Detroit Evening Report: Detroit mourns the loss of Rev. Charles G. Adams
The Rev. Charles G. Adams, beloved retired pastor of Detroit’s influential Hartford Memorial Baptist Church and at one time one...
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: Legislature approves use of AI gun protection software at State Capitol
The Michigan legislature is adding AI technology to the State Capitol to prevent any potential threats inside the capitol building....
MichMash: Rep. Dan Kildee joins list of departing Democrats in Congress
After serving six terms in Congress, Michigan Rep. Dan Kildee announced this week that he won’t seek reelection to the...
Detroit Evening Report: Panel discussion explores solutions to Michigan’s declining population
A 2023 report by the nonprofits Altarum and Citizens Research Council of Michigan shows that over the past five decades,...
MichMash: What’s to come for Michigan House Democrats after election shakeup?
This month's elections were relatively low-key, but they still point to some trends that will impact our state next year...
Detroit Evening Report: Wayne State receives $30M grant for new law school
Wayne State University is getting a major investment from state lawmakers for a new law facility, the university announced this...
MichMash: Flint water criminal prosecutions ends with no charges, frustrated residents
After seven years of criminal prosecutions in relation to the Flint water crisis, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel's office is...
Detroit Evening Report: Poll shows dramatic drop in Arab American support for Biden amid Gaza crisis
A recent poll from the Arab American Institute found a sharp decline in support for President Joe Biden among Arab...
MichMash: Institutional Desecration Act aims to increase penalties for hate crimes in Michigan
Vandalism against places of worship, schools and other cultural institutions would receive more penalties under the proposed Institutional Desecration Act....
Detroit Evening Report: Autoworkers reach tentative deal with Ford
The United Auto Workers union reached a tentative contract agreement with Ford Motor Company on Wednesday — a deal...
MichMash: Michigan lawmakers want to regulate AI
The Michigan House of Representatives is looking to regulate artificial intelligence ahead of the 2024 elections. State Rep. Penelope Tsernoglou...
Detroit Evening Report: City secures funding to extend water affordability plan
The Detroit Water and Sewerage Department's income-based water affordability plan is being extended another two years after the city reportedly...