New state laws for 2023 show bipartisanship in Lansing
This week in Lansing, Democrats take control of the state House and Senate in Lansing for the first time in...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan schools will increase electric school buses in 2023
Michigan schools will see more electric buses this year thanks to a grant by the Environmental Protection Agency. Listen and...
University of Michigan’s new president shares his vision for the institution
The University of Michigan lost in dramatic fashion on Saturday to Texas Christian University, leaving many across the state disappointed....
Is Michigan prepared to be a climate refuge?
In a not-so-distant future, it’s possible that places like Houston, Texas could have summers that feel more like Pakistan. It’s...
McCarthy’s bid for speaker to continue, Trump urges support
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans plan to open the second day of the new Congress much like the first —...
How Bookie Stewart shaped Detroit’s music scene
In a recent article for the Detroit Free Press, journalist Rob St. Mary writes that “if it wasn’t for the...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s nearly 70-year streak of Black representation in Congress is about to end
Shri Thanedar is set to begin his new job this week once he's sworn in as the Congressman for Michigan’s...
New podcast explores the lack of Black representation for Detroit in Congress, launched by Stephen Henderson
When the 118th U.S. Congress begins its session today, Rashida Tlaib and Shri Thanedar will begin their terms representing Detroit...
Peters, Stabenow tout lower healthcare and prescription costs for Medicare recipients
Michigan’s U.S. senators are touting the benefits of Medicare price reforms approved by Congress, which take effect beginning this week....
Court rules against Mayor Fouts in latest budget spending fight with Warren City Council
Warren City Council may file a formal complaint with Michigan’s attorney general over funds spent by Mayor Jim Fouts. It’s...
Listen to WDET and StoryCorps’ One Small Step Special
Detroit's NPR Station 101.9 WDET and StoryCorps present One Small Step, an initiative bringing two community members with divergent viewpoints...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit artist Judy Bowman makes solo exhibition debut at MOCAD at age 70
On this Detroit Evening Report, we’re sharing stories we’ve covered in 2022 that show how special the people and places...