Category Archives: Content ~ JR Morning
Skubal Shines as Tigers Avoid Sweep in Arlington Nail-Biter
Photo: Jordan Godfree ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 20, 2025 ~ The Detroit Tigers snapped a six-game losing streak and avoided a sweep after beating the Texas Rangers in a 2-1 pitching battle on na...
Jul 21, 2025
Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Endorses Mike Duggan for Michigan Governor
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 18, 2025 ~ Mayor of the City of Detroit Mike Duggan is officially running for Governor of Michigan in 2026 as an Independent. The Detroit Regional ...
Jul 18, 2025
A Guide to the 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKANN ARBOR, July 17, 2025 ~ The Ann Arbor Art Fair has kicked off today, July 17, lasting until July 19. About half a million are expected to fill 30 blocks of the c...
Jul 17, 2025
Cadillac Earns First International Hypercar Victory
Photo: Tina MacIntyre ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 15, 2025 ~ After two-and-a-half years of vying for a Hypercar win, Cadillac finally broke through during the 6 Hours of So Paulo race in Brazil o...
Jul 15, 2025
Ford Determines Michigan Battery Plant Still Qualifies for Tax Credits Under Trump’s Budget Bill
Photo: Jeff Faughender ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, July 15, 2025 ~ A Michigan electric vehicle battery plant was spared from federal cuts in President Donald Trump‘s “Big, Beautiful Bill,...
Jul 15, 2025
Ferndale Businesses Targeted in Alleged Extortion Scheme
Photo: Steve Pepple ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, July 14, 2025 ~ Two Detroit brothers are accused of harassing and extorting businesses in Ferndale by using similar business names to make false copyri...
Jul 14, 2025
University of Michigan Recruits Search Firm to Find Next President
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKANN ARBOR, July 14, 2025 ~ The University of Michigan is on the hunt for a new president, recently hiring a search firm to replace its last president, Sa...
Jul 14, 2025
MI Bill Would Ban Certain Food Dyes in School Foods Over Health Concerns
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, July 9, 2025 ~ Certain food dyes would be banned in Michigan schools if a new bill approved by the State House is passed in the Senate and by Gov. Gretchen...
Jul 09, 2025
Rep. Haley Stevens to Introduce Bill to Reduce Dependence on China for Critical Minerals
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKWASHINGTON D.C., June 21, 2025 ~ Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) plans to introduce a bill that would bolster U.S. production of critical minerals to compete a...
Jul 09, 2025
Lawmakers Prepare for Iran Briefing Amid Criticism Over Delay
Photo: Jack Gruber ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, June 26, 2025 ~ Tensions flared on Capitol Hill as lawmakers prepared for a long-awaited classified briefing on Iran, following a controversial delay tha...
Jun 26, 2025
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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.
