Detroit Evening Report: Whitmer launches task force to address gun violence in Michigan
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is establishing a gun violence prevention task force for Michigan to address and reduce instances of gun...
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.
Detroit Evening Report: Whooping cough cases on the rise, Stellantis requests factory emission increase + more
This episode of the Detroit Evening Report includes the rise of whooping cough cases in Southeast Michigan, Stellantis seeking an increase...
MichMash: Educators unhappy with Michigan Legislature on school funding
Teachers and educators are opposed to Michigan lawmakers' recent state funding plan. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News Service's...
Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Central reopens; Detroit chosen for Sustainable Cities Challenge and more
On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the grand reopening of Michigan Central Station; Detroit being selected...
MichMash: Michigan false electors case drags on; state of small business in Michigan
The preliminary examinations ended this week for the six Michigan individuals charged with submitting fake electoral votes for the 2020...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit officials accepting redevelopment proposals for former Packard Plant site
The city of Detroit and the Detroit Economic Growth Corporation (DEGC) announced a request for proposals to redevelop several areas...
MichMash: Whitmer announces energy and housing initiatives at Mackinac Policy Conference
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced housing and energy savings are coming to Michigan during the 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference. MichMash host...
Detroit Evening Report: Student encampment at WSU; Detroit People Mover Raid Train and more
On the latest episode of the Detroit Evening Report, we cover the pro-Palestinian encampment on Wayne State University's campus; the Detroit...
MichMash: Is the Michigan Democratic Party doing enough to attract Black voters?
As a major battleground state, presidential candidates President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been making visits to...
MichMash: The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference preview
The 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference is only a few weeks away, and we here at MichMash will be increasing our...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne County Clerk removes Adam Hollier from congressional ballot
Former Michigan state Sen. Adam Hollier failed to file enough voter signatures to land a spot on the congressional ballot,...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Public Schools’ annual ‘Evening of Fine Arts’ returning to Fox Theatre next week
The Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) is hosting its 55th annual "An Evening of Fine Arts" next Wednesday at...