Wayne State University announced the creation of a National De-escalation Training Center. The headquarters will be on its campus. The Wayne State police department says its officers are already being trained in de-escalation methods. Tony Holt is th...
In a game of pool, if it's your turn and the cue ball is behind the eight ball, you're in trouble. But what does it mean to be behind the eight ball off the table? This week's topic comes from a listener named Clem Hawes. He says, This [phrase] does...
Automakers and their suppliers are back at work in Michigan. Ford, GM, Fiat-Chrysler and other manufacturers have been working with the United Auto Workers, government, and health experts to avoid potential spread of COVID-19. Not everybody going bac...
Two Midland County dams were breached on Tuesday after several days of heavy rainfall, leading to historic flooding along the Tittabawassee River. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency for the county, and around 10,000 residents...
For many people, staying at home has provided some sense of safety during the coronavirus pandemic. But for Michigan residents who live under the threat of domestic violence, staying home during an especially stressful time feels anything but safe. S...
For the first time in 25 years, Imam Abdul Latif Azom has closed the doors to the Islamic Center of North Detroit, or Masjid Al-Falah. Its Ramadan, the month of fasting from dawn until dusk. Masjid means mosque. The greatest loss [to] our congregatio...
Mid-Michigan residents are beginning to take stock of the damage wrought by historic floods. The small village of Sanford has just over 800 residents. It lies just upstream from Midland along the Tittabawassee River. When the Edenville dam breached o...
For many people in Michigan, one of the most pressing issues during the coronavirus pandemic is how to handle K-12 education. Parents and kids are still navigating the final weeks of this school year, but there are major questions about what will be...
On a recent Saturday morning I sat down at my sewing machine. Normally I like to sew clothes, but lately I've been making cloth masks. I tapped into my moms seemingly endless supply of fabric and so far Ive made about 30 for family and friends. Every...
As the pandemic weeks turn into pandemic months, many questions remain about how we know what we know about COVID-19. One of the major limiting factors in testing for the virus is the availability of supplies for test kits. As Michigan slowly moves t...
