Warren Evans Discusses the Deal for Wayne County’s New Criminal Justice Center
Jake Neher/WDET Wayne County Executive Warren Evans is set to deliver his State of the County address tomorrow. In the...
Eli Newman is a Reporter/Producer for 101.9 WDET, covering breaking news, politics and community affairs. Newman is an award-winning radio journalist and was named the Michigan Associated Press Media Editors Broadcast Rising Star in 2017. His work has appeared on NPR, Marketplace and the Detroit Free Press among others. Newman joined WDET as a newsroom intern in 2014 and is a graduate of the University of Michigan, where he first worked in radio at the student-run station WCBN.
Newman is a life-long resident of Southeast Michigan and now lives in Northwest Detroit. His favorite Motown track is “It’s the Same Old Song” by the Four Tops.
It’s Any Man’s Race in Detroit’s District 2
Melissa Mason District 2: Detroit’s Biggest Group of Voters It’s late in the evening at the campaign office to elect...
Wayne, Oakland Counties Sue Pharma Companies Over Opioid Epidemic
Wayne and Oakland Counties are filing a joint lawsuit against a dozen drug companies for their part in the nation’s...
Newcomers Challenge the Electoral Status Quo in Hamtramck
Eli Newman / WDET “This city consists of so many ethnicities, so you’re going to have some positive...
Duggan Touts New Development On “Abandoned” Lot, Skaters Wary of Being Pushed Out
Eli Newman / WDET Keviyan Richardson is perfecting a kickflip at a skatepark in the middle of a nearly empty lot...
Former State Senator Smith Makes Moves for Detroit City Council Seat
Former State Senator Virgil Smith is taking the initial steps to run for Detroit City Council. The Detroit Department of Elections...
The Curious Case of the Detroit Kangaroo
"Darwin is the star, not me. I was just walking him down the street for a birthday party." Javon Stacks,...
Bedrock Unveils Plans for Hudson Site [PHOTOS]
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Yemeni Americans Brace for Future Immigration Woes
"After 12 years, they revoked the case. I cannot believe this." Muad Noman, Hamtramck Muad Noman came to a recent community...
Congressman Kildee Drafting Legislation to Defund Immigration Executive Order
Congressman Dan Kildee says he is sponsoring legislation to defund any action related to President Trump’s executive order on immigration. Speaking...
Mayor Urges Detroit Residents to Seek Tax Refunds
Eli Newman / WDET Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is urging residents to file their tax returns. City officials say last...
