New DNR research vessel will be solar powered, made in Michigan

A state-of-the-art research vessel will soon hit the water for the state Department of Natural Resources. It’s being built by...

Michigan Supreme Court sides with state in COVID-19 shutdown cases

The Michigan Supreme Court declined to take up a group of cases involving the state’s COVID-19 shutdown orders Friday. That choice...

Shame and stigma prevent some Michiganders from using food assistance programs, report finds

Judgmental looks and invasive questions at the grocery store checkout are common experiences for some people in Michigan who receive...

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and brother killed when bicycles hit by car on eve of sister’s wedding

NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother were killed on the eve of their sister’s wedding when they were hit by...

The Metro: Will young people get out to vote?

Like everyone else who is eligible to vote, young people matter in politics. But the difference between young people and...

Detroit Evening Report: Safety tips for extreme heat; Hamtramck Labor Day Festival returns and more

On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover this week's extreme heat and severe storms that have...

MichMash: How will the repeal of ‘adopt and amend’ affect small business in Michigan?

Supporters of increasing the state's minimum wage and earned sick leave received a ruling from the Michigan Supreme Court on...

Rep. James tries to drum support for federal education tax credit legislation

Michigan Republican Congressman John James is working to build support for federal legislation that would offer tax breaks in exchange for donations to...

The Metro: New safety lab in Auburn Hills will test EV batteries

When relying on clean sources of energy, like the sun and the wind, we need a way to store that...

Detroit Evening Report: Power outages continue; Detroit Jazz Festival and more

On this episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the continued power outages across metro Detroit following this week's severe...

Created Equal: What’s next in the 2024 election season now that the conventions are over?

Now that the major parties have officially selected their nominees for president and the conventions have passed, how do the...

‘Hood Camp’ teaching local youth survival skills in the hood

It’s called Hood Camp: Urban Survival for Today’s Youth."We call it Hood Camp because it is a camp that’s in...