For the first time in more than a century, cougar cubs sighting confirmed in the western UP
State wildlife officials say they have confirmed two cougar cubs in the Upper Peninsula.It’s the first such sighting in the...
Michigan Supreme Court selects new chief justice
LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The Michigan Supreme Court announced its justices have selected a new chief justice with the upcoming departure of...
Ann Arbor singer-songwriter Elisabeth Pixley-Fink premieres new music video for ‘Fearless and the Pure’
“As an independent artist, you have so many limitations, but I actually enjoy them…” Ann Arbor-based singer-songwriter Elisabeth Pixley-Fink is...
The Metro: Veteran Detroit broadcaster Huel Perkins reflects on career, vital role of media
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Huel Perkins has left an imprint on Detroit. Across more...
The Metro: Artist and educator Sabrina Nelson shares love for Detroit on 313 Day
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Detroiters celebrated 313 Day on Thursday — a time to reflect on...
Detroit Evening Report: Cleanup continues after water main break; 313 Day celebrations + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we share the latest news on cleanup efforts in Southwest Detroit after the water main...
The Progressive Underground: ‘Control’ is Janet Jackson’s Declaration of Independence
Today on The Progressive Underground's Liner Notes we dive into "Control" — the groundbreaking 1986 album from Janet Jackson that was...
Whitmer says DC trip planned to lobby against tariff fight, education cuts
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that she will travel to Washington D.C. soon to lobby federal officials against proposed big...
Weekend warm spell to bring gusty winds across metro Detroit
Southeast Michigan is experiencing a rollercoaster of temperatures so far this month. Meteorologist Steve Considine with the National Weather Service says...
Detroit Evening Report: Craig confirms mayoral bid; Dearborn Heights mayor tapped as ambassador to Tunisia + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover former Detroit Police Chief James Craig's mayoral candidacy announcement; President Donald Trump's nomination...
The Metro: Expert on authoritarianism sounds alarm on arrest of Palestinian student
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. College campuses have long been wellsprings for free speech and social...
Support WDET for a chance to win tickets to The War and Treaty, Movement, Hamtramck Blowout + more
WDET kicked off its 2025 Spring Fundraiser last week, and we are offering some exciting incentives to encourage listeners to...