Best of 2023 (So Far): The WDET Midyear Playlist
We’re halfway through 2023, and that means it’s time to take stock of our favorite songs of the year so...
Detroit Today: How the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling may mirror Michigan law
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down race-conscious admissions programs in the United States this week. Many expect the ruling to...
Detroit Today: Navigating through the Canadian wildfires’ effect on Michigan air quality
The National Weather Service extended its air quality alert in Michigan because the air quality index has stayed at unhealthy...
Detroit officials celebrate renovated Roosevelt Park in Corktown
Roosevelt Park reopened earlier this week following major renovations with $6 million in funding provided in part from the American...
Supreme Court rejects Biden’s plan to wipe away $400B in student loans
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sharply divided Supreme Court ruled Friday that the Biden administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loans for...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan health department extends Medicaid renewal deadline
Thousands of Michigan residents on Medicaid will have coverage for at least one more month. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...
Detroit Today: Rep. Debbie Dingell wants guns under consumer safety laws
While the Michigan Legislature has made strides to pass some gun control regulations, Congress has not been able to do...
Detroit Today: Should minimum wage increase for tipped workers?
The Michigan Supreme Court is set to consider a case that may significantly impact the wages of tipped workers and...
Pilot job courts program launches in Wayne County
Under a new pilot program in Wayne County, some low-level, non-violent offenders would be given jobs in lieu of jail...
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions and says race cannot be a factor
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new...
Detroit Evening Report: Air quality alert for Metro Detroit extended to Thursday
Detroit health officials are once again alerting residents about poor air quality in the city due to ongoing Canadian wildfires....
Haze over Metro Detroit reminds US residents that Canadian wildfires persist
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit area woke up Wednesday to some of the worst air quality in the United States...