Federal English Learner Data Tracks Students, Worries Some
The U-S Department of Education launched a new tool this week it says will help people understand more about students...
Snyder Trying to Kick Start Plan to Block Invasives from Great Lakes
Pat Batcheller/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder says a new shipping lock in Joliet, Illinois is needed to stop Asian carp from...
Metro Detroit Visitor Bureau Announces New Ad Campaign
Sandra Svoboda/WDET The Detroit Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau announced a new strategy Wednesday to draw visitors to the region....
Snyder Calls for Increased Cost to Dump Waste in Michigan Landfills
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder wants to increase the cost of dumping waste in the state’s landfills. This is part of...
Expert: Deadly Flu Outbreak Demands New Vaccine
cdc.gov The flu is hitting the nation hard. Tens of thousands have been hospitalized because of the virus. Almost 40...
Nassar Faces More Victims in Second Sexual Assault Sentencing Hearing
Convicted sexual abuser and former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is back in court today for another sentencing hearing....
Snyder Takes Steps to Increase Broadband Internet Access
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder kicked off his week of daily announcements Monday with a focus on broadband internet access....
Muskegon Heights Prison Scheduled to Close in March
Michigan Legislature The Michigan Department of Corrections announced that a prison in Muskegon Heights will close in March. Nearly 175...
A Bloody Good Show! It’s the Super Blue Blood Moon [VIDEO]
Metro Detroiters can enjoy some early morning lunacy on Jan. 31. Astronomers are calling it the "super blue blood moon." ...
Hikers: Make Way for E-bikes on State Trails
Michigan’s recreation trails may be covered with snow now, but once Spring arrives the state’s non-motorized trail system will...
Evidence Shows Programs for Detroit’s Homeless Population May be Working
Volunteers plan to comb the streets of Detroit Wednesday night looking for homeless residents. It’s part of the annual Point...
Head of Ford in China Resigns After Disappointing Sales
U.S. Department of Energy.gov The head of Ford’s Chinese division is resigning effective immediately after less than half-a-year on the...