The Progressive Underground: The Roots’ ‘Phrenology’ is a masterclass in evolution, experimentation
In this edition of Liner Notes, we dive into "Phrenology," The Roots' groundbreaking 2002 release. The Roots were no strangers to...
Incarcerated artists find creative outlet through annual U-M exhibition
The holiday season is extra special to Nora Krinitsky.“Every year we travel to every prison in the state, we meet...
State adds two new ‘areas of interest’ for possible PFAS contamination
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy has designated two new sites as “areas of interest” for potential...
Detroit drug initiative to combat violence, overdoses coming to Muskegon
A federal program called Operation Overdrive used to combat drug-related violence and overdoses in Detroit is now coming to Muskegon.The...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit artist Supercoolwicked on latest work at U-M Museum of Art
This week on the Detroit Evening Report we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this...
Detroit community mourns loss of former WDET host and veteran radio personality Judy Adams
WDET staff and listeners are mourning the loss of veteran Detroit radio personality and former WDET Program Director and host...
Professional men’s soccer team in Grand Rapids to debut in 2027
A new professional men's soccer team in Grand Rapids will be part of Major League Soccer NEXT Pro, team owners...
All-electric recycling trucks to replace some diesel garbage trucks in southeast Michigan
Some counties in Michigan will be swapping out diesel garbage trucks for all-electric recycling trucks.In Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne counties,...
Chemical company director criminally charged in connection with 2022 Flint River spill
A chemical company director is facing a host of criminal charges related to a 2022 spill in the Flint River.Lockhart...
Tickets to drive-through holiday light show at Eloise Asylum available through the New Year
An old building in Westland known as a haunted house around Halloween has been transformed into a Christmas attraction this...
Detroit Evening Report: AAA teams with navigation apps to reduce roadside deaths in Michigan
AAA has integrated its roadside service with two popular navigation apps, Waze and Google Maps, to alert drivers when they're...
Modern Music: A (not so) Modern Music Holiday Special featuring Detroit DJ Dave Lawson
I once again teamed up with Detroit record collector and DJ Dave Lawson to bring WDET listeners a brand-new collection...