Lions Draft Pick Is Big And Smart
The Detroit Lions beefed up their offensive line Thursday by choosing Duke guard Laken Tomlinson in the first round of the...
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.
The Red Wings Are Done, What’s Next?
The Detroit Red Wings lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-0 in Game 7 of their Stanley Cup playoff series...
Here’s The Plan for Detroit’s Riverside Park
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and the owners of the Ambassador Bridge have made a deal that could benefit both the...
Veteran Pollster: It Looks Bad For Proposal 1
Early polls showed overwhelming opposition to Proposal 1, the ballot question that would raise more than $1 billion in new revenue to fix...
Boon or Boondoggle? The Pros and Cons of Proposal 1 [Download Ballot Language]
On Tuesday, May 5, Michigan residents will decide whether to raise the state's sales tax from six percent to seven...
Baby, It’s Cold Outside…But WHYYY?
Metro Detroiters who thought they saw the last of winter may have been disappointed--if not surprised--to see snow flurries again...
Council Approves Arena Rezoning
The Detroit City Council voted Tuesday to rezone property for a new hockey arena, giving Olympia Development what it needs to start...
Opposition To Ontario Nuke Project Grows In Michigan
Next month, a Canadian nuclear safety panel will recommend whether to approve plans to build an underground nuclear waste dump...
WSU Study Links Prenatal Mercury Exposure to Low IQ
A new study suggests that high levels of mercury in certain kinds seafood could harm the intelligence of children while...
How Much Do You Drive Every Day? AAA Says Average Is About 30 Minutes
How long is your commute? AAA says the average American drives almost 30 miles a day and spends 46 minutes behind...
Red Wings Have Home Ice, But Can They Hold It?
The Red Wings return to Joe Louis Arena Tuesday night for Game 3 of their Stanley Cup playoff series against...
Price Pitches Tigers To Opening Day Win
The Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0 on Opening Day at Comerica Park Monday. David Price nearly pitched the...