How Many Presidents Have Been Mayors? [MAP]

As WDET looks to answer the question of how the next president could affect communities in southeast Michigan, we wondered:  How many...

Republican “Civil War” Sees First Major Battle in Detroit

Candice Fortman, WDET Who knew Detroit would be the setting of the first major battle of a civil war? That’s...

Levin: I Like Clinton and Sanders, but Clinton Better for President

npr.org Former Senator Carl Levin made a name in Washington D.C. as a serious lawmaker who understood policy was made...

GOP Presidential Candidates Gear Up for Detroit Debate

The Republican presidential candidates debate in Detroit tonight. Recent polls show Donald Trump holding a double-digit lead over rivals Ted...

What Michigan Communities Expect from a U.S. President

For the most part, the presidential candidates are not talking much about their policies and platforms, let alone how they...

Senator Gary Peters Says Hillary Clinton is the Best Choice for President

Photo Courtesy of the Office of Gary Peters On Detroit Today, we've heard from supporters from most of the major...

Michigan’s Presidential Primaries: What to Know on March 8

EDITOR'S NOTE: Secretary Johnson's spokesperson Fred Woodhams says she made an error on the delegates. Republican delegates are awarded proportionally...

From the White House to Your House

Q: What do your icy sidewalks have to do with the President of the United States? A: Maybe more than...

WDET’s Candidates Guide

Michigan's presidential Primary Election is Tuesday, March 8. Follow the links below to visit WDET's pages for each of the...

Wisconsin Town with Bad Water Wants 10 Million Gallons a Day From Lake Michigan

The water crisis in Flint is bringing to light the issues related to fresh water systems across the country, issues...

Donald Trump is Gaining Momentum, Whether Republicans Like it Or Not

Gage Skidmore (FLICKR-CC) With his win in last Tuesday's Nevada Republican Caucus and Friday’s endorsement from New Jersey Gov. Chris...

Presidential Primaries: WDET’s Quiz

  How much do you know? It’s the season of primaries and caucuses, delegates and superdelegates. The attention is on...