Michigan Arts Can Move Online, But Still Face Uncertain Future
The spread of COVID-19 is forcing many cultural organizations and artists to cancel events and close their doors to the...
Jake Neher is senior producer for Detroit Today and co-host of the weekly series and podcast MichMash for 101.9 WDET. Neher is a veteran public radio journalist who came “home” to WDET in March 2016 after four years covering the state Legislature and Michigan government in Lansing with the Michigan Public Radio Network.
Neher served as News Director at KBRW Public Radio in Barrow, Alaska. After his arctic excursion, he made the preposterous transition to New York City where he worked as a reporter, host, and editor at WFUV Public Radio in the Bronx. He's a Central Michigan University Broadcast and Cinematic Arts grad, and got his Master's degree in public communications at Fordham University.
He's an obsessive, but often ineffective vegetable gardener. He stays sane by spending a lot of time in his vegetable garden in the summer or obsessively watching gardening tutorial videos online when it's cold out.
Michigan Arts Can Move Online, But Still Face Uncertain Future
The spread of COVID-19 is forcing many cultural organizations and artists to cancel events and close their doors to the...
Michigan School Closures Leave Parents Scrambling
The coronavirus has been spreading across the United States, with 53 confirmed cases in Michigan alone as of Monday. Last week, Gov....
Michigan Made $5 Million in Weed Taxes So Far. That’s Low.
Michigan has released the recreational marijuana sales for the first three months of legalization. “The total sales are not super...
For Ex-Offenders, Housing is a Bigger Hurdle Than Employment
Housing, particularly “affordable housing” has been a hot topic in communities across Michigan. Formerly incarcerated people, or “Returning Citizens” as they...
Michigan Spends More on Prisons Than Higher Education, And Smaller Schools Are Hurting
There’s a new push to close a wide gap in state funding for universities. Oakland University says no school should...
Shoreline Erosion Isn’t Just Houses Falling Into Great Lakes. It Affects You Too.
Water levels are rising along Michigan’s shorelines. It’s a fact that has dominated the headlines recently – including stories of people’s houses...
You Might Be Wrong About Michigan’s Economy
Michigan’s economy was in the national spotlight last week. During her response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union, Gov....
The Environment, Criminal Justice and Education Stories to Watch in 2020
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spent lots of time talking about roads, jobs, and healthcare during her State of the State speech....
Duggan Says Whitmer ‘Quickly Becoming the Auto Jobs Governor’
Gov. Whitmer is "quickly becoming the auto jobs governor," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said Wednesday night on the floor of...
Play WDET Bingo With Gov. Whitmer’s ‘State of the State’ Address Tonight
Meta Stange / WDET Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to deliver her second ‘State of the State’ speech tonight at...
State Capitol’s ‘Boy’s Club’ Culture Impacts Everyone
The burgeoning scandal concerning allegations of sexual harassment at the State Capitol have spurred a conversation around toxic masculinity in...
Attorneys Accuse Michigan State Police of Conflict of Interest Over Breathalyzer Probe
Michigan defense attorneys who deal with DUI cases say their phones are ringing off the hook. The calls are from clients...