Michigan Meteorite to Hit the Auction Block
Mark Mauthner/Christie's Many in Michigan seemed to have Meteorite Fever last month after a fireball exploded over the state, showering...
Art Van Dies at 87
Metro Detroit Businessman Art Van Elslander has died. He was 87 years old. Van Elslander opened his first furniture store...
DTE Energy Plans to Cut Carbon Footprint By 80%
A Michigan energy company says it plans to reduce its carbon footprint by 80% in the coming years. DTE Energy says...
Snyder’s Budget Includes Some Major Reversals for Term-Limited Governor
Jake Neher/WDET Michigan lawmakers are now at work on next year’s state budget. Gov. Rick Snyder presented his final budget proposal...
Responses Vary to Governor Snyder’s Budget Proposal
Jake Neher/WDET Gov. Rick Snyder gave his final budget proposal Wednesday, to mixed reviews. Lawmakers on both sides of the...
Why Save Michigan’s Historic Buildings? A Rhetorical Question
The State of Michigan no longer offers tax breaks for historic preservation of homes or commercial buildings. But a new...
Could Blockchain revolutionize government record keeping?
Imagine being able to check all public records on a real-time ledger. Any citizen could verify acceptance of paid utilities...
U.S. House Would Require Members to Use Own Money to Pay for Harassment Settlements
Jake Neher/WDET Michigan members of the U.S. House are praising a measure that would force lawmakers to use their own funds to...
DTE Ordered to Explain Improper Power Shutoffs
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) A state commission will take a hard look at DTE Energy’s past improper...
Spring Training Starts Soon for Rebuilding Tigers
2017 was a rough year for the Detroit Tigers. It started with the death of owner Mike Ilitch in February...
Ex-USA Gymnastics, MSU Doctor Nassar Receives Second Sentence for Sexual Assault
A Michigan judge is sentencing disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar to between 40 and 125 years in prison for sexually abusing...
Poor People’s Campaign Wants to Look Lawmakers in the Eye
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Groups in 25 states including Michigan are launching an effort to bring legislators face-to-face with those dealing with...
