AG Nessel Applauds ‘Right to Read’ Ruling Against State

The Sixth Circuit court of Appeals ruled last week that a lawsuit filed by Detroit Public Schools students in 2016 against...

Gov. Whitmer Extends Stay Home Order Until May 15th, Allows Some Businesses to Open

Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended her "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order through May 15. But she’s allowing for the opening...

Sen. Gary Peters: Michigan’s Small Businesses Need More Help

Congress has approved a $484 billion spending bill to help stimulate the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a majority...

NFL Ready to Focus First-Ever ‘Virtual’ Draft on the Detroit Lions

The NFL is preparing for its most unique annual draft of college players in the league's history.  While normally the...

Russia Begins Michigan Native’s Espionage Trial Amid Secrecy and Pandemic

The trial of a Michigan man accused of espionage has begun despite the global COVID-19 pandemic.  Russia detained Paul Whelan,...

Survey Finds Food Insecurity Tops Detroiters Concerns During Pandemic

A survey of 900 Detroiters found that 40% of respondents expressed concern about access to food. The survey was conducted by Outlier Media,...

Despite Pandemic, Detroit’s Bus Drivers Keep Moving the Motor City

Eli Newman / WDET Mark Rains waits for the bus at the Rosa Parks Transit Center as an empty carriage...

Haven’t Got A Stimulus Check Yet? Find Out If You Qualify

Thousands of people in Southeast Michigan who are eligible to get a stimulus check might miss out. That’s if they...

Whitmer Hopes Michigan’s Economy Can Start to Reopen May 1st

State leaders are continuing planning efforts to re-open Michigan’s economy. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says a plan offered by President Donald...

Homemade Face Masks: Washing, Wearing And Making Them

Health experts, including the U.S. Surgeon General, have been urging Americans to make their own face masks to prevent the...

Six Detroit Artists. One Global Experience. Introducing “COVID Diaries: Stories of Resilience.”

The coronavirus pandemic is a global tragedy, and Detroit is one of the hardest-hit cities in the U.S. Through it...

Fired Sinai Grace Nurse Files Whistleblower Lawsuit, Says Hospital Is Overwhelmed

A Detroit nurse who was fired after posting a video on Facebook complaining about working conditions at Detroit's Sinai Grace...