Knight Cities Challenge
The Knight Cities Challenge awards grants to local activists for a chance to make their vision of a better community...
How We Balance Freedom and Safety in a Pro-Gun Society
Yet another mass killing last week has attention focused again on gun control. What’s reasonable? What’s doable? What will work?...
DNR Launches “Dam Management Grant Program”
Officials with Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources are helping to fund dam removal and maintenance across the state. The agency...
DDOT Leaders Cite Improvements and Say There’s Room for More
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says the city’s bus system was an embarrassment when he took office. “When I started here,...
Detroit Civil Rights Icon and Activist Grace Lee Boggs Dead at Age 100
Detroit-based civil rights icon and activist Grace Lee Boggs has died. She was 100 years old. Boggs gained international acclaim...
DDOT Bus Drivers Get Raises in New Contract
Detroit city bus drivers have ratified a new contract that gives them a 6 percent increase in their base hourly...
Stephen Henderson: What Should Be Done About Gun Violence?
Our thoughts and prayers aren’t enough. And really, if you think about gun violence in this country – how many...
Beer, Beer and More Beer!
Stephen talks with Batch Brewing Company’s Stephen Roginson and WDET’s Travis Wright about a WDET-themed beer coming up from Batch....
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mary Beth Kelly Steps Down
Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Mary Beth Kelly resigned from the court on October 1st, before her current term was...
Gary Peters talks with Stephen on gun control, Syrian refugees, and the Youth PROMISE Act.
Stephen talks with Senator Gary Peters about gun control, Syrian refugees and the Youth Promise Act. Background Checks: Senator Peters...
Lawmaker Wants to End State Benefits for Unmarried Couples after Marriage Ruling
One state lawmaker says it’s time to end state employee benefits for unmarried couples. Michigan currently allows live-in partners and their...
Lake Erie Algae Bloom Weakens as Weather Changes
Scientists say recent weather changes have weakened a harmful algae bloom in western Lake Erie. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric...