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: Whitmer announces competition to bring clean energy developments to Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's administration is launching a nationwide competition to attract companies looking for state funding in clean energy. Subscribe...

MichMash: Sen. Sarah Anthony says new gun laws are ‘big steps in the right direction’

This week marks one year since the tragic shooting at Michigan State University. How have lawmakers responded? MichMash host Cheyna...

Detroit Evening Report: First eight ‘certified tech hubs’ unveiled in Detroit

The city of Detroit has announced the opening of eight new "certified tech hubs" to help ensure residents have equitable...

MichMash: Whitmer’s proposed budget and the state’s potential legislative maps

The Michigan Independent Redistricting Commission is taking public comment after releasing its proposed draft maps for seven metro Detroit Michigan...

Detroit Evening Report: Detroit Land Bank Authority negotiating new contract with the city

The Detroit Land Bank Authority (DLBA) is negotiating a new deal with the city after its 2020 contract expired at...

MichMash: Sen. Nesbitt on trying to find ‘common ground’ with Michigan Democrats

Senate Republican Leader Aric Nesbitt joined MichMash host Cheyna Roth and Gongwer's Alethia Kasban this week to talk about his reaction...

Detroit Evening Report: Firm announces $25M settlement over role in Flint water crisis

Flint residents, businesses and property owners have reached a $25 million settlement with an engineering firm that contracted with the...

MichMash: Gov. Gretchen Whitmer shares key points from her State of the State address

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer touted the accomplishments of 2023 and her agenda for 2024 during her State of the State...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan communities receive $67M in grants to improve water infrastructure

Several Michigan communities were recently awarded a total of $67.1 million in state grants to replace hazardous lead drinking water...

Detroit Evening Report: Michigan Court of Appeals orders resentencing for 18-year-olds serving life without parole

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that 264 inmates sentenced to life without parole when they were 18 years...

MichMash: Secretary Benson on presidential primaries, election security

 The 2024 election season is underway with the presidential primary coming earlier than in previous election cycles. MichMash host...

MichMash: Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate on redistricting, 2024 agenda

This year marks a new venture with WDET and Gongwer News Service, combining forces to create a new and improved...