Pat Batcheller is a host and Senior News Editor for 101.9 WDET, presenting local news, traffic and weather updates during Morning Edition. He is an amateur musician.

Batcheller joined WDET in 2007 after nine years at WWJ, where he was a news editor, producer and reporter. He started his broadcasting career in 1989 and has lived and worked in Michigan his entire life. He is a graduate of the University of Michigan and the Specs Howard School of Media Arts. He has won multiple awards for excellence from the Associated Press, the Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is an amateur musician, playing percussion in the Downriver Community Band.

Corps Values: Army Engineers Keep Things Moving

Boats large and small pass through the many harbors along the Great Lakes most days of the year. Who ensures...

Brazilian Festival Returns for 2nd Year in Detroit

Brazil declared its independence from Portugal on Sept. 7, 1822. This month, Brazilians around the world are celebrating the anniversary...

MDOT is Close to Finishing I-75 Bridge Project

One of southeast Michigan's biggest road construction projects is nearing the finish line. The Michigan Department of Transportation started repaving...

DCFC Sets Big Goals On and Off the Pitch

Detroit City Football Club had mixed results on the pitch in 2018. After winning the National Premier Soccer League regional...

Prepare to Vote: Candidate Kimberly Bizon [AUDIO, TRANSCRIPT]

On Aug. 7, 2018, voters in Michigan's 10th Congressional District will choose a Democratic nominee to run against Republican incumbent Rep. Paul Mitchell in November. WDET's Pat Batcheller interviewed the three...

Prepare to Vote: Candidate Frank Accavitti, Jr. [AUDIO, TRANSCRIPT]

On Aug. 7, 2018, voters in Michigan's 10th Congressional District will choose a Democratic nominee to run against Republican incumbent...

Prepare to Vote: Candidate Michael McCarthy [AUDIO, TRANSCRIPT]

On Aug. 7, 2018, voters in Michigan's 10th Congressional District will choose a Democratic nominee to run against Republican incumbent Rep. Paul Mitchell in November. WDET's Pat Batcheller interviewed...

Prepare to Vote: Candidate John Tatar [AUDIO, TRANSCRIPT]

Do you have questions about Libertarian gubernatorial candidate John Tatar as you prepare to vote in the August primary? WDET,...

Prepare to Vote: Candidate Bill Gelineau [AUDIO, TRANSCRIPT]

Do you have questions about Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Bill Gelineau as you prepare to vote in the August primary? WDET, in...

Michigan Voters To Decide Redistricting Proposal in November

Michigan voters will decide  who gets to draw the state's political maps. The Michigan Supreme Court voted 4-3 in favor...

Pontiac’s Pine Grove Is Rich In History [SLIDE SHOW]

  This sign marks the entrance to Pine Grove in Pontiac Pine Grove is a Michigan historical site and also...

Prepare to Vote: How to Find More Information about the Governor’s Candidates [VIDEO, TRANSCRIPT]

As you prepare to vote, WDET has resources about the gubernatorial candidates to help you decide which one you will support in...