Robert Kennedy Brought Hope to Detroit Only Days Before His Death
A half-century ago Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles. Kennedy’s death came only a few weeks after he...
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.
Robert Kennedy Brought Hope to Detroit Only Days Before His Death
A half-century ago Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in Los Angeles. Kennedy’s death came only a few weeks after he...
Home Teams Struggle at Detroit Grand Prix
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET It was a tough outing for the hometown teams at this weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle....
Penske says Protesters Ignoring Value Grand Prix Brings to Belle Isle
The driving force behind the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle says there is no other suitable venue in the...
Wayne State Offers to Forgive Debt of Former Students
Marissa Gawel/WDET Officials at Wayne State University are offering to forgive some of the debt owed by former students who...
CEO’s say Metro Detroit Languishing Because of Poor Regional Transit
WDET is examining issues affecting transportation as part of our series “Policy Meets the People: Mi Voice, MI Vote.” Jake Neher/WDET...
Barriers, Stereotypes Block Transit Options in Metro Detroit
WDET is examining issues impacting regional transportation as part of our series “Policy Meets the People. MI Voice, MI...
Avengers ‘Anti-Hero’ Thanos Born in Detroit
Artist: Ryan Meinderding Courtesy of Disney/Marvel Analysts predict the movie Avengers: Infinity War will continue its record-breaking performance this weekend...
Search Underway for Remains of Missing Michigan Girls
Police in Macomb County are searching a wooded area for the remains of as many as half-a-dozen young girls. Officials...
Wayne State, Detroit Medical Center Extend Partnership for Six Months
Wayne State University officials say they are extending a partnership with the Detroit Medical Center for the next six months....
A Battle Over a Famous Last Name Erupts in Race to Replace Ex-Congressman Conyers
Congressional candidate and Michigan State Sen. Ian Conyers says he should be the only Conyers on the upcoming August Democratic primary...
Toyota to Build Driverless Vehicle Test Center in Michigan
Toyota is increasing its stake in creating autonomous vehicles. And the Japanese automaker is doing it in Michigan. J. Carlisle...
Mixed Reaction Awaits Trump in Return to Macomb County
President Trump is skipping the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner in Washington D.C., where he would surely be the target...