Michigan House Speaker Matt Hall (R-Richland Twp) speaks at a news conference on Thursday, January 9, 2025.

New Michigan House speaker talks first bills, taking charge, working with Dems in first press conference

January 10, 2025

The new Republican speaker of the Michigan House says he’s not sure if or when he’ll forward the final bills...

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Detroit City Councilwoman Gabriela Santiago-Romero at WDET Studios.

Detroit City Council facing busy year as mayoral election looms

January 10, 2025

Detroit City Council was back at it this week with a light schedule — mostly taking public comment in Tuesday’s...

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"Toshiko Takaezu: Worlds Within" will be on view at Cranbrook Art Museum through Jan. 12.

Last chance to catch Toshiko Takaezu’s ‘Worlds Within’ retrospective at Cranbrook

January 10, 2025

Last call to see one of my favorite shows of the year, which closes this Sunday, Jan. 12. I knew...

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Detroit Evening Report: Duggan announces two more neighborhoods for city’s solar initiative

January 9, 2025

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan on Wednesday announced two more east side neighborhoods as finalists for phase two of the city's...

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A neon yellow Jeep Wrangler displayed in a steep decline on an indoor set.

The Metro Events Guide: The Auto Show, fiery festivals and freebies to check out this weekend

January 9, 2025

Happy New Year! We’re starting 2025 strong with the Auto Show’s return to its original January time slot, a fiery...

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A floor crowded with people and cars at a past North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Detroit Auto Show taking ‘hands-on’ approach to lure consumers in 2025

January 9, 2025

The Detroit Auto Show kicks off its 10-day run on Saturday, but it’s not the same car showcase many past...

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In The Groove: Throwback Thursday with Curtis Mayfield + new music from Everything Is Recorded

January 9, 2025

New music from Elkka, First Beige, Darkside, Magdalena Bay, Everything Is Recorded and mary in the junkyard, Joshua Idehen and...

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"Modern Music" with host Jon Moshier celebrated its 15th anniversary on Saturday, Jan. 4, 2024.

Modern Music celebrates 15 years on WDET’s airwaves

January 9, 2025

For the past 15 years, Modern Music has helped uplift new and emerging artists on WDET's airwaves, with host Jon Moshier...

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Michigan House of Representatives chamber in Lansing.

New rules give Michigan House Oversight Committee greater subpoena power

January 9, 2025

Republicans formally took control of the state House Wednesday after winning a majority of seats in the November election. One...

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The flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter arrives for a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

LIVE: Former President Jimmy Carter’s National Cathedral State Funeral Service

January 9, 2025

Former President Jimmy Carter will be honored at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. President Biden is expected...

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FOIA expansion, minimum wage, sick leave bills lead off legislative session in Lansing

January 9, 2025

Bills to expand Michigan open records laws to apply to the governor’s office and lawmakers were among the first introduced...

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The flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter is carried by a joint services body bearer team into U.S. Capitol Rotunda where he will lie in state, Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit receives nearly $350M for flood recovery; National Day of Mourning for Jimmy Carter + more

January 8, 2025

The city of Detroit has been granted $346 million in Community Development Block Grants for federal disaster recovery. Subscribe to the...

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