New lawn mower technology helps crews trim Detroit’s freeway slopes
In 2023, the City of Detroit took over the duty of maintaining the land alongside its freeways from the State...
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Gordie Howe International Bridge nears completion
Gordie Howe International Bridge officials say construction work on the new span over the Detroit River is about 95% complete.The...
The Metro: Detroit’s Mayoral Candidates face off over transit issues at public forum
After serving in office for more than a decade, Mike Duggan is in his final term as mayor of Detroit....
Detroit Grand Prix secures new contract through 2028, despite uncertainties
The Detroit Grand Prix’s third year on the city’s downtown streets since leaving Belle Isle is now in the books....
After life altering crash, Juan Manuel Correa sets sights on racing in America
Juan Manuel Correa is an Ecuadorian American racing driver. At age 14, he moved to Europe to chase the dream...
Roger Penske’s IndyCar team embroiled in scandal ahead of Indy 500
IndyCar teams and drivers hit the streets of downtown Detroit next week for the city’s annual Grand Prix. That will...
President Trump marks 100 days in office with Macomb County trip
President Donald Trump was in Michigan on Tuesday, visiting Selfridge Air National Guard Base before speaking at Macomb Community College....
Water affordability bills reintroduced in Michigan Senate
A bill package from last year’s legislative session aimed at improving water affordability has been reintroduced in the Michigan Senate.Senate...
CuriosiD: What happens to old fire trucks in Detroit?
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 answer...
Activists gather outside Somerset Mall for ‘Tesla Takedown’ rally
Dozens of so-called “Tesla Takedown” protests took place around the country over the weekend. One such rally took place at...
Trump’s 25% tariffs against Mexico and Canada now in effect
President Donald Trump’s long-threatened 25% tariffs against Canada and Mexico went into effect on Tuesday. Economists warn the tax on...
Michigan supplemental budget proposal includes money for Oxford High School investigation
Michigan’s Attorney General’s Office could soon carry out an investigation into the 2021 shooting at Oxford High School.Governor Whitmer’s supplemental...