Michigan storm with 75 mph winds downs trees and power lines, several people are killed

ROMULUS, Mich. (AP) — A strong storm powered by winds of up to 75 mph (121 kph) in Michigan downed...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan farmers call on state lawmakers to pass ‘right to repair’ bill

Michigan farmers are urging the state Legislature to pass a bill that would allow them to fix their own equipment...

Research finds housing instability in Detroit hurts students

A recent report by the University of Michigan and Wayne State University shows housing instability in Detroit is impacting children...

Detroit Today: Michigan conservatives react to the first Republican primary debate

The Republican Party held its first presidential primary debate in Milwaukee Wednesday night. Eight candidates made their case about why...

Construction begins on LGBTQ+ inclusive affordable housing development in Ferndale

Construction has started on a new affordable housing development for elderly members of the LGBTQ+ community in Ferndale.The facility with...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit opening relief centers to protect residents from heatwave, poor air quality

Hazardous air quality and extreme temperatures have prompted the city of Detroit to take action and provide relief. Subscribe to...

Detroit Today: How the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way people socialize

It’s been a while since people were social distancing and wearing masks. Are we back to normal? What does "normal"...

Author Reda Taleb is working to change the world for incarcerated people and their children

Reda Taleb calls herself a “decarceration” advocate. “We are really stepping away from, in an intentional way, using mass incarceration...

Mic Check: Neo soul icon Erykah Badu celebrates career spanning over 25 years

It’s been nearly three decades since Erykah Badu came along and changed the sound of soul music with her 1997...

Detroit Evening Report: DPSCD proposes transferring frequently absent students to local schools to reduce chronic absenteeism

A new proposal from Detroit public school officials aims to stop chronic absenteeism in the district. Subscribe to the Detroit...

Detroit Today: Author Sarah Kendzior explains why misinformation spreads so easily

Vaccination rates among kindergartners in Michigan and around the country are on the decline. One cause behind this may be...

Detroit Today: Macomb County wants to increase vaccination rates

Across the United States, vaccination rates for kindergarteners are slightly down year over year. Michigan is no exception. Last year,...