WDET’s 2016 Christmas Weekend Specials

Saturday, December 24, 2016 2 PM - 5 PM: A special holiday edition of Rob Reinhart’s Essential Music 5 PM -...

Fiat Chrysler Ready to Recall SUV’s that could Suddenly Stall

Fiat Chrysler officials say the automaker is preparing to recall tens of thousands of sport utility vehicles that could unexpectedly...

How to Read Water

Over 70-percent of the earth is covered in water. Among other things, it’s tied to the movement of planets and...

Gov. Snyder Signs Numerous Bills In First Week Out Of Lame Duck

Sandra Svoboda/WDET The state Legislature has been out of session for a week, and already Gov. Rick Snyder has been working...

Detroit’s Culinary History Comes Alive in New Book

There's been an incredible resurgence of interest in Detroit’s dining scene in recent years, but the city’s culinary history is...

The Tradition of Tamales

As thousands of Metro Detroiters prepare their holiday feasts, dinner tables in many homes wouldn't be complete without tamales. The...

Stephen Henderson’s Christmas Playlist

WDET Every year, Detroit Today Host Stephen Henderson makes a jazz-inspired holiday soundtrack, which includes artists ranging from Ray Charles to...

Schools Have More Options Under Updated “Zero Tolerance” Discipline Law

Jake Neher/WDET Michigan’s zero-tolerance policy for schools is getting what some are calling a “common sense” update. Gov. Rick Snyder...

Gov. Snyder Signs Wolf Hunting Legislation

Scott Flaherty, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wolves are back on the list of huntable game in Michigan. But don’t...

A Festivus Miracle! Detroit Today Holds 2016 Airing Of Grievances

Jake Neher/WDET Festivus 2016 is upon us. It’s the holiday Frank Costanza made up to replace all the negative aspects of...

Metro Detroit’s Jewish, Muslim Communities Come Together To Volunteer On Christmas

JCRC/AJC On Christmas Day, Detroit-area Jews and Muslims will come together to volunteer in place of Christians celebrating the holiday. Mitzvah...

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has selected WDET as part of the #NewsMatch campaign

WDET has an exciting announcement! The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation has selected WDET to receive a $25,000...