Auto Sales Set Record Pace in 2015
2015 was one of the auto industry's best sales years. General Motors, Toyota, Ford, Fiat Chrysler, and Nissan all reported...
Word Warriors Want to Revive Forgotten Terms
If "banishing" overused words is anathema to you, then you might appreciate this story. The Wayne State Word Warriors have issued...
So Don’t Start a Sentence This Way
So, the most nominated entry on this year’s list of "banished" words from Lake Superior State University is--“so", specifically when it’s used to start...
Springlike Weather Could Bring Severe Thunderstorms Tonight
The National Weather Service says there's a slight risk of severe thunderstorms Wednesday night in southeast Michigan. The best chance...
New Federal Budget Brings Michigan More Money to Fight Blight
The new federal budget includes up to $2 billion additional dollars to fight blight in American cities hit hardest by...
Senate Bill Aims to Prevent Great Lakes Oil Spills
A U.S. Senate committee has unanimously approved legislation to protect the Great Lakes from oil spills. Michigan Democrat Gary Peters co-sponsored...
Wayne County Finances Firming Up
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans says the county’s finances are in much better shape than they were when he took...
Holiday Travel Season Could Be Michigan’s Busiest Since 2001
AAA is forecasting the busiest holiday travel season ever in the U.S. The auto club says it expects more than 100 million...
Sen. Peters Defends U.S. Fight Against Terrorism
While the Republican presidential candidates may have different strategies to fight terrorism, they all agree that President Obama has not...
Post Office Prepares for Christmas Rush
The U.S. Postal Service is expecting a big rush Tuesday as people mail cards and ship packages hoping they’ll arrive by Christmas. Elizabeth Najduch is a...
Community Forum on Bankruptcy Sparks Conversation and Criticism
Thursday marks one year since Detroit emerged from the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history. In November, WDET and the...
To Drive or Not? New Web Site Could Make Tough Decision Easier
Michigan has one of the oldest populations in the United States. Secretary of State Ruth Johnson says about one in...