The Metro: Detroit Fire Department teams with nonprofit to reduce overdose deaths
Overdose deaths across the United States have declined more than 10% over the past year, according to the latest public...
Retirements by water and wastewater plant operators are leading to workforce shortages
Across the U.S., drinking water and wastewater utilities are losing experienced workers at an escalating rate. It’s part of the...
Detroit launches Quick Response Team to address opioid crisis
Detroit launched a new Quick Response Team (QRT) this month aimed at tackling the opioid crisis more effectively. Funded by...
Judge suspends delivery of radioactive soil from New York to Michigan
DETROIT (AP) — A judge stopped on Wednesday the delivery of World War II-era radioactive soil from New York to...
Breathe deep? Maybe not in Detroit
A new study published this week found people with asthma have an especially hard time breathing properly in Detroit.The Asthma...
The Metro: Outlier Media’s new SMS service aims to address information gaps in Detroit
Outlier Media has a new and improved text service aiming to help residents get answers to essential questions. Founder and...
The Metro: How is the Gordie Howe Bridge construction impacting residents?
The Gordie Howe International Bridge is expected to be complete in 2025. The bridge is being built in Detroit’s Delray...
Officials question why toxic atomic waste is coming to Wayne County
One of the worst parts of World War II is coming to metro Detroit this month. And it’s scheduled to...
Shame and stigma prevent some Michiganders from using food assistance programs, report finds
Judgmental looks and invasive questions at the grocery store checkout are common experiences for some people in Michigan who receive...
Detroit Evening Report: Safety tips for extreme heat; Hamtramck Labor Day Festival returns and more
On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover this week's extreme heat and severe storms that have...
Wayne County officials urge more transparency of incoming hazardous materials
Wayne County officials met this week to discuss the lack of transparency from the federal government following a unilateral decision...
Boar’s Head expands recall to include 7 million more pounds of deli meats tied to listeria outbreak
The popular deli meat company Boar's Head is recalling an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to-eat products made at a...