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...
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.
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...
MLB Commissioner Says Baseball Needs to Broaden Fan Base
The head of major league baseball says for the game to thrive it needs to develop players and fans among...
Michigan Health Insurers Seek Hefty Rate Increases
Some insurance companies in Michigan are seeking hefty rate increases. The insurers say expensive medication and increased demand for health...
What It’s Like: A Hot Lap in a Hot Car at the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle [Video]
Here's what it's like to ride in a world-class racing McLaren 12C sports car on the streets of Belle Isle turned...
Rain, Tire Changes Dictate Wet Detroit Grand Prix
Indycar drivers can choose between grooved rain tires or two kinds of fast, sticky slicks during a race. With new...
