The Detroit Evening Report
The Detroit Evening Report

The Detroit Evening Report

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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Trump grants US automakers one-month exemption from tariffs on Canada, Mexico importsDearborn Public Schools offer take home meals to students observing RamadanDetroit utilities could face significant penalties

Detroit utilities could face significant penalties

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover new incentives for utilities to improve reliability. Plus, construction begins on I-696 east.

Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

City introduces new emergency response plan to help unsheltered residents

City introduces new emergency response plan to help unsheltered residents

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover emergency response improvements from the city, an Interfaith Day of Unity and more.

Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Great Lakes Water Authority approves lower-than-expected rate hike

Great Lakes Water Authority approves lower-than-expected rate hike

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, we cover new water rates, upcoming road closures, proposed legislation for transfer students and more.

Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Whitmer to deliver State of the State Wednesday nightAlmost 200 families still displaced after water main break

Almost 200 families still displaced after water main break

About 190 families displaced by last week’s water main break in Southwest Detroit are still in hotels as repairs and cleanup continues. City officials say repairs to the most-damaged homes should be completed within the next six weeks. Plus, the nonprofit Michigan Immigrant Rights Center is applauding the Trump administration's decision to rescind a freeze on funding that pays for attorneys to represent unaccompanied migrant children.

Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Dearborn police seek suspect after fatal road rage incident claims life of teen

Dearborn police seek suspect after fatal road rage incident claims life of teen

The Dearborn Police Department is investigating a road rage incident that resulted in the death of a 19-year-old Dearborn Heights girl. Plus, Jewish Family Services of Washtenaw County says the organization is scrambling for funding after the Trump administration froze spending promised to help resettle refugees.

Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Gov. Whitmer signs new minimum wage, sick leave policies

Gov. Whitmer signs new minimum wage, sick leave policies

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed legislation on Friday to preserve Michigan’s lower minimum wage for tipped workers and to modify the law that requires most employers to provide paid sick leave — just hours after the bills were sent to her by the Legislature. Plus, local leaders are saying cuts to the U.S. Department of Education could affect the state if President Donald Trump shuts down the agency.

Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Water main break repair in Southwest Detroit could take weeks
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