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.

Lawsuit Requests Federal Judge to Order Replacement of Flint Pipes

A new lawsuit is asking a federal judge to order the quick replacement of lead pipes in Flint. The city’s...

Ford Exiting Japan, Indonesia

Officials with the Ford Motor Company say the automaker will cease operations in Japan and Indonesia by the end of...

Bottled Water Donations Pour in to Flint

Millions of bottles of water are being donated to residents in Flint, where the water supply has been contaminated by...

Prof Who Discovered Lead in Flint Seeks Help to Pay for Research

The Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has been analyzing select water samples from Flint since it was first revealed that...

Michigan Congresswoman Takes Stock After a Year on Capitol Hill

Former Southfield Mayor Democrat Brenda Lawrence is embarking on her second year in a new legislative role: Serving as a...

Michigan Congressman Says Refugees Important to State

Long-time Republican state lawmaker Mike Bishop has served during the past year in a new role, for him.  He’s represented...

Detroit Lions Keep Head Coach Caldwell

   The Detroit Lions’ Head Coach is going to remain the Detroit Lions Head Coach. The Lions say Head Coach...

Dingell Sees Smooth Streets Ahead for Automakers, Rough Road for Trade Deal

The North American International Auto Show underway this week at Cobo Center in Detroit traditionally draws high-powered government officials from...

Ford Motor Dives Into Mass Transit

Officials with the Ford Motor Company say the automaker plans to move beyond simply making autos to helping customers find...

Libraries Fear Michigan Law could Limit Ballot Info for Voters

A group representing the nation’s public library systems says a bill passed by the Michigan legislature will hurt voters trying...

Flint Residents Still Paying for Switch to Contaminated River Water

Flint Mayor Karen Weaver met with Governor Rick Snyder today to discuss the water crisis in the city.   Snyder declared...

Feds Sue Volkswagen

The federal government is suing automaker Volkswagen, alleging the company violated the Clean Air Act by using illegal devices to...