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.

AAA Prepares For the 100 Deadliest Days

<Asset 1031: size small, side left, caption ''. Error loading preview> A new study by the auto club AAA’s foundation...

I-75 Northbound Connector Ramp at I-375 Closed Until Friday

<Asset 1013: size null, side left, caption ''. Error loading preview> State officials say it will take the rest of...

Michigan State Police: Call Us Troopers, Not Policewomen

Michigan State Police The Michigan State Police is supporting legislation that would remove the rank of “Policewoman” from the Michigan...

Downriver SWAT Team Training In Southgate

parameciorecords/Public Domain The Southgate Police Chief says downriver residents may hear some loud blasts tonight, but should not be alarmed. It’s the...

DPS Teacher Wins Educator of the Year

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET A Detroit Public School teacher is receiving the first-ever Michigan Lottery Educator of the Year Award. Horticulture teacher...

Detroit Becomes a Purple Heart City

Sgt. Michael Selvage/Public Domain Officials in Detroit declared it a Purple Heart City Tuesday. The American Flag and the Purple...

Chase Continues to Rebuild Capitol Park

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Officials with J.P Morgan Chase Bank say they are continuing to redevelop Detroit’s Capitol Park by breaking...

Detroit Metro Airport to Discuss Runway Reconstruction at Open House

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Detroit Metropolitan Airport officials are holding an open house this week to discuss plans to rebuild a...

Detroit City Council Member Lobbies for Replacement of Water Residential Assistance Plan

Laura Nawrocik/ CC Detroit City Council Member Raquel Castaneda-Lopez is calling for a new plan to help thousands of residents...

Working Poor Households Struggle to Meet Basic Needs

PublicDomainPictures Despite the combination of wages and public assistance, working poor households still face about a 14 percent income gap in...

Take a Water Taxi from Cobo to Belle Isle!

Marissa Gawel/WDET The Detroit Riverfront Conservancy is trying to raise more than four million dollars to create a water transit...

Duggan, Snyder Announce Repurposing of Southwestern High School

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and Governor Rick Snyder say an automotive manufacturer is bringing 650 jobs to...