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Jerome Vaughn Retires from WDET After 34 Years
Longtime WDET-FM (Detroit) News Director Jerome Vaughn has retired after 34 years with the station. Vaughn joined WDET in January 1992 and has worked as an intern, producer, reporter, Assistant News Director, Senior News Editor, Executive Producer, News/Program Director, and Interim Program Director. He was appointed News Director in 2007.
Read MoreMichigan Public’s Doug Tribou receives Salute to Excellence Award from the NABJ
Michigan Public has announced that its Doug Tribou was recognized with a Salute to Excellence Award from the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). This award recognizes the Best Feature in the category of Radio – Top 15 Markets.
Read MoreWKAR Launches “Curious About” Series Highlighting Voices of the Next Generation
WKAR Public Media (East Lansing) is expanding its digital-first programming this month with the return of an award-winning favorite and the announcement of a new series coming this fall that will round out a youth-focused Curious About… series collection.
Read MoreWDET’s Jay Butler Retires After Six Decades
After a long and celebrated career in Detroit radio, WDET-FM weekend host Jay Butler retired on August 2, 2026. Butler had been hosting Jay’s Place, a thoughtful blend of blues, soul, and R&B. His unmistakable voice, passion for music, and genuine connection with listeners have made Jay’s Place one of Detroit Public Radio’s most beloved programs.
Read MoreJeremy Baldwin Named New WEMU-FM Jazz Host
Last Friday (7/31), WEMU-FM (Ypsilanti) General Manager Molly Motherwell announced that longtime music host, Jeremy Baldwin, has accepted the position of Senior Music Announcer, taking over for Michael Jewett who retired at the end of June.
Read MoreMichigan Public to Bring The Moth Mainstage to East Lansing
Michigan Public and Wharton Center for Performing Arts have announced that The Moth Mainstage will return to East Lansing this fall! The event will feature a lineup of writers, performers, and other unique national and Michigan storytellers, each with a ten-minute story to tell live without notes.
Read MoreIPR, Michigan Public, WDET and WMUK Win Multiple PMJA Awards
On June 15, the Public Media Journalists Association (PMJA) announced the winners of its 2026 Annual Awards Competition, honoring the best in public media journalism produced during 2025. The 293 awards span breaking news, investigative reporting, features, audience engagement, science storytelling, video journalism, and more.
Read MoreIPR Classical Welcomes Emma Stadelmann as Afternoon Host
“Emma is an experienced radio host who brings a great amount of knowledge to this role,” said IPR’s music director Amanda Sewell. “She is thoughtful and creative, and we can’t wait to see what fresh ideas and innovations she brings to Classical IPR’s service.”
Read More2026 RTDNA Regional Murrow Award Winners Announced
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has announced the recipients of the 2026 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards. 6 Michigan broadcasters won a total of 11 awards in Region 7, which is shared with Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
Read MoreDetroit PBS Completes $7.5 Million Fred and Barbara Erb Family Foundation Challenge Ahead of Schedule
“This is a significant step forward, but it’s not the finish line,” said Rich Homberg, President and CEO of Detroit PBS. “Meeting this challenge ahead of schedule shows what’s possible when this community rallies around public media, understanding our future despite a fast-changing media and funding landscape.”
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