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MDOT Studies Possibility of Replacing State Gas Tax with Road Use Fees
Photo: Matthew Dae Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:April 16, 2024 ~ Denise Donohue, CEO of the County Roads Association of Michigan, joins Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds for Mobility Ma...
Apr 16, 2024
Red Wings Fight For Playoff Spot in Game Tuesday Night
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, April 16, 2024 ~ After a victory over the Montreal Canadiens Monday, the Detroit Red Wings will face off in a rematch Tuesday that will have playoff r...
Apr 16, 2024
Michigan Special Elections to Decide Control of State House
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, April 16, 2024 ~ Special elections are taking place Tuesday in two metro-Detroit State House districts to fill two vacancies and likely end the legislativ...
Apr 16, 2024
GM Announces It’s Moving Headquarters. What’s Next for the RenCen?
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, April 16, 2024 ~ General Motors made a long-rumored but seismic announcement Monday that the automaker will be moving its headquarters from the towers of the Det...
Apr 16, 2024
Gov. Whitmer Refuses to Say if Israel is Committing Genocide in Gaza
Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, April 15, 2024 ~ In an interview on NBC Sunday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer refused to say whether she thinks Israel is committing genocide in Gaza."I'm...
Apr 15, 2024
University of Michigan ‘Disruptive Activity’ Policy Draws Criticism from ACLU
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKANN ARBOR, April 10, 2024 ~ The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan sent a letter to University of Michigan President Santa Ono and Vice President Timothy Ly...
Apr 10, 2024
$20 Million Grant to Michigan Economic Development Corporation Committee Member Raising Questions
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:April 10, 2024 ~ A $20 million state grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation was awarded to one of its executive committee members and busi...
Apr 10, 2024 Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
Oxford Parent to Crumbleys: ‘The Blood of Our Children is On Your Hands’
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPONTIAC, April 10, 2024 ~ James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford High School shooter, expressed regret and sorrow at their sentencing hearing Tue...
Apr 10, 2024
Michigan Bill Would Make it Easier to Remove Squatters on Private Property
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:April 9, 2024 ~ Property owners sometimes have a difficult time removing illegal squatters from occupying private property. State Rep. Ken Borton...
Apr 09, 2024
Ford Delays New All-Electric Pickup, SUV to Focus on Hybrid Production
Photo: Christine Tannous ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDEARBORN, April 8, 2024 ~ Ford Motor Co. is delaying production of its new all-electric pickup truck and SUV from late 2025 to 2026.The company announced th...
Apr 09, 2024
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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.
