Detroit Evening Report: May 18, 2022: Michigan Supreme Court weighs making Juneteenth a state court holiday
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. The Michigan Supreme...
Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin believes more should be done to negotiate lower gas prices
Gas prices continue to rise in Michigan, hitting a new record high this week. These increases are occurring while oil...
A look at Elon Musk’s attempted purchase of Twitter
Elon Musk, who is by some measures the richest person in the world, says he wants to buy Twitter. But...
Benson asks state Legislature for $100 million for election administration
Election security is among the priorities heading into the upcoming election cycle, according to Michigan’s Secretary of State. Amid conspiracy...
Tracked and Traced: How a ban on Chinese drones could set back wildfire fighting in the U.S.
Listen and subscribe to Tracked and Traced:Apple Podcast — Spotify — NPR — Stitcher — Google PodcastsIn this episode:How the...
Bookstock is back for 2022
After a two-year absence, Bookstock has returned to its longtime home in Livonia’s Laurel Park Place Mall. Since its founding,...
Detroit Evening Report, May 17, 2022: In wake of Buffalo shooting, Biden says everyone has a role to play in fighting hate
Welcome to the Detroit Evening Report, a daily round-up of news that city residents need to know. President Joe Biden...
Michigan’s 1931 anti-abortion law cannot be enforced, judge says
Michigan’s 1931 law that criminalizes abortion cannot be enforced, according to a Court of Claims injunction. On Tuesday, Court of...
New Michigan report aims for state to be carbon neutral by 2050 – is it possible?
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy has released the final draft of its ambitious climate plan. It’s...
A new Detroit ordinance will pay for lawyers for low-income people facing housing issues in court
Toshiba Ford lives with her significant other in her mom’s townhouse on Detroit’s west side. Ford says the place has...
Who watches the watchmen? Detroit Police remain on the job despite policy violations, crimes
After years of corruption and excessive use of deadly force, federal oversight of the Detroit Police Department ended in 2016....
Michigan Parent Alliance for Safe Schools seeks return to mask wearing, other safety measures
A Michigan organization is asking for a return to masking in schools. The request is part of a list of demands from...