Category Archives: Content ~ Paul W. Smith
Gov. Whitmer Expresses Concerns Over Trump’s Tariff Plan
DETROIT, Jan. 15, 2025 ~ On Wednesday, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer delivered a speech at the Detroit Auto Show, which touched upon the upcoming Donald Trump administration and the auto industry.Whitmer gave...
Jan 15, 2025
Eight Miles of I-696 Will Close for Two Years Due to Construction
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMETRO DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2025 ~ Commuters who use I-696 in Oakland County will need to alter their rides for the next two years due to construction.The Michigan D...
Jan 14, 2025
Gov. Whitmer Declines to Endorse Anyone For Gubernatorial Race
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Jan. 6, 2025 ~ In a recent TV interview, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declined to endorse a candidate in the upcoming Michigan gubernatorial race.On PBS‘...
Jan 13, 2025
Detroit Expected to See Strong Economic Impact from Auto Show and NFL Playoffs
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Jan. 7, 2025 ~ Major upcoming events are coming up in Detroit, including the North American International Auto Show from Jan. 10-20 and NFL Playoff games a...
Jan 07, 2025
WJR’s Paul W. Smith Honors Veterans Gifts During Christmas On Us Broadcast
Photos: Michael Parson ~ WJRDec. 6, 2024 ~ Michigan military members, veterans, and their families were honored during 760 WJR's annual Christmas On Us campaign.On Friday, Paul W. Smith aired live fro...
Dec 06, 2024
Sen. Stabenow Gives Farewell Address
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKWASHINGTON D.C., Dec. 5, 2024 ~ U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) said goodbye to her over 50-year political career Wednesday on the Senate floor.“We can h...
Dec 06, 2024
Families of Oxford High Shooting Victims Demand State Led Investigation
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKOXFORD, MI, Nov. 18, 2024 ~ The parents of the Oxford High School shooting victims say they want answers about what happened almost three years ago. They are dem...
Nov 18, 2024
Alligator Found in Metro Detroit Home During Drug Raid
Photo: Courtesy of MSPPODCAST:Nov. 13, 2024 ~ During a drug raid in a Downriver community, officers found more than just methamphetamine, heroin, and cocaine. Lt. Mike Shaw from the Michigan State Pol...
Nov 14, 2024
Dearborn Flips for Trump Due to Anger Over Assault on Gaza
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDEARBORN, Nov. 7, 2024 ~ Donald Trump made significant gains with the Michigan Arab American community, winning the largest Muslim-majority city in the country, du...
Nov 08, 2024
WJR Honors the 2024 Women Who Lead
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, Nov. 1, 2024 ~ On Friday, WJR honored ten women leaders in Michigan at the 2024 Women Who Lead Honoree Lunch.The 14th annual Women Who Lead Lunch took place at J...
Nov 01, 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.
