WDET’s Top Story, News and Issue of 2019
2019 has been a marathon of a news year. And it wasn't just impeachment. This past year, 101.9 WDET reported...
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha and Rep. Dan Kildee Talk Seeking Justice in Flint Amid Water Crisis
Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha, is founder and director of the Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative....
Macomb County, In Spotlight for 2020 Election, Just Wants to Talk Local Issues
The 2020 election is already on the minds of residents across Metro Detroit. Over the past several weeks, 101.9 WDET...
Michigan’s Record-Breaking Lame Duck Session Has Ripple Effects A Year Later
It’s been a year since the Michigan Legislature’s record-breaking lame duck session that saw more than 300 bills fly...
Disability Advocates Push for Creation of an Office of Disability Affairs in Detroit
An accessibility advocacy group proposed the creation of a city department tasked with addressing the needs of Detroiters living with disabilities...
How Impeachment Will Affect Michigan’s 2020 Congressional Elections
The President's first stop after being impeached was Battle Creek, MI for a planned rally. Rep. Elissa Slotkin's town hall...
Justice Department Announces $71 Million to Tackle Violent Crime in Detroit, Other Cities
Federal law enforcement agencies are pursuing violent crime in Detroit as part of a push to buildup staffing and funding in...
Gov. Whitmer Creates Task Force to Address Poverty In Michigan
Governor Gretchen Whitmer is establishing a taskforce to study poverty in Michigan, signing an executive order on Wed., Dec. 18,...
Sen. Stabenow On Impeachment: Trial An ‘Opportunity’ for Trump to Cooperate
Donald Trump is now the third president in United States’ history to be impeached. The House of Representatives’ vote Wednesday...
Debate Impeachment Like a Constitutional Law Expert with Detroit Today’s Guide
Updated 9:00 am ET, December 19, 2019: This story has been updated to reflect the passage of the two articles...
U.S. House Votes On the Impeachment of President Trump
The House of Representatives is expected to debate and vote on articles of impeachment against President Trump on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at...
Why Pro-Gambling Bills Are Becoming More of a Sure Bet at the State Capitol
Updated Dec. 20, 11:00 am ET: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has officially signed the bills legalizing sports betting and internet gambling...