Category Archives: Content ~ Paul W. Smith
Michigan Politicians React to Trump Assassination Attempt
Photo: Megan Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, July 16, 2024 ~ Michigan politicians continue to react to the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump, which hangs a shadow over the Re...
Jul 16, 2024
Michigan State Police Sends 35 Troopers to RNC Convention Amid Security Concerns
Photo: Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:July 15, 2024 ~ Amid heightened concerns over safety following an assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump, 35 Michigan State Police tr...
Jul 15, 2024
Remnants of Hurricane Beryl Puts Southeast Michigan in Flood Watch Through Wednesday Evening
Photo: NOAA ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:July 9, 2024 ~ The remnants of Hurricane Beryl will pass over Michigan this week, putting Southeast Michigan on a flood watch from Tuesday to Wednesday night. Ja...
Jul 09, 2024
Michigan Ranks Fifth for Annual Fireworks Injuries
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:July 2, 2024 ~ According to Mike Morse Law Firm, Michigan ranks fifth nationally in firework-related injuries, with up to 10,000 annually. Attorney Mike Mor...
Jul 03, 2024
Michigan State Board of Education Asks State Legislature to Investigate Oxford High School Shooting
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKOAKLAND COUNTY, MI, June 12, 2024 ~ The Michigan State Board of Education is asking the state legislature to order a comprehensive, independent review of the 2021 O...
Jun 12, 2024
GM Cuts 2024 Electric Vehicle Production Goal By 50,000
Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:June 12, 2024 ~ On Tuesday, General Motors announced it is cutting its electric vehicle production goal for 2024 from 200,000 – 300,000, t...
Jun 12, 2024
Hunter Biden Found Guilty on All Three Firearms Felonies
Photo: Delaware News Journal ~ USA TODAY NETWORKWILMINGTON, DE, June 3, 2024 ~ Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden‘s only surviving son, has been found guilty by a jury on all three counts of brea...
Jun 11, 2024
Detroit Tigers to Retire Jim Leyland’s No. 10
Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:June 4, 2024 ~ Detroit Tigers legend Jim Leyland to receive the “highest honor you can get” this summer, with the team announcing that ...
Jun 07, 2024
Wayne State Operates Virtually for Second Day As Tensions Rise Over Pro-Palestine Encampment
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, May 29, 2024 ~ For the second day in a row, Wayne State University officials told students and staff to operate virtually after a pro-Palestine ...
May 29, 2024
Sen. Stabenow to Be Honored at 2024 Mackinac Policy Conference
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:May 28, 2024 ~ U.S. Sen. Debbie Stabenow talks to Paul W. Smith ahead of the Mackinac Policy Conference taking place May 28 – May 31 at Mackinac Islan...
May 28, 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.
