Lear Corporation opens a new innovation center in Downtown Detroit

Tia Graham Lear Corporation has opened a new innovation center in Detroit’s Capitol Park.     The Southfield-based company plans...

Green Party: Don’t Vote for the Lesser of Two Evils

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET The Green Party is campaigning in Michigan to bring awareness to a third party option for President....

Straight Ticket Voting Not So Rigid

For the  125th  year in a row Michigan’s November ballot will include an option for straight ticket voting.  The U-S Federal Appeals...

Iconic Motown Museum Looks to Expand

Officials with Detroit’s Motown Museum say they are preparing to expand the location that includes the music labels’ original studio,...

Michigan Money: Which Presidential Candidates Are Getting It? [MAPS, CHARTS]

A slim majority of Michigan money given to presidential candidates has gone to Democrats, according to the most recent Federal Election Commission...

Michigan’s Energy Industry Faces Talent Shortage

Michigan's two largest utilities are looking for students who are interested in energy careers. DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are working...

Anti-Fracking Group Challenges Petition Limits

Jake Neher/WDET The campaign to outlaw fracking in Michigan is asking the state Court of Appeals to strike down a...

Crashes Involving Deer Reach Five-Year High [CHART]

Fall is the time of year when vehicle crashes involving deer are most likely to happen in Metro Detroit. The...

Red Wings Ready to Drop the Puck

The Detroit Red Wings open the 2016-17 National Hockey League season in the same place last season ended: Tampa, Florida. The Tampa...

Confusing Instructions for Absentee Voters in Waterford Township

Tom Arthur Waterford Township residents who are voting absentee will see two different instructions on how to vote. One note...

The Michigan State Police will participate in “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day” on October 22

The Michigan State Police is teaming up with The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for “National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day”.  ...

New Program Provides Free Eye Exam and Glasses to DPSCD Students

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET A new program will make it easier for low-income students to get glasses. The Detroit Health Department...