CuriosiD: What is the history of Outer Drive?

WDET’s CuriosiD series answers your questions about everything Detroit. Subscribe to CuriosiD on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. In this episode of CuriosiD, we...

Christie ends his presidential bid in an effort to blunt Trump’s momentum before Iowa’s GOP caucuses

WINDHAM, N.H. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday suspended his Republican presidential bid just days before Iowa’s leadoff...

CultureShift Events Guide: MLK Day in Detroit, where to watch the Lions and more

This week, we've got civil rights celebrations for MLK Day, Michigan music from Motown to metal and more. Plus, where...

Detroit Evening Report: Casinos brought in $1.2B in revenue in 2023, gaming board reports

Detroit’s three casinos brought in more than $1.2 billion in revenue last year, according to the Michigan Gaming Control Board. ...

Detroit Today: Should Michigan’s political maps be changed?

In 2018, Michiganders voted to have our legislative maps drawn by an independent commission of state residents instead of by...

Ann Delisi: Celebrating 65 years of Motown Records

Sixty-five years ago, on Jan. 12, 1959, Motown Records was born. No one could have predicted the parade of supremely...

Detroit Evening Report: City to host ‘On The Clock Tour’ leading up to 2024 NFL Draft

Now through April, the city of Detroit will host a series of events with Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports...

Ann Delisi: BLKBOK talks Juneteenth, latest album and more at Willis Show Bar

Neoclassical pianist and Detroiter BLKBOK had a big year in 2023. A former touring musician with major artists like John...

Michigan overpowers Washington 34-13 as Jim Harbaugh delivers a national title

HOUSTON (AP) — Jim Harbaugh raised the championship trophy as gold and white confetti sprayed over his team and “We...

WDET partners with Gongwer News Service to elevate state politics podcast ‘MichMash’

Detroit Public Radio 101.9 WDET is excited to announce a groundbreaking partnership with Gongwer News Service to further enhance the...

Detroit Evening Report: Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit against Dearborn for fatal shooting in police lobby

A federal judge has affirmed the Wayne County prosecutor's decision that a Dearborn police officer was justified in killing an...

Detroit Today: What the vote to oust Kristina Karamo means for Michigan Republicans

As we approach the official start of the 2024 election season, Michigan Republicans are facing chaos within their own party...