New report shows current road funding laws in Michigan are outdated and ineffective
Michigan lawmakers are debating the best way to increase funding to maintain the state’s roads, but a new report from...
Bre'Anna Tinsley is a reporter for Detroit Public Radio, 101.9 WDET. She covers city government and housing, as well as co-hosting the "Detroit Evening Report" podcast. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors in Journalism. She also is a licensed real estate agent. Fun fact: her great-grandmother was Detroit blues singer Alberta Adams.
Detroit Evening Report: Attorney Todd Perkins enters Detroit mayoral race
Detroit attorney Todd Perkins announced his bid for mayor this week, making him the eighth candidate to enter the race...
Detroit Evening Report: Much of lower peninsula without power after severe thunderstorms
Today on the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the ramifications of last night's storms, new city-wide projects and upcoming community events.Subscribe...
Detroit Evening Report: Southwest Detroit flood repair efforts to end soon
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan announced Thursday that over 90 percent of the families displaced by the water main break and...
Detroit Evening Report: Troy hospital shooting; rally against Medicaid cuts + more
Editor's note: The above audio incorrectly states that the Detroit Department of Transportation is seeking $2 million budget increase to...
Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd is Michigan’s next poet laureate
Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd has been selected as Michigan's third poet laureate. Boyd is an award-winning author and retired professor...
Consumers Energy is looking into geothermal heating for homes
Consumers Energy is exploring the potential use of geothermal energy to heat and cool homes in some Michigan neighborhoods. The...
Detroit Evening Report: Great Lakes Water Authority approves lower-than-expected rate hike
Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover new water rates, upcoming road closures and more.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report...
Detroit Evening Report: Water main break repair in Southwest Detroit could take weeks
Detroit Water and Sewerage will begin repairing damage caused by the massive water main break in Southwest Detroit next week.Subscribe...
Alternative heat sources are the main cause of home fires in the winter, according to Detroit Fire Department
With more snow expected to move through the area this weekend, the Detroit Fire Department is urging residents to use...
DNR warns ice storms can damage trees
Some trees in Michigan are more susceptible to ice damage during freezing conditions according to the Michigan Department of Natural...
Rare invasive seed bug intercepted at Metro Airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials at Detroit Metro Airport intercepted an invasive seed bug late last year. The...