State Superintendent: Move Kids Up a Grade Because They’re Ready, Not Just Older
Photo Courtesy of Dearborn Public Schools State Superintendent Brian Whiston says it’s time to re-think how kids move through the school system...
Sen. Gary Peters: Withdrawing From Paris Agreement Would Send Bad Message to World
Jake Neher/WDET UPDATE (6/1/17 4:43 p.m.): President Trump has announced the U.S. will withdraw from the Paris climate agreement, but...
PBS Examines Science Behind Lead Poisoning in Flint
Courtesy of PBS Residents in Flint continue dealing with the fallout from a government decision that left the city’s water...
Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Michigan Man from Mexico [COURT OPINION]
A Michigan man, who emigrated from Mexico, should not have been deported because of his conviction of having a sexual...
GOP Leery of White House Request to Raise Debt Ceiling Soon
congress.gov Trump Administration officials are calling on Congress to raise the nation’s debt ceiling and to do it far sooner...
Army Corps May Dredge Four Feet from Rouge River
“It could be the difference between a ship carrying 26,000 tons of iron ore versus carrying 18,000. And when you look...
Bill Would Make It Easier to Sue Over Gun Ordinances
Jake Neher/WDET A state House bill would make it easier for people to sue their local government to repeal a...
Michigan Court Won’t Review Controversial Police Fingerprint, Photo Procedure
Jerome Vaughn A controversial Grand Rapids police procedure can continue, for now. A Michigan Court of Appeals chose to not...
Michigan-Based All-Female Race Team ‘Grace’ Driving Towards Indy 500
Courtesy of Grace Autosport Auto racers are preparing for one of the biggest events in the sport, this weekend’s Indianapolis...
New TSA Carry-On Screening Underway at Detroit Metro Airport
Eli Newman The Transportation Security Administration is unveiling new screening procedures for fliers who carry electronic devices onboard an aircraft....
Memorial Day Weekend Kicks Off Summer Safety Effort
Michigan once led the nation in the rate of seat belt use. State Police say 98 percent of all motorists...
Borders Books Legacy Leads to Helping Local Book Sellers
An organization that started with contributions from Borders Book Store employees is now helping independent book stores across the country....