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.

Congress Blasts Takata and Safety Regulators for Not Addressing Explosive Air Bags Sooner

takataprotectionsystems.com Members of the U.S. Senate are blasting auto parts manufacturer Takata and federal safety regulators for failing to address...

Billionaire Investor Kerkorian Shook Up Vegas, Detroit

A billionaire investor who shook-up two major interests in Detroit – gaming and the auto industry – has passed away....

Old Chevy Volt Batteries Give New Jolt to Clean Energy Industry

  The future of battery-powered electric cars remains unclear. Sales of some of the current models have been somewhat sluggish....

Macomb County Exec Says New Water Authority Will Drown Customers in Rate Hikes

This week Metro Detroit officially has a water system governed by the entire region. The new Great Lakes Water Authority...

Michigan, Ohio, Canada Sign Deal to Limit Toxic Algae in Lake Erie

Officials in Michigan, Ohio and Canada have signed an agreement to drastically reduce water runoff flowing into Lake Erie that...

Detroit, Suburbs Formally Approve New Regional Water Authority

Officials in Metro Detroit have formally agreed to create a new regional water authority. Detroit leaders say the deal will...

Study Finds Large Number of Medical Claims Causing Detroit Auto Insurance to Skyrocket

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is unveiling an independent study showing a city-operated auto insurance system could save residents hundreds or...

Michigan Congresswoman Wants to Slow Down Fast Track Trade Authority

The U.S. House could vote as soon as this week on whether to give the President the authority to negotiate...

Hillary Clinton Telephones Detroit Fast Food Workers, Offers to Be Their ‘Champion’

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton told a crowd in Detroit she wants to be a champion for union workers. The...

Detroit Offers City Employees Break on Home Mortgages

The Duggan Administration is joining with Flagstar Bank to offer government employees a special mortgage program for homes bought through...

Canada Requests $3 Billion Tariff on US Trade Imports

The Canadian government is asking the World Trade Organization to allow it to impose a $3 billion-a-year tariff on U.S....

White House Threatens Defense Veto over Selfridge Aircraft

Obama Administration officials are threatening to veto Congress’ plan to pay for the U.S. military, in part because it preserves...