Detroit Evening Report: Microgrants aim to make arts more equitable for Detroit’s young creatives

Two local nonprofits are banding together to offer grants to young aspiring artists looking to further develop their skills. Subscribe...

2 Democratic-leaning Michigan House districts to hold special election primaries

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Two Michigan House districts will hold special election primaries on Tuesday to fill seats that were...

Trial date set for suspect in Samantha Woll murder

The suspect accused of killing Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll was in court Tuesday morning for an arraignment on the...

Redistricting commission hears Voting Rights Act report, approves plan for new map submissions

Michigan’s redistricting commission should aim for at least 11 state House districts around metro Detroit that give a minority community...

Enter the 2024 NPR Tiny Desk Contest

Submissions have now closed. Stay tuned for details on how you can decide the top Detroit Tiny Desk 2024 artists...

Detroit Evening Report: Arab American leaders refuse to meet with Biden campaign during Michigan visit

President Joe Biden’s campaign manager traveled to Michigan on Friday and found some top Arab American activists unwilling to meet...

Human trafficking bills pass state Senate  

A bill package passed Thursday in the Michigan Senate could mean human trafficking survivors would no longer have to appear...

Testimony resumes in involuntary manslaughter trial for Jennifer Crumbley

Day three of testimony is underway Monday in the involuntary manslaughter trial for Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of Oxford High...

Failed 4th downs contribute to blown lead for Lions in NFC title game loss to 49ers

SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The aggressiveness that characterized the turnaround for the Detroit Lions under coach Dan Campbell backfired...

CultureShift: Detroit Rep Theatre continues 67th season with August Wilson play

The Detroit Repertory Theatre's 67th season is underway, with its current production of "Joe Turner’s Come and Gone," running through...

DER Weekends: Michigan organizers work to better serve Muslim children in foster care

On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Nargis Rahman spends some time exploring efforts to support Muslim children in...

MichMash: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shares key points from her State of the State address

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted the accomplishments of 2023 and her agenda for 2024 during her State of the State...