Detroit Saddened by Death of Aretha Franklin
Grammy award-winning artist Aretha Franklin has died. She was 76 years old. Franklin’s publicist says the singer died from pancreatic cancer....
Policy Meets the People: Introducing the Issue of Gerrymandering
This week, WDET dives into the issue of redistricting in Michigan. Here’s an introduction to what you’ll find on air...
Policy Meets The People Special — Water
Laura Weber-Davis, WDET Water is the most basic element of life. And, one could argue, it’s the most basic thing government provides. Water...
LIVE: Mackinac Policy Conference 2018
The Mackinac Policy Conference is underway. Hundreds of lawmakers, community activists, and business leaders are on Mackinac Island this week...
See Wayne County Executive Warren Evans’ Proposal for Regional Transit in SE Michigan [MAP]
Wayne County Wayne County Executive Warren Evans has unveiled his proposal to create a coordinated, connected regional transit system through...
State of Wayne County Address
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans delivered his State of the County address Tuesday evening at the Detroit Film Theatre inside...
School Closings for Feb. 5, 2018
Here is the list of public school districts that have canceled classes on Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 Wayne County: Allen...
Mobility Options Scoot Through the Auto Show [VIDEO]
Look around the Motor City and you'll find a growing demand for ways to get around besides cars. There are...
Automakers Hope Tech Gives Sales a Positive Charge [VIDEO]
U.S. auto sales fell slightly in 2017, the first decline in eight years. Most analysts expected sales to ebb after the...
Banished Word List Has Tons of Impactful Entries
Lake Superior State University just released it's annual list of "banished" words and phrases. This year, there's a lot to...
Executive Mark Hackel Delivers State of Macomb County Address
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel delivered his annual State of the County address Wednesday evening. He spoke to constituents and...
Detroit Casino Revenue Up Slightly in October from a Year Ago
Detroit’s three casinos' combined October revenue of $112.7 million was up 1.7% from the same month a year ago, according...