Jerome Vaughn is News Director at 101.9 WDET. He joined WDET in 1992 to help chronicle Detroit's comeback and let people around the world know the truth about his hometown.

Vaughn runs the news internship program, providing opportunities for future public radio producers. He has also served as a mentor for NPR's Next Generation Radio Project. Vaughn has won dozens of awards for his reporting. He was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in 2018.

His interest in news reporting began when he was five years old, after his mom bought him a yellow Panasonic ball and chain radio.

Detroit Evening Report: Warren Evans touts health initiatives, lower crime rates in State of the County address

Wayne County Executive Warren Evans delivered his annual State of the County address on Tuesday night.  Subscribe to the Detroit...

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The city of Detroit and state health officials are warning residents to make sure they’ve been vaccinated against the measles...

Detroit Evening Report: Breaking down Michigan’s 2024 presidential primary results

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Detroit Evening Report: Redistricting Commission hosting public hearings on state House maps

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Detroit Evening Report: Early voting underway for Michigan’s 2024 presidential primary

In-person voting is already underway in Michigan for the state’s Feb. 27 presidential primary elections.  Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...

Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig drops bid for U.S. Senate seat

Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig is suspending his Republican bid for a U.S. Senate seat in Michigan — just...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit approves new city council district maps

Detroit City Council has selected a new map for the purpose of redrawing city council districts.  Subscribe to the Detroit...

Detroit Evening Report: New ‘Water Square’ luxury apartments open in downtown Detroit

Officials from the city of Detroit and project developers gathered Tuesday to mark the grand opening of “The Residences at...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council approves $5.5M to restore Hart Plaza fountain

Detroit City Council voted on Tuesday to authorize more than $5.5 million to fix the Dodge Fountain in Hart Plaza. ...

Detroit Evening Report: UAW endorses Joe Biden for president

The United Auto Workers union has endorsed President Joe Biden for re-election.  Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple...

Detroit Evening Report: City accepting applications for 2024 Neighborhood Beautification grants

The city of Detroit has announced that it’s opened the application process for 2024 Neighborhood Beautification Program grants this week....

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