Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer’s 2027 budget proposes increased fees for licenses, government services
According to a Detroit Free Press report, Gov Gretchen Whitmer’s 2027 budget proposes $139.2 million dollars in fee increases. Some...
Hernz Laguerre Jr. is a Multimedia Journalist at 101.9 WDET. He is one of the co-host for "Detroit Evening Report," one of the weekend anchors for "Weekend Edition," the producer for our political podcast, "MichMash," and reports on arts, culture and politics. Hernz graduated from Syracuse University: S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications with his bachelors in broadcast and digital journalism and his masters in television, radio and film.
MichMash: State Rep. Whitsett not seeking fifth term; Road agencies to see funding increase
In this episode Why is State Rep. Karen Whitsett not seeking a new term? How has the Regional Transit Authority...
Detroit Evening Report: Stellantis fails to provide profit-sharing checks to workers this year, reports annual loss
UAW Stellantis workers are reportedly disappointed because they are not getting profit sharing checks from 2025. This follows the company...
MichMash: Gov. Whitmer reflects on her final state of the state
In this episodeGovernor Gretchen Whitmer delivers her final State of the State of her tenure. Why did Gov Whitmer thank President...
Detroit Evening Report: New senior living apartments being built in Midtown
The City of Detroit and the Cass Corridor Neighborhood Development Corporation celebrated the groundbreaking of the Greystone Senior Living Apartments...
MichMash: What is a ConCon and will it happen in Michigan?
In this episode: Why did Michigan have a ConCon? What are the chances of us having a ConCon in 2026 and if...
Detroit Evening Report: Sheffield appoints first Senior Director of Youth and Education
Mayor Sheffield is focusing on the well-being of children in Detroit with a new leadership team. During a press conference...
MichMash: Trump causes chaos for bridge opening to Canada; Whitmer presents last budget
In this episode: How the Gordie Howe Bridge affects both Canada and the United States.Republicans and Democrats react to Trump's Truth...
Detroit Evening Report: Cold weather advisory for southeast Michigan
Subzero wind chills are expected this weekend as the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory for southeast...
MichMash: A bipartisan solution for medical debt; Campaign finance updates for the upcoming election
In this episode:How much money did the Michigan gubernatorial candidates raise for their campaigns?What do the campaign finance reports say...
Detroit Evening Report: Immigration fears tied to student absences in Detroit
Vitti says immigration concerns are keeping kids homeDuring his State of the Schools address, Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent...
A Republican outlook on Michigan’s 2026 elections
In this episodeWhat has Michigan businessman Perry Johnson promised in his first two months on the campaign trail?How are Michigan...