Macomb executive says county thrives despite economic uncertainty
The head of Macomb County’s government says the economic uncertainty felt in some sections of Michigan has yet to truly...
Quinn Klinefelter is a host and Senior News Editor for 101.9 WDET, anchoring midday newscasts and preparing reports for WDET, NPR and the BBC. Klinefelter joined WDET in 1998 after earning a M.A. from the nation's top-ranked journalism school, the University of Missouri-Columbia, and working as a sports correspondent for BBC Radio 4 and as a talk show host, anchor and reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
He has won over 50 awards for his work from groups including CBS Radio, the Associated Press, the Wisconsin and Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Society of Professional Journalists. He has covered government and politics for WDET, including interviewing numerous presidential candidates, Michigan governors and every Detroit mayor elected in the 21st century. He also regularly reports on sports and entertainment, including covering 20 editions of the Indianapolis 500.
He was literally on top of the news when he finished an interview with then-Senator Bob Dole by stepping on his shoes.
Michigan Congresswoman Dingell fears Trump’s proposed limits to Clean Water Act
The Trump administration wants to cut the number of waterways protected under the Clean Water Act.Some business owners and developers...
Sheffield team says all of city’s stakeholders are helping design new mayoral administration
Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield is shaping her administration’s personnel and policy priorities.A group of 18 committees will advise Sheffield about...
Detroit mayoral candidates poised to make Motor City history
Detroit is preparing for a mayoral election filled with “firsts.” For the first time in a dozen years voters will...
Detroit mayoral candidates attack issues and each other during heated debate
Detroit’s mayoral candidates came out swinging during a debate televised on WXYZ.Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield and the Rev....
Detroit voter Deaujejuan Braxton seeks candidates ‘grounded in morality’
Only a few weeks remain until Detroit’s city elections. The results will impact the entire metro region.Candidates want to reach...
Detroit Council candidate Cranstana Anderson says she can represent struggling residents—she’s one too
It’s the home stretch for Detroit City Council candidates with election day only about a month away.On the city’s northeast...
Councilman Scott Benson says he wants more time in office to bring jobs, better infrastructure to northeast Detroit
In about a month Detroiters vote to re-shape the city’s government.After a dozen years, a new mayor will lead the...
Filmmaker Ken Burns says new American Revolution doc shows citizenship carries responsibility
Film director Ken Burns has gained fame with his acclaimed examinations of the U.S., beginning with his dramatic documentary on...
Michigan House speaker says finalizing budget before government shutdown could be a ‘challenge’
Michigan’s state government could shut down in about a month unless lawmakers reach a deal on a new budget. The...
Michigan among states vying to kickoff next Democratic presidential primary
The national Democratic party is weighing proposals behind-the-scenes that could give Michigan a leading role in the 2028 presidential nominating...
Trump’s use of National Guard frightens former Detroit police chief
The governors of several states are sending hundreds of additional National Guard troops to the nation’s capital.Trump administration officials reportedly...