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: Michigan Senate passes historic LGBTQ legislation, heads to House

State Senator Jeremy Moss called March 1, 2023 one of the best days he’s served in the last eight years...

Detroit Evening Report: Capital Impact Partners awards $415K in grants to real estate developers of color

Capital Impact Partners has awarded $415,000 in grants to 16 real estate projects led by developers of color in Metro...

Detroit poet jessica Care moore brings ‘Vibe Sessions’ to Carr Center

Multi-hyphenate poet jessica Care moore is launching a three-part series entitled "Vibe Sessions" this Saturday at the Carr Center in...

MichMash: DTE Energy faces scrutiny over power outage response time

In the midst of a massive ice storm, Bridge Detroit’s Jena Brooker joins MichMash host Cheyna Roth to explain the...

Detroit Evening Report: Warming centers open in Detroit after rare ice storm

DTE Energy and Consumers Energy say more than 707,000 people in Michigan are without power after a historic ice storm...

MichMash: Will Democrats deliver on gun law promises following MSU mass shooting?

After the mass shooting at Michigan State University, thoughts surround how lawmakers will respond. MichMash host Cheyna Roth talks with...

Detroit Evening Report: Warming centers in Detroit offer shelter from freezing temperatures

The City of Detroit is opening two 24-hour warming centers to provide shelter from the harsh cold this week. Listen...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Legislature approves nearly $1B in tax cuts

The Michigan Legislature approved $944 million in tax cut proposals Thursday night that will help lower taxes for one million...

Detroit Evening Report: GM investing over $900M in 4 factories, including 2 in Michigan

General Motors announced a $918 million investment across different U.S. sites, including Flint and Bay City. Listen and Subscribe to...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Democrats introduce plans to reduce income tax bills by $1 billion

Michigan Democrats are making plans to lower income tax bills by $1 billion, possibly providing relief to households that are...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit artist Judy Bowman makes solo exhibition debut at MOCAD at age 70

On this Detroit Evening Report, we’re sharing stories we’ve covered in 2022 that show how special the people and places...

Detroit Evening Report: Dearborn-based clothing brand Studious Monday explores modest chic

A Dearborn-based company is proving that modesty and style don’t have to be mutually exclusive. Listen and Subscribe to the...