High Court Ruling Opens Way for Change in Setting Congressional Districts
Some activist groups in Michigan are gearing up for a possible ballot initiative to change the way legislative districts are...
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.
June Sales Rise for Ford, Fiat Chrysler, Drop for GM
Detroit’s Big Three automakers are reporting mixed sales results for last month. June provided good news for the Ford Motor...
Feds Award Detroit Funding for Youth Job Program
The Obama Administration is awarding Detroit $5 million to help provide job opportunities for young people in the city. The...
Rouge Park Fights Reputation for Crime with More Police, New Investment
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Parks are supposed to be places for fun and comfort. But in Detroit, some parks have gained a...
State Senator Smith Bound Over For Trial
A judge is ordering State Senator Virgil Smith to stand trial on a variety of felony charges including assault. Last...
Expert Says Detroit Can Do More to Curb Gun Violence
ed.gov Last weekend there were nearly 30 shootings in Detroit. Three people were shot dead. Detroit officials say the overall...
Detroit’s Historic Fisher, Kahn Buildings Sold
Detroit’s iconic Fisher and Albert Kahn buildings have a new owner. The buildings were sold after a three-day online auction....
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...