WGPR Opens New Museum
A museum showcasing America’s first African-American-owned TV station is coming to Detroit. The William V. Banks Broadcast Museum and Media...
Bre'Anna Tinsley is a reporter for Detroit Public Radio, 101.9 WDET. She covers city government and housing, as well as co-hosting the "Detroit Evening Report" podcast. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors in Journalism. She also is a licensed real estate agent. Fun fact: her great-grandmother was Detroit blues singer Alberta Adams.
UofM Builds Sun Powered Car
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET The University of Michigan’s 13th solar car is making an appearance at the 2017 North American International Auto...
MSP Celebrates 100 Years at the Auto Show
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET The Michigan State Police is celebrating 100 years of service this year. The agency has an exhibit at...
New Grant Awarded to Protect Huron River Watershed
WDET The Huron River Watershed Council has received one-point-eight million dollars in federal funds to help protect the land near...
Study: Communication Tower Lights are Dangerous to Birds
WDET Research shows that current lighting standards for communication towers in Michigan are dangerous to birds. The US Fish and...
Auto Sales for 2016 Hit Record High
WDET A consulting firm reports that automakers sold a record number of cars in the U-S last year. Officials with...
Ford F-Series is America’s Best-Selling Truck for 40 Consecutive Years
Pat Batcheller Ford’s F-series has been named America’s Best-Selling Truck for the 40th consecutive year. Built in Dearborn, the series...
Milwaukee Ave Renamed to Stevie Wonder Avenue
Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Milwaukee Avenue in Detroit has been renamed Stevie Wonder Avenue in honor of the Motown legend. Wonder...
Southfield Gets Grants for Sidewalk Repairs
WDET The City of Southfield will work to improve sidewalks near three schools. The Michigan Department of Transportation’s “Safe Routes to...
NHTSA Investigates Roll Away Risks in Fiat Chrysler Vehicles
WDET Federal auto safety officials are opening an investigation into about one million Fiat Chrysler vehicles. The National Highway Traffic...
MSP Changing Criteria for AMBER Alerts
WDET AMBER Alerts in Michigan will now only be issued for child abductions. The Michigan State Police are making the...
Inspectors to Fine Landlords Who Have Failed to Fix Heating Systems
WDET City of Detroit building inspectors are warning landlords to make sure their heating systems are working or pay a...