Detroit Evening Report - WDET 101.9 FM

Daily round-up of the news that Detroit residents need to know

The Detroit Evening Report is a 3-minute daily round-up of the news that city residents need to know. Stories focus on the concerns, problems, passions and needs of Detroiters — specifically residents of color.

Hosted By: Sascha Raiyn, Jerome Vaughn, Bre’Anna Tinsley, Nargis Rahman and Hernz Laguerre.

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FILE - James Craig, a former Detroit police chief, announces he is a Republican candidate for governor of Michigan, on Sept. 14, 2021,

Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig drops bid for U.S. Senate seat

Jerome Vaughn February 14, 2024

Michigan House of Representatives chamber

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan House bills seeking to increase rights for sexual assault victims gets hearing

Sascha Raiyn February 13, 2024

Detroit Evening Report: New Michigan gun laws to take effect this week

Nargis Rahman February 12, 2024

A filtered water fountain and bottle filling station in a school.

Detroit Evening Report: EGLE rolls out new program to ensure safe drinking water in schools

Nargis Rahman February 9, 2024

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Land Bank Authority negotiating new contract with the city

Hernz Laguerre February 8, 2024

City officials gathered in Detroit on Tuesday, Feb. 6, for the grand opening of The Residences at Water Square, a new luxury apartment complex in downtown Detroit.

Detroit Evening Report: New ‘Water Square’ luxury apartments open in downtown Detroit

Jerome Vaughn February 6, 2024

Detroit Evening Report: Local leaders supporting state water affordability bills

Sascha Raiyn February 5, 2024

Detroit Evening Report: State approves $65M to improve water infrastructure in several Michigan cities

Nargis Rahman February 2, 2024

The Flint Water Plant water tower in Flint, Mich.

Detroit Evening Report: Firm announces $25M settlement over role in Flint water crisis

Hernz Laguerre February 1, 2024

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council approves $5.5M to restore Hart Plaza fountain

Jerome Vaughn January 31, 2024

A young artist works on a block printing project in a studio.

Detroit Evening Report: Microgrants aim to make arts more equitable for Detroit’s young creatives

Tia Graham January 30, 2024

Imam Omar Suleiman speaks at the Islamic Center of Detroit in Detroit, Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. President Joe Biden's campaign manager has traveled to Michigan, where many Arab American leaders are enraged over the administration's policy toward Israel, and found some top activists unwilling to meet.

Detroit Evening Report: Arab American leaders refuse to meet with Biden campaign during Michigan visit

Sascha Raiyn January 29, 2024

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