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...
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 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...
Michigan Senate Republicans block vote on gun safety bills
Michigan Senate Democrats tried to force a vote on gun safety legislation Wednesday after the bills languished in committee. The...
Family of teen killed in Oxford shooting files federal lawsuit against district officials, teachers
A federal lawsuit alleges that Oxford High School administrators, counselors and teachers ignored state child protection laws in the run-up...
Defunding police is about investing in community, says Detroit Justice Center attorney
Last week, the Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability asked the U.S. Department of Justice to examine why use of...
Coalition seeks federal investigation of Detroit Police Department
The Coalition for Police Transparency and Accountability is asking the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate the Detroit Police Department....
Benson asks state Legislature for $100 million for election administration
Election security is among the priorities heading into the upcoming election cycle, according to Michigan’s Secretary of State. Amid conspiracy...
Michigan’s 1931 anti-abortion law cannot be enforced, judge says
Michigan’s 1931 law that criminalizes abortion cannot be enforced, according to a Court of Claims injunction. On Tuesday, Court of...