How to Read Water

Over 70-percent of the earth is covered in water. Among other things, it’s tied to the movement of planets and...

Schools Have More Options Under Updated “Zero Tolerance” Discipline Law

Jake Neher/WDET Michigan’s zero-tolerance policy for schools is getting what some are calling a “common sense” update. Gov. Rick Snyder...

Livonia Elementary School Closings Highlight Statewide K-12 Funding Issues

Jake Neher/WDET Two elementary schools in Livonia will close next school year. The Livonia school board voted this week to...

Two Livonia Elementary Schools to Close in 2017

Two elementary schools in Livonia will close at the end of the school year. The school board cited declining enrollment...

Moving Detroit’s Kids Into a World-Class City

A new initiative in Detroit is hoping to harness some of the positive desire for change in the city. Hope...

Changes In School ‘Zero Tolerance’ Policies Headed To Gov. Snyder’s desk

Jake Neher/WDET Schools might get more freedom in how they discipline students in the future. Legislation that would alter Michigan’s...

MI Legislature May Leave Life Saving Legislation on the Table

As the Michigan legislature wraps up its work for 2016, special interest organizations and lobbyists are pressed for time to...

Bill Restricting Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Making Progress During Lame Duck

Jake Neher/WDET Legislation important to Lt. Gov. Brian Calley is making its way through the legislature. A package of bills banning...

Distracted? Get Your Head Out of Your App!

Michigan State Police have started a new safety campaign to encourage drivers to pay attention behind the wheel. It's called...

WSU Researchers Looking at How Individual Genes React to Specific Environmental Factors

Researchers at Wayne State University are looking at how health is affected when our genes and environmental factors are mixed....

What’s Quackin’ In Lansing During the Legislature’s Lame Duck Session?

Rick Pluta/MPRN Every year around this time we get a better sense of what difficult or controversial measures the state...

Belle Isle Aquarium Adds Man Eater to Collection

The Belle Isle Aquarium is moving up on the list of most popular attractions in Southeast Michigan. Officials say this...