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Ballot 6 DET
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Hamtramck mayoral race remains undecided

Emma George-Griffin November 5, 2025

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Hammoud stands in front of a backdrop of his campaign logo, speaking to the crowd gathered to watch the votes for Dearborn mayor come in.
  • Elections
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Dearborn elects Mayor Abdullah Hammoud for second term

Nargis Rahman November 5, 2025
Denzel McCampbell stands with a mic in hand at his election night gathering.
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Denzel McCampbell wins District 7 seat

Russ McNamara November 5, 2025
Ford Field during a Detroit Lions home game on Nov. 19, 2023.
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: Amusement taxes are common across the country. Why not in Detroit?

Detroit Today January 17, 2024

 As Detroiters ride the high from the Lions' first playoff victory in more than 30 years over the weekend,...

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HUDA urban garden
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Detroit Evening Report: City accepting applications for 2024 Neighborhood Beautification grants

Jerome Vaughn January 17, 2024

The city of Detroit has announced that it’s opened the application process for 2024 Neighborhood Beautification Program grants this week....

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Empty voting booths
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Woman who sent threats to a Detroit-area election official in 2020 gets 30 days in jail

Associated Press January 17, 2024

DETROIT (AP) — A New Hampshire woman was sentenced to 30 days in federal jail Tuesday for texting threats to...

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Salting the roads becomes less effective when temperatures drop below 15 degrees, according to the Michigan Department of Transportation.
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Super-freezing temperatures will reduce effectiveness of salt to thaw roads

Rick Pluta January 17, 2024

A cold snap expected to last until Thursday could make for treacherous driving conditions across much of Michigan. Officials are...

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Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission
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Redistricting commission takes first stab at redraw  

Colin Jackson January 17, 2024

The first crack at redrawing seven Michigan state House districts in metro Detroit that were struck down by a recent...

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The booking photo of Michael Jackson-Bolanos, who has been charged with homicide in connection to the fatal stabbing of metro Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll.
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Neighbor, investigators share details in Samantha Woll murder at preliminary hearing

Jenny Sherman January 17, 2024

Prosecutors called seven witnessed to testify Tuesday during the first day of the preliminary exam for the suspect accused of...

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Kevin Reynolds
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Live on WDET: Kevin Reynolds

Ryan Patrick Hooper January 17, 2024

Detroit’s own Kevin Reynolds released one of the best records in 2023. A Certain Circumstance is the debut solo project...

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When temperatures drop, pets should not be left outside for an extended time.
  • Animals & Pets
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Detroit Evening Report: Animal Control urges Detroit residents to keep pets inside amid frigid temperatures

Tia Graham January 16, 2024

Frigid temperatures in Michigan are prompting Detroit Animal Control to remind animal owners to bring in their pets if possible.Subscribe...

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Homeless woman holds sign during winter
  • Detroit Today with Stephen Henderson
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Detroit Today: Why homelessness still exists in the richest country in the world

Detroit Today January 16, 2024

As the metro Detroit area grapples with extremely low temperatures this week, it's hard not to think about the city's...

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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer overall and is the leading cause in non-smokers.
  • News
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Michigan radon specialist says more tests are needed in Detroit

Nargis Rahman January 16, 2024

Click here to view the full audio transcript »Michiganders are encouraged to test their homes for radon as part of...

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State, federal and local partners, including Alia Harvey-Quinn from FORCE Detroit, pose with Detroit Police Chief James White at a press conference announcing a drop in violent crime in 2023.
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Does a record-low homicide count mean Detroiters are safer?

Briana Rice January 16, 2024

Officials took to a podium inside Detroit Police headquarters last Wednesday to tout a significant drop in crime. Mayor Mike...

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump takes the stage at a caucus night party in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024.
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Trump notches a commanding win in the Iowa caucuses as DeSantis edges Haley for second place

Associated Press January 16, 2024

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump scored a record-setting win in the Iowa caucuses on Monday with his rivals...

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