday.

Opening statements began today (Tues.) in the trial of a man accused of trying to blow up an airplane on Christmas Day, 2009, with explosives hidden in his underwear.

Opening arguments are set to begin this week in the trial of a man accused of trying to set-off explosive on-board a Detroit-bound airliner two years ago.

A federal judge says incriminating statements given by a man accused of trying to blow-up a Detroit-bound airliner can be used during his trial. The evidence was obtained before the suspect was advised he had the right to remain silent.

The man accused of trying to blow up an airliner approaching Detroit on Christmas Day 2009 disrupted court proceedings today (Wed.) by shouting “Osama’s alive.” It was one of several outbursts from the defendant as jury selection began in the case.

The 9/11 attacks have made security procedures once seen as extreme a routine part of everyday life. For some Detroiters security checkpoints and guards are now as commonplace as putting on – or being ordered to remove – a pair of shoes.

On 9/11, first responders with different agencies in New York and elsewhere found it difficult, if not impossible, to talk to each other as the tragic events unfolded. In the months following the attacks of 9/11, it became clear that the public safety community needed access to a more reliable and robust communications network. But as WDET’s Noah Ovshinsky reports, lawmakers on Capitol Hill have yet to agree on a plan, meaning the upcoming milestone will pass without such a system in place.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is joining with most of the top law enforcement officials in the state in a call for city residents to provide more information about gun crimes.

Severe thunderstorms possible between 5-10pm, perhaps even a tornado. STAY TUNED TO 101.9 WDET for any watches or warnings.

Newsrooms around the Metro Detroit area are being flooded by callers saying they felt the effects of an earthquake centered in the Washington, D.C. area.

A judge has ruled a man charged with threatening to blow up the largest mosque in North America is not competent to stand trial. Roger Stockham may be committed rather than face trial.

This week officials from Detroit and the U.S. Coast Guard join with Canadian authorities for a joint exercise to prepare for emergencies on the Detroit River.

Detroit officials say area residents shouldn’t panic if they happen to see an explosion or emergency responders out on the Detroit River this week.

The Detroit Police Department is adding additional patrols in response to the recent series of shootings in the city. But some who say they’ve been victims of gunfire in the past warn the city needs to do more than increase the police presence to curb violence.

Detroit police reports show the series of shootings last weekend involved people of widely-varying ages involved in vastly different situations – a welcome home party, a gambling game gone wrong, even one who shot himself. The thread tying the incidents together is the use of a firearm as the first and final resort of the persons involved.

In the next few months many law enforcement agencies across the country will be armed with a new tool – facial recognition scanners. But privacy advocates are already raising questions about potential “facial” profiling.

A new report on victims of violence in the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender community has been released. WDET’s Rob St. Mary spoke to Nusrat Ventimiglia. She is Director of Victims Services at the Equality Michigan about the report from the National Coalition for Anti-Violence Programs.

A federal judge is refusing to delay the trial of a man accused of trying to blow up an airliner bound for Detroit on Christmas Day 2009. But defense attorneys still want more time.