Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker

TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the...

The National Audubon Christmas Bird Count is underway

What started out as a tradition to hunt and kill as many birds as possible, turned into something much different...

Michigan’s outdoor economy continued growth in 2023, federal data shows

Thousands of people set out to explore Michigan’s woods and water at the end of 2023.According to data from the U.S....

Corrections officer charged with stealing money, gift cards at Kent County jail

A Kent County Sheriff’s deputy is accused of stealing personal property inside the county jail.Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker issued...

Senate adjourns after passing flurry of bills; Legislature done for 2024

The Michigan Senate gaveled out for the year Thursday following a marathon 30-hour session that wrapped up the Legislature’s work...

Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown

WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan House adjourns early; Detroit’s new director of transit + more

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Thursday's fizzled session in the Michigan House after GOP lawmakers walked out; Detroit’s...

In The Groove: The best music released in 2024, part 5

My favorite time of the year — end of year best of music lists! This is the final installment of...

Put some ‘Love’ into your holidays with special programming from WDET

As WDET closes out its 75th anniversary year, we'll be providing your soundtrack for the holiday season!In celebration of legendary...

Ethan Crumbley loses bid to withdraw guilty plea in shooting deaths of Oxford High classmates

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A judge on Thursday refused to allow a Michigan school shooter to withdraw his guilty plea...

US Representatives of Michigan voice displeasure over possible government shutdown

Michigan Congressional Democrats say it’s unconscionable President-elect Donald Trump and others would move to shut down the federal government days before the...

Michigan Senate eeks out last bills of year in late night session

The Michigan Senate sent a flurry of bills to the governor as it met Thursday night and deep into Friday...