Hikers: Make Way for E-bikes on State Trails

  Michigan’s recreation trails may be covered with snow now, but once Spring arrives the state’s non-motorized trail system will...

Michigan Should Have No Shortage of Marijuana

Stakeholders in Michigan’s medical marijuana industry appear eager to receive a state license now that the application period is open....

Hey Hikers and Skiers…Where Were You?

Governor Rick Snyder showed enthusiasm during his State of the State speech...this week...for the Pure Michigan marketing campaign and for...

Pieces of Detroit Meteor could be Big Bang for Bank Accounts

  A meteor that exploded in the skies above metropolitan Detroit could be a moneymaker for anyone who finds a...

House Committee Hears DTE Shutoff Complaints from Smart Meter Critics

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Some DTE Energy customers say the utility is bullying them for refusing smart...

A Meteor!!

University of Michigan Last night a suspected fireball meteor exploded through the atmosphere over Southeast Michigan. In the moments after, Metro...

“Little Nuggets of Gold” Shine Light on Rouge River’s Health

You would think hunting bugs is a summer activity. In the case of one insect, you would be wrong. The...

New Federal ‘Farm Bill’ in the Works–Could Emphasize Broadband Access

Jake Neher/WDET Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow says getting high speed internet to rural communities in Michigan is a priority for...

Oakland County Seeks Volunteers to Test Water Quality in Lakes

Sandra Svoboda/WDET Oakland County is looking for boaters to help test lake water quality. The county’s Board of Commissioners is...

State Lawmakers Say Goodbye to 2017: Here’s What They Did and Didn’t Do

Michigan Senate The Michigan Legislature has adjourned until 2018. As usual, lawmakers passed a flurry of bills before leaving for...

Ahead of First Winter Storm, School Districts Close [LIST, MAP]

Several southeast Michigan school districts announced Wednesday closures, hours ahead of the storm the National Weather Service predicts could drop...

New Detroit Land Bank CEO Assures She’ll Prioritize Safety Over Speed of Demolitions

Sandra Svoboda/WDET The new head of Detroit’s land bank says her priority will be respecting demolition safety rules when removing...