Feds: Ships Can Pull Asian Carp Through Electric Barriers
A new federal report finds barges could accidentally allow Asian carp to cross electric barriers designed to keep the invasive...
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.
Actress Melissa Gilbert Ends Bid for Michigan Congressional Seat
Former Little House on the Prairie actress Melissa Gilbert says she is withdrawing as a candidate for Congress from Michigan....
Michigan Members of Congress Propose $700 Billion Water Fix
Several Michigan members of Congress want to target hundreds of billions of federal dollars to repair the nation’s water infrastructure...
Clinton Vows to Protect Workers, Fight for Sanders’ Agenda
Democratic presidential frontrunner Hillary Clinton told a crowd of union members in Detroit a Donald Trump presidency would erase decades...
Hillary Clinton to Address Union Convention in Detroit Today
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to speak at a union convention in Detroit today. It’s the Democratic...
Health Officials Confirm Four People in Michigan Test Positive for Zika Virus
Health officials say they have found four confirmed cases of the Zika virus in the state. The Centers for Disease...
UAW Says Tesla Workers Should be Unionized
The head of the United Auto Workers says the labor group still wants to unionize an assembly plant operated by...
Fiat Chrysler Recalls 500,000 Jeep Wranglers
Fiat Chrysler is recalling roughly 500,000 Jeep Wrangler SUV’s because the vehicles’ air bags may not work. The recall involves...
White House Grant will Help Detroit Youth Find Summer Jobs
The Obama Administration is granting Detroit $2 million to help develop job opportunities for young people in the city. The...
More Syrian Refugees Likely Headed for Metro Detroit
Officials predict the U.S. will see a significant influx of refugees from Syria over the next few months. And many...
Renault-Nissan Takes Control of Mitsubishi
Detroit’s Big Three are facing an old competitor with a newly-enlarged portfolio. Automaker Renault-Nissan has taken over Mitsubishi Motors. Though...
Star Trek Icon Beams Into Motor City Comic Con
motorcitycomiccon.com This weekend’s Motor City Comic Con in Novi brings with it a galaxy of stars from the stage, screen...
