Cross-border conversation: What would Canada as the 51st state mean to you?
With tensions rising between the U.S. and Canada, WDET is bringing back our cross-border collaboration with Jeremy Hobson of NPR's...
Michigan House passes minimum wage bill
A bill to change Michigan’s minimum wage law ahead of it taking effect passed the state Legislature Wednesday. The law...
DNR says avian flu kills wild birds as well as poultry
A backyard poultry farm in Monroe County is the latest Michigan flock hit by the highly pathogenic Avian influenza. Hundreds of...
MI Local: New pop, hip-hop and metal with Kelsey, Brizzl, Mazinga + more
This week on MI Local, we had a fun mix of new and old tracks, from indie-pop to hip-hop and...
Detroit Evening Report: Council approves Bettison as Detroit’s new police chief
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Detroit City Council's appointment of Todd Bettison as the city's top cop; the...
Saunteel Jenkins: Nonprofit experience will inform efforts as mayor if elected
One year from now, Mike Duggan won’t be Detroit’s mayor and there is no shortage of folks vying for the...
Inmates sue MDOC for alleged forced labor, gender discrimination
Inmates in Michigan’s only prison for women are suing the state Department of Corrections for alleged forced labor and gender...
The Metro: Black history is Detroit’s history
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. It's Black History Month, and we want to recognize that Detroit...
Detroit Evening Report: City works to repair flood damage in southwest Detroit
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover the aftermath of a massive water main break, warming centers open around the...
The Metro: The crisis of local news in the age of AI and Trump
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.Artificial intelligence is entering nearly every profession. It can help gain insights...
Alternative heat sources are the main cause of home fires in the winter, according to Detroit Fire Department
With more snow expected to move through the area this weekend, the Detroit Fire Department is urging residents to use...
DNR warns ice storms can damage trees
Some trees in Michigan are more susceptible to ice damage during freezing conditions according to the Michigan Department of Natural...