Josef Newgarden wins Indy 500, looks to continue momentum at Detroit Grand Prix
Driver Josef Newgarden leads an Indycar series returning this week to the streets of the Motor City for the Detroit...
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.
US Rep. Debbie Dingell criticizes Supreme Court for limiting Clean Water Act scope
Michigan members of Congress are criticizing the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that limits the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency....
Detroit Mayor Duggan: Gun-free zones may not limit shootings
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says efforts to set up “gun-free zones” in the city may not do much to limit...
‘Teen Titans,’ ‘Powerpuff Girls’ voice actor Tara Strong talks celebrated career ahead of Motor City Comic Con
Dozens of pop culture icons and creators are gathering this weekend at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi for Motor City...
Detroit Evening Report: US Census refuses to adjust 2020 Detroit estimates despite city’s challenge
The U.S. Census Bureau is refusing to change some 2020 population estimates challenged by the city of Detroit. Subscribe to...
GM recalling 1M SUVs due to air bag defect, ARC Automotive resists widespread recall
General Motors is recalling nearly one million vehicles due to air bag inflators potentially exploding and showering passengers with shrapnel....
Michigan lawmakers, nurses seek more efficient patient assignment limits with proposed bills
State lawmakers formally announced on Thursday a series of proposals designed to help nurses in Michigan provide better care for...
Congress members Tlaib, Dingell, Thanedar hosting public forum on Michigan waste disposal policies
This week, several Michigan members of Congress are set to hold a public forum on waste disposal in the state....
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill talks NFL Draft, team culture, more
One of the most unpredictable NFL Drafts kicks off Thursday and Lions fans have been debating who Detroit will select...
Police hope ‘Operation Ghost Rider’ will reduce phone use during driving
Starting Monday, Michigan State Police and several agencies in Metro Detroit begin a coordinated search for drivers who watch their...
UAW president Shawn Fain promises union members will get their ‘fair share’ from automakers
The new president of the United Auto Workers says union members already have a list of demands for upcoming contract...
Feds partnering with Detroit, Wayne County to fight violent crime
The U.S. Justice Department is partnering with Detroit and Wayne County to fight violent crime in the city. Officials say...