A $1-million federal grant is going to be used to remove the Wayne Dam on the lower River Rouge.

Robert Fowler of the Small Business Association of Michigan talks about how proposed legislation from the Capitol could help Michigan businesses.

The demand for firearms is rising at a staggering rate in Michigan.

In a report published by the Brookings Institute this week, Detroit had the second highest gain in jobs in the manufacturing sector.

In an interview with ABC News yesterday, President Obama announced he personally supports gay marriage but still believes it is up to the states to decide.

It is calculated that Detroit has close to 20-square miles of vacant land within its borders. Wayne State Professor and Urban Planner Robin Boyle speaks with WDET about how that land can be developed.

Voters across Metro Detroit will decide school bond and local tax issues on Tuesday.

SEMCOG wants public input on how to make alerts more timely, and better.

Detroit hosts forum on foreclosure crisis Saturday at the Charles H. Wright Museum.

General Motors released its quarterly earnings summary this morning. WDET's Pat Batcheller spoke with 'Autoline Daily's John McElroy about the numbers and asked if there was anything surprising about the results.

State wants to give businesses, residents, and drivers plenty of time to prepare for disruptions in traffic.

Stent can open arteries, but is not a cure.

New web site features links and original news content by local journalists.

University of Michigan Economist Dr. George Fulton speaks about job growth in Oakland County.

Where's GM heading after record profit in 2012?

Bridging 8 Mile will host reimagining commuinity meetings this weekend in Detroit and Royal Oak.

Wayne State football team plays spring scrimmage, prepares to make another run at a national championship in 2012.

10-6 record, playoff berth, mean lower draft pick for team that took Matthew Stafford Number One in 2009.

WDET's J. Carlisle Larsen speaks about the history of Chicago's city owned Meigs Field Airport.

The number of African-Americans in Major League baseball is declining. The Grio's Jason Smith speaks with us about the decline of players and what it says about the sport.

Detroit Mayor Bing says operating City Airport is a luxury the city can no longer afford.

Dante Chinni, author of Patchwork Nation, speaks about the GOP Primaries in New York, Pennsylvania, and other states.

Dr. Kafi Kumasi speaks about this year's Bookstock--a charity book drive aimed to help promote literacy throughout the area.

It's Severe Weather Awareness Week in Michigan. Stay informed if you want to live.

Tom Stanton, Professor of Communications at University of Detroit Mercy, speaks with WDET about the history of Tiger Stadium on the eve of its 100 year anniversary.

On Wednesday, the Detroit City Council voted on a historic measure to rescue the city's finances. Council Member James Tate discusses why he voted for it and what he hopes will come from the decision.

WDET's Pat Batcheller chats with fans before Opening Day at Comerica Park.

Dan Dickerson, the play-by-play radio announcer for the Detroit Tigers, speaks about the Tigers pre-season as well as what we can look forward to on Opening Day.

Council Member Saunteel Jenkins joins WDET to speak about the ongoing financial review process.

GM, Ford, and Chrysler all reported higher sales in March, thanks largely to demand for fuel-efficient cars and trucks.

Joyce Parker, Emergency Manager for Ecorse, talks about her role in turning the city around.

Jason Smith of The Grio discusses the NCAA Final Four.

Michigan League for Human Services says federal law is better than nothing.

Saunteel Jenkins, of the Detroit City Council, speaks with WDET about her thoughts on the financial review process.

Because it's supposed to, according to Wayne County.

Wayne State University Distinguished Professor of Law Robert Sedler speaks about the legal challenges facing the Affordable Healthcare Act.

Congressman's bill would let people pay 10 percent of income over 10 years.

WDET's Pat Batcheller has a conversation with Dearborn Heights mayor.

Michigan State meets Louisville in the Sweet Sixteen, a rematch of 2009 Elite Eight battle.

MSU, UM, and UDM play their opening round games in the NCAA men's basketball tournament Friday.

Lions WR signs eight year contract worth estimated $132 M.

Detroit Council President pro-tem Gary Brown says the proposal is flawed, but has some merit.

Snyder administration to present details to Detroit officials Tuesday.

Detroit News writer chronicles Alan Mullaly's efforts to save automaker.

Wolverines, Spartans, and Titans all qualify for NCAA tournament.

Mayor Bing vows to keep rec centers open in State of City address. Council President Pugh questions wisdom of that promise.

Mayor proposes to let southwest Detroit property owners buy vacant adjacent lots for $200.

Romney, Santorum win most of the contests and delegates.

Work to begin soon at I-94 and M-39

Michigan-born Republican fights to win that was once considered a lock.

Internet nominating effort qualifies for ballot in 16 states, including Michigan.

Rare Rembrandt exhibit draws largest crowds in years.

$7.6 billion dollar earnings in 2011 is GM's best.

A last-minute surge of donations reaches red kettle campaign goal.

Oakland County Commissioner responds to Executive L. Brooks Patterson's State of the County address.

Chrysler's Clint Eastwood commercial creates local buzz.

The Tigers introduced slugger Prince Fielder to reporters at Comerica Park on Thursday.

Detroit City Council President says he will not seek re-election to a second term in 2013.

Twelve Mile Road is down to one lane each way under I-75, work on the freeway starts January 30.

Jim Leyland says Martinez can't be replaced, but team is deep and talented.

Event means millions for local economy, but how does that translate at the local level?

State sets up temporary branch office at Cobo Center during public days.

North American International Auto Show welcomes reporters from around the world to Detroit.

Mayor says city won't run out of cash if council acts on his plan.

Former State Senate Majority Leader Returns to Politics

Chrysler comes back from the dead with 26 percent sales increase in 2011. GM, Ford sales also rise.

Ford survey lists mileage as top concern for consumers in 2012.

Lake Superior State's annual tongue-in-cheek list includes terms that were (over)used in 2011.

Huffington Post Detroit Editor Simone Landon reviews the top local stories with WDET's Pat Batcheller.

Renovations at Cobo Center fuel optimism heading into new year.

Robert and Debbie Henry face losing their home on January 2nd.

The Detroit City Council and Mayor Dave Bing met Tuesday to talk about the city's budget crisis.

The first snowfall of the season caused dozens of accidents on Detroit area roads Wednesday morning. Oakland County budget pressures could make the job of salting and plowing roads more challenging this winter.

A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect Tuesday night through Wednesday morning for Oakland, Washtenaw, Livingston, and Lenawee Counties.

The DIA brings a rare collection of the Dutch master's works to town.

Detroit Mayor Dave Bing wants police and fire unions to take the same 10 percent pay cut that other city unions accepted, but says layoffs would leave the city vulnerable to crime.

A new season of Radiolab starts Monday on WDET, the award-winning series that asks life’s big questions and finds creative answers. Co-host and producer Jad Abumrad talked with WDET's Pat Batcheller about the show.

As America commemorates Veterans Day, a local man has written a book about his father’s life as a soldier in World War Two and the challenges he faced when he returned home.

Bill Ballenger assesses Wednesday night's presidential debate at Oakland University.

City Council President Charles Pugh may propose amendment to reduce number of council members.

Voters in Detroit approved Proposal C on Tuesday, which authorizes sweeping changes in the city charter.

Rembrandt's works come to Detroit for three month exhibition.

NPR host and journalist shares her experience and invites others to share theirs on-line.

Drivers refuse to board buses after an alleged assault Thursday.

Charter Revision Commission chairperson says ads do not violate laws against using public funds to encourage "yes" vote.

GM, Ford, and Chrysler sales rise. Japanese brands struggle months after quake.

Secretary Ruth Johnson says expressSOS.com should alleviate long lines and make it easier to do business with the state.

The United Auto Workers says it has reached a tentative agreement on a new four-year contract with Chrysler.

Man accused of trying to blow up flight to Detroit enters plea.

Republican Senate hopeful draws distinctions between himself and other GOP candidates.

The nation's highest court opened its new term Monday. WDET's Pat Batcheller talked about it with Wayne State constitutional law professor Robert Sedler.

If you could make a movie that tells the Detroit story, how would you write it? And how would you star in it? And how would you bridge the Eight Mile divide?

Those are some of the questions we want YOU to answer as part of our Public Insight Journalism Network. WDET's Public Insignt Analyst Rob St. Mary spoke with Pat Batcheller about how YOUR opinions shape our coverage of the news in our community. Listener feedback was essential to our unique coverage of the 10th anniversary of the September 11th attacks. Now, we'd like your insight on some other issues, that will help guide some upcoming reports and conversations on WDET and wdet.org.

Tuesday sales at Eastern Market were so successful this summer, they’ll return next year.

A new political group is giving voters the change to nominate their own presidential candidate through an Internet convention

Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney dominated the presidential candidate straw poll this weekend during the Michigan Republican Party conference on Mackinac Island

Henry Winkler raises awareness of condition that afflicted his mother after she suffered a stroke.

The Old Farmer’s Almanac hit America’s newsstands and bookstores last week.

WDET's Morning Edition Host examines how the Tigers won the AL Central.

Detroit beats Oakland 3-1, wins first division title since 1987.

Grosse Pointe Shores officials are in no hurry to move the entire village into Macomb County.

M-39 between Grand River and M-10 could reopen by mid-October.

City Councilmember says move would save millions in tax dollars.

Time is running out for the United Auto Workers to negotiate new contracts with General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler. The current labor agreements expire on Wednesday.

Now that Osama bin Laden is dead, and al-Qaida crippled, the U-S government is turning its focus toward the threat of homegrown terrorism. But when does concern give way to paranoia?

State Senator Bert Johnson (D-Highland Park) is running for Congress in the new 13th district, which covers much of Detroit, Highland Park, and some western Wayne County suburbs.

Detroit’s automakers saw higher sales in August. Chrysler led the way with a 31 percent increase. General Motors sales rose 18 percent. Ford sales were up 11 percent.

Parts of the Rouge River are healthier today than they were in the 1970s…when people often used the river as a dumping ground. A local group will raise funds to continue cleanup efforts this month.

WDET's Pat Batcheller speaks with Charter Revision Commission Chair Jenice Mitchell Ford about the proposed changes, which will appear on November 8th ballot.

Heavy rain, high winds, knocked down trees and power lines across Metro Detroit Wednesday.

Severe thunderstorms possible between 5-10pm, perhaps even a tornado. STAY TUNED TO 101.9 WDET for any watches or warnings.

State lawmakers are ready for a final vote on a 48-month lifetime cap on welfare benefits at a time when many Michigan residents are still out of work.

Crude oil prices jumped 1.6 percent to $83.58 a barrel in early trading as Libyan rebels appeared closer to toppling Moammar Gadhafi's regime.

Rebel leaders say they've taken over 95 percent of Libya's capital, Tripoli.

Recent outbreak of violene may be one topic. Will web forum help?

Group started in response to the riot, has tried to bridge violence for 40+ years.

Saunteel Jenkins founded anti-violence campaign in honor of her brother.

Detroit Police say more officers could be on the street overnights in response to this past weekend’s string of shootings. WDET asks community leaders what they will do, outside of their official or professional capacities, to address violence in the city.

Focus:HOPE co-founder has died, but agency will go on helping those in need.

Co-founder of Focus:HOPE helped thousands of people for more than 40 years.

The William Beaumont School of Medicine is the first privately-funded med school in Michigan and the first to open in more than 40 years.

U.S. auto sales in July show that Japanese car companies are still feeling the effects of the earthquake and tsunami that disrupted the country's auto production.

Most of Michigan’s U. S. House members voted in favor of the debt ceiling deal that also aims to cut at least two-trillion dollars in federal spending over the next decade.

Farm exports up 10 percent, but officials watch debt crisis carefully.

New facility will be closest one to Detroit.

Ford posts $2.4B profit. Chrysler loses $370M due to debt refinancing costs.

The United Auto Workers opened contract talks with Chrysler today, and will begin negotiations with General Motors and Ford later in the week.

The annual Bayview Yacht Club Port Huron-to-Mackinac race begins Saturday morning.

West MI Republican enters GOP field for 2012.

The Wyandotte Street Art Fair runs through Saturday. It’s the 50th anniversary of the Downriver festival.

Hundreds arrested at pro-election reform protest. Here is one Michigan woman's first-hand account.

The space shuttle Atlantis blasted off from Cape Canaveral for the last time Friday. But is it the end of the U-S space program as we know it?

The APBA Gold Cup returns to the Detroit River this weekend. It's the 102nd running of the event, which is basically the Super Bowl of powerboat racing.

Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson is proposing to freeze wages for county workers until 2014, when they would receive a one-percent pay increase.