News of the Week 11.20.15
Detroit Today host Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit Free Press religion reporter Niraj Warikoo about Michigan’s response to the Syrian refugee...
$1.35 Million Granted to Study Soo Locks
The U.S. government has approved funds to improve the Soo Locks. Nearly $1.4 million will be provided to the Army Corps of...
Southfield Freeway Pedestrian Bridge Complete
<iframe src="https://www.google.com/maps/d/embed?mid=zDJ8_SY8IfBQ.kVDyZAIPAd54" width="640" height="480"></iframe> A pedestrian bridge over the Southfield Freeway has reopened. The walkway at Cathedral Avenue was rebuilt...
Oakland, Macomb County Must Return Armored Vehicles to Feds
Inventorchris/ CC The Macomb and Oakland County Sheriffs’ Departments are returning several armored vehicles they received from the federal government....
MDOT Awarded for Center Lane Rumble Strips
SayCheeeeeese/ CC The Michigan Department of Transportation’s “Rumble Strip Initiative” has received a National Roadway Safety Award. The strips were...
Jury Finds Former Inkster Police Officer Guilty of Using Excessive Force
A jury has found a former Inkster police officer guilty of using excessive force against a black motorist during a...
Muslim and Jewish Communities Come Together “We Refuse to be Enemies”
In the wake of the terrorist attacks in Paris…An event at Wayne State University is bringing together unconventional allies. The...
Pontiac at Center of Oakland County Internal Controversy Over Refugees
Matthew Trevethan There's a national debate brewing over Syrian refugees. Governors from many states - including Michigan - say they're...
UAW Ford VP Encourages Members to Vote Yes
reuther.wayne.edu U-A-W Vice President Jimmy Settles visited Local 600 in Dearborn Wednesday to encourage workers to vote ‘yes’ on the...
Volunteer Group to Clean Up Houses Damaged by 2014 Flooding
All Hands Volunteers A non-profit is working to help restore Detroit homes damaged in the flooding last year. The goal...
More than a Million Michiganians Expected to Hit the Road During Thanksgiving
Experts predict there will be more Michigan residents traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday week than there has been in the...
Taking Care of Ourselves From the Neck Up
Ryan Melaugh Shorter days, darker nights and holiday related stress can take and emotional toll on anyone and for some, it simply...