Lt. Gov. Gilchrist to Protestors: Stay Vigilant. Practice Social Distancing.
Following several days of peaceful protests against police brutality — and nights of clashes with police officers — Lieutenant Governor Garlin...
Detroit Police Release Protest Leader Tristan Taylor, Drop Riot Charges
Over 100 people were arrested in Tuesday night’s protests on Detroit’s East Side. One of those arrested was activist Tristan...
Lake Erie Researchers Forecast Smaller Algal Bloom in 2020
Harmful algal blooms have been a summertime problem in western Lake Erie for years. "We're looking at a smaller bloom,...
Metro Detroiters: Waiting On Unemployment Causes Frustration, Depression
More than 1.7 million state and federal unemployment claims have been filed in Michigan since the coronavirus pandemic began. Applying...
Botanical Artist Creates Large Installations to Support Michigan’s Flower Growers
Many businesses have been negatively impacted by COVID-19 including Michigan's Flower Growers, a group of farmers who make the majority...
Anxiety in Service Industry as Michigan Restaurants, Bars Reopen
Michigan restaurants and bars are preparing to re-open on June 8th following the end of Michigan’s 'Stay Home' order, but...
Journalists Covering Anti-Brutality Protests Face Threats from Police
During the ongoing protests against racial injustice and police brutality, there’s a trend emerging: Police are targeting journalist with arrests, rubber bullets, and...
In Times of Crisis, Get Free Mental Health Sessions from Wayne State
The novel coronavirus pandemic – and subsequent stay-at-home orders — have taught Michiganders how to interact in different ways. For many,...
Video of Floyd Killing Can Traumatize Communities, Victims of Violence
The graphic video of the police killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old Minneapolis black man, has sparked demonstrations against police violence and systemic...
“Kneel With Us”: Four Nights In, Detroit Protestors, Police Fight For Narrative
Eli Newman / WDET Demonstrations against police brutality and systemic racism have gone on for four days straight and the...
George Floyd’s Last Words Soar Over Detroit: “Please I Can’t Breathe”
Courtesy of Jammie Holmes On Saturday, artist Jammie Holmes unveiled a piece of protest art that literally soared above five...
City of Berkley, After Cancelling Woodward Dream Cruise, Looks to 2021
Even though Michigan is looking to reopen it's economy, cities across the metro area are still dealing with the effects...