Wanted: Housing for Homeless Veterans

Earlier this month Americans celebrated Veterans Day. As part of the recognition, the  Michigan State Housing Development Authority or MSHDA...

Second Bridge Between Detroit and Windsor Moving Forward

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority is choosing between three teams of developers to create a new span between the...

Lake Erie Algae Added to Action List

The State of Michigan is adding the western portion of Lake Erie to its list of impaired waterways. The list...

Rep. Debbie Dingell: “I Said Donald Trump Could Win MI And They Called Me Crazy”

WDET Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-Dearborn) says she doesn't want to be right -- but she was. Dingell had been telling...

State House Democrats and Republicans Pick New Leadership

Michigan House The election is over and now it’s time to plan for the next session.  That was the feeling...

Michigan Senate Adopts Energy Overhaul

Jake Neher/WDET The state Senate has adopted an overhaul of Michigan’s energy policy. It’s designed to ensure reliability as the...

How Are Communities of Color Reacting To Trump’s Election?

Jake Neher/WDET On Wednesday, many communities of color woke up to a future in America that was uncertain. Would a...

Pugh Sentenced to Prison

Former Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to third-degree criminal sexual conduct....

Metro Detroit Reacts To Election of Donald Trump

WDET Joan Isabella The following sentiments were shared on Detroit Today by host Stephen Henderson: Donald Trump will be president...

Republicans Sweep Michigan Elections

Michigan Republican Party For the first time since 1988, Michigan helped elect a Republican president. The state’s 16 electoral votes...

L. Brooks Patterson Wins 7th Term As Oakland County Executive

Jake Neher/WDET Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson has won a 7th four-year term. His opponent, former state Rep. Vicki Barnett (D-Farmington...

Metro Detroit Key Election Results

* denotes incumbent Wayne County 100% of precincts counted Prosecutor Kym Worthy (D)* 83.6% David Afton (L) 15.8%   Wayne...