Mike Johnson, a staunch conservative from Louisiana, is elected House speaker with broad GOP support

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans eagerly elected Rep. Mike Johnson as House speaker Wednesday, elevating a deeply conservative but lesser-known leader...

Piast Institute: Michigan home to fifth largest Polish American community in US

October is Polish American Heritage Month. Michigan is home to the fifth-largest Polish-American community in the U.S., according to the...

MichMash: Michigan lawmakers want to regulate AI

The Michigan House of Representatives is looking to regulate artificial intelligence ahead of the 2024 elections. State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou...

Live on WDET: Craig Brown Band

The Craig Brown Band is a key piece of Detroit’s music scene. With alt-country rock ‘n roll guitars and a...

CultureShift Events Guide: Halloween music, movies and markets to check out

It’s Halloween weekend in Detroit, and there's no scare-city of events. Whether you’re a thrill seeker or just have a...

CultureShift: Knight Foundation grant program helping artists with technology integration

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation is calling on local artists and arts organizations to apply for its...

Detroit Evening Report: Striking casino workers march on Detroit City Hall

Striking casino workers gathered in the Coleman A Young Municipal Center Tuesday morning to voice their concerns to Detroit City...

Detroit Today: Understanding fear, tribalism amid the Israel-Hamas war

Watching violence play out in the Middle East over the last few weeks has intensified fears within both Jewish and...

Detroit Today: New legislation attempts to prevent vandalism on religious spaces

Legislation to enhance penalties for vandalism against places of worship, schools, and other cultural institutions received a hearing this week...

UAW expands strike to General Motors SUV assembly plant in Texas

DETROIT (AP) — The United Auto Workers union turned up the heat on General Motors as 5,000 workers walked off...

Motorcycle missionary: Faith helps local biker break chains of his past

In the latest episode of CuriosiD, WDET recently explored the history of Black motorcycle clubs in Detroit. But bikers say they...

CultureShift: Scarab Club exhibition showcases life and work of Latina activist Nora Chapa Mendoza

A new exhibition opened this month at the Scarab Club that showcases the work of Nora Chapa Mendoza, a lifelong...