What We’re Learning As Michigan Redistricting Commission’s First Political Maps Take Shape
For the first time, an independent redistricting commission is redrawing Michigan’s political maps. In the past, the state Legislature would draw...
What We’re Learning As Michigan Redistricting Commission’s First Political Maps Take Shape
For the first time, an independent redistricting commission is redrawing Michigan’s political maps. In the past, the state Legislature would draw...
Biden’s Approval Numbers Dropping Amid Resurgent Pandemic, Afghanistan Withdrawal
President Biden's role in Afghanistan and his handling of the pandemic are both factors that are impacting Americans' opinions about...
ISIS-K Attack in Kabul Raises Questions About Future of Counterterrorism in the Region
The terrorist group ISIS-K's bombing last week outside the Kabul airport has opened up new questions about the future of counterterrorism...
Heavy Rain Causes More Flooding on Metro Detroit Freeways
SOUTHFIELD, Mich. (AP) — Flash food warnings have been issued Friday in the Detroit area following another burst of heavy...
Wayne County Orders Masks in Schools, Day Care Facilities
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan’s most populated county is requiring masks inside schools. The health officer in Wayne County issued...
$4.7 Million Oudolf Garden Detroit Opens on Belle Isle
A new garden designed by a renowned Dutch landscape designer is opening on Belle Isle this weekend. The $4.7 million project...
Detroit Jazz Fest President Talks About Going Remote Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Earlier this month, organizers of the Detroit Jazz Fest made the difficult decision to switch to a remote format. This decision comes...
Michigan Opera Theatre Presents “Blue,” Exploring Race and Police Brutality in America
When many people think of opera, they think of grand sets, magical themes and love stories set decades or centuries in...
Weeks After Storms, Detroiters Wait For Help
There’s been a familiar hum for some residents living in Southwest Detroit. It comes from a diesel-powered generator the size of...
How the Second Amendment Built In Inequity in the Nation’s Gun Laws
As part of 101.9 WDET’s Book Club, we’re inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...
Splash Pads Proliferate Across Rural Michigan as Communities Adapt to Hotter Summers
With a population of just over 4,000 people, Caro is the biggest city in Tuscola County, in the southwest of...
How Wayne County Is Trying to Fix Broken Public Defense System
Wayne County is one of many places across the country taking steps to address big disparities in our criminal justice...
