Family of West Michigan Man Fatally Shot by Sheriff’s Deputy Is Suing Over His Death

Earlier this year, a deputy with the Hillsdale County Sheriff’s Department shot and killed a man and his dog. Now, his family...

Two LGBTQ Detroiters and a Social Psychologist Discuss the Impact of Dave Chappelle’s Comedy and “The Closer”

Comedian Dave Chapelle has been starting firestorms in Detroit for years. In 2015, crowds demanded refunds when Chappelle slurred his way through...

Rep. Dan Kildee Reflects on Life of Uncle and Former Congressman Dale Kildee

On Wednesday, U.S. Rep. Dale Kildee passed away at the age of 92.  “The way he carried himself, the way...

Now Showing at the Detroit Film Theatre: “The Velvet Underground”

CultureShift on 101.9 WDET-FM gives you a front-row seat to the latest films playing at the Detroit Film Theatre (DFT). Jake Neher/WDET...

Michigan House Adopts Voter ID Bills, Sends It to Whitmer for Likely Veto

The GOP-led state House gave final approval Thursday to a bill that would require people to show a photo ID...

Detroit Police Department Launches Educational Initiatives with Local Colleges

The Detroit Police Department is teaming up with Cleary University and Wayne County Community College District on two educational programs...

Whitmer Signs Directive on Benton Harbor Water, Plans to Replace All Lead Service Lines in 18 months

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced Thursday that the state plans to replace all lead service lines in Benton Harbor over the...

Mental Health Initiative Will Help Fill Gaps in Treatment, Stabenow Says

A new mental health initiative in Michigan led by Sen. Debbie Stabenow is providing $26.5 million in funding to Certified...

Two Authorities on Gerrymandering Weigh in on Michigan’s Redistricting Commission

The new Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission has been hard at work drawing new district lines, and it will soon open up...

Michigan AG Nessel Announces Charges in 2014 Death of Man at Northland Mall and 1982 Disappearance of Infant Girl

Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges in two cold cases at a news conference Thursday in Detroit.  Charges have been filed in the...

Hamtramck Public Schools Names Acting Superintendents Amid Staff Resignations and Teacher Shortage

Hamtramck Public Schools will be led by two administrators while its superintendent is on a temporary leave of absence. Sherry...

The Carr Center’s New Film Series Goes In-Depth about Jazz as a Visual Art Form

There are elements in the jazz art form that evoke imagery, conjure up nostalgic memory and flow in the freedoms...