Alex McLenon is a Reporter with 101.9 WDET.

Auto Industry Starting Up Adds to Overburdened Supply Chains

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, global and regional supply chains have been forced to adapt to maintain stock of critical supplies....

COVID-19 Shut Michigan Down, But I-75 Construction Continues — With Precautions

With road crews assigned to major projects designated essential by the State of Michigan, long term efforts to revamp I-75...

COVID-19 Forces Local Clerks to Confront Election Safety, Complications

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting planning efforts for this year's August primary and November general elections. Among a number of issues...

Coronavirus Has Mixed Impact on Michigan’s Economy

Residents around the state are starting to see the financial effects of COVID-19 at the gas pump. Talks to cut back...

General Motors Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant Retooling for Electric Vehicle Production

Production of the Chevrolet Impala was supposed to be the last hoorah for General Motors' Detroit-Hamtramck Assembly Plant. While the end...

Wayne County Sells Hines Park Mill, Part of Ford History, To Artist Tony Roko Despite Public Outcry

Alex McLenon A historic mill at the corner of Hines Drive and Wilcox Road in Plymouth will officially be changing...

How Did Center Line Get Its Name? A Fractious Indigenous History, Some Say

The City of Center Line has roots in the Native American community. Those ties span from present day, back to...

The Indigenous Tradition That Michigan’s Native People Celebrate Instead of Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving holiday most people in the United States are familiar with is different from the one originally practiced in...

The 1974 Supreme Court Ruling On Detroit School Busing That Worsened Segregation

It’s the early 1970’s. The City of Detroit is still licking its wounds after the civil disturbance in July of...

Rep. Brenda Lawrence: Pelosi Wants Impeachment Inquiry Complete by Thanksgiving

Alex McLenon As Congressional committees move forward with the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump, Representatives are away from Capitol...

As UAW Strike Rolls Into Third Week, Layoffs, Stoppages Result

Jake Neher/WDET Conveyor belts at General Motors assembly plants nationwide remain stationary, as members of the United Auto Workers union...

Detroit Students Return With Improved Test Scores, Revised Conduct Policy

Wiki Commons As students return from summer break, the Detroit Public Schools Community District is heading into the new school...