Gov. Whitmer Says Schools Will Re-Open, Encourages Mask-Wearing As Infection Rate Drops

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is praising the work of residents and health officials after the state’s COVID-19 infection rate has dropped to...

Detroit Block Club President Wants More Police Funding, Reform

In Minneapolis, after protests sparked by the police killing of George Floyd, the city council announced that it would be defunding its...

WDET Needs Your Help. Learn Why From General Manager Mary Zatina.

The coronavirus pandemic has hit Michigan's economy hard, requiring an even greater surge in support and generosity.  "This is a...

Why the Christopher Columbus Bust in Detroit Came Down

America has found itself back in a familiar dialogue about statues of problematic figures in our history. "Columbus didn't discover...

Michigan Native Arrested In Russia Sentenced to 16 Years In Prison for Espionage

Russian officials arrested Paul Whelan in Moscow in December, 2018, claiming he had a flash drive containing classified information. Whelan,...

Oakland County to Staff Schools With Nurses to Prevent COVID-19

A new Oakland County initiative will aim to add on-site nurses for local schools to educate staff and students –...

How To Talk About Race, Using This Online Tool

Race and social injustices can easily be added to a list of topics that are often uncomfortable and sensitive to...

Add These Summer Cult Classics to Your Movie Night Watchlist

Although summer is here, the season may not be quite the same for Metro Detroiters as we continue social distancing to battle...

Supreme Court Ruling A Big, But Unexpected, Victory for LGBTQ Rights

In an opinion written by Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch, gay, lesbian and transgender people gained protection against employment discrimination...

Five Journalist Tips On Holding Police Accountable

Nationwide protests against police brutality and structural racism have sparked a lot of interest in holding law enforcement agencies accountable....

Wayne State Houses New National Police De-Escalation Training Center

America is in the midst of a nationwide reckoning with police brutality and other injustices that have been carried out...

Michigan Senate: Proposed Legislation Would Overhaul Police Training

Ongoing national protests against police brutality and systemic racism have been bolstered by urgent calls to action. Michigan lawmakers have...