Michigan House passes minimum wage bill
A bill to change Michigan’s minimum wage law ahead of it taking effect passed the state Legislature Wednesday. The law...
DNR says avian flu kills wild birds as well as poultry
A backyard poultry farm in Monroe County is the latest Michigan flock hit by the highly pathogenic Avian influenza. Hundreds of...
Detroit Evening Report: Council approves Bettison as Detroit’s new police chief
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Detroit City Council's appointment of Todd Bettison as the city's top cop; the...
Saunteel Jenkins: Nonprofit experience will inform efforts as mayor if elected
One year from now, Mike Duggan won’t be Detroit’s mayor and there is no shortage of folks vying for the...
Inmates sue MDOC for alleged forced labor, gender discrimination
Inmates in Michigan’s only prison for women are suing the state Department of Corrections for alleged forced labor and gender...
Detroit Evening Report: City works to repair flood damage in southwest Detroit
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover the aftermath of a massive water main break, warming centers open around the...
The Metro: The crisis of local news in the age of AI and Trump
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Artificial intelligence is entering nearly every profession. It can help gain insights...
DNR warns ice storms can damage trees
Some trees in Michigan are more susceptible to ice damage during freezing conditions according to the Michigan Department of Natural...
MDOT to close part of I-696 for two years
The Michigan Department of Transportation plans to begin the final phase of its Restore the Reuther project on March 1,...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan flu levels hit 15-year high
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover the rise of Michigan influenza infections, efforts to improve the city's homeless services...
State officials say guns are number one cause of death for children. Gun locks could help.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and Michigan State Police are encouraging people to pick up free gun...
Rare invasive seed bug intercepted at Metro Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at Detroit Metro Airport intercepted an invasive seed bug late last year. The...