FAILURE TO FIX: An Detroit Free Press investigation finds government and the auto industry are failing to improve the rate recalls are repaired, meaning as our cars get older, more and more of us are at risk from dangerous defects. Read Matthew Dolan's piece here: freep.com/story/news/inv…

Yesterday, we at Detroit Free Press reported about the problem of millions of cars and trucks on the road today with unfixed safety recalls, potentially putting us all at risk. Today, we looked at the some potential solutions. Here's what they are, and why they haven't gone anywhere yet.

We at Detroit Free Press found nearly 58 million vehicles on U.S. roads today are being driven with a known recall that should be repaired. That's not only a potential threat to the drivers and occupants of those cars and trucks, but for all of us. Check it out: shorturl.at/RCG6G

New Detroit Free Press investigation: In the spring, Detroit police said they aren't surveilling Gaza war protesters. But 3 DPD officers told violeta ognianova ikonomova for years a specialized unit monitored social media of demonstrators -- even if they’re not suspected of crimes freep.com/story/news/loc…

NEW: an investigation nearly two years in the making. At least two dozen schools in Michigan serve students with severe behavioral disabilities. A Free Press analysis of nearly 8,000 emergency dispatch records show these schools are leaning on police. freep.com/story/news/edu…

An Detroit Free Press investigation finds schools in Michigan that cater to kids with emotional disabilities are more likely to bring in the police than traditional schools. Critics say that’s not the answer. freep.com/story/news/edu…

My “On Guard” column returns with a story more than one year in the making - all about how Michigan lawmakers take free lunches, trips and great jobs, but they won't take your questions. Watch my students track them down and ask anyway! freep.com/story/news/col… via ⁦Detroit Free Press⁩

At least 32 Detroit cops have been working without active law enforcement licences, the state agency MCOLES said. They were hired between Nov 2019 and Aug 2024; Detroit police didn't submit the proper paperwork to activate licences. freep.com/story/news/loc… via Detroit Free Press

By 1900, settlers had wiped out wild turkeys in Michigan. Now they're thriving in even more places in the state than they ever did before. And along the way back, they helped restore moose to the U.P. Detroit Free Press freep.com/story/news/loc…

New from Jamie LaReau: Massive tank explosion at GM Proving Ground in Milford damages nearby homes freep.com/story/money/ca… via Detroit Free Press

Mayors, township officials, local police departments and municipal department heads are subject to open records requests in Michigan. But the governor — the most powerful political figure in the state and who guides an $80 billion budget — is not.

11/ So: No, we are not publishing a story. This is how journalism is supposed to work. Hear something. Check something. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as many times as needed. The end.

The Boston Globe In Michigan, Detroit Free Press obtained logs showing staff at the state's specialty schools for students with complex behavioral problems have called the police on children at higher rates than traditional schools. freep.com/story/news/edu…

Last week Donald J. Trump made an unexpected call to Ford Motor Company’s Bill Ford. What they talked about and the look ahead for Ford this year. Freep Autos Detroit Free Press USA TODAY USA TODAY Cars UAW General Motors Stellantis North America Randy Essex Jim Farley Jim Schaefer Mary Barra freep.com/story/money/ca…

Spirit of Detroit statue dons Honolulu blue. Where was its Tigers jersey? freep.com/story/news/loc… via Detroit Free Press

Big news in Detroit, from Detroit Free Press Chris Ilitch, wife file for divorce: What it could mean for Detroit Tigers, Red Wings freep.com/story/news/loc…

Jack Cooper saga continues. First, Ford Motor Company canceled its contract with the company. Now General Motors orders it to stop shipment of its cars. My exclusive. Freep Autos Detroit Free Press Teamsters UAW USA TODAY Randy Essex Stellantis North America Jim Farley Mary Barra Jim Schaefer freep.com/story/money/ca…

U-M in my experience is the most recalcitrant entity in our entire state when it comes to FOIA.

Judge prevents public disclosure of witness names in high-profile Devon Hoover murder case freep.com/story/news/loc…

of Lake Huron to Lake Superior, from Port Huron to Detroit, Duluth & back. This video was fun to shoot & edit as well. In 30 yrs as a photojournalist w/ many amazing assignments around the 🌎 it ranks up there in my top 5 most fulfilling ones. youtu.be/AGGFOw3gFn0?fe…