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: Terrorists Could Take Control of Driverless Cars

Federal security officials are warning automakers to take steps to safeguard driverless and connected cars from being taken over by...

Water Expert Says Problems in Flint Happening Across U.S.

y Klinefelter 4.8.16   Congress puts the water crisis in Flint back under the federal microscope this week. Michigan Congressman...

State Conventions Could Decide GOP Nominee

Beginning today Republicans in Michigan are selecting delegates to represent candidates at this summer’s national convention. But those delegates are...

Newsweek: Dirty Air Killing Metro Detroiters

A recent story in Newsweek magazine reports that the air pollution is so bad in Detroit that it could kill...

Palooza of Auto Events Heading to Metro Detroit This Summer

The Metro Detroit region is gearing up for a series of car-themed events this summer. Tourism officials call it Autopalooza. It...

Former Detroit Mayor Gribbs Dies

Former Detroit Mayor Roman Gribbs has died. He spent roughly half-a-century in public life, moving from roles as a prosecutor...

Detroit Water Director Says City Targeting Past-Due Business Owners

Recent published reports say the city of Detroit shut off water service to more than 20,000 residents behind on utility...

The Batcave Is In Metro Detroit

Google says it has done something super villains have wanted to do for years – find the location of Batman’s...

Michigan Governor to Testify Before Congress on Flint Water Crisis

Congress holds two hearings this week on the water crisis in Flint. The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee heard...

Polls Show Ohio Primary Race Very Close, But Can the Numbers be Trusted?

Polls in Ohio show a very tight race for candidates in both parties seeking the presidential nomination. But the results...

Clashes Cancel Chicago Trump Rally, Candidate Vowed in Michigan to Defend His Supporters in Court

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump postponed a rally in Chicago Friday after fist fights broke out before it began. The...

Feds Charge Metro Detroit Health Care Providers in Massive Prescription Pain Pill Scam

The federal government is accusing several Metro Detroit health providers, pharmacists and people who recruited patients of conspiring to illegally...