The Detroit Evening Report is a three-minute daily round-up of the news that city residents need to know. Stories focus on the concerns, problems, passions and needs of Detroiters – specifically residents of color. On the weekends, we take a break from the news and spend some time with community members. Hosted by Sascha Raiyn, Jerome Vaughn, Tia Graham, Nargis Rahman, and Hernz Laguerre, Jr. Detroit Evening Report is a production of WDET, Detroit's NPR Station.
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RSS FeedPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday calling for the dismantling of the Department of Education. We reported on Feb. 21's Detroit Evening Report that Michigan could face major challenges if the federal department is cut. Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti said during a virtual budget meeting with more than 1,000 attendees that the elimination of the department could lead to many things, such as less monitoring around discrimination claims.
Also, March Madness is upon us. Hear how No. 2 seed MSU and No. 5-seeded U-M fared, and more.
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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we share the latest on the shooting at Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital; a rally against cuts to Medicaid outside Michigan Congressmen John James' office and more.
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Metro Detroit gas prices have jumped seven cents per gallon since Tuesday. The average price of a gallon of self-serve unleaded is now $3.10. That’s up from $3.03 on Tuesday. AAA Michigan’s Howard Hughey says consumer demand is to blame.
Plus, the historic Dearborn Inn is reopening after a two-year long restoration project.
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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we share news about the city of Detroit’s expansion to its private sewer repair program; a new area code for some Detroiters and more.
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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan's new interactive Public Health Data Dashboard; the Detroit Department of Transportation's upcoming public hearing on future service changes and more.
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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover the state's efforts to form a new advisory committee of former Medicaid recipients to share their experiences; Detroit's 67th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade and more.
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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we share updates from Detroit Water and Sewerage on cleanup efforts following the Southwest Detroit water main break; highlight special events planned throughout the city for 313 Day and more.
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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover former Detroit Police Chief James Craig's mayoral candidacy announcement; President Donald Trump's nomination of Dearborn Heights mayor Bill Bazzi as the next U.S. Ambassador to Tunisia; and more.
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Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II's entry into the 2026 Michigan governor race; an upcoming panel highlight jessica Care moore, Tiff Massey and other women building connections between hip-hop, design and culture; and more.
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The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) issued an advisory this week warning people of a possible travel ban by the Trump administration for Arab, Muslim-majority countries and others. Plus, the Michigan Clean Water Corps (MiCorps) is looking for volunteers to join a network that collects and shares surface water quality data throughout Michigan.
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