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.

Canadian Auto Union Threatens Strike

Union leaders in Canada say they may go on strike if Detroit’s Big Three automakers close several production facilities in...

Democratic Congresswoman Dingell says Trump could win Michigan, Presidency

Democrat Hillary Clinton is considered by many to be her party’s presumed presidential nominee. Rival Bernie Sanders says he will...

Tigers Great Horton says Players Must Put Fans First

Roughly a quarter of the way into the Major League Baseball season the Detroit Tigers are clawing their way back...

Bayview Mackinac Race Launches 92nd Edition

Organizers of one of Michigan’s most historic boat contests are launching this year’s edition of the Bayview Mackinac race. The...

EPA Says Flint Must Address Concerns Over Chlorine

The Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly warning officials in Flint that the city may not be prepared to adequately treat...

Penske Shows Power at Detroit Grand Prix

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET   Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Team Penske showed its strength during the weekend’s Indycar races at the Detroit Grand Prix...

Feds Provide Funding to Ease Traffic Problems at Detroit-Windsor Tunnel

The federal government is granting Michigan more than $95,000 in an effort to ease congestion at the Detroit-Windsor tunnel. The...

Castroneves Hopes Detroit Puts Poor Indy Finish in Rearview Mirror

The race drivers who brought roughly 300,000 fans to their feet at last weekend’s Indy 500 are setting up shop...

Penske says Detroit Grand Prix has Greatly Improved Belle Isle

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET The man who originally moved this weekend’s Detroit Grand Prix to Belle Isle says the event is helping...

Flint’s Water Improving But Work Remains

Experts say the water quality in Flint continues to improve. Flint residents are still struggling with lead contamination in the...

Indycars Head for Detroit as Some Accuse Grand Prix of Disrupting Belle Isle Fun

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Fresh from the historic 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 the Indycar teams and drivers are heading to...

Indy 500 Races to Remain Relevant at Century Mark

Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET   This Sunday marks the 100th running of the most famous auto race in the world – the...