Detroit Evening Report: Creative learning space wins Comerica Hatch grant
A creative new learning space is coming to Detroit’s District 5. The name of the space is Kraftologie and it is a place for inclusive, hands-on crafting. Owner...
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: Why the MEA is withholding its endorsement; Inside Michigan elections
In this episodeHow many years has the Michigan Education Association supported a Democratic candidate for governor?Does the Michigan Bureau of...
Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s population increases for three years in a row
The Detroit population grew for a third straight year. A city that has been losing residents for decades is making...
MichMash: Democrat victory in special election may show where 2026 midterms are headed
An important state senate race for Michigan's 35th Senate District was decided Tuesday, and it could have huge implications for...
MichMash: The 2026-27 fiscal year budget process is outpacing last year
In this episode:How might the 2026 midterms be affecting the 2026-27 budgetWhat's included in the 2026-27 budget proposals?How are data...
Detroit Evening Report: Project Clean Slate reaches 20,000 expungements
The city of Detroit celebrated 10 years of Project Clean Slate with the program’s 20,000th expunged conviction.Project Clean Slate is...
Detroit Evening Report: Notices from Michigan Treasury sent in error, Michigan’s recycling rate reaches new heights + more
The Michigan Treasury Department sent the wrong notices to tax filers, which has left a lot of tax payers confused....
MichMash: Recap of the 2026 filing deadline and Democratic state endorsement convention
In this episodeRecap of the 2026 Democratic Endorsement ConventionWhat stood out about the filing deadline?Subscribe to MichMash on Apple Podcasts,...
Detroit Evening Report: US Rep. Haley Stevens calls for RFK Jr.’s impeachment again
Rep. Haley Stevens continued her call for articles of impeachment against Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
MichMash: Michigan Democrats hold 2026 state endorsement convention
In this episodeRecap of the 2026 Michigan Republican State Endorsement ConventionWho is running for Secretary of State and Attorney General...
Detroit Evening Report: Pistons’ Social Impact Summit helps expunge records
Detroit residents with past convictions can get a fresh start at the Pistons’ Social Impact Summit. According to The National...
MichMash: Will the Michigan Senate race forecast other critical races across the nation?
In this episodeHow do the Michigan Senate candidates reflect the different sections of the Democratic party?What other critical races across...