Hundreds Still Awaiting Vindication After Being Accused of Unemployment Fraud

State Officials say most of the people accused of fraudulently filing unemployment claims due to a computer snafu, have been paid...

Michigan Political Group Works to End Gerrymandering

Vince_Lamb/CC A Michigan political group is working to put a proposal on the November 2018 ballot that would end gerrymandering...

Voter Guide: Detroit Mayoral Candidates [VIDEO]

The Incumbent: Mike Duggan The Challenger: Coleman Young II MIKE DUGGAN Age: 59 Experience: Current mayor of Detroit, former CEO of Detroit...

Grants Available for Removing or Upgrading Michigan Dams

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is accepting proposals for grants that would support removals or upgrades of dams. The...

Duggan, Leonard Unveil Contentious Auto Insurance Bill at Critical Points in Campaigns

WDET//Michigan House GOP Michigan has some of the highest auto insurance rates in the nation. A bipartisan group of lawmakers...

Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, and Gun Control — Detroit Today Breaks Down Week’s News

Jake Neher/WDET This week President Donald Trump flew to Puerto Rico to see how the U.S. territory was impacted by...

Congress may Allow Cars with No Steering Wheels or Brake Pedal on Highways

Congress is advancing a proposal co-sponsored by U.S. Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) that will allow automakers to sell tens of...

Voter Voices on Safety, Blight, Youth

In advance of the Nov. 7 general election, WDET is checking in with people who live and work in Detroit...

State House Holds First Hearing on Duggan, Leonard Auto No Fault Overhaul

WDET//Michigan House GOP The state legislature held a marathon committee hearing on a bill to overhaul Michigan’s auto insurance law...

New Sexual Assault Kit Tracker Would Let Victims ‘Be Their Own Best Advocate’

Michigan House Republicans Michigan may start tracking its sexual assault evidence kits. An amendment to the state’s budget would pay...

How Has Detroiter Maria Juarez Fared Since Being Deported to Mexico in May?

Jake Neher/WDET Back in May, Maria Juarez, a Detroiter who was brought to the United States as an infant, was...

Can We Call Las Vegas Attack ‘Terrorism’ Before We Know A Motive?

Jake Neher/WDET This week’s horrific mass shooting in Las Vegas has sparked many larger conversations. One debate that has become...