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...
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.
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...
Ford to Offer Police Doors that can Stop High-Powered Ammo
The Ford Motor Company is offering a new series of doors for vehicles used by law enforcement, doors strong enough...
Sanders Upsets Clinton, Trump Wins Big in Michigan Primary
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders pulled-off an upset victory over rival Hillary Clinton in last night’s Michigan primary. Recent polls...
Gatsby Glamour Invades Detroit Mansion
In the annals of literature there may be no more beloved romance novel then the tale of the Great Gatsby....
GOP Presidential Candidates Gear Up for Detroit Debate
The Republican presidential candidates debate in Detroit tonight. Recent polls show Donald Trump holding a double-digit lead over rivals Ted...