Former Michigan Governor William Milliken Has Died

Michigan's longest-serving governor has died.  William G. Milliken was 97. A family spokesman says Milliken died Friday at his home in Traverse...

Michigan REAL ID: What Is It and Why Do I Need One To Fly?

The federal government will enforce tighter identification rules for people flying within the United States, and if you don't have...

Rep. Rashida Tlaib On Elijah Cummings: Mentor, Ally and ‘Squad Chairman’

US Representative Elijah Cummings of Maryland died this week at the age of 68. For Democrats, he was a steady...

As Primaries Continue, Michigan Prepares to Host Next Year’s Presidential Debate

The University of Michigan will host one of the battles between the eventual nominees, about a month before the election....

General Motors Strike Resolution Shows Unions Still Have Clout

The strike has caused financial pain for both UAW members and General Motors. Union workers are existing on strike pay...

Trump Impeachment: Watch Live Press Conference With Italian President

President Trump is holding a joint press conference with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at 12 pm on Wednesday.  In announcing...

What Do General Motors Union Workers on Strike Do When They’re Not Picketing?

Editor’s note: WDET reporters are members of the Professional and Administrative Union, Local 1979, UAW. United Auto Workers have been on strike against...

A Kurdish Chef in Michigan Watches Turkish Military Campaign From Afar With Dismay

The U.S. has tried to deport Kurdish chef Ibrahim Parlak from Michigan for over a decade, arguing he lied on...

Nearly 400 Bird Species At Risk Due to Climate Change, Audobon Society Says

The National Audubon Society says two-thirds of America's bird species face extinction before the end of the 21st century because...

Fourth Democratic Presidential Primary Debate: How, When and Where to Watch in Detroit

The fourth Democratic Presidential primary debate will take place tonight in Westerville, Ohio, north of Columbus, where 12 candidates will...

What’s Greener in Michigan’s Marijuana Industry — The Bud or the Money?

Eli Newman / WDET Marijuana in Michigan was fully legalized last year and a lot has been going on behind...

Oakland County Stands to Lose Millions With Whitmer Budget Vetoes

Gus Navarro/WDET Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s line-item budget vetoes could have a significant impact in Metro Detroit. In Oakland County, those...