At age 85, Motown legend Martha Reeves says she’s hit ‘new level’ with first record in two decades
Legendary Motown singer Martha Reeves has seen her share of battles. That includes disagreements with her original back-up singers, the...
Is there a ‘brain drain’ in Michigan? A new study says no
Michigan officials and advocates often say the state needs to give college graduates a reason to stay here and not...
Citizen Vox: Detroiter says high prices limit the chance to pursue the American Dream
WDET is gathering Metro Detroiters’ views of the current political landscape as part of our Citizen Vox project.That includes Detroiter...
Citizen Vox: Parent searches for fresh ideas and better schools this election
Citizens hold the ultimate political power under the U.S. Constitution. But do people in Metro Detroit feel they have the...
Immigrant advocates say Trump administration refusing to provide funds to help unaccompanied kids fight deportation
The Michigan Immigrant Rights Center claims thousands of unaccompanied migrant children could soon lose the chance for legal representation.That includes...
SMART looks to chill out riders with ‘cooling buses’ and heat up regional transit through new ballot proposal
The hot and smoky weather recently invading metro Detroit takes a toll on more than just residents.It also stresses machinery,...
AI giant Anthropic bringing new artificial intelligence for teachers to Detroit classrooms
A new version of one of the world’s most advanced AI platforms is being workshopped inside Detroit classrooms.A leading artificial...
Detroit’s city clerk says Trump administration is making false claims of problems at polling places
In recent weeks the U.S. Justice Department has repeatedly questioned the integrity of elections in Michigan.Justice officials noted that Michigan’s...
Michigan US Sen. Gary Peters says more must be done to safeguard mail-in ballots
President Trump continues to argue, without evidence, that voting by mail is plagued by fraud, even though he often casts...
Heat dome forecast to scorch metro Detroit
Blistering heat is coming to Metro Detroit.By midweek forecasters say temperatures could hit the upper 90’s with humidity making it...
DTE official says utility wants to prevent outages and preserve aesthetics while trimming trees
‘Tis the season for severe weather in Michigan.That means it’s also the season when DTE officials say fallen trees can...
Conservation effort aims to protect forest on Michigan’s highest natural point
Mt. Arvon, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, is the highest natural point in the state. It’s also a draw for prospective...
