Michigan Supreme Court to hear youth life without parole challenge
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear cases in January that could decide whether more younger defendants convicted of murder will...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit celebrates a historic drop in violent crime
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s office released a report today stating that Detroit saw a historic drop in violent crime in...
MichMash: What’s ahead in Detroit’s 2025 mayoral race
The race for Detroit's mayor is already underway with some candidates declaring their bid to become the next leader of...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan unemployment rates rose in November
Regional Michigan unemployment rates increased in November, according to data collected by the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget....
Driver rams New Year’s revelers in New Orleans, killing 10; FBI doesn’t believe he acted alone
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A driver armed wrought carnage on New Orleans' famed French Quarter early on New Year's Day,...
Lake Superior State University shares Banished Words List for 2025
If certain words and phrases make you cringe, you’ll appreciate Lake Superior State University’s Banished Words List for 2025. It’s...
Detroit Evening Report: Highland Park’s ‘Mama Shu’ talks Avalon Village, Hood Camp
This week on the Detroit Evening Report, we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this...
Sick time changes coming to Michigan in 2025
Within a couple months, Michigan workers will start earning an hour of sick time for every 30 hours they work.Places...
Wayne State University’s College of Nursing trains over 600 people in Mental Health First Aid
Wayne State University’s College of Nursing trained about 600 people in Mental Health First Aid through a $1.5 million grant...
Detroit Evening Report: Nonprofits reclaiming outdoor spaces for people of color; family-friendly New Year’s celebrations
This week on the Detroit Evening Report, we’re reflecting on some of the stories we’ve reported on at WDET this...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘Feels So Right’ by Laura Rain & The Caesars
Today, we’re turning the spotlight on one of Detroit’s most dynamic musical acts: Laura Rain & The Caesars.A force to...
Michigan to see two minimum wage hikes in 2025
Michigan workers can expect two increases in the minimum wage next year.The first raise will be a modest $0.23 hourly increase on...