Dems say Trott Retirement Presents Opening to Retake House
Melissa Mason/WDET National Democratic officials say the party sees an opening in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District now that GOP Congressman...
State Supreme Court Won’t Rule in Virgil Smith Ballot Case Before Election
vote-mi.org The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether prosecutors can force elected lawmakers to give up their seats...
GOP, Dem Hopefuls Eagerly Eyeing Seat Vacated by Retiring Republican Congressman
Melissa Mason/WDET Michigan Republican Congressman Dave Trott says he is retiring from public office. And Trott’s decision could create a...
Detroit Casino Revenue Down in August Compared to Last Year
Detroit’s three casinos' combined August revenue of $111.5 million was down from the same month a year, according to the...
State Marijuana License Board Could Vote on Future of Dispensaries Tuesday
Jake Neher/WDET A state licensing board could decide Tuesday whether marijuana dispensaries in Michigan should get to stay open. The...
Dave Trott to Exit Congress After Two Terms
WDET Congressman Dave Trott (R-Birmingham) says he will not seek reelection next year and will retire after four years in...
Ancient Michigan Petroglyph Site Irrevocably Damaged
Vandals have defaced one of Michigan’s oldest historic parks. Officials say someone using a sharp tool, created new carvings in...
Detroit Chief says Military Equipment can Save Police and Civilian Lives
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET President Trump recently reversed an Obama-era order and is giving police departments access to surplus U.S. military equipment....
Man Who Refused to Host Same-Sex Weddings on Farm Takes East Lansing to Court
cityofeastlansing.com A federal judge could decide on Wednesday whether a Michigan farmer can go forward with his lawsuit against East...
Michigan Students Respond to DeVos Title IX Announcement
Students in Michigan are responding to a Department of Education announcement last week suggesting the department will change how sexual...
Military Sending Planes Away from Irma to Michigan
127th - AF.mil Selfridge Air National Guard Base is coming to the rescue of some military aircraft housed in the...
Talk Like a Pirate, Save the Frogs, Pumpkin Spice Month — What’s in a Resolution?
Cheyna Roth/MPRN Each week, WDET’s Jake Neher and Michigan Public Radio’s Cheyna Roth talk about issues that are flying under the radar which affect...