Bre'Anna Tinsley is a reporter for Detroit Public Radio, 101.9 WDET. She covers city government and housing, as well as co-hosting the "Detroit Evening Report" podcast. She graduated from Grand Valley State University with a Bachelors in Journalism. She also is a licensed real estate agent. Fun fact: her great-grandmother was Detroit blues singer Alberta Adams.

Ford F-Series is America’s Best-Selling Truck for 40 Consecutive Years

Pat Batcheller Ford’s F-series has been named America’s Best-Selling Truck for the 40th consecutive year. Built in Dearborn, the series...

Milwaukee Ave Renamed to Stevie Wonder Avenue

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Milwaukee Avenue in Detroit has been renamed Stevie Wonder Avenue in honor of the Motown legend. Wonder...

Southfield Gets Grants for Sidewalk Repairs

WDET The City of Southfield will work to improve sidewalks near three schools. The Michigan Department of Transportation’s “Safe Routes to...

NHTSA Investigates Roll Away Risks in Fiat Chrysler Vehicles

WDET Federal auto safety officials are opening an investigation into about one million Fiat Chrysler vehicles.  The National Highway Traffic...

MSP Changing Criteria for AMBER Alerts

WDET AMBER Alerts in Michigan will now only be issued for child abductions. The Michigan State Police are making the...

Inspectors to Fine Landlords Who Have Failed to Fix Heating Systems

WDET City of Detroit building inspectors are warning landlords to make sure their heating systems are working or pay a...

Warming Centers Opening During Severe Cold

WDET Detroit has reopened warming centers for those who need to escape the cold this winter. The facilities are open...

New Bike Share Program Coming to Downtown Detroit in Spring

Sandra Svoboda A new program that allows Detroiters to rent bikes for short distance travel will launch in the spring....

Freezing Temps This Week in Metro Detroit

WDET Freezing temperatures are coming to Metro Detroit this week with wind chills below zero.  High temperatures will hit the...

Henry Ford Hospital Receives Largest Donation Ever for Cancer Building

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET Henry Ford Hospital has received its largest individual gift ever to build a new cancer clinical care...

Fortune 200 Company Moves Headquarters to Downtown Detroit

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET A Fortune 200 automotive supplier is relocating its global headquarters to downtown Detroit.  Adient, an automotive seat...

“Detroit Promise” Program Expands to Include 4-Year Universities

Bre'Anna Tinsley/ WDET The “Detroit Promise” college scholarship program is expanding to include free tuition at four-year institutions. Any Detroit...