Forbes’ “Most Affordable Cities” Ranks Detroit in Top Ten
Sandra Svoboda/WDET Detroit has been ranked tenth on Forbes’ list of “Most Affordable Cities,” with median costs for houses at...
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.
MSP Changes How Troopers Record Race at Traffic Stops
michigan.gov The Michigan State Police will begin keeping more accurate records of the race of drivers during traffic stops. The...
Southfield Hosts Veterans Day Celebration
Fort Rucker, flickr. The City of Southfield is hosting its annual Veteran’s Day celebration today. The celebration follows the election...
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence Wins 2nd Term
congress.gov Brenda Lawrence has won a second term in the 14th Congressional District. The Congresswoman says her re-election was a...
You Can Vote Without Photo ID
WyoFile WyoFile Michigan voters won’t be turned away from the polls for failing to have photo identification in Michigan....
GM Opens New Solar Array at Warren Transmission Plant
GM.com General Motors has unveiled a 900-kilowatt solar array at the Warren Transmission Plant. It’s part of the company’s commitment...
Mackinac Bridge Turns 59
Pat Batcheller The Mackinac Bridge turns 59-years-old Tuesday. When the bridge opened in 1957, it was the longest suspension bridge...
DFD: Fewer than 60 Fires During Angels’ Night, Focus Shifted to Children
Angels' Night volunteers shifted their focus Monday night from patrolling neighborhoods to facilitating children activities for Halloween. Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET...
National Weather Service Radar System Offline for Repairs
Pat Batcheller The National Weather Service office serving Southeast Michigan says its radar systems will be offline until Wednesday for...
MDEQ is Asking Where to Check on Water Quality
Sandra Svoboda The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality is asking residents where they should look to check up on the...
Minority Undergrad Increase at U of M
University of Michigan The number of minority students enrolled at the University of Michigan has increased. Minorities now make up...
DWSD Searches for Lead Pipes
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department is looking for lead service lines throughout the city. Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Since Flint’s Water...