GOP candidates’ outrage on transgender athletes is latest hit in attack on public education, reporter says
Most of the Republican candidates are using parental rights as a platform. The idea is that somehow parents don't have...
Russ McNamara is a reporter and host of All Things Considered for 101.9 WDET, presenting local news to the station’s loyal listeners. McNamara has been working in radio since he was 17 - and in news since 2012. He also worked as play-by-play announcer for Wayne State University basketball for seven years. Born in the Upper Peninsula, McNamara is a lifelong Michigander. He is a 2002 graduate of Central Michigan University’s Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Program.
McNamara has been honored by the Associated Press, the Radio and Television Digital News Association, and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for his work.
He is an amateur photographer, enjoys backpacking, bonfires and traveling with his wife, Sara.
Detroit City Council delays vote on tax break for Hudson’s site again
Detroit City Council is again postponing a vote on whether to give Dan Gilbert’s Hudson’s site project a $60 million...
Jan. 6 committee hearings: Michigan officials targeted in Trump’s “pressure campaign”
The congressional committee investigating the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol says former President Trump led a “pressure...
Sen. Stabenow on potential gun restrictions: ‘This agreement is going to save lives’
After a recent string of mass shootings at schools, grocery stores and city tourist districts, the Senate is again discussing ways...
How the killing of Vincent Chin exposed the weaknesses of Michigan’s criminal justice system
This week marks the 40th anniversary of the murder of Vincent Chin in Highland Park. In a racist attack, Chin...
Fair Contract Friday: Workers at Detroit newspapers seek across-the-board wage increase
It’s "Fair Contract Friday" for the reporters, copy editors, designers and photographers of the Newspaper Guild of Detroit. The workers...
Grand Rapids officer charged with murder in Lyoya’s death
Grand Rapids Police Officer Christopher Schurr will be charged with second-degree murder in the killing of Patrick Lyoya. The charge...
Detroit Police teams up with feds to crack down on violent crime
Detroit Police and the Department of Justice are pledging to drop violent crime in the northeast and northwest parts of...
What is it like to be “Fame-ish”?
Mary Lynn Rajskub is not necessarily a household name - except maybe for her family and friends across southeast Michigan. ...
Ford ramps up electric vehicle production with $3.7 billion investment in Michigan, Ohio and Missouri
Ford Motor Company is investing $2 billion in electric vehicles in Michigan as part of a massive $3.7 billion expansion...
Duggan says he did nothing wrong in naming FBI informant
There’s a new wrinkle to the federal corruption probe involving towing contracts, bribery and Detroit City Hall. Former City Councilman...
Michigan sees increase in COVID-19 infections over past month
Over the past month, Michigan has seen a rise in new COVID-19 infections — though the spike hasn’t been as...
