News of the Week 11.20.15

Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit Free Press religion reporter Niraj Warikoo about Michigan’s response to the Syrian refugee...

Duke Fakir of the Four Tops Reflects on Motown

Lammyman   Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson talks with Duke Fakir, the sole remaining member of seminal Motown band the...

Lt. Gov. Calley Leads Mental-Health Conversation in Michigan

Pkay Chelle/Creative Commons   Lieutenant Governor Brian Calley began his journey as an advocate for mental health issues in Michigan...

Micro-Grants Awarded to Michigan Businesses

Officials with Eastern Market are helping 70 small businesses in Detroit receive funding through a micro-grant program. The Michigan Economic...

$1.35 Million Granted to Study Soo Locks

The U.S. government has approved funds to improve the Soo Locks. Nearly $1.4 million will be provided to the Army Corps of...

Southfield Freeway Pedestrian Bridge Complete

<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=zDJ8_SY8IfBQ.kVDyZAIPAd54" width="640" height="480"></iframe> A pedestrian bridge over the Southfield Freeway has reopened. The walkway at Cathedral Avenue was rebuilt...

Oakland, Macomb County Must Return Armored Vehicles to Feds

Inventorchris/ CC The Macomb and Oakland County Sheriffs’ Departments are returning several armored vehicles they received from the federal government....

MDOT Awarded for Center Lane Rumble Strips

SayCheeeeeese/ CC The Michigan Department of Transportation’s “Rumble Strip Initiative” has received a National Roadway Safety Award. The strips were...

Jury Finds Former Inkster Police Officer Guilty of Using Excessive Force

A jury has found a former Inkster police officer guilty of using excessive force against a black motorist during a...

Muslim and Jewish Communities Come Together “We Refuse to be Enemies”

In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris…An event at Wayne State University is bringing together unconventional allies. The...

Pontiac at Center of Oakland County Internal Controversy Over Refugees

Matthew Trevethan There's a national debate brewing over Syrian refugees. Governors from many states - including Michigan - say they're...

UAW Ford VP Encourages Members to Vote Yes

reuther.wayne.edu U-A-W Vice President Jimmy Settles visited Local 600 in Dearborn Wednesday to encourage workers to vote ‘yes’ on the...