1968: A Look Back
1968. It’s a year that’s unparalleled in recent American history. It started with a major scare for the U.S. military...
Jerome Vaughn is News Director at 101.9 WDET. He joined WDET in 1992 to help chronicle Detroit's comeback and let people around the world know the truth about his hometown.
Vaughn runs the news internship program, providing opportunities for future public radio producers. He has also served as a mentor for NPR's Next Generation Radio Project. Vaughn has won dozens of awards for his reporting. He was inducted into the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame in 2018.
His interest in news reporting began when he was five years old, after his mom bought him a yellow Panasonic ball and chain radio.
State of Macomb County Address 2018
Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel says the area’s population is changing. He delivered his annual State of the County address...
Farmington Residents Seek Sense of Community
Farmington residents now have the opportunity to get more localized news. Metromode is reporting on the city as part of...
Tlaib, Jones Continue Battle for Michigan’s 13th Congressional District
With just a few days left before the general election, candidates around Michigan are working to get out the vote. ...
Arise Detroit Holds “Neighborhood Rising Summit” on Saturday
Arise Detroit is holding its annual “Neighborhoods Rising Summit” on Saturday. The event gives city residents an opportunity to learn...
Metromode’s On The Ground Series Focuses On Sterling Heights
The city of Sterling Heights is the subject of a new reporting project by Metromode. The website has embedded a...
Detroiters Work to Document Education Meetings
A Chicago-based civic media organization has been working over the last few months to have Detroiters document important meetings in...
Windsor Voters to Decide Mayoral Race on Monday
Windsor voters head to the polls on Monday to elect a mayor and city councilors. Jerome Vaughn Five candidates are...
Federal Grand Jury Indicts Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland
A federal grand jury has indicted Detroit City Councilman Gabe Leland on charges of bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery....
Former WDET Music Host Chris Felcyn Has Died
WDET received word over the weekend that former music host Chris Felcyn has died. Felcyn worked at WDET for many...
Thousands Attend Funeral for Aretha Franklin
Thousands of music fans from around the world packed into Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple for the funeral of Aretha Franklin....
Model D Tells Stories of Detroit’s Cody-Rouge Neighborhood
Detroit’s Cody Rouge neighborhood is the subject of a new reporting project by Model D Media. The website has embedded...