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Lomas Brown Explores What Went Right in Detroit Lions Win in Washington on "'JR Morning"
DETROIT, MI ~ The Detroit Lions (6-3) made some changes to their offense as Head Coach Dan Campbell took over the playcalling Sunday, leading to a 44-22 road win over the Washington Commanders (3-7) w...
Nov 10, 2025 Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown (14) celebrates a touchdown against Washington Commanders during the first half at Northwest Stadium in Landover, Md. on Sunday, November 9, 2025.
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
The Edmund Fitzgerald Sank 50 Years Ago
LAKE SUPERIOR ~ Monday, Nov. 10 is the 50th anniversary of the Edmund Fitzgerald freighter sinking, becoming a legendary tragedy for the Great Lakes region and forever immortalized in a folk rock song...
Nov 10, 2025 Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Detroit-Area Leaders Flip Into the 2025 Holiday Season at Annual Parade Company Pancake Breakfast
DETROIT ~ Hundreds of business and community leaders munched down on flapjacks at the 26th annual Parade Company Pancake Breakfast presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. The event took place...
Nov 07, 2025
FAA Cuts Flights at Detroit Metro Airport Due to Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON D.C. ~ The Detroit Metro Airport is among 40 airports across the nation where the FAA is currently cutting flights due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Now in its 36th day, the s...
Nov 07, 2025 Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Regarding the Legality of Trump's Tariffs
WASHINGTON D.C. ~ Both liberal and conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court showed skepticism towards arguments claiming President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are legal. In a case brought o...
Nov 06, 2025 Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJR
Michigan Lawmakers Look to Move Away from Michigan Economic Development Corporation
LANSING ~ The Michigan GOP in the State Senate is looking to end job incentive programs run by the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC). The concern is that the agency is contributing to u...
Nov 05, 2025 Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Waymo Bringing Self-Driving Cars to Detroit
DETROIT, MI ~ Detroit will be the first city in the Midwest to service Waymo, a self-driving vehicle company. According to the company, Waymo will start ramping up tests with drivers throughout the Mo...
Nov 04, 2025 A Waymo self-driving taxi cruises up Pine Street in San Francisco this summer.
Photo: Paul Edward Parker ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
It's Election Day Across Metro Detroit
METRO DETROIT ~ Voters of metro Detroit will vote for who will lead their cities on Tuesday in a round of local elections. Detroit residents will decide who will be on the city council, along with the...
Nov 04, 2025
Two Men Face Charges After FBI Arrests Made in Michigan for "Potential Terrorist Attack" Planned for Halloween Weekend
DETROIT, MI ~ Two men have been charged with transferring firearms and ammunition to commit terrorism Monday morning, according to the Detroit Free Press, after the FBI made multiple arrests in Michig...
Nov 03, 2025 FBI Director Kash Patel testifies in front of the House Judiciary Committee in Washington, DC, on Sept.17, 2025.
Photo: Jack Gruber ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Three Metro Detroit Health Insurers Dropping Individual Plans Amid Soaring Premiums
DETROIT ~ Late last week, Health Alliance Plan, Molina Healthcare, and Meridian Health Plan announced that they would drop individual coverage for 200,000 Michiganders as insurance premium prices rise...
Nov 03, 2025 Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
