Detroit Evening Report: Gordie Howe Bridge toll announced
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority says there will be a $5.75 toll for cars crossing the Gordie Howe International Bridge. That’s $4.25 cheaper...
Bre'Anna Tinsley is a reporter for Detroit Public Radio, 101.9 WDET. She covers city government and housing, as well as co-hosting the "Detroit Evening Report" podcast. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors in Journalism. She also is a licensed real estate agent. Fun fact: her great-grandmother was Detroit blues singer Alberta Adams.
Detroit Evening Report: Down payment assistance program opens again
Round three of Detroit’s Down Payment Assistance Program launched today. The program offers up to $25,000 in down payment assistance and homebuyer...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit schools explore new ways to combat absenteeism
The Detroit Public Schools Community District is considering paying parents, giving away bikes, and providing gas cards for carpools in an effort...
Detroit Evening Report: Veterans Village opens in Detroit’s eastside
A new affordable housing project celebrated its grand opening this week. The Benjamin O. Davis Veterans Village on Detroit’s eastside...
Detroiter shares stories about his father, the Buffalo Soldier
February is Black History Month and WDET’s Detroit Evening Report has collected Black history stories from listeners. We’re sharing the...
Detroit Evening Report: City council questions Detroit Police about ICE collaboration
The Detroit Police Department told city council Tuesday that the department does not participate in immigration enforcement. City Council questioned the department about how and if...
Detroit Evening Report: Black Leaders Detroit reaches out to developers
Non-profit organization Black Leaders Detroit is known for its mission to provide access to capital for Black entrepreneurs. Now the group is extending those services to developers...
Governor candidates present school funding plans at education forum
Candidates for Governor of Michigan gathered on Friday for a forum with the Michigan Education Association. The forum covered topics...
Detroit Evening Report: Trump wants federal oversight of midterm elections, continues to deny 2020 results
President Trump is continuing to push lies about the 2020 presidential election in Detroit, and using his unsupported claims of...
Detroit Evening Report: Rescue seeks fosters for dogs during extreme cold
Detroit Dog Rescue is looking for families to foster dogs for two weeks to protect them from the bitter cold....
Detroit Evening Report: MSU report says Michigan’s teaching shortage is on-going
A new report says Michigan is losing teachers about as fast as it's gaining them. Researchers at Michigan State University say nearly eight thousand...
Detroit Evening Report: Researchers investigate the effects of a potential sales tax in Detroit
A sales tax of one percent in Detroit could generate $72 million a year in revenue for the city. That’s according to a report...