Child Poverty is Down in Michigan, But Pandemic Could Worsen Existing Problems For Kids
The novel coronavirus pandemic has disrupted the lives of Michigan families in many ways, and could have long-lasting effects on 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.
Homemade Face Masks: Washing, Wearing And Making Them
Health experts, including the U.S. Surgeon General, have been urging Americans to make their own face masks to prevent the...
Beaumont Studies COVID-19 Antibodies as Possible Treatment
Beaumont Health has treated hundreds of COVID-19 patients since March 1, 2020, and tested thousands more. Its employees and affiliates...
Report Shows Gaps in Child Care for Kids of Healthcare Workers
While health care workers are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19, who's taking care of their children?...
Michigan’s Census Response Rate Ranks Third Nationally
Efforts to get Michigan residents to take part in the 2020 U.S. census appear to be paying off. The Census...
COVID-19 and Chloroquine: FDA Authorizes Use, But Risks Persist
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency authorization to use chloroquine and hyrdoxychloroquine to treat patients with...
Census Bureau Wants People to Respond Online Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Census Bureau is suspending field operations until April 1, 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic. Director Steven Dillingham says...
Many Schools Are Closed Fri., March 13 Due to Coronavirus Concerns
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all schools in Michigan to close for three weeks starting March 16 to prevent the...
This Math Professor Serves Up 1,200 Digits of Pi
Meta Stange/WDET If you've ever baked a pie and wanted to measure its roundness, then you need to know something...
Sanders, Biden Push For Big Turnout in 2020 Michigan Primary
For Michigan Democrats, the choice for president comes down to the two top contenders: former Vice President Joe Biden and...
School Closings for Feb. 27, 2020
Check this page frequently for updates February 27, 2020 is another school day for many children in southeast Michigan, though...
School Closings for Feb. 26, 2020
February 26 is a snow day for students across southeast Michigan. The National Weather Service is forecasting up to five...