Whitmer Lifts ‘Stay Home’ Order, Reopening Dining, Public Spaces June 8th
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is lifting many restrictions for Michiganders and businesses implemented to blunt the spread of COVID-19. “Restaurants can...
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.
Michigan Flooding Is A Climate Change Problem, Too
Last week’s flooding in mid-Michigan is just one more example of how the earth’s changing climate is having dangerous and...
Aging Dam Infrastructure Is A Billion-Dollar Problem
The dam failures that have inundated Midland and surrounding communities with water are the latest example in a growing problem...
Michigan Sec. of State to Mail Absentee Ballot Applications Ahead of Fall Elections
Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson announced Tuesday that absentee ballot applications will be mailed to all 7.7 million registered voters in...
Republican-Led Lawsuit Against Michigan Stay-Home Order Begins
The extent of Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s powers during the COVID-19 pandemic were at issue in the Michigan Court of Claims...
Capitol Gun Debate in Lansing Intensifies Climate
Between a Republican-led lawsuit against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, armed protesters in the Capitol and violent rhetoric online, Michiganders might think there’s not a whole...
Former U.S. Attorney: Republican-led Legislature’s Lawsuit Against Whitmer Not Likely to Prevail
Gov. Whitmer has extended the "Stay, Home, Stay Safe," executive order until May 28th, in line with the emergency declaration,...
Detroit VA Medical Center’s COVID-19 Response
Many hospitals in southeastern Michigan have seen a dramatic change in the way they operate during the coronavirus pandemic. Detroit’s...
Law Professor Says Congressman’s Lawsuit Against Gov. Whitmer Is “A Political Statement, Not a Legal Statement”
Michigan Congressman Paul Mitchell (MI-10) is suing Governor Gretchen Whitmer in federal court. His suit alleges that Gov. Whitmer's management of...
Karmanos Cancer Institute Joins Trial for Potential Coronavirus-Fighting Drug
The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus and the lack of immunity to the disease in humans has sent scientists...
Gov. Whitmer Extends Stay Home Order Until May 15th, Allows Some Businesses to Open
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has extended her "Stay Home, Stay Safe" order through May 15. But she’s allowing for the opening...
Local Abuse Hotline Sees “Slight Increase” In Calls, Adapts to Social Distancing
The Governor’s 'Stay at Home' order has caused potential problems for people living at home with domestic abusers. "With 'Stay at...