Detroit Evening Report: MSU establishes new tuition-free program for Michigan residents
A new financial aid program from Michigan State University is making it easier for some students to attend.The school announced...
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.
Detroit Evening Report: Retired Detroit police chief James Craig officially launches US Senate campaign
Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig has officially announced his intention to run for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat.Subscribe to the...
Detroit Evening Report: Biden arrives in Metro Detroit, meets with UAW members at picket line
President Joe Biden visited Metro Detroit Tuesday afternoon for a historic stop to speak with UAW strikers at a picket...
Detroit Evening Report: UAW President Shawn Fain threatens more work stoppages, sets new deadline
The United Auto Workers union is on strike against Detroit’s automakers for a fifth day. Listen and Subscribe to the...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit casinos brought in $105M in revenue in August
Detroit’s three casinos brought in nearly $105 million in revenue in July.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts,...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit hosting certification fair to empower minority and women-owned businesses
The city of Detroit is holding a business certification fair to encourage minority and women-based businesses to join the work...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield might run for mayor
Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield is considering a run for mayor.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts,...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit public schools reach tentative deal with teachers union on new contract
The Detroit Public Schools Community District reached a tentative contract agreement with the Detroit Federation of Teachers on Sunday.Subscribe to...
Detroit Evening Report: Former Detroit mayor, Piston great Dave Bing endorses Slotkin for US Senate
Former Detroit Mayor Dave Bing has endorsed Democratic Congresswoman Elissa Slotkin for Michigan's U.S. Senate seat.Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...
Detroit Evening Report: Woman sues city of Detroit after being wrongfully arrested while pregnant because of facial recognition tech
A Detroit woman who was arrested in connection with a suspected robbery and carjacking when she was pregnant is suing...
Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer signs $57.4B ‘Make it in Michigan’ budget
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a $57.4 billion budget for the state centered on infrastructure, public safety and public...
Detroit Evening Report: City of Detroit sets up relief centers for unhealthy air quality and heat
The city of Detroit has set up centers where residents can find cleaner air or get relief from an expected...