Detroit Today: Amusement taxes are common across the country. Why not in Detroit?

 As Detroiters ride the high from the Lions' first playoff victory in more than 30 years over the weekend,...

Detroit Evening Report: City accepting applications for 2024 Neighborhood Beautification grants

The city of Detroit has announced that it’s opened the application process for 2024 Neighborhood Beautification Program grants this week....

Woman who sent threats to a Detroit-area election official in 2020 gets 30 days in jail

DETROIT (AP) — A New Hampshire woman was sentenced to 30 days in federal jail Tuesday for texting threats to...

Super-freezing temperatures will reduce effectiveness of salt to thaw roads

A cold snap expected to last until Thursday could make for treacherous driving conditions across much of Michigan. Officials are...

Redistricting commission takes first stab at redraw  

The first crack at redrawing seven Michigan state House districts in metro Detroit that were struck down by a recent...

Neighbor, investigators share details in Samantha Woll murder at preliminary hearing

Prosecutors called seven witnessed to testify Tuesday during the first day of the preliminary exam for the suspect accused of...

Live on WDET: Kevin Reynolds

Detroit’s own Kevin Reynolds released one of the best records in 2023. A Certain Circumstance is the debut solo project...

Detroit Evening Report: Animal Control urges Detroit residents to keep pets inside amid frigid temperatures

Frigid temperatures in Michigan are prompting Detroit Animal Control to remind animal owners to bring in their pets if possible....

Detroit Today: Why homelessness still exists in the richest country in the world

As the metro Detroit area grapples with extremely low temperatures this week, it's hard not to think about the city's...

Michigan radon specialist says more tests are needed in Detroit

Click here to view the full audio transcript »Michiganders are encouraged to test their homes for radon as part of...

Does a record-low homicide count mean Detroiters are safer?

Officials took to a podium inside Detroit Police headquarters last Wednesday to tout a significant drop in crime. Mayor Mike...

Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals...