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.

Feds Sue Sterling Heights for Denying Mosque Permit

The U.S. Justice Department is suing officials in Sterling Heights for denying a group the right to build a mosque...

Trump Wants Michigan GOP Chair to Lead National Party

President-elect Donald Trump is endorsing the head of Michigan’s Republican Party to become the chair of the GOP’s national committee....

Polar Vortex Freezes Michigan

Experts forecast that a dangerously-cold mass of chilly weather will invade Michigan and the Midwest this week. It’s the dreaded...

State Considers Penalizing Mass Protests

The Michigan Senate is considering a plan already approved by the House which would increase the penalties for people or...

CuriosiD: Why are there 5 Grosse Pointes?

The question for this edition of CuriosiD comes from listener Dwayne Dobine:   “Why are there five separate cities that...

Federal Judge Orders Bottled Water Deliveries to Flint Residents

A federal judge has denied a request by officials in Michigan to stay a previous court order requiring the state...

Michigan Senate Approves Regulating Uber, Lyft

The Michigan Senate has approved legislation that would allow the state to regulate transportation services like Uber and Lyft. For...

A Bit of Motown Heads to Liverpool

Quinn Klinefelter/WDET During this holiday season some in Britain are celebrating with a bit of Motown. Specifically Motown’s Martha Reeves,...

Michigan Certifies Presidential Election Results But Recount Possible

Officials in Michigan have certified the results of the presidential election. But the state is also gearing up for a...

Spirit of Thanksgiving Parade Rises at Balloon School

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET The Thanksgiving Day holiday traditionally brings with it parades and balloons. Really BIG balloons that scrape the skyline...

Trump Picks Betsy DeVos for Education Secretary

President-elect Donald Trump will nominate a Michigan school choice advocate to serve as his Secretary of Education. Conservative activist Betsy...

Lions Face Vikings in Thanksgiving Day Clash with Division Lead at Stake

The Detroit Lions meet the division rival Minnesota Vikings for the annual Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field with first...