Whitmer’s State of the State focuses on education, taxes
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer laid out her agenda Wednesday night during her State of the State address. Speaking at Detroit Diesel in Redford Township, Whitmer,...
Dorothy Hernandez
Dorothy Hernandez is Digital Editor for 101.9 WDET, creating and adapting content for digital platforms. Prior to joining WDET, she was managing editor of Model D and editorial director for Issue Media Group. This is not her first stint with WDET; in 2018 she had an opportunity to tell food stories through a partnership between Feet in 2 Worlds and WDET. She is thrilled to be back in the WDET fold.
Her love of radio began when she had a radio show in college when she and her roommate played '80s music in the middle of the night.
13th Congressional District race in Michigan: Here’s who’s running, so far
Michigan’s redistricting commission changed the current legislative boundaries, including the 12th and 13th congressional districts. In the 12th, Rep. Rashida...
Auditor General: It’s not “fair” to say COVID-19 deaths in Michigan long-term facilities were underreported
Legislative Republicans are accusing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services of intentionally minimizing the number of COVID-19 deaths in Michigan’s long-term care...
Michigan health officials warn state is headed toward ‘very sharp crest’ in omicron surge
Fueled by the omicron variant, infections during Michigan’s sustained fourth wave of COVID-19 continue to rise. Director of the Michigan Department of...
Rep. Brenda Lawrence’s Retirement Announcement Shakes Up Michigan Congressional Races
Rep. Brenda Lawrence, Michigan’s only Black member of Congress, will not seek re-election, and her retirement announcement has shaken up the races for the...
Michigan Fire Marshal Offers Safety Tips During the Holidays
Michigan safety officials are warning residents about at-home fire risks over the holiday season. State fire marshal Kevin Sehlmeyer says dried-out Christmas...
Whitmer Urges Residents to Get Vaccinated and Booster Shots “Before Omicron Is Everywhere”
Get vaccinated, then get boosted against the coronavirus – that’s the message from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer as the state deals with an extended fourth wave...
Detroit Police Fatally Shoot Woman Seen Threatening Customers with Airsoft Gun at Gas Station
33-year-old Nakita Williams was killed by Detroit police officers after threatening customers at a gas station over the weekend. It’s the fifth...
COVID-19 in Michigan Is “Critical Right Now” as Cases and Hospitalizations Hit All-Time Highs
Michigan is still leading the country in new coronavirus infections, and now over 21% of all people hospitalized in the...
Detroit Launches Workforce Program Skills for Life
Detroit is launching a three-year initiative funded by federal pandemic relief dollars. The Skills for Life job placement and training program aims to put...
Parents of Oxford High School Shooter Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter
This is a developing story. Come back to WDET.org and tune into WDET 101.9 FM for the latest updates. Oakland...
Metro Detroit Schools and Parents Are on High Alert After Oxford High School Shooting
Scores of Metro Detroit schools shut down early or were closed Thursday due to unspecified threats on social media following this week’s mass shooting at...