Affordable housing, lowering crime key to Detroit says candidate Kinloch
Voting has begun in Detroit's mayoral election. Reverend Solomon Kinloch, a political newcomer, is taking on career politician and City...
District 6 resident says he’s voting for Kinloch, he hasn’t seen enough from Sheffield
In just a few weeks, Detroit residents will take to the polls and pick the city’s next mayor. The candidates...
Mary Waters campaigns on her record as she seeks second Detroit City Council term
Detroit voters will elect two people to at-large seats on the City Council this fall.Incumbents Mary Waters and Coleman A....
Detroit Evening Report: $1B boost for roads and schools in new Michigan budget
Michigan lawmakers pass 2026 state budgetAfter months of waiting and two missed deadlines, the 2026 state budget has finally passed....
ACLU of Michigan seeks release of detainee with leukemia, seven others
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is suing the federal government on behalf of eight people currently held by...
Three days late, MI Legislature approves $80 billion budget
“Let us pray,” intoned Senator Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) shortly after midnight.She got directly and succinctly to the point with her...
Detroit Council candidate Cranstana Anderson says she can represent struggling residents—she’s one too
It’s the home stretch for Detroit City Council candidates with election day only about a month away.On the city’s northeast...
Burton, Michigan resident recounts interaction with Grand Blanc shooter
On Sunday morning, a gunman rammed a pickup truck decorated with American flags into the Church of Jesus Christ of...
Jane Goodall, remembered by WDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper
Last month, I got the chance to interview Dr. Jane Goodall ahead of her sold-out speaking engagement at the Fisher...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan avoids state shutdown as federal government closes
State and national budget updatesMichigan leaders have avoided a state government shutdown, even though the governor has not yet signed...
A federal government shutdown is underway
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington is bracing for what could be a prolonged federal shutdown after lawmakers deadlocked and missed the deadline for...
Michigan Legislature passes week-long stopgap budget
Michigan lawmakers approved a plan early Wednesday morning to fund state government for another week as they finalize a spending...