The Book That Put Auto Safety Up Front Turns 50
A book published in 1965 changed the auto industry and turned consumer advocate Ralph Nader into a household name. The book,...
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.
Black Friday Deals Boost November Auto Sales
Several automakers reported their best November sales in years. Fiat Chrysler says its sales rose three percent to their highest...
Gasoline Glut Pushes Prices to 2009 Levels
Gasoline prices in Michigan are the lowest they’ve been since early 2009. AAA says drivers are paying an average of...
UM Still Measures Football Success Against OSU
EDITOR'S NOTE: Extra security measures will be enforced at Michigan Stadium. Click here for more information.--pb When Jim Harbaugh played football at the...
Several Streets Will be Closed Thursday for the Parade and Turkey Trot
The City of Detroit is advising people coming in for America's Thanksgiving Parade, the Turkey Trot, and the Lions game...
A Detroit Transit Discussion: What is Working?
As the one-year anniversary of Detroit’s emergence from bankruptcy approaches, WDET is examining how the city has changed. One thing city...
Detroit’s Blight Problem…and Solutions
As the one-year anniversary of Detroit’s emergence from bankruptcy approaches, WDET is examining how the city has changed. Mayor Mike...
MSU at OSU: Spartans Seek Win, Respect
The winner of Saturday's college football game between Michigan State and Ohio State will have the inside track to win the...
Winter Forecast: Not as Cold, Not as Snowy
The last two winters have been among the coldest on record in Detroit. But forecasters are predicting this winter will...
Behold a Year’s Worth of Detroit Weather in 90 Minutes
An old saying goes, “if you don’t like the weather in Detroit, wait five minutes, it’ll change.” Soon, you’ll be able...
Sue the T. Rex in the D
A replica of the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex specimen ever discovered is on display at the Michigan Science Center. Its...
Detroit Dog Rescue Takes In Animal Control Dogs
Detroit’s Animal Control center is working with the Michigan Humane Society to transfer dogs from the city’s shelter to organizations that...