Michigan’s Education Ranking Is Falling

Michigan has plenty of room to improve when it comes to education.  A recent report by Education Trust-Midwest finds third...

Who’s Running for Michigan Governor?

Eight men and women are seeking the Democratic and Republican nominations to run for Michigan Governor. You can find out more...

The Westerns of Detroit Novelist Elmore Leonard

Laura Weber Davis/WDET The world knows Elmore Leonard as the native son who penned classic modern crime novels such as...

Power of Reading: What Impact Did Your Favorite Book Have on Your Life?

Will Schwalbe Every year, The Midwest Literary Walk sends book lovers on a unique “stroll” through town where they hear...

NFL Draft QB Derby Good News for Detroit Lions

Quinn Klinefelter/WDET The National Football League is kicking off its annual draft of college talent And the Detroit Lions, with...

New Music Venue Spot Lite Will Be Part Gallery & Bar Near Detroit’s Heidelberg Project

Jesse Cory / 1xRun Click on the audio player above for the full conversation. With the help of a $40,000...

Michigan Has a Plan to Fix Education – Will It Work?

By most accounts, students in Michigan are among some of the lowest performing in the country. But the Michigan Department...

Ford Says It Will Eliminate Most of Its Car Offerings in North America

 Ford says it has found billions more in cost efficiencies than promised earlier, including plans to cut all but two...

Michigan’s Education Landscape: How Did We Get Here?

Michigan State University, Laura Weber-Davis/WDET Over the past three decades, education and school reform has been a heavily debated issue....

Nassar Response Bills Continue to Raise Concerns at State Capitol

Michigan Legislature Lawmakers continue to focus on bills aimed at sexual assault prevention in response to Larry Nassar. Nassar is...

Got a Michigan Election Question?

WDET and the Citizens Research Council are teaming up to answer your questions about the 2018 elections in Michigan. Questions...

Live @ WDET: Sara Marie Barron Debuts a Trio of Tracks from Upcoming Debut Album

Photo via Annie Scaramuzzino / WDET Click on the audio player above for the full conversation.  Ahead of her single release...