Detroit Evening Report: Redistricting Commission hosting public hearings on state House maps
The Michigan Independent Citizen Redistricting Commission is hosting in-person public hearings in Detroit this week about new maps the body...
Detroit Evening Report: Early voting underway for Michigan’s 2024 presidential primary
In-person voting is already underway in Michigan for the state’s Feb. 27 presidential primary elections. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...
DER Weekends: Physics professor brings race, gender into the classroom to build better scientists
On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Sascha Raiyn spoke with professor and activist Prasad Venugopal, who teaches classes...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan lawmakers considering revival of film tax credits
A Michigan House committee is considering new legislation aimed at boosting the state’s film and digital media industry. Subscribe to...
Detroit Evening Report: First eight ‘certified tech hubs’ unveiled in Detroit
The city of Detroit has announced the opening of eight new "certified tech hubs" to help ensure residents have equitable...
Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig drops bid for U.S. Senate seat
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is suspending his Republican bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan — just...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan House bills seeking to increase rights for sexual assault victims gets hearing
A pair of Michigan bills aimed at supporting survivors of sexual assault received a hearing on Tuesday before the state...
Detroit Evening Report: New Michigan gun laws to take effect this week
Courts and law enforcement in Michigan are getting ready for Michigan’s new “red flag” gun law as well as other...
Detroit Evening Report: EGLE rolls out new program to ensure safe drinking water in schools
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) announced this week that it will soon roll out a...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Land Bank Authority negotiating new contract with the city
The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is negotiating a new deal with the city after its 2020 contract expired at...
Detroit Evening Report: New ‘Water Square’ luxury apartments open in downtown Detroit
Officials from the city of Detroit and project developers gathered Tuesday to mark the grand opening of “The Residences at...
Detroit Evening Report: Local leaders supporting state water affordability bills
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and other local leaders are backing state legislation to create a water affordability program.Subscribe to the...