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: Will Michigan offer free tuition to community college students?

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer mentioned in her 2024 State of the State address the desire to give high schoolers in...

Detroit Evening Report: Wayne County’s tax foreclosure deadline is this Sunday

Property owners at risk of foreclosure in Wayne County must pay any back taxes, interest or penalties and fees owed...

MichMash: Michigan Senate passes significant action for economic development

The Michigan Senate is looking to build the state's economy through tax incentives. MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer News...

Detroit Evening Report: More snow expected in metro Detroit Friday evening

As we entered the first week of spring, many metro Detroiters woke up Friday morning shocked and amazed at the...

Detroit Evening Report: State seeking input on nutrition, food security programs for Medicaid recipients

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is seeking public input on potential services for Medicaid recipients designed...

MichMash: State Sen. Jeremy Moss seeking more transparency in Michigan government

Transparency in Michigan government is in the spotlight this week during Sunshine Week, a nationwide event celebrating open government and...

Detroit Evening Report: Reparations Task Force invites residents to share stories for the Black Audit Project

The Detroit Reparations Task Force is hosting a series of town hall sessions next week for Black residents who want...

MichMash: MSU trustees face removal over misconduct allegations

Two members of the Michigan State University Board of Trustees have been accused of bullying and misconduct following an independent...

MichMash: Political pundits Adrian Hemond, John Sellek go in-depth on Michigan’s ‘uncommitted’ vote

The Michigan primaries came and went and the results were predictable — save for the "uncommitted" campaign claiming 13% of...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan income tax rate to increase in 2024

The Michigan Department of Treasury announced this week that it expects the state's personal income tax rate to increase from...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit’s first 3D-printed house hits the market

Detroit’s first 3D printed house is officially on the market in the city's Islandview neighborhood. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening...

MichMash: Oakland County Chair Vance Patrick on why he supports Hoekstra over Karamo for Michigan GOP chair

The drama in the Michigan GOP continues as the party plans two separate conventions for the Republican presidential nominee. MichMash...