Hillary Clinton Telephones Detroit Fast Food Workers, Offers to Be Their ‘Champion’
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton told a crowd in Detroit she wants to be a champion for union workers. The...
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.
Detroit Offers City Employees Break on Home Mortgages
The Duggan Administration is joining with Flagstar Bank to offer government employees a special mortgage program for homes bought through...
Canada Requests $3 Billion Tariff on US Trade Imports
The Canadian government is asking the World Trade Organization to allow it to impose a $3 billion-a-year tariff on U.S....
White House Threatens Defense Veto over Selfridge Aircraft
Obama Administration officials are threatening to veto Congress’ plan to pay for the U.S. military, in part because it preserves...
MLB Commissioner Says Baseball Needs to Broaden Fan Base
The head of major league baseball says for the game to thrive it needs to develop players and fans among...
Michigan Health Insurers Seek Hefty Rate Increases
Some insurance companies in Michigan are seeking hefty rate increases. The insurers say expensive medication and increased demand for health...
What It’s Like: A Hot Lap in a Hot Car at the Detroit Grand Prix on Belle Isle [Video]
Here's what it's like to ride in a world-class racing McLaren 12C sports car on the streets of Belle Isle turned...
Rain, Tire Changes Dictate Wet Detroit Grand Prix
Indycar drivers can choose between grooved rain tires or two kinds of fast, sticky slicks during a race. With new...
Former Senate Armed Services Chair Says Keep US Boots Off Iraqi Ground
In recent days the terrorist group calling itself the Islamic State – also known as ISIL or ISIS – has...
Penske Says Race Team and Detroit are Poised for Victory
Legendary auto racing team owner Roger Penske is on a personal high. Last Sunday driver Juan Montoya handed Penske...
Numerous Recalls Could Impact Union Talks with Automakers
After being blasted recently by Congress for being too lax in enforcing regulations the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
Officials Say Detroit Grand Prix Is A Win For Belle Isle
The Memorial Day holiday may be complete, but another weekend of activity looms in Detroit: The annual Grand Prix on...