Ruling by Michigan Supreme Court keeps inching LGBTQ Michiganders toward equality

A recent ruling by the Michigan Supreme Court said discrimination against members of the LGBTQ community was illegal. The 5-2...

Motown hitmaker Lamont Dozier passes away at age 81

NEW YORK (AP) — Lamont Dozier, the middle name of the celebrated Holland-Dozier-Holland team that wrote and produced “You Can’t...

Shri Thanedar shares his thoughts on his 13th Congressional District primary win

State Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-Detroit) won the Democratic primary in Michigan’s 13th Congressional District. His victory will likely be secured...

Detroit Evening Report, Aug. 8, 2022: U.S. Senate passes Inflation Reduction Act

 Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. Michigan’s U.S....

Nessel’s office requests special prosecutor in election investigation

Last week’s primary elections provide fresh evidence of Donald Trump’s continuing hold on his Republican base in the state. A last-minute...

Detroit Evening Report, Aug. 5, 2022: Number of monkeypox cases in Michigan soars in past week

Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. The number of...

SMASH Academy aims to help students overcome barriers to STEM careers

The Summer Math and Science Honors Academy (SMASH) is wrapping up its summer portion of a multi-year program to prepare...

State lawmakers consider taking away local authority to issue gravel mining permits

The Great Lakes region is blessed with an abundance of water. But water quality, affordability, and aging water infrastructure are...

Detroit Evening Report, Aug. 4, 2022: Thousands lose power across Michigan due to severe thunderstorms

 Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. More than...

Attorney seeks to include Oxford High School security guard in lawsuit

A motion has been filed to add a security guard as a defendant in a civil case against Oxford High...

Judge extends order that keeps abortion legal in Michigan

PONTIAC, Mich. (AP) — A Michigan judge on Wednesday extended an order that bars county prosecutors from enforcing a 1931 ban on...

Will Michigan farmers voluntarily help reduce phosphorus loading into Lake Erie?

The Great Lakes region is blessed with an abundance of water. But water quality, affordability, and aging water infrastructure are...