Former Russian hostage Paul Whelan describes poor conditions at labor camp, struggles since his return to US soil
This summer, after more than five years, Russia finally released Michigan native Paul Whelan in one of the largest prisoner...
Best of 2024: The WDET Playlist
To say 2024 was a big year for music at WDET would be an understatement. We broadcasted an exclusive world...
The Progressive Underground Pick of the Week: ‘The Rest of Me’ by Michael Kiwanuka
This week, we’re diving into a track by the inimitable Michael Kiwanuka that is as soul-stirring as it is sonically...
Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn selects Winter Aglow honorees; Detroit launches fire safety series + more
The city of Dearborn has chosen 51 homes as honorees of the Dearborn Beautiful Commission's winter outdoor decorating recognition program,...
MichMash: Michigan House comes to dramatic close, adjourning early
Democratic control of the Michigan Legislature crashed to a halt on Thursday, Dec. 19, after GOP lawmakers and Democrat Karen...
Nissan and Honda to attempt a merger that would create the world’s No. 3 automaker
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese automakers Honda and Nissan have announced plans to work toward a merger that would form the...
The Metro: WDET’s annual ‘Festivus’ airing of grievances for 2024
Grievances, we’ve all had them. Whether it’s traffic, the weather, people nagging at us, we’ve all felt the need to...
The National Audubon Christmas Bird Count is underway
What started out as a tradition to hunt and kill as many birds as possible, turned into something much different...
Michigan’s outdoor economy continued growth in 2023, federal data shows
Thousands of people set out to explore Michigan’s woods and water at the end of 2023.According to data from the U.S....
Corrections officer charged with stealing money, gift cards at Kent County jail
A Kent County Sheriff’s deputy is accused of stealing personal property inside the county jail.Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker issued...
Senate adjourns after passing flurry of bills; Legislature done for 2024
The Michigan Senate gaveled out for the year Thursday following a marathon 30-hour session that wrapped up the Legislature’s work...
Government funding bill clears Congress and heads to President Biden, averting a shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a government shutdown deadline, the Senate rushed through final passage early Saturday of a bipartisan plan that would...
