State Rep Proposes Citizens Draw Political Lines
Vince_Lamb/CC State Representative Jon Hoadley is re-introducing a bill that calls for a citizen-led commission to draw political boundaries in...
Lincoln Park Developing 10-year Revitalization Plan
Marissa Gawel/WDET Officials in Lincoln Park are looking to find ways to revitalize the city. A member of the Lincoln...
Michigan State University is Receiving $22.5 Million to Study Evolution
The National Science Foundation is awarding Michigan State University about $22 million to further research into evolution. The University’s BEACON Center...
Canine Flu Added to Michigan’s Reportable Disease List
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is requiring veterinarians to report all cases of the canine flu to...
Detroit City Council Approves Water Rate Increase
Detroit residents’ water bills are becoming more expensive. The City Council Tuesday approved a 7.5 percent rate increase. Council Member...
The Americans with Disabilities Act Legacy Tour Stops in Detroit
Today as a part of a nationwide tour Eastern Market is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act....
State Review Finds Financial Emergency in Wayne County
A state review team has determined that a financial emergency exists in Wayne County. The determination sets the stage for...
Sierra Club to Support Fracking Ban in Michigan
Joshua Doubek Members of the Sierra Club are collecting signatures for a ballot initiative to ban the practice of fracking...
Driverless Car Technology Still Miles Away From Reaching Public Roadways
The University of Michigan is opening a $10 million test facility to help develop autonomous, so-called “driverless” vehicle technology. Called...
Michigan Lawmakers Fight Plan to Stamp Out Post Offices
New legislation introduced in Congress is attempting to keep three U.S. mail processing centers in Michigan off of the chopping...
State Hears Concerns Over Abuse of Prescription Meds
State officials say they want to hear stories this week from those dealing with prescription drug abuse. Experts say the...
U-M Opens 32-Acre Test Site for Driverless Cars [Video]
Officials with the University of Michigan are opening a new test track today featuring cars with no drivers. The 32-acre facility, called Mcity, contains...
