Detroit Seeking Help From FEMA After Historic Rain Event, Investing Millions in Infrastructure
Detroit is still assessing the damage caused by last weekend’s flooding, and officials are asking the Biden administration for a...
Take a Deeper Dive Into the Constitution With These Resources
As part of 101.9 FM WDET's Book Club, we're inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...
Get Your Kids Involved in Reading the Constitution
As part of 101.9 FM WDET's Book Club, we're inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every resident...
Metro Detroit Flooding Result of Climate Change, Underinvestment in Infrastructure, Whitmer Says
Several miles of I-94 remain flooded and waterlogged trash and former treasures line streets in Detroit as the city digs...
To Fix Labor Shortage, the Service Industry Needs to Start Humanizing Workers, Restaurant Owner Says
Businesses across Michigan say they’re having a tough time finding enough workers. As part of the weekly series MichMash, Cheyna...
Upgrades to Wastewater, Sewer Systems Cut from Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal
After severe storms this past weekend that submerged many freeways in water, it has become very apparent that Detroit needs updated infrastructure,...
The Digital Divide in Detroit: How the City is Working to Bridge the Gaps
Detroit’s digital divide has challenged the city for years and during the pandemic, the need to access computers and the internet...
Michigan Legislature to Return to Capitol with Goal of Adopting State Budgets
The Legislature is back in Lansing this week with the primary goal of wrapping up the state budget. That includes...
Supreme Court NCAA Ruling a Win for Student Athletes, But Educational Benefits Remain Undefined
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that the NCAA must allow their student athletes to receive education-related compensation for their athletic...
COVID-19 “Virus Is Getting Much Better at Moving from One Person to Another,” Wayne State Researcher Says
On Tuesday, with few exceptions, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer removed all remaining capacity restrictions and mask mandates related to the COVID-19...
Michigan Lifts Most of Remaining COVID-19 Restrictions
Tuesday marks the lifting of most of Michigan’s remaining COVID-19 restrictions. Michigan was supposed to end most indoor restrictions on July 1, but Gov....
Michigan Elections Officials Leaving Jobs in High Numbers Amid Threats, Harassment
Local clerks and other elections workers in Michigan are leaving their jobs in large numbers since the 2020 Election. As...