Detroit’s MLS Bid Could Hinge on Ford Field

Money talks. But is Major League Soccer listening? Three Detroit billionaires want to bring an MLS expansion team to the...

The Kyle John Foundation Impacts Treatment and Outcomes for Pediatric Heart Patients Nationwide

In 2013, leaders of The Kyle John Rymiszewski Foundation approached Dr. Steven Lipshultz at the Children's Research Center at Children's Hospital of...

With Your Support, The Kyle John Foundation and WDET Help Youth Nonprofits Like This One

The hundreds of Detroit youth who are part of Soar Detroit are going to summer camp, playing team sports, and...

The Progressive Underground Show 242

Ravyn Lenae Music On this weekend's The Progressive Underground, host Chris Campbell bumps new tracks from Grooveman Spot, Osage, Keys...

Michigan Governor Sets Special Elections to Replace Conyers

Jake Neher/WDET Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder says special elections to fill the seat left vacant by former Congressman John Conyers...

Tiny Homes Aim for Big Impact in Detroit

Cass Community Social Services If you live or work in Detroit and have driven around the city, you may have...

Political Dynasties: Why Do Voters Keep Electing People With The Same Last Names?

Jake Neher/WDET Two of Michigan’s longest-serving members of Congress are ending their tenure in Washington. Congressman Sander Levin (D-Royal Oak)...

Conservative Economist and Stephen Henderson Discuss Tax Bills, Government Shutdown

Pat Batcheller Congress has passed a two-week funding bill, averting a government shutdown. That's at least until December 22. Meanwhile,...

Louis Armstrong, Nick Cave, Nina Simone: Check Out A New ‘In The Groove’ with Comedian Nick Offerman

Actor and comedian Nick Offerman is best known for his role as the manly Libertarian Ron Swanson on the hit NBC...

Former USA Gymnastics, MSU Doctor Sentenced to 60 Years for Child Porn

Michigan Legislature A federal judge in Michigan is sentencing a former doctor for the USA Gymnastics team to 60 years...

Will Metro Detroit Voters See Another Transit Millage on the 2018 Ballot?

Matt Trevethan/WDET Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel delivered his State of the County speech on Wednesday night at the Macomb Center for...

Legislature Compromises, Adopts Scaled-Back Local Retirement Overhaul

Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder and Republican leaders have backed down from a plan to give the state sweeping authority to...