High court hears arguments in school safety civil rights case

The Michigan Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday on whether schools can be held legally liable under the state’s civil...

House passes a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban if Chinese owner refuses to sell

WASHINGTON (AP) — The House on Wednesday passed a bill that would lead to a nationwide ban of the popular video app...

Created Equal: Why memories about Black life and history matter today 

In February 2021, The Atlantic launched "Inheritance," a multi-year reporting project about American history, Black life and the resilience of...

Detroit Evening Report: Warren Evans touts health initiatives, lower crime rates in State of the County address

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans delivered his annual State of the County address on Tuesday night.  Subscribe to the Detroit...

The Metro: Former US Attorney Barbara McQuade on the ‘sabotaging’ impact of disinformation

University of Michigan Law Professor and former U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan Barbara McQuade has seen firsthand...

Another Democrat enters the race to replace Congressman Dan Kildee

A former Flint mayor is joining the race to fill the eighth district congressional seat. Matt Collier served as Flint’s...

Jury deliberations to begin in James Crumbley manslaughter trial

Closing arguments began Wednesday afternoon in the involuntary manslaughter trial of the father whose teenage son shot and killed four...

Stellantis agrees to pay $84K for air quality violations at Jefferson North plant

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) has finalized a deal with Stellantis NV this week over...

House bill would permanently block convicted tamperers from election jobs

A state House committee held its first hearing Tuesday on a bill to permanently bar people convicted of many election-related...

Detroit Evening Report: Warren Evans shares why he voted ‘uncommitted’ in Michigan’s primary

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans is warning Democratic Party leaders not to take Black voters for granted this year. Subscribe...

Created Equal: Does SCOTUS ruling on the Colorado insurrection clause set a dangerous precedent? 

Early this month, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled to restore Donald Trump to the 2024 presidential primary ballot in...

The Metro: Detroit’s Movement festival celebrates techno music’s history, progression

Movement Electronic Music Festival recently announced its 2024 lineup. The renowned Detroit event celebrates the history of techno — in...