Detroit Evening Report: Detroit offers respite centers to get people out of wildfire smoke
The city of Detroit’s Health Department is offering guidance and respite centers to help residents to stay safe from the Canadian wildfire smoke. In a...
Hernz Laguerre Jr. is a Multimedia Journalist at 101.9 WDET. He is one of the co-host for "Detroit Evening Report," one of the weekend anchors for "Weekend Edition," the producer for our political podcast, "MichMash," and reports on arts, culture and politics. Hernz graduated from Syracuse University: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with his bachelors in broadcast and digital journalism and his masters in television, radio and film.
MichMash: Whitmer clashes with state Democrats after vetoing bills; MEDC revives economic development incentive
Tensions are high in Lansing among the Democrats with Governor Whitmer vetoing a series a bills from her own party....
MichMash: Candidates clash during Michigan primary debates
“In this episode”Key takeaways from the Democratic U.S. Senate debate.Analysis of the Republican gubernatorial debate.How did each debate show divides...
MichMash: What is your favorite state park?
It's the 4th of July weekend and many Michiganders are celebrating by going to their favorite parks to go swimming,...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State tuition rises
The tuition at Wayne State University is rising by 4% for its undergraduate and graduate students. This comes after a unanimous decision from...
MichMash: Review of major political stories and a forecast of what’s ahead
The Republican gubernatorial race just had a major shake up with President Donald Trump making an endorsement. This week on...
Detroit Evening Report: Mayor Sheffield gives update on road improvement plan
“Our great partner, Governor Whitmer isn’t the only one fixing the roads around here," said Mayor Sheffield yesterday, where she...
MichMash: Michigan US Senate race begins to take shape; State Senator Singh weighs in on the budget process
In this episodeThe current status of the Michigan US Democratic Senate race.Will the budget get done by the July 1st...
MichMash: Michigan primary voters could pick nominees for secretary of state and attorney general
Michigan is one of three states that nominates candidates for secretary of state and attorney general at party conventions. There...
Detroit Evening Report: Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon cutting cancelled
The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority abruptly canceled festivities planned for the Gordie Howe Bridge ribbon cutting tomorrow. Windsor Detroit Bridge officials...
Detroit Evening Report: UAW endorses Benson for governor, El-Sayed for Senate
The United Auto Workers has endorsed Jocelyn Benson for governor and Abdul El-Sayed for U.S. Senate in Michigan's 2026 elections.In...
MichMash: Money Out of Politics group is “very confident” that its proposal will overcome foreseeable challenges
In this episodeWhat is in the Money Out of Politics group's proposal?What are the reactions from the supporters and opponents...