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The Metro: Detroit police chief said the line was clear. His officers crossed it anyway

Robyn Vincent February 19, 2026

Communities across Michigan are asking how, exactly, local law enforcement is working with federal immigration agents as the Trump administration...

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The Metro: Oakland County’s top legal official says ICE agents are not above the law

Sam Corey, The Metro February 19, 2026

Across metro Detroit, some leaders’ stances against ICE have gotten firmer.  The Detroit police chief is not allowing his officers...

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Haley Stevens runs for Michigan’s open US Senate seat

Russ McNamara February 19, 2026

In 2026, voters in Michigan will cast ballots for races involving the office of Governor, Attorney General, and Secretary of...

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The Metro: The view of Iran from Windsor

Sam Corey, The Metro February 18, 2026

There’s a lot of fear and uncertainty in Iran right now.  Protestors have faced a violent reaction from Iran’s political...

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Windsor mayor surprised by Trump bridge threat, points finger at Morouns

Alex McLenon February 16, 2026

Last week President Trump threatened to block the Gordie Howe International Bridge from opening. In a rambling post on social...

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The Metro: President Trump won’t regulate pollution. Can Michigan do that on its own?

Sam Corey, The Metro February 16, 2026

In 2023, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed one of the most aggressive clean energy laws in the country — requiring Michigan...

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Michigan Democrats push back on Trump’s Gordie Howe Bridge threat

Alex McLenon, Russ McNamara February 11, 2026

In a rambling post on Truth Social this week, President Trump threatened the Gordie Howe International Bridge — saying he...

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In August and September of 2023, RTA set up booths at 11 events across the four counties and spoke with riders at three regional transit centers. Attendees were asked to place stickers on an interactive board to identify which of the goals and strategies they felt were the highest priorities.
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The Metro: Metro Detroit’s transit gap is wide. RTA’s plan to close it is slow by design

Sam Corey, The Metro February 11, 2026

In metro Detroit, the vast majority of residents live within a 10-minute drive of a grocery store. But if you...

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The Metro: The case for creating a greater Detroit

Sam Corey, The Metro February 11, 2026

Late last year, Rogelio Landin ran for mayor of Detroit on a simple platform: the city should annex some of...

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Wayne County Executive Warren Evans at the 2023 Mackinac Policy Conference
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Watch: Warren Evans delivers Wayne County State of the County address

WDET Digital Team February 11, 2026

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans will deliver his annual State of the County address on Wednesday night.During his speech, Evans...

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The Metro: ICE is destroying the America Sterling Heights Mayor Michael Taylor loves

Sam Corey, The Metro February 10, 2026

Across Michigan, city leaders and police chiefs are asking  the same question: how should they work with federal immigration officers?...

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Governor candidates present school funding plans at education forum

Bre'Anna Tinsley February 10, 2026

Candidates for Governor of Michigan gathered on Friday for a forum with the Michigan Education Association. The forum covered topics...

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