‘Teen Titans,’ ‘Powerpuff Girls’ voice actor Tara Strong talks celebrated career ahead of Motor City Comic Con
Dozens of pop culture icons and creators are gathering this weekend at Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi for Motor City...
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 Evening Report: US Census refuses to adjust 2020 Detroit estimates despite city’s challenge
The U.S. Census Bureau is refusing to change some 2020 population estimates challenged by the city of Detroit. Subscribe to...
GM recalling 1M SUVs due to air bag defect, ARC Automotive resists widespread recall
General Motors is recalling nearly one million vehicles due to air bag inflators potentially exploding and showering passengers with shrapnel....
Michigan lawmakers, nurses seek more efficient patient assignment limits with proposed bills
State lawmakers formally announced on Thursday a series of proposals designed to help nurses in Michigan provide better care for...
Congress members Tlaib, Dingell, Thanedar hosting public forum on Michigan waste disposal policies
This week, several Michigan members of Congress are set to hold a public forum on waste disposal in the state....
Detroit Lions defensive tackle Alim McNeill talks NFL Draft, team culture, more
One of the most unpredictable NFL Drafts kicks off Thursday and Lions fans have been debating who Detroit will select...
Police hope ‘Operation Ghost Rider’ will reduce phone use during driving
Starting Monday, Michigan State Police and several agencies in Metro Detroit begin a coordinated search for drivers who watch their...
UAW president Shawn Fain promises union members will get their ‘fair share’ from automakers
The new president of the United Auto Workers says union members already have a list of demands for upcoming contract...
Feds partnering with Detroit, Wayne County to fight violent crime
The U.S. Justice Department is partnering with Detroit and Wayne County to fight violent crime in the city. Officials say...
Highland Park facing financial crisis, bankruptcy possible option
The city of Highland Park is teetering on the edge of a massive financial crisis. Local officials say the city...
Brother of Michigan man detained in Russia reacts to Wall Street Journal reporter’s arrest
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling on Russia to immediately release Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and...
Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee unhappy over White House EV trade agreement with Japan without Congress approval
Michigan Congressman Dan Kildee is unhappy with a recent automotive trade deal signed between the U.S. and Japan, saying it...