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WDET kicked off its 2025 Spring Fundraiser last week, and we are offering some exciting incentives to encourage listeners to...
The Metro: How will Trump’s trade war affect gas, electricity costs?
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Gas and electricity just seem to be getting more and more...
Detroit Evening Report: Gilchrist declares candidacy for governor; panel to highlight women in hip-hop, design + more
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II's entry into the 2026 Michigan governor race;...
The Metro: Threats to the Department of Education concern experts and teachers in the state
Subscribe to The Metro on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. The Department of Education plays a vital role in supporting some...
Tesla protest movement grows in West Michigan
A movement to protest outside a Tesla showroom near Grand Rapids appears to be gaining steam after a second week.On...
Garlin Gilchrist announces bid for governor, saying he’s a ‘problem solver’
Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II wants the top job in state government.He has declared his candidacy for governor in...
Ontario energy charges could affect Michigan
The Ontario government announced it’s charging an extra 25% on all electricity exports to the U.S. Monday. The provincial government says that’ll...
Detroit Evening Report: Anti-discrimination group warns of possible impending Muslim ban
The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) issued an advisory this week warning people of a possible travel ban by the Trump...
‘Bloody Sunday’ 60th anniversary marked in Selma with remembrances and concerns about the future
SELMA, Ala. (AP) — Charles Mauldin was near the front of a line of voting rights marchers walking in pairs...
Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig eyes mayoral run
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is filing paperwork to run for mayor in this year's election.Subscribe to the Detroit...
MDHHS kinship support pilot program aims to expand through proposed $24M budget
There are 10,000 kids in Michigan’s foster care system. About half of them are placed with a relative, known as...
MichMash: Benson warns Michigan voter citizenship proposal ‘isn’t about election security’
A voter citizenship proposal that aims to have voters show proof of citizenship in Michigan was presented at a committee...