State officials expand testing of Huron River after release of hexavalent chromium
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy is warning people to avoid going into the Huron River and...
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.
Man fatally shot by police on Detroit’s Southwest side
Detroit Police on patrol Tuesday night in the city’s far Southwest side shot a man they say is a gang...
Semiconductor manufacturing in Michigan set to get a boost from CHIPS Act
Semiconductor manufacturing is set to receive a boost in Michigan and across the country following the passage of the CHIPS...
Mass shooting leaves 2 dead, 6 injured on Detroit’s west side
Six people are injured and two people are dead following a mass shooting on Detroit’s west side early Sunday morning....
Detroit officials prepare for the primaries; low turnout expected
There will be an emphasis on security during Tuesday’s primary election. Due to protests by Republican poll challengers during the...
Ethics of abortion care: Are doctors obligated to break the law to protect patients?
The U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe vs Wade meant there was no nationwide guarantee to abortion rights. This...
Wayne State and Karmanos Cancer Institute receive $100 million in state funding for medical research center
Wayne State University and the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute are planning a new research and educational center in Midtown...
Congressional staffers move toward unionization
Aides for eight members of the U.S. House have filed petitions to be recognized as the Congressional Workers Union. They...
University of Michigan names new president
Following a tumultuous time for the University of Michigan, the Ann Arbor-based school has named its new president. The Board...
Coalition seeks increased oversight at US Ecology facility: ‘We want transparency’
Foul smells and dust are problems for the people who live near the U.S. Ecology South hazardous waste facility in...
Changes aim to make cash bail system more equitable for low-level offenders
There are changes coming to the cash bail system in Detroit. The reforms are intended to make courts more equitable....
Gun used in fatal shooting of Detroit officer purchased within the last 2 weeks, police say
A 19-year-old Detroit man shot and killed Officer Loren Courts before being fatally shot by other officers, police say. Officers...