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...
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.
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...
Detroit Lions End Poor Season on Winning Note
The Detroit Lions have finished a disappointing season with a victory over the division rival Chicago Bears. Detroit held off...
New Year Brings New Laws to Michigan
The new year is bringing with it a new series of laws in Michigan, affecting everyone from drivers to diners....
Kurdish Chef Given Extension to Avoid Deportation from Michigan
A quiet Kurdish chef who’s lived and worked in Michigan for more than two decades has been granted a temporary...
Former Detroit Council President Ordered to Pay Accuser in Sex Tape Lawsuit
A federal judge has ruled that former Detroit City Council President Charles Pugh must pay a quarter of a million...