Ford recalls over 550,000 pickup trucks because transmissions can suddenly downshift to 1st gear

DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling more than 550,000 pickup trucks in the U.S. because the transmissions can unexpectedly downshift...

Michigan Legislature looks to pass budget before summer recess

The Michigan Legislature reconvenes Tuesday with the goal of wrapping up the state budget as well a few other items...

Detroit Evening Report: First WSU Board of Governors meeting since encampment moved online

Wayne State University Board of Governors has moved its Wednesday meeting online.  It is the first virtual BOG meeting since...

The Metro: Impact Arts Conference, Obsidian Theatre Festival descend on Detroit this week

The fourth annual Obsidian Theatre Festival is taking place throughout downtown Detroit this weekend, alongside GhostLight Arts Initiative's inaugural Detroit...

In The Groove: New music from Fontaines D.C., King Krule, Dummy, Detroit’s Mango Star + more

Back in the mix and it feels good. A heavy dose of new stuff and first spins on In The...

The Progressive Underground: Sample the new Common and Pete Rock album + more

On this weekend’s episode of The Progressive Underground, I unveil a new cut from the highly anticipated album by Common and...

Created Equal: First over-the-counter birth control pill expanding contraception access across US

Nearly 60 years after Griswold v. Connecticut, a Supreme Court ruling that allowed married couples to legally use prescription birth...

Shuttered Downriver power plant demolished by explosives, sending dust and flames into the air

TRENTON, Mich. (AP) — Part of a shuttered power plant near Detroit was demolished Friday by explosives that turned the...

Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music: Best of 2024 (so far)

This week on Rob Reinhart's Essential Music, I'm looking at the first half of 2024, with cool new stuff from...

The New Music Show: Hear tracks from the ‘IYKYK’ compilation + more

On this episode of The New Music Show, I showcase a brand new compilation called IYKYK from NYC-based dance label, Air Texture...

Rep. Friske released while assault investigation continues

Michigan Rep. Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) was released from the Lansing city lockup on Friday without being charged with a crime....

Oakland County deputy fatally shot during ‘ambush’ on Detroit’s east side

An Oakland County Sheriff deputy was shot and killed while investigating a car theft in Madison Heights that ended with...