Freedom House’s TJ Rogers on Welcoming Asylum Seekers, Surviving Threat to Funding
Jake Neher/WDET Freedom House Detroit houses and provides services to asylum seekers who arrive here in Southeast Michigan. It’s an organization...
A Trip Through Detroit’s Poorest Neighborhoods on the Bed & Bread Truck
WDET The Salvation Army has done a lot to help underserved communities in cities across the country, as well as right...
Look for Thousands of Birds of Prey in SE Mich Skies This Weekend
Thousands of hawks and other birds of prey are expected to fly over Southeast Michigan, Southern Ontario, and Lake Erie this...
Could Trains Run Through Detroit’s Old Train Depot Again?
Jake Neher/WDET The old Michigan Central train station southwest of Downtown Detroit has served as a monolith of decay for decades....
State Marijuana License Board Could Vote on Future of Dispensaries Tuesday
Jake Neher/WDET A state licensing board could decide Tuesday whether marijuana dispensaries in Michigan should get to stay open. The...
Ancient Michigan Petroglyph Site Irrevocably Damaged
Vandals have defaced one of Michigan’s oldest historic parks. Officials say someone using a sharp tool, created new carvings in...
Detroit Chief says Military Equipment can Save Police and Civilian Lives
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET President Trump recently reversed an Obama-era order and is giving police departments access to surplus U.S. military equipment....
WDIV’s Devin Scillian Joins Detroit Today to Talk Opioid Crisis
Michael Hayball There has been a lot of national coverage around the opioid crisis, but how is addiction to narcotics...
Ontario Announces Plans for Legal Pot Purchases
The Government of Ontario is announcing its framework for legalization of marijuana. That includes 150 stand-alone retail stores and on-line...
Lions Roar into Regular Season with Revamped Roster, Stadium
The Detroit Lions are ready to start playing the games that count when the team takes on the Arizona Cardinals...
Detroit Bridge Company Awarded Permit to Build Second Bridge
Construction of a new bridge next to the existing Ambassador Bridge took a giant step forward Wednesday. The federal government of...
Detroit Using Hidden Cameras to Crack Down on Illegal Dumping
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Detroit officials say they are adopting a new approach to deal with an old problem. It’s illegal trash...