Detroit Evening Report: Firm announces $25M settlement over role in Flint water crisis
Flint residents, businesses and property owners have reached a $25 million settlement with an engineering firm that contracted with the...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council approves $5.5M to restore Hart Plaza fountain
Detroit City Council voted on Tuesday to authorize more than $5.5 million to fix the Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza. Subscribe...
Detroit Evening Report: Microgrants aim to make arts more equitable for Detroit’s young creatives
Two local nonprofits are banding together to offer grants to young aspiring artists looking to further develop their skills.Subscribe to...
Detroit Evening Report: Arab American leaders refuse to meet with Biden campaign during Michigan visit
President Joe Biden’s campaign manager traveled to Michigan on Friday and found some top Arab American activists unwilling to meet...
DER Weekends: Michigan organizers work to better serve Muslim children in foster care
On the latest episode of DER Weekends, WDET's Nargis Rahman spends some time exploring efforts to support Muslim children in...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn commits to 100% renewable energy at city buildings
The city of Dearborn is opting in to DTE Energy’s MIGreenPower program to get municipal buildings to 100% renewable energy...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan communities receive $67M in grants to improve water infrastructure
Several Michigan communities were recently awarded a total of $67.1 million in state grants to replace hazardous lead drinking water...
Detroit Evening Report: UAW endorses Joe Biden for president
The United Auto Workers union has endorsed President Joe Biden for re-election. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts,...
Detroit Evening Report: DDOT expanding bus service frequency on multiple routes
The Detroit Department of Transportation announced this week that it has increased the daytime frequency of bus service on multiple...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Court of Appeals orders resentencing for 18-year-olds serving life without parole
The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that 264 inmates sentenced to life without parole when they were 18 years...
Detroit Evening Report: MSP shares results of independent report on discriminatory policing
Michigan State Police say a review by an independent consulting firm found racial disparities in its traffic enforcement do not...
Detroit Evening Report: Animal Control urges Detroit residents to keep pets inside amid frigid temperatures
Frigid temperatures in Michigan are prompting Detroit Animal Control to remind animal owners to bring in their pets if possible.Subscribe...