Category Archives: Michigan News
Reproductive Rights Group Sues State of Michigan to Reverse 24-Hour Wait Periods for Abortions
Photo: Matthew Dae Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, May 22, 2024 ~ Healthcare organizations made appearances in a Michigan court Tuesday as part of a lawsuit against the state, arguing it has not pr...
May 22, 2024
Detroit City Council Passes Ordinance Requiring Lodging Businesses to Post Educational Signs about Human Trafficking
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:May 22, 2024 ~ Detroit City Council unanimously approved an ordinance that requires hotels to post signage to combat human trafficking. Guy Gordon, Lloyd J...
May 22, 2024
Police Raid and Tear Down Pro-Palestinian Encampment at University of Michigan
Photo: Dave Boucher ~ USA TODAY NETWORKANN ARBOR, May 21, 2024 ~ University of Michigan police dressed in riot gear pepper-spraid students, raided, and cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment Tuesday mor...
May 21, 2024
New Study Finds That Michigan Teacher Salaries Fall Below National Average
Photo: Mitchell Boatman ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, May 21, 2024 ~ Michigan public school teacher salaries have declined over the past couple of decades to below the national average, according to a ...
May 21, 2024
Detroit Police Lieutenant Put On Leave After Making ‘Racist’ Remark Towards Palestinian Protestor
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, May 21, 2024 ~ A Detroit police lieutenant has been put on administrative leave after shouting, “Go back to Mexico,” at a pro-Palestinian prot...
May 21, 2024
Detroit Zoo Unveils New Water Tower Design
Photo: Detroit Zoological SocietyPODCAST:May 21, 2024 ~ The Detroit Zoo has some big changes coming, and will feature a new design for the water tower along I-696 and Woodward Avenue! Guy Gordon, Lloy...
May 21, 2024
New Projects Ahead for Belle Isle Amid National Travel and Tourism Week
Photo: Mandi Wright and Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:May 20, 2024 ~ Monday begins National Travel and Tourism Week 2024 around the country, and there will be a press conference at Belle Isle P...
May 20, 2024
Slotkin, Rogers Close in New MI Senate Race Poll
MICHIGAN, May 20, 2024 ~ The race for Michigan‘s open Senate remains close between the two major parties’ top candidates, according to a new poll.In collaboration with the Detroit Regional...
May 20, 2024
At Least One Pro-Palestinian Protestor Arrested Outside of Biden’s Visit to Detroit
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, May 20, 2024 ~ President Joe Biden visited Detroit Sunday for outreach with Black voters, though not everyone in the metro Detroit community gave him a war...
May 20, 2024
Eastern Market’s VegFest Returns June 2
Photo: Aleanna Siacon ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:May 17, 2024 ~ Eastern Market is getting ready to host the 23rd annual VegFest on June 2, featuring special vendors, cooking demonstrations, and live e...
May 17, 2024
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April 9, 2026 ~ Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joins All Talk with Kevin Dietz to discuss the latest developments in the war in Iran and what they mean for the United States.
April 9, 2026 ~ Political strategist Matt Friedman, co‑founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, joins the show to examine whether cracks are beginning to show within the MAGA movement.
April 9, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with Claude Molinari, President and CEO of Visit Detroit, about Michelin stars coming to Detroit.
