DWSD Searches for Lead Pipes

The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is looking for lead service lines throughout the city. Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Since Flint’s Water...

Should Voters Be Allowed To Take “Ballot Selfies”?

Jake Neher/WDET A court has denied a request to investigate Governor Rick Snyder in relation to the Flint Water Crisis, the...

Detroit Free Press: Detroit school board candidates: Many foreclosures, bankruptcies, lawsuits

NOTE: This story is a collaboration among reporters Jennifer Dixon, Kristi Tanner, John Wisely and Ann Zaniewski of the Detroit...

Study: Most Pick Up Truck Headlights Operate Poorly

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Most pick-up truck headlights are performing poorly. That’s according to tests conducted by the Insurance Institute for...

Southeast Michigan’s Transit Future Will be Decided at Polls

Laura Herberg / WDET At 8 a.m. on a recent weekday, a handful of folks wait in Detroit’s Midtown area...

Explore the Grisly History of Michigan Murder Cases

Michigan author Tom Carr has released a new book about murders in the state, some dating back to the late...

Journalist and Filmmaker Jose Antonio Vargas Discusses Immigration and Identity

University YMCA What does it mean to be American? On WDET's Detroit Today, host Stephen Henderson recently spoke with Gold Star...

Covenfest 2016: Joan Jett, Missy Elliott & The Flying Burrito Bros. Cover Bands to Benefit Turning Point at Small’s Bar

Melody Baetens, Karan Bates-Gaisor & Dr. Lainie Epstein One of Detroit’s most awesome Halloween traditions happens within our robust music...

Michigan’s 14th Congressional District

Graphic by Melissa Mason The Democratic incumbent, Rep. Brenda Lawrence, and Republican Howard Klausner are joined on the ballot by Libertarian...

Undecided Voters: It’s Time To Start Making Up Your Mind

Jake Neher/WDET We’re just two weeks away from the election on November 8th. By now, we pretty much know what we’re...

Bats are Mammals Too!

There is a mammal that gets extra attention this time of year...bats! Over the decades bats have become a scary symbol...

Canadians Question Safety of Ambassador Bridge; Tell U.S. to Take More Responsibility

The government of Canada recently forced the owners of the 88-year old Ambassador Bridge to make safety improvements. Transport Canada...