Alex McLenon

1 month ago | wdet.org | Alex McLenon |Quinn Klinefelter

IndyCar teams and drivers hit the streets of downtown Detroit next week for the city’s annual Grand Prix. That will come after this weekend’s running of the Indianapolis 500 — known as the world’s largest single day sporting event. However, there’s a cloud over this year’s race, as the team and series owned by Detroiter Roger Penske are embroiled in scandal. The issue stems from an illegal part found on two of the Team Penske cars during Indy 500 qualifying last weekend.

Mar 24, 2025 | wdet.org | Alex McLenon |Amanda LeClaire

Chris from Sterling Heights, who didn’t share his last name, says for him the protests are also about calling out the Trump administration’s policies, on issues like immigration. “I can’t sit idly by anymore,” he said. It’s become too big of a deal, it’s too important now. If I just sit by on the sideline and just let it happen, I’m part of the problem.”Kennedy says the group did get some support from passing motorists, who would honk or wave a fist in support.

Oct 11, 2024 | wdet.org | Alex McLenon

Donald Trump called Detroit "a mess" while discussing his vision for the economy at the Detroit Economic Club.