Michigan’s Top Health Official could Face Trial on Involuntary Manslaughter Charges
Dawn Uhl-Zifilippo/WDET Michigan officials are preparing to continue a preliminary exam that could leave the state’s top health official facing...
Quinn Klinefelter is a host and Senior News Editor for 101.9 WDET, anchoring midday newscasts and preparing reports for WDET, NPR and the BBC. Klinefelter joined WDET in 1998 after earning a M.A. from the nation's top-ranked journalism school, the University of Missouri-Columbia, and working as a sports correspondent for BBC Radio 4 and as a talk show host, anchor and reporter for Wisconsin Public Radio.
He has won over 50 awards for his work from groups including CBS Radio, the Associated Press, the Wisconsin and Michigan Association of Broadcasters and the Society of Professional Journalists. He has covered government and politics for WDET, including interviewing numerous presidential candidates, Michigan governors and every Detroit mayor elected in the 21st century. He also regularly reports on sports and entertainment, including covering 20 editions of the Indianapolis 500.
He was literally on top of the news when he finished an interview with then-Senator Bob Dole by stepping on his shoes.
Researchers Find Flint Had Drop in Births, Spike in Fetal Deaths During Water Crisis
Bre'Anna Tinsley/WDET A new study finds a significant drop in pregnancies in Flint during the time residents there were exposed...
Doctor Accused of Genital Mutilation to be Released on Bond
Sandra Svoboda A Michigan doctor indicted in the nation’s first federal female genital mutilation case will be released on bond...
Lions Look to Puncture New York Defense in Monday Night Showcase
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET The Detroit Lions take a turn on one of the NFL’s brightest stages tonight when the team travels...
Macomb Executive says Angst over County Corruption Helped Trump Win White House
Laura Weber Davis/WDET The top official in Macomb County says concerns over widely-suspected corruption in government there helped propel Donald...
Dems say Trott Retirement Presents Opening to Retake House
Melissa Mason/WDET National Democratic officials say the party sees an opening in Michigan’s 11th Congressional District now that GOP Congressman...
GOP, Dem Hopefuls Eagerly Eyeing Seat Vacated by Retiring Republican Congressman
Melissa Mason/WDET Michigan Republican Congressman Dave Trott says he is retiring from public office. And Trott’s decision could create a...
Detroit Chief says Military Equipment can Save Police and Civilian Lives
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET President Trump recently reversed an Obama-era order and is giving police departments access to surplus U.S. military equipment....
Military Sending Planes Away from Irma to Michigan
127th - AF.mil Selfridge Air National Guard Base is coming to the rescue of some military aircraft housed in the...
Lions Roar into Regular Season with Revamped Roster, Stadium
The Detroit Lions are ready to start playing the games that count when the team takes on the Arizona Cardinals...
Detroit Using Hidden Cameras to Crack Down on Illegal Dumping
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET Detroit officials say they are adopting a new approach to deal with an old problem. It’s illegal trash...
Officials say New Detroit Arena Brings New Era to City
Quinn Klinefelter/WDET The owners of Detroit’s latest downtown attraction say the new arena will usher in a new era of...