Mental Health First Aid course training Wayne State community to help others in crisis

May is mental health awareness month. The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in five adults lives with...

Detroit Evening Report: Many Michiganders spending too much on rent, U-M study finds

A quarter of renters in Michigan are spending more than 50% of their total income on rent, according to a...

The Metro: Belle Isle Conservancy’s efforts helping to improve the island this summer

Despite having one of its largest attractions closed for renovations, Belle Isle saw a 7% increase in visitors last year....

Visions: A belated Malcolm X birthday tribute, John Coltrane and more

This week on Visions, we have a belated celebration of Malcolm X's birthday with selections from Terence Blanchard's The Malcolm...

Created Equal: The concerning rise of kids unintentionally consuming cannabis edibles

Accidental marijuana poisonings among children have increased significantly since recreational use was legalized in Michigan six years ago. On Tuesday's...

In The Groove: DJ Etta’s soulful takeover ahead of Movement, plus somesurprises brings Seattle shoegaze to Detroit

It’s been amazing to have live DJs in the mix on In The Groove this week. I loved the soulful set...

The Israel-Hamas war is taking a deadly toll on journalists

It's been two years since Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh was killed by an Israeli sniper. She was on the...

Avian flu outbreak forces major layoffs at Michigan’s largest poultry farm

One of the nation’s top egg producers and the biggest poultry farm in Michigan is laying off a third of...

Federal officials warn of possible threats targeting Pride celebrations

Federal agencies are warning that the LGBTQ community may be targeted during next month’s Pride celebrations. In a public notice...

Whitmer announces federal funding to boost Michigan’s green initiatives

Michigan is receiving funding from the federal government for projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer made...

Macomb County using AI, drone to monitor pipes for infrastructure improvements

The Macomb County Public Works purchased a $100,000 FlyBotix drone and SewerAI artificial intelligence software package to assess sanitary pipes...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit police search for suspect who escaped custody at Henry Ford Hospital

Detroit police are still searching for a 22-year-old man who escaped police custody while at Henry Ford Hospital on Sunday....