Detroit Evening Report - WDET 101.9 FM

Daily round-up of the news that Detroit residents need to know

The Detroit Evening Report is a 3-minute daily round-up of the news that city residents need to know. Stories focus on the concerns, problems, passions and needs of Detroiters — specifically residents of color.

Hosted By: Sascha Raiyn, Jerome Vaughn, Bre’Anna Tinsley, Nargis Rahman and Hernz Laguerre.

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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route from Miami to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, Jan. 27, 2025.

Detroit Evening Report: State superintendent says Trump cuts aim to marginalize

Sascha Raiyn February 11, 2025

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison and Mayor Mike Duggan shake hands at a press conference.

Detroit Evening Report: Duggan announces Todd Bettison as permanent Detroit police chief pick

Nargis Rahman February 10, 2025

Painters work on large brightly-colored pieces outside

Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn Department of Public Health receives arts and culture grant

Hernz Laguerre February 7, 2025

Detroit Evening Report: City continues to rebound from bankruptcy, U-M report shows

Bre'Anna Tinsley February 6, 2025

Detroit Evening Report: Winter Weather Advisory issued for Detroit and suburbs

Jerome Vaughn February 5, 2025

A brown bag of produce in front of a mural that reads, "Free food for everyone"

Detroit Evening Report: Immigration raids stunt Detroit nonprofit

Sascha Raiyn February 4, 2025

Former Dearborn Mayor John B. O'Reilly Jr.

Detroit Evening Report: Former Dearborn mayor remembered; City of Detroit seeks social media influencer and more

Nargis Rahman February 3, 2025

Residents can call 2-1-1 or visit getthetaxfacts.org to learn more about tax credits available to them and schedule an appointment.

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit coalition spreads word on tax credits; Fred Durhal III running for mayor + more

Bre'Anna Tinsley January 30, 2025

Protesters rally against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Washington D.C.

Detroit Evening Report: Activists, leaders share resources for immigrants; Gary Peters won’t seek reelection + more

Jerome Vaughn January 29, 2025

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivers her State of the State address, Jan. 24, 2024, at the state Capitol in Lansing, Mich.

Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer announces $79.3M in capital for small businesses

Nargis Rahman January 27, 2025

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan EV industry responds to Trump policy changes

Associated Press January 24, 2025

Overall, the city of Dearborn experienced a dip in crime of about 7% in 2024, officials report.

Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn officials report significant decrease in major crime

Bre'Anna Tinsley January 23, 2025

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