Barb Byrum wants to be Michigan’s next Secretary of State
Michigan's Secretary of State office issues driver's licenses, REAL ID cards, and a variety of permits. It also administers Michigan's...
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.
New study shows need to protect water from PFAS
A new study highlights the importance of removing "forever chemicals" from drinking water.What are PFAS?PFAS are chemicals that take a...
Early signs point to mild algal bloom in Lake Erie
They're back.Algae are growing in western Lake Erie as they do every year, posing a potential health threat to people...
Wayne County begins long-delayed railroad project
Wayne County has broken ground on a project that's supposed to reduce train delays in the Downriver area. The plan is...
Sewage overflow raises stink in Oakland, Macomb counties
A heavy rainstorm on April 2, 2025 filled Macomb County's Red Run Drain with more than one million gallons of...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan leaders reflect on the loss of Pope Francis, a ‘powerful, prophetic and loving voice’
Several Michigan leaders released statements today in response to the news of Pope Francis' death, including Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and...
DNR says northern Michigan forests don’t look the same after historic ice storm
An ice storm at the end of March caused widespread damage throughout northern Michigan.The Department of Natural Resources says an...
New soccer stadium in Detroit could open in 2027
Detroit City Football Club has called Hamtramck home since 2016. The team moved from its original grounds at Cass Technical...
Detroit will get another area code before the end of 2025
Detroit's iconic area code is getting some company.The Michigan Public Service Commission says the city and adjacent suburbs will run...
NWS kicks off training on how to spot and report severe weather
Tornado season has arrived, and the National Weather Service has started its annual training sessions for Skywarn spotters.Jackie Anderson is...
Garlin Gilchrist announces bid for governor, saying he’s a ‘problem solver’
Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist II wants the top job in state government.He has declared his candidacy for governor in...
Local meteorologist says weather service layoffs risk public safety
The Trump administration's purge of federal workers includes layoffs at the National Weather Service.An NWS spokesperson would not say how...