Reasonable and Necessary? The Night Detroit Police Justified Violence
As tensions have risen between police and protesters in cities across the country, Detroit’s demonstrations have been largely peaceful. "Yes,...
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.
Protestors Sue Detroit Police Over Allegations of Abuse, Brutality
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Michigan Designates M-10 Section for Aretha Franklin
State officials designated a portion of the M-10 freeway in Detroit as the "Aretha L. Franklin Memorial Highway" this week. The legendary Queen...
Detroit Police Arrest, Use Force Against Protestors In Saturday Demonstration
Dozens of anti-police brutality protesters were arrested during a march in downtown Detroit on Saturday night. Physical clashes between protestors and...
Detroit Gun Violence Soars, But Evidence For Cause Is Lacking
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Sen. Peters Opens Investigation Into Postal Service Cost-Cutting, Election Concerns
Changes at the U.S. Postal Service are drawing concerns over mail-in voting ahead of the November election. Tens of millions...
Detroit Police Kill Sword-Wielding Man on West Side
A Detroit Police officer shot and killed a sword-wielding man on the city’s west side Thursday night. Chief James Craig...
Feds Send Officers, Funds to Stem Detroit Violence, Citing Protest Rhetoric
Detroit is one of several cities tapped by the Trump administration for an increased federal law enforcement presence to stem...
Manuel “Matty” Moroun, Owner of Ambassador Bridge, Dead at 93
Corrected, July 14: This story previously contained a misspelling of the deceased's name in the headline and body text. It...
Whitmer Directs Medical Licensees, Institutions to Incorporate Implicit Bias Training
The Coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on racial inequity within the health care system. Despite having just 14% of...
Detroit Granted $750,000 For Coronavirus Relief for Undocumented Immigrants
Detroit’s Immigration Task Force has announced a $750,000 donation that allows them to provide coronavirus relief to undocumented immigrants. The money comes...
Planned Parenthood: SCOTUS Birth Control Ruling Hurts Low-Income Women Most
The Supreme Court has upheld a Trump administration rule allowing businesses and organizations with religious objections to opt out of the Affordable Care Act's mandate...