Dems say Trott Retirement Presents Opening to Retake House

Melissa Mason/WDET National Democratic officials say the party sees an opening in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District now that GOP Congressman...

State Supreme Court Won’t Rule in Virgil Smith Ballot Case Before Election

vote-mi.org The Michigan Supreme Court has agreed to decide whether prosecutors can force elected lawmakers to give up their seats...

Former Presidential Candidate Evan McMullin: Trump Reshaping GOP in His Image

Courtesy of Evan McMullin President Donald Trump ran on a promise to “drain the swamp” -- of disrupting the political system in a...

GOP, Dem Hopefuls Eagerly Eyeing Seat Vacated by Retiring Republican Congressman

Melissa Mason/WDET Michigan Republican Congressman Dave Trott says he is retiring from public office. And Trott’s decision could create a...

Detroit Casino Revenue Down in August Compared to Last Year

Detroit’s three casinos' combined August revenue of $111.5 million was down from the same month a year, according to the...

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...

Dave Trott to Exit Congress After Two Terms

WDET Congressman Dave Trott (R-Birmingham) says he will not seek reelection next year and will retire after four years in...

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....

Man Who Refused to Host Same-Sex Weddings on Farm Takes East Lansing to Court

cityofeastlansing.com A federal judge could decide on Wednesday whether a Michigan farmer can go forward with his lawsuit against East...

Michigan Students Respond to DeVos Title IX Announcement

Students in Michigan are responding to a Department of Education announcement last week suggesting the department will change how sexual...

Military Sending Planes Away from Irma to Michigan

127th - AF.mil Selfridge Air National Guard Base is coming to the rescue of some military aircraft housed in the...