DFD: Fewer than 60 Fires During Angels’ Night, Focus Shifted to Children

Angels' Night volunteers shifted their focus Monday night from patrolling neighborhoods to facilitating children activities for Halloween. Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET...

A History Of Creepy Clowns: Why Are They So Creepy?

Buttontree Lane, Flickr Creative Commons There’s been this bizarre trend lately of people walking around dressed as creepy clowns trying...

The Progressive Steps for Diversity in Comics

Ron Lyons Jr As Halloween approaches, many children are picking out the superhero costumes they plan to wear for trick-or-treating....

Minority Enrollment Shrinking As Vote To Ban Affirmative Action Turns Ten

Jake Neher/WDET We’re approaching the ten-year anniversary of Michigan’s vote to ban affirmative action within publicly funded institutions. Proposal 2...

Pugh Pleads Guilty to Criminal Sexual Conduct

Former Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh has pleaded guilty to criminal sexual conduct with a minor. The ex-Council president...

Detroit Attorney Who Represented Central Park Five Reflects on Case

Sandra Svoboda Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump is running as a so-called “law and order” candidate, promising Americans he will make...

Help in a “Warrant-Free” Zone

Parents with questions about child custody, child support or similar issues will have free access to legal consultation this Saturday. At...

Students Can Help Each Other Be Better Drivers [VIDEO]

Michigan State Police say traffic crashes are the leading cause of teenage deaths. In 2015, there were almost 42,000 collisions statewide involving...

How Much Is Owed To Flint Students Affected By Water Crisis?

Jake Neher/WDET Students in Flint who have been affected by the city’s drinking water crisis are not getting the basic...

Michigan’s Energy Industry Faces Talent Shortage

Michigan's two largest utilities are looking for students who are interested in energy careers. DTE Energy and Consumers Energy are working...

New Program Provides Free Eye Exam and Glasses to DPSCD Students

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET A new program will make it easier for low-income students to get glasses. The Detroit Health Department...

“Vision to Learn” to Give 5,000 Detroit Students Free Glasses

Tia Graham/WDET As many as 5,000 Detroit students will receive free eye exams and glasses through a partnership between the...