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.

Affirmations in Ferndale to Hold Vigil for Victims in Orlando Shooting

A Metro Detroit LGBT community center is holding a vigil tonight in honor of the victims of a mass shooting...

I-94 Closed Near Trumbull

I-94 will be closed in both directions between I-96 and Lodge Freeway beginning Friday at 9 P-M. Crews will install new...

New Park Coming Near Fort Street Bridge

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET A new park will be built near the new Fort Street Bridge in Detroit to commemorate the...

Construction on I-94 Near Metro Airport to Begin

Resurfacing work and pavement repairs will take place on I-94 between Telegraph and I-275 starting next week. The Michigan Department...

8 Mile Road Bridge Re-Opens Early

The Eight Mile Road bridge over northbound US-23 is re-opening Wednesday morning. The overpass was torn down after a semi-truck...

Private University Safety Officers May Get More Authority

The University of Detroit Mercy’s public safety officers are looking to regain the ability to patrol beyond campus boundaries. The...

Ford Road Makes Top 10 Wayne County Intersections with the Most Crashes

Ford Road claimed five spots in the top ten Wayne County intersections with the most crashes least year.  The list...

Oakland County Receives $600k to Clean Brownfield sites.

Oakland County has received a $600,000 grant to clean up brownfield sites. The US Environmental Protection Agency awards the funds...

Oakland County to Help Fund City Road Repairs

Oakland County municipalities can now apply for funds to fix local roads as part of a pilot program. The County...

SEMCOG: Fatal Traffic Crashes Increased in 2015

The Southeast Michigan Council of Governments is advising motorists to take precautions when traveling over the Memorial Day weekend. The...

DTE Installs Solar Panels in Lapeer

DTE Energy will power nine thousand homes in Lapeer with a new solar panel park. The array, which will include...

Detroit Receives Grants to Preserve Historic Sites

The State Historic Preservation Office with Michigan State Housing Development Authority is granting Detroit about $50,000 for historic research and repairs on two historic...