Jerome Vaughn

Detroit

News Director at WDET-FM (Detroit MI)

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Motown Museum to pause public tours for a year for final phase of expansion

1 week ago | wdet.org | Jerome Vaughn

The Motown Museum announced this week that it will pause tours of the Detroit institution for one year so that it can finish a multi-million dollar expansion project. The museum will temporarily stop public tours on Oct. 1. Other operations at the site — such as the retail store — will remain open, and Rocket Plaza will continue to hold performances and other activities. The final stage of the $75 million dollar project includes the construction of a new building and installation of exhibits.
Mackinac Policy Conference: Victory on roads

2 weeks ago | wdet.org | Jerome Vaughn

Michigan lawmakers aim to finalize state budget by July 1The Michigan Legislature is working to finish next year’s budget by July 1. Both parties are addressing key issues such as economic development, education, and infrastructure. Senator Roger Victory discusses road funding solutionsRoger Victory, the state senator for Michigan’s 31st District, spoke with WDET’s Jerome Vaughn at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
Detroit Evening Report: GM to invest $4B, shift SUV and EV production

2 weeks ago | wdet.org | Jerome Vaughn

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The Metro: Experts warn of a rough road ahead for the auto industry

3 weeks ago | wdet.org | Jerome Vaughn

John McElroy is a thought leader in the auto industry. He currently broadcasts three radio segments on WWJ, writes a blog for Auto Blog and a monthly column for Wards Auto. Speaking with WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn at the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island, McElroy warned that the industry is at “a near breaking point, particularly in Michigan.”“There is a host of things that is hitting the industry all at once, and unprecedented in history,” he said.
Detroit Evening Report: The Mackinac Policy Conference is underway

4 weeks ago | wdet.org | Jerome Vaughn

Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Politicians converge on Mackinac IslandThe Detroit Regional Chamber’s Mackinac Policy Conference is underway on Mackinac Island.
Duggan announces reform of city licensing requirements for small businesses

1 month ago | wdet.org | Jerome Vaughn

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has announced an effort to reduce the regulatory process for opening small businesses in the city. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. During a late morning news conference on Wednesday, Duggan said new restaurants have to meet building codes, fire codes and health codes. On top of that, there’s a separate city license that Duggan says is redundant.
Duggan pushes for small business regulation reform in Detroit

1 month ago | wdet.org | Jerome Vaughn

Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has announced an effort to reduce the regulatory process for opening small businesses in the city. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. During a late morning news conference on Wednesday, Duggan said new restaurants have to meet building codes, fire codes and health codes. On top of that, there’s a separate city license that Duggan says is redundant.
Detroit casinos report revenue uptick; restoration begins on Lee Plaza Hotel and more

1 month ago | wdet.org | Jerome Vaughn

Tonight on The Detroit Evening Report, Detroit’s casinos have reported a slight uptick in revenue last month. Plus, restoration has begun on the city’s historic Lee Plaza Hotel, and more. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts. Casino revenues up in AprilDetroit’s casinos are for the month of April. The three gaming houses brought in $109.8 million last month. That’s up slightly from April 2024.
State treasurer announces $2.5M in grants for distressed cities

1 month ago | wdet.org | Jerome Vaughn

The state treasurer on Wednesday announced $2.5 million in grants for Michigan cities, villages or townships with severe economic problems. Subscribe to the Detroit Evening Report on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, NPR.org or wherever you get your podcasts.
Political analysts say Canada's federal election is the most important in decades

2 months ago | wdet.org | Jerome Vaughn

Just across the Detroit River in Windsor and throughout Canada, voters are headed to the polls to cast their ballots in federal elections. Political analysts are calling the election the most important in decades. Key issues at the ballot box include the economy, housing, tariffs, and how to address U.S. President Donald Trump’s extreme policies. In this election, Canadians will select Members of Parliament and the political party that will run the government for the near future.