State Senate Approves Bills to Allow Concealed Weapons in More Places

Jake Neher/WDET Concealed guns could be carried in schools, churches and other places they’re currently banned under bills adopted Wednesday...

Michigan MacArthur ‘Genius’ Grant Winner Uses Artifacts to Explore Immigration Policies

University of Michigan Immigration has long been one of the most contentious issues in our country. But it has stirred up...

What’s the Role of Historically Black Colleges and Universities — And How Are They Changing?

Tennessee State University We recently went through homecoming season across the country. That means many people traveling to alma maters, watching...

Thousands Leave Women’s Convention Ready for Political Battle

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Organizers of women’s marches in Washington, DC and across the country after President Trump took office told crowds...

Detroit Mayoral Candidates Look for Votes After Contentious Debate

Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Questions over crime, race and improving impoverished neighborhoods took center stage during a contentious debate between the city’s...

Detroit Officials call New Park Test Case for Citywide Development

Quinn Klinefelter/WDET                       Detroit officials are breaking ground on a...

Are We Seeing a Turning Point for Sexual Harassment, Assault Awareness?

Over the past couple weeks a horrifying picture has emerged surrounding Hollywood movie mogul Harvey Weinstein and the 20 or 30...

Michigan Health Officials say Flint Water Switch had No Impact on Infant Deaths

Courtesy of PBS A new study by Michigan’s Health and Human Services Department finds no significant changes in pregnancies or...

New Community Center to Open at Detroit School

The Ford Motor Co. Fund is bringing a center to Detroit's east side to help increase educational opportunities for students...

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...

Free Book Exchanges Coming to Detroit Police Precincts

Police in Detroit want to help children in the city read more often.  The police department is partnering with the national...

Ivanka Trump Joins Tech Firms in Detroit to Push for More Computer Training

Quinn Klinefelter/WDET A group of private tech companies say they will join with the Trump Administration to spend a combined...