U.S. Consumers Bought More Vehicles Than Ever in 2016 [TABLE]
U.S. consumers bought more than 17.5 million cars and trucks in 2016, setting a new record. But most industry analysts say...
New Grant Awarded to Protect Huron River Watershed
WDET The Huron River Watershed Council has received one-point-eight million dollars in federal funds to help protect the land near...
Study: Communication Tower Lights are Dangerous to Birds
WDET Research shows that current lighting standards for communication towers in Michigan are dangerous to birds. The US Fish and...
Auto Sales for 2016 Hit Record High
WDET A consulting firm reports that automakers sold a record number of cars in the U-S last year. Officials with...
Changes To Tribal Agreement Could Mean Fewer Native American Mascots
Lansing School District Schools may be changing their Native American mascots in the near future. That’s thanks to an amendment...
Whitmer To Seek Democratic Party Nod For Governor In 2018
Rick Pluta/Michigan Public Radio Network (MPRN) Former state Senator Gretchen Whitmer is the first candidate to formally declare she’s running...
Ford F-Series is America’s Best-Selling Truck for 40 Consecutive Years
Pat Batcheller Ford’s F-series has been named America’s Best-Selling Truck for the 40th consecutive year. Built in Dearborn, the series...
Ford Scraps Factory in Mexico, Trump Tweets Tax Threat to GM
The head of the Ford Motor Company says the automaker is dropping plans to build a new factory in Mexico....
Researchers Unleash ‘Bigly’ List of Banned Words
In 2017 researchers at Lake Superior State University say they hope people will avoid talking in “echo chambers” and try...
Snyder To Trump: Respect Accomplishments Of Public Employees
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder says he’s ready to work with President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office later this...
Bipartisan Veterans’ Home Legislation Still Awaiting Snyder’s Signature
michigan.gov Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to make a decision soon on changes to Michigan’s veterans’ homes. Before the end...
Furniture Bank Works To Make A House A Home For Metro Detroiters
It’s the end of the year and many families in Metro Detroit are thinking about how they can help others...