ACLU of Michigan seeks release of detainee with leukemia, seven others
The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan is suing the federal government on behalf of eight people currently held by...
Three days late, MI Legislature approves $80 billion budget
“Let us pray,” intoned Senator Sarah Anthony (D-Lansing) shortly after midnight.She got directly and succinctly to the point with her...
The Metro Events Guide: Eight places to see Detroit talent this week
Detroit is overflowing with talent, and this week's lineup of events proves it. From bands to comedians, from visual artists...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn reprints absentee ballots
The City of Dearborn says new absentee ballots will be mailed to residents after a printing error was discovered. City...
Detroit Council candidate Cranstana Anderson says she can represent struggling residents—she’s one too
It’s the home stretch for Detroit City Council candidates with election day only about a month away.On the city’s northeast...
The Metro: Arts and culture funding preserved in state budget
Updated 12:00 p.m. ET, Friday, October 3, 2025.Funding for arts and culture grants in Michigan is preserved in the state...
The Metro: Duggan says Detroit’s recovery shows he can lead the state
When Mike Duggan was sworn in as Detroit’s mayor more than a decade ago, much of the city was in...
Burton, Michigan resident recounts interaction with Grand Blanc shooter
On Sunday morning, a gunman rammed a pickup truck decorated with American flags into the Church of Jesus Christ of...
The Metro: Why Detroit has been narrowing its roads
Detroit is known for its cars, but it’s also known for creating a lot of space for those cars. Wide...
The Metro: Detroit park honoring hunger march is expanding
During the Great Depression, auto workers organized a march from Detroit to the Ford Rouge Factory in Dearborn. Thousands of...
Jane Goodall, remembered by WDET’s Ryan Patrick Hooper
Last month, I got the chance to interview Dr. Jane Goodall ahead of her sold-out speaking engagement at the Fisher...
The Metro: The nation’s first Black-owned TV station celebrates its history 50 years after launch
Before the 1970s, it was rare to watch or read news about Detroit reported by Black journalists. An attorney named...