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Government Shutdown Would Suspespend Food Assistance for Millions of U.S. Citizens
MICHIGAN ~ About 1.4 million Michiganders could lose food support come Nov. 1 due to the ongoing federal shutdown. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services was instructed by the federal go...
Oct 30, 2025 Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Trump Administration Moves Forward to Cut Credit Report Protections from Medical Debt
WASHINGTON D.C. ~ The Trump administration is looking to overturn a Biden-era policy that would affect millions of people's credit reports. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has reportedly draf...
Oct 29, 2025 PHOTO: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR
Benson, Cox Frontrunners in MI Gubernatorial Campaign Fundraising
LANSING ~ Michigan gubernatorial candidates are raising large amounts of funds in their bids to replace outgoing Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in 2026. Campaign finance disclosures released this week show tha...
Oct 29, 2025 PHOTOS: Mike Cox (left) and Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Stock Market Sees Bump Following Strong Corporate Earnings
WALL STREET ~ On Tuesday morning, U.S. stock prices spiked to record heights due to strong corporate earnings reports. The market saw jumps from the Dow Jones by 1%, the S&P 500 by 0.8%, and the N...
Oct 28, 2025
Jamaican Residents Brace for Landfall of Hurricane Melissa
JAMAICA ~ Hurricane Melissa is set to touch down in Jamaica. The Category 5 storm is expected to cause major damage as it is one of the most powerful hurricanes to ever grace the Atlantic basin. "All ...
Oct 28, 2025 Satellite image of Hurricane Melissa as of 11 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025.
Photo: NOAA ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Federal Government Shutdown May Disrupt SNAP Food Assistance
The ongoing government shutdown is causing concerns that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits may be paused due to insufficient funds. The shutdown, now the second-longest shutdow...
Oct 24, 2025 Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Police Say Bird Poop Helps Find Macomb Township Businessman Shooting Suspect
MACOMB TOWNSHIP, MI ~ Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham revealed on Wednesday that bird poop, among other evidence, helped them to find the suspect in the shooting of Macomb Township businessma...
Oct 23, 2025 PHOTO: Kirthmon F. Dozier ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Independent Newspapers are Fading Around the U.S.
Oct. 22, 2025 ~ Independent newspapers around the United States are dying at an alarming rate. "Michigan has lost 40% of its newspapers in the last 25 years," Executive Editor of Bridge Michigan Joel ...
Oct 22, 2025 A stack of newspapers for sale in Michigan on Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024. Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Michigan Reps. Lisa McClain and Shri Thanedar Share Concerns on Government Shutdown With WJR
WASHINGTON D.C. ~ There is no end in sight for the ongoing federal government shutdown that entered its third week on Tuesday, further delaying flights and paychecks for federal workers. The Senate wi...
Oct 21, 2025 Photo: Jack Gruber ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Despite Injuries, Detroit Lions' Defense Steps Up in Primetime Win Over Tampa Bay
Oct. 21, 2025 ~ The Detroit Lions (5-2) came into Monday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-2) with only one starting defensive back due to various injuries. Despite this, Detroit forc...
Oct 21, 2025 Oct. 20, 2025 ~ Detroit Lions linebacker Jack Campbell (46) tackles Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Rachaad White (1) during the second half at Ford Field in Detroit on Monday, Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
Dec. 12, 2025 ~ David Sowerby, the managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how President Donald Trump and a divided board are to pick a new Fed chair.
Dec. 12, 2025 ~ U.S. Rep. Shri Thanedar (MI-13) joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the articles of impeachment against RFK and Pete Hegseth.
Dec. 12, 2025 ~ Dr. Tim Nash, senior vice president emeritus and director of the Northwood University Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, joins Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds to discuss the monthly trade deficit falling to its lowest in five years following the imposition of sweeping global tariffs.
