Lead in Michigan Children: State Department Releases 2015 Data [Map]

Nearly 5,000 Michigan children are testing positive for elevated levels of lead in their blood, according to an annual state report,...

I-94 Closed Near Trumbull

I-94 will be closed in both directions between I-96 and Lodge Freeway beginning Friday at 9 P-M. Crews will install new...

New Park Coming Near Fort Street Bridge

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET A new park will be built near the new Fort Street Bridge in Detroit to commemorate the...

Democratic Congresswoman Dingell says Trump could win Michigan, Presidency

Democrat Hillary Clinton is considered by many to be her party’s presumed presidential nominee. Rival Bernie Sanders says he will...

Tigers Great Horton says Players Must Put Fans First

Roughly a quarter of the way into the Major League Baseball season the Detroit Tigers are clawing their way back...

Platform For Growth: New Development Project Includes Neighborhoods

A new development company called the Platform has ambitious plans to build in Detroit. The $250 million project includes 1,000 new apartments...

Court Fight Looms Over Marijuana Ballot Drive

Jake Neher/WDET The state Elections Bureau says the petition drive to legalize marijuana in Michigan has failed to gather enough...

Construction on I-94 Near Metro Airport to Begin

Resurfacing work and pavement repairs will take place on I-94 between Telegraph and I-275 starting next week. The Michigan Department...

8 Mile Road Bridge Re-Opens Early

The Eight Mile Road bridge over northbound US-23 is re-opening Wednesday morning. The overpass was torn down after a semi-truck...

Bayview Mackinac Race Launches 92nd Edition

Organizers of one of Michigan’s most historic boat contests are launching this year’s edition of the Bayview Mackinac race. The...

State Senate Could Vote on Detroit Schools Bailout

Jake Neher/WDET The state Senate could vote this week on a Detroit Public Schools bailout plan, even though it’s a...

Why Are Foundation Leaders Pushing for Better Preschool In Michigan?

Laura Weber Davis/WDET Why would businesses be interested in preschool? Leaders of two major foundations say the business community can...