Ford agrees to pay up to $165 million penalty to US government for moving too slowly on a recall

DETROIT (AP) — Ford Motor Co. will pay a penalty of up to $165 million to the U.S. government for...

Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer announces expansion of free contraception resources

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced on Thursday that more than 300 locations across the state now have free contraception resources available...

In The Groove: Rainy day mix with MATTERS UNKNOWN, Aja Monet, nimino

Thank you to everyone that hung out underneath the sonic umbrella today for a rainy day mix on In The...

Created Equal: How middle-class concerns helped drive the election’s outcome

Last month, Jeremy Hobson — host of NPR’s The Middle — joined Created Equal to discuss the geographic, economic and...

The Metro: New research explores energy-efficient ways to degrade PFAS

The Michigan Supreme Court is expected to issue a decision next year on a case that will help determine the...

Michigan Imam says people should unite for the greater good post elections

Imam Mustapha Elturk is the president of the Islamic Organization of North America in Warren, Michigan. He’s also the co-chair...

Gaetz pick shows value Trump places on loyalty — and retribution — as he returns to Washington

WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump has had few defenders in Congress as reliable as Matt Gaetz, who has thundered at one prosecutor...

The Metro Events Guide: Interactive cultural experiences, artisanal holiday markets + more

This week, we have interactive cultural experiences, artisanal holiday markets and festive celebrations for our beloved Lions.Plus, opportunities to spend...

CuriosiD: Why are cider mills so popular in Michigan?

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.In this episode...

In The Groove: Revisiting Talking Heads’ ’77,’ plus new music from Squid, Theodor + more

Always a good day when you get to start off with a trio of Talking Heads songs in a row....

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announces he will not seek reelection

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced to city employees on Wednesday that he will not seek reelection as mayor of Detroit...

Created Equal: Unpacking Michigan’s Election Day turnout

Michigan set a record in the 2024 election. Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced that 79% of eligible voters in...