Federal and State Environmental Crews Working to Mitigate Danger after Flat Rock Gas Leak
Thousands of Flat Rock residents remain under an evacuation order following last week’s gasoline leak into the city’s sewer system. ...
Russ McNamara is a reporter and host of All Things Considered for 101.9 WDET, presenting local news to the station’s loyal listeners. McNamara has been working in radio since he was 17 - and in news since 2012. He also worked as play-by-play announcer for Wayne State University basketball for seven years. Born in the Upper Peninsula, McNamara is a lifelong Michigander. He is a 2002 graduate of Central Michigan University’s Broadcast and Cinematic Arts Program.
McNamara has been honored by the Associated Press, the Radio and Television Digital News Association, and the Michigan Association of Broadcasters for his work.
He is an amateur photographer, enjoys backpacking, bonfires and traveling with his wife, Sara.
Metro Detroit Journalist Danny Fenster Still Imprisoned in Myanmar
More than 100 days after his arrest, metro Detroit journalist Danny Fenster remains imprisoned in Myanmar. His court appearance on Monday...
How the Second Amendment Built In Inequity in the Nation’s Gun Laws
As part of 101.9 WDET’s Book Club, we’re inviting the Detroit region to examine and discuss the text that impacts every...
Detroit Police Department Says Officer Fatally Shot Man During Drag Race
Eli Newman / WDET Detroit police say an undercover officer shot and killed a man following a crash that happened...
Wayne State University Is Requiring All Students, Faculty and Staff to Get COVID-19 Vaccine
Wayne State University is the latest Michigan university to mandate vaccines, announcing on Tuesday that all students, faculty and staff...
Whitmer on $10M in State Aid to Help Residents Recover From Floods: “Our Work Is Far From Over”
While some flood-affected residents await federal assistance, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer reiterated Thursday that the state has already started their own plan...
Here’s What’s Driving the Increase of New COVID-19 Infections in Michigan
Less mask wearing, not enough vaccinated people and more contagious variants are driving an increase in COVID-19 infections over the past...
Cases of Legionnaires’ Disease Soar in Michigan, With Majority in Metro Detroit
Hot weather, flooding rains and reopening of buildings after pandemic restrictions are some reasons for a big spike in Legionnaires’ disease in...
Vice President Kamala Harris Visits Detroit to Promote Vaccines, Build Support for Voting Rights
Vice President Kamala Harris visited Michigan Monday to urge people to get vaccinated against COVID-19 and shore up support for...
Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission Denied Extension Despite Census Delays
The Michigan Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission will not have a deadline to turn in new maps for legislative and congressional...
Detroit Continues Cleanup after June Floods as FEMA Tours Neighborhoods to Assess Damage
After more than 6 inches of rain drenched Detroit and the surrounding area last month, residents in affected communities are still...
Activists and Politicians Ask Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan to Reassess Property Tax Foreclosures
Activists and politicians are calling for an end to tax foreclosures and over-assessments in the City of Detroit. Sonja Bonnett...