Snyder Calls for Increased Cost to Dump Waste in Michigan Landfills
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder wants to increase the cost of dumping waste in the state’s landfills. This is part of...
State of the Union Reflects ‘Hyper-Partisan Atmosphere in Washington’
Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address was predictably a show of bravado, fallacy, bipartisanship, and partisanship all at...
Expert: Deadly Flu Outbreak Demands New Vaccine
cdc.gov The flu is hitting the nation hard. Tens of thousands have been hospitalized because of the virus. Almost 40...
Nassar Faces More Victims in Second Sexual Assault Sentencing Hearing
Convicted sexual abuser and former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar is back in court today for another sentencing hearing....
What Is The Trump Administration Doing to the Environment
Jake Neher/WDET Last night President Donald Trump touted his rapid-pace deregulation schedule within the many departments of government. Perhaps at...
Greektown Businesses Install Security Cameras on Streets
The streets of Greektown are now monitored by surveillance cameras that feed video directly to the Detroit Police Department. Eleven...
Snyder Takes Steps to Increase Broadband Internet Access
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder kicked off his week of daily announcements Monday with a focus on broadband internet access....
Muskegon Heights Prison Scheduled to Close in March
Michigan Legislature The Michigan Department of Corrections announced that a prison in Muskegon Heights will close in March. Nearly 175...
What History Tells Us About Power of Presidential Speeches
Jake Neher/WDET Think about the most memorable State of the Union speech you’ve seen. Was it when a congressman shouted...
What Kind of Opportunity Does Trump Have With First State of the Union?
Libby Casey/Washington Post President Donald Trump delivers his first State of the Union speech Tuesday night before a joint session...
Evidence Shows Programs for Detroit’s Homeless Population May be Working
Volunteers plan to comb the streets of Detroit Wednesday night looking for homeless residents. It’s part of the annual Point...
Are Two New Detroit River Bridges One Too Many?
New data show traffic at Detroit’s international crossings is stagnant. Year-to-year statistics compiled by the Bridge and Tunnel Operators Association...