MichMash: Kristina Karamo faces backlash from Michigan Republicans
Michigan GOP Chairwoman Kristina Karamo is facing backlash from her fellow party members, with a vote to potentially oust her...
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.
Detroit Evening Report: Study finds Michigan cities have above average winter heating bills in the nation
After a mild December, temperatures are starting to drop in metro Detroit. As the heat goes up, Michigan residents find...
MichMash: New research explores Michigan’s path to a prosperous future
What are the keys to a prosperous Michigan? Eric Lupher, president and secretary of The Citizens Research Council of Michigan,...
MichMash: Michigan politics in 2023 and what’s to come in 2024
2023 has had some major political news stories, and 2024 will be no different. Sarah Rahal, City Hall reporter for...
Detroit Evening Report: New Year’s Eve celebrations in metro Detroit
Weam Namou is the writer and director of the film "Pomegranate." It’s a story about an Iraqi woman struggling to...
Detroit Evening Report: Senate bill aims to excuse ‘mental health’ absences from Michigan schools
A state Senate bill proposed in January of this year would allow K-12 public school students in Michigan to get...
MichMash: Gov. Whitmer unveils new vehicle rebate plan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer recently unveiled plans for a new tax rebate for those who purchase electric vehicles. Automotive News' Jake...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit awarded $25M grant to improve bus safety, accessibility
The City of Detroit received $24.8 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation this week to improve safety...
MichMash: Loophole in law discouraging threats against health workers has some worried
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer last week signed legislation to increase fines for people who assault health care workers, but some...
Detroit Evening Report: Urban farm tracking pollution from nearby Stellantis plant
A local urban farm is tracking toxic chemicals in the air from the nearby Stellantis plant. Subscribe to the Detroit...
MichMash: Whitmer signs bills to reach ambitious clean energy goals by 2040
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a landmark energy bill package into law last week that sets an ambitious goal for Michigan...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit mourns the loss of Rev. Charles G. Adams
The Rev. Charles G. Adams, beloved retired pastor of Detroit’s influential Hartford Memorial Baptist Church and at one time one...
