Growing Michigan’s population will require a lot of money, time, bipartisan council reports

Michigan is having a hard time keeping and attracting residents, according to a recent report from the Growing Michigan Together...

Democratic field set for special election that could determine control of Michigan House

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Democratic primaries in two special elections in the Detroit area seeking to break a tie in the Michigan...

RNC meets as Michigan GOP still fights over who’s in charge

A court hearing in Kent County scheduled for Tuesday was delayed as a tussle continues over leadership of the Michigan...

Detroit Evening Report: Microgrants aim to make arts more equitable for Detroit’s young creatives

Two local nonprofits are banding together to offer grants to young aspiring artists looking to further develop their skills. Subscribe...

2 Democratic-leaning Michigan House districts to hold special election primaries

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two Michigan House districts will hold special election primaries on Tuesday to fill seats that were...

Trial date set for suspect in Samantha Woll murder

The suspect accused of killing Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll was in court Tuesday morning for an arraignment on the...

Redistricting commission hears Voting Rights Act report, approves plan for new map submissions

Michigan’s redistricting commission should aim for at least 11 state House districts around metro Detroit that give a minority community...

Detroit Evening Report: Arab American leaders refuse to meet with Biden campaign during Michigan visit

President Joe Biden’s campaign manager traveled to Michigan on Friday and found some top Arab American activists unwilling to meet...

Human trafficking bills pass state Senate  

A bill package passed Thursday in the Michigan Senate could mean human trafficking survivors would no longer have to appear...

Testimony resumes in involuntary manslaughter trial for Jennifer Crumbley

Day three of testimony is underway Monday in the involuntary manslaughter trial for Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of Oxford High...

Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired...

DER Weekends: Michigan organizers work to better serve Muslim children in foster care

On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Nargis Rahman spends some time exploring efforts to support Muslim children in...