Scientists say Little Brown Bats are in BIG trouble
Two common species of bats in Michigan are struggling to stay healthy. Certain Little Brown Bat and Northern Long Eared...
Month: August 2016
Two Cases of Hepatitis A Identified in Detroit
Eli Newman / WDET The city of Detroit has identified two cases of Hepatitis A in southeast Detroit. The men...
Former Gov. Granholm: “I Have Great Hope Michigan Will Reject Politics of Divison”
michigan.gov Former Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm has emerged as one of the top campaign surrogates for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton....
On this weekend’s The Progressive Underground, we celebrate the legacy of ROSETTA HINES
Rosetta Hines Music On this weekend's The Progressive Underground, we celebrate the career and legacy of iconic tastemaker and broadcast...
Campaign To Legalize Marijuana Takes Hit, Looks to Michigan Supreme Court for Final Say
Rick Pluta/MPRN The future is hazy for the campaign to legalize marijuana in Michigan. But the group's leader says the...
The Man Behind The Man: Coleman A. Young’s Former Press Secretary Talks Legacy
When Coleman Young took office as the first black mayor of Detroit, he made this statement during his inaugural address: "I...
One Tornado, Maybe Two, Hit Windsor Wednesday
EDITOR'S NOTE: Story updated at 11:45 a.m.-pb Environment Canada has confirmed one tornado, possibly two, hit the Windsor area Wednesday night....
Put It Through The Blender: Detroit’s The Scrappers Release New Tunes
Eddie Baranek & Dave Lawson of The Scrappers Featuring veteran Detroit rockers such as guitarist/singer Eddie Baranek (The Sights) and bassist/vocalist Dave...
Water Shut-Offs Linked to Foreclosure in Detroit [Map]
Eli Newman / WDET On the corner of Grand River and Winthrop, a preacher took to the street with a megaphone in...
Marquette Veteran’s Home Says It Has Already Fixed Problems In Report
michigan.gov A veteran’s home in Marquette says it’s already fixed problems found by the state Auditor General. After a four...
Michigan Supreme Court Next Stop For Marijuana Campaign
Jake Neher/WDET The campaign to legalize marijuana in Michigan now hopes the state Supreme Court will order the question onto...
A Mild, Wet Winter? Old Farmer’s Almanac Predicts One for Metro Detroit
Detroit is on track for its warmest August on record. The National Weather Service says the average daily temperature of...