The Detroit Evening Report

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The Detroit Evening Report episodes

January 09, 2024 City to host 'On The Clock Tour' leading up to 2024 NFL Draft
Now through April, the city will host a series of events with Visit Detroit and the Detroit Sports Commission to gear up excitement for the 2024 NFL Draft. Plus, Michiganders are being reminded to review auto, home and renters insurance policies as extreme weather approaches. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].
7 min
January 08, 2024 Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit against Dearborn for fatal shooting in police lobby
A federal judge has affirmed the Wayne County prosecutor's decision that a Dearborn police officer was justified in killing an armed man in 2022. Plus, state GOP chair Kristina Karamo says she'll fight recent efforts within her party to oust her from her seat. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].
6 min
January 05, 2024 DDOT Bus Drivers to Receive Pay Raise Under New Deal
Detroit Department of Transportation bus drivers will receive a $3 per hour wage increase under a new deal announced by the city this week. Plus, the Gordie Howe International Bridge won’t open for travel until fall 2025, months later than anticipated, officials say. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].
5 min
January 04, 2024 Michigan Cities Pay Some of the Highest Heating Bills
After a mild December, temperatures are starting to drop in metro Detroit. As the heat goes up, some Michigan residents find themselves paying some of the highest heating bills in the country, according to a recent study. Plus, the historic Whitney mansion in Detroit is bring back its Sunday brunch buffet, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].
6 min
January 03, 2024 Detroit Touts Record Low in Homicides, Violent Crime Last Year
The city of Detroit says violent crime fell in 2023, with 252 murders reported last year – the lowest number since 1966. Plus, multiple state capitols, including Michigan's capitol building in Lansing, received bomb threats on Wednesday that led to brief evacuations or lockdowns. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].
5 min
January 02, 2024 New Redistricting Commissioners Being Selected After Resignations
The Michigan Department of State will soon replace three commissioners who recently resigned from the 13-member Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. Plus, the city is hosting its first Community Benefits Meetings this month for residents affected by a new 600-room hotel development downtown. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].
6 min
December 29, 2023 New Year's Events for Kids
There will be plenty of opportunities for littles to ring in the New Year across metro Detroit this weekend. Plus, we revisit an interview by WDET's Hernz Laguerre Jr. with poet and filmmaker Jessica Care Moore. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].
6 min
December 28, 2023 New Year's Eve Celebrations in Detroit
There will be several local venues offering celebrations to ring in the New Year in metro Detroit this week. Plus, the writer and director of "Pomegranate," a film about an Iraqi woman struggling to make her way in America," speaks with WDET's Tia Graham about the project. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].
7 min
December 27, 2023 Family-Friendly Activities Abound Over Holiday Break
There is no shortage of family-friendly activities to take part in over holiday break in metro Detroit, including drop-in workshops at the DIA, special offerings at the Detroit Historical Society and more. Plus, a new gathering space for young professionals to network and learn more about Islam recently opened in Warren. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].
6 min
December 26, 2023 Kwanzaa Celebrations in Detroit
The second annual lighting of the Motor City Kwanzaa Kinara is set for 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26. Plus, Detroit’s Cass Technical High School’s Harp and Vocal Ensemble is almost 100 years old. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at [email protected].
5 min