Prosecutors Might Be Running Out Of Time To File Charges In Flint Water Crisis
WDET Digital April of next year marks the six-year anniversary of the start of the Flint Water Crisis. That’s significant, because...
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 Budget, Road Funding Impasse Has Big Impact on State Workers and Schools
WDET Digital State lawmakers are back to work after their summer break. The clock is ticking to get a state...
Michigan’s Secretary of State Promised to Reduce Wait Times. That’s Not Happening.
WDET Digital Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has promised to significantly reduce wait times at branch offices. During her...
Weed Shop Laws Go Up in Smoke, But Supporters Say Relax
WDET Digital Last week's elections didn't have a lot of blockbuster races or questions that dominated headlines in Michigan. But...
2020 Presidential Hullabaloo Eclipsing Upcoming Local Elections in Michigan
WDET Digital Democratic candidates for president in 2020 descended on Michigan for the second round of debates in Detroit this...
Here’s Where Michigan’s Redistricting Effort Stands After SCOTUS Gerrymandering Ruling
WDET Digital The U.S. Supreme Court recently handed down some controversial rulings – especially when it comes to partisan gerrymandering....
As Scandal-Plagued Rep. Inman Stays Away, Fall-Out Reaches Lobbyists, Constituents
WDET Digital A Republican state lawmaker faces federal charges of bribery, extortion and lying to the FBI. Representative Larry Inman is...
MichMash: Lansing’s Dreams Meet Reality In Slew of Quick Fix Laws
WDET Digital New leaders at the state Capitol are successfully tackling issues that have eluded lawmakers and governors for years....
Foundation Looks to Redevelop Neighborhoods Experiencing Population Loss
Jake Neher/WDET A Boston-based foundation is looking to redevelop and invest in Detroit neighborhoods that aren’t yet on the city’s...
Michigan House Leaders Discuss Auto Insurance, Crumbling Roads and More
Jake Neher/WDET The two leaders of the state House had a big week at the 2019 Mackinac Policy Conference. WDET's...
MichMash: Former Lt. Gov. Calley On Why Mackinac Matters
WDET Digital Mackinac Island — fudge, bicycles, horses, and thousands of schmoozing bigwigs. That last part is applicable at least...
MichMash: Whitmer Strikes Historic Deal on Auto Insurance. What Will It Cost Her?
WDET Digital Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Republican leaders at the state Capitol have struck a deal on auto no-fault. They promise...