Plymouth Ice Festival Celebrates Winter

City of Plymouth Downtown Plymouth will be carving fun out of this weekend’s wintry weather. The 36 year old Ice...

Metro Parent Hosts Kids Comic Con

Kids can get their superhero on this Saturday at Metro Parent Magazine’s Kids Comic Con. The Kids Comic Con will take...

Fetal Tissue Research Stopped As University Probes MI Connection

The University of New Mexico has suspended its fetal tissue research after reports a researcher transferred the tissue to a...

Michigan School Dashboard Seeks to Solve Huge Problem for Parents

Jake Neher/WDET Michigan parents have long struggled to evaluate and compare public schools in a data-based way. More often than...

“Little Nuggets of Gold” Shine Light on Rouge River’s Health

You would think hunting bugs is a summer activity. In the case of one insect, you would be wrong. The...

Prevailing Wage Set to Be Big Issue in Coming Months

Jake Neher/WDET Prevailing wage will likely be a hot topic in Lansing this year. That’s the state law that requires...

Plan Ahead for I-696 Construction in 2018 [MAP]

When winter ends, a new season begins in Michigan. Construction season. And one of this year's biggest projects will affect...

State Launches New Tool for School Transparency

Michigan Department of Education Michigan parents now have a new tool to vet their child’s school. The state launched the...

New Federal ‘Farm Bill’ in the Works–Could Emphasize Broadband Access

Jake Neher/WDET Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow says getting high speed internet to rural communities in Michigan is a priority for...

Michigan State Police Call on Clergy to Calm Crowds at Crime Scenes

WDET/Laura Herberg Officials with the Michigan State Police are searching for clergy in Oakland and Macomb Counties who can help...

Why You Should Care About Michigan’s Open Records Law

Cheyna Roth/MPRN Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) guarantees residents access to public information. But the law does not cover the...

Experts Predict Vehicle Sales Hit Speed Bump in 2018

Laitr Keiows/CC Detroit automakers are gearing up for one of their annual showcase events this month. But experts say the...