How Is Our Health Tied To The Health Of The Great Lakes?

Gus Navarro/WDET The Great Lakes are the heart of Michigan, pumping lifeblood through our inland lakes, rivers and streams. The...

Grand Rapids Taking Big Steps to Protect Water Amid Climate Change–Is Your City?

Michigan.gov The prospect of more frequent and severe storms due to climate change could lead to increased runoff and pollution...

New State Rule Requires Water Systems To Eliminate Lead Service Lines

 A new state rule requires local water systems to get rid of all their lead service lines over the next...

‘The Hardest Work I’ve Ever Done’–What It’s Like Living Without Water in Detroit

Jake Neher/WDET Detroit’s water department has shut off water to tens of thousands of homes in recent years. Officials say...

In Search of Solution to Detroit’s Water Shutoffs, Could Philly Hold the Answer?

Jake Neher/WDET Reverend Roslyn Bouier opens a door at the Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry, where a single pallet of bottled water...

How Are Michigan Cities Like Flint Doing in 2018?

Joan Isabella/WDET It’s been over three years since we found out the people of Flint were being poisoned by their...

WATCH: Republican and Democratic Candidates for Governor Debate on Mackinac Island

During the 2018 Mackinac Policy Conference, Republican and Democratic candidates for governor shared the stage for a wide-ranging debate hosted...

Immigrants Might Save Michigan From Losing Another Congressional Seat

Jake Neher/WDET There’s a lot at stake for Michigan with the upcoming U.S. Census count in 2020. A huge chunk...

Penske says Protesters Ignoring Value Grand Prix Brings to Belle Isle

The driving force behind the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle says there is no other suitable venue in the...

Sen. Stabenow Talks Soo Locks, Line 5 Pipeline at Mackinac Policy Conference

Joan Isabella/WDET President Donald Trump told a crowd of Michiganders on his most recent visit that he wants to see...

Waterways Near Detroit/Windsor the Only Ones Still Fighting Sea Lamprey

  Scientists with the U-S Fish and Wildlife Service are getting ready to assess whether efforts to eradicate a fish-killing...

Top Democratic Candidates for Governor Join Detroit Today

Cheyna Roth/MPRN This year’s race for governor is beginning to heat up. A number of candidates have already shown they’re...