Author Chat with Sean Hagerty
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Metro Detroit native, Sean Hagerty, is a retired Special Operations Soldier with over 25 years of experience. He's taken a bit of his knowledge and created an amazing vengeance collection, The Dane Cooper series. He's also written a children's book, Founders' Font, that teaches cursive through the words, principles, and ideals that shaped the United States of America.

'We Run 313' with Joe Robinson & Lance Woods
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Joe Robinson (right) and Lance Woods (left) cofounded We Run 313, Detroit's premier run club, in 2019. Their book 'We Run 313' shows not only showcases their club, but it also shows Detroit's resilience and determination.

Eastpointe Police cancels Flock camera contract
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As debate over Flock cameras in the U.S. grows, another Metro Detroit community has canceled their contract with the controversial tool.

'Famous Men' with Julie Buntin
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Julie Buntin is an author and teacher at the University of Michigan. Her bestselling novel, Famous Men, is a gripping story about ambition, parents and children, and all the ways women still pay for men's mistakes. She also has a new book, Notes to New Mothers, where 65 writers and artists capture early motherhood in scenes and revelations: a vulnerable, kaleidoscopic record of postpartum life.

STRIKE FOR LITERACY WITH AMON-RA ST. BROWN
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Sydnee sat down with Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown to discuss how his organization, The St. Brown Foundation, is strengthening local youth literacy and giving back to the community. As part of these efforts, the foundation partnered with Rhymes with Reason at Durfee Elementary-Middle School in Detroit. The program uses music-based courses to boost student engagement and track measurable improvements in reading skills.

Author Chat with Teresa Wasson
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Teresa Wasson is a Legal Secretary and avid reader of all genres. She's also a Metro Detroit author with her debut novel 'Blame it on Nikki.' Teresa studied literature at Eastern Michigan University in 1994 and holds a bachelor’s degree in business management. It was during this time she uncovered her ability to take current events and use satirical comedy to change the ending of the story. 

Author Chat with Michelle Bailey
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Michelle Bailey is a Metro Detroit author and a middle school teacher. She's been writing and reading all sorts of genres since she was a kid. Now, she's the author of two books, 'Same Time Tomorrow,' and 'Meet Me in the Middle.'

For the Love of Books
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Sydnee chats with fellow book lovers Anabeth, Bri, and Matteo. Along with bestselling authors Adria Moses, Natalia Iacobelli, Patric Gagne, Phillip B. Williams, and Kayla Ancrum. 

'Painting the Light" with Natalia Iacobelli
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Natalia Iacobelli is a Metro Detroit author with an upcoming children's book, "Painting the Light." Painting the Light follows Morisot's extraordinary path from a young girl with artistic dreams to her breakthrough as an acclaimed painter whose works now hang in major museums worldwide. This inspiring picture book biography introduces young readers to the only female founder of Impressionism whose vision helped shape one of the most beloved art movements, but whose story remains largely unknown today. 

"Towards What Hurt" with Adria Moses
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Adria Moses is a Detroit-based writer, and founder of the School of Radical Healing. Her debut novel "Towards What Hurt" is a collection of poems that's structured as a ceremony in three movements and draws on 15 years of writing through chronic illness, major surgery, domestic violence, childhood abuse, love, grief, and survival. 

Book Chat with Anabeth
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Anabeth is a social media influencer, who uses her platform to show the fun and importance of reading. She also incorporates amazing fashion and lifestyle tips in her conversations. 

DTE Power Outages: Hundreds of thousands impacted by storm

Already reeling from one round of storms the previous evening, people all around the region were without power in the early evening. From Southern Wayne County to Northern Oakland County, all the way west on the I-96 corridor in Livingston County and Michigan Avenue in Ann Arbor reported power outages.

Michigan Severe Weather: Tornado Warnings end for Metro Detroit; 264k without power

More bad weather is pushing into Metro Detroit following a heavy round of thunder, lighting, and downpours that hit the region Wednesday night and Thursday morning.

'Act Like a Teen, Think Like a Lawyer' with Renette Jackson
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"Act Like a Teen, Think Like a Lawyer" is a practical guide written by seasoned legal professional Renette Jackson. The book draws from over two decades of legal experience and a deeply personal perspective shaped by parenthood. This isn’t a textbook. It’s not a lecture. It’s real-life preparation rooted in real law.

'Woman in Pink' with Megan Schikora
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Megan Schikora worked in mental health & taught writing for many years, all the while squeezing her own writing into the margins of her time. Her debut novel 'A Woman in Pink' was a Writing Award Short List Choice for the Page Turner Awards.

Southfield Public Library Back-To-School Picks
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As kids gear up for back-to-school, what better way to spend some time at the library. Tracy Bedford with Southfield Public Library shares some cool picks for kids. 

Cranbrook Institute of Science First-Ever Adult Book Fair
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Cranbrook Institute of Science invites book lovers, avid readers, and literary enthusiasts to experience its inaugural After Dark: Pages & Pours, a new 21+ event that transforms the museum into a celebration of books, storytelling, and community.