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The world-record breaking 100-foot sailboat?
The MACIF trimaran is a 100-foot long, 69-foot wide sailboat designed for renowned French sailor Francois Gabart with aspirations of breaking world records
May 10, 2016
WJR Receives Broadcast Excellence Award as Station of the Year from the MAB
Cumulus Detroit's WJR Receives Broadcast Excellence Award as Station of the Year from the Michigan Association of Broadcasters WJR Also Wins 14 Best in Category Awards and 9 Merit Awards Cumulus Media...
May 10, 2016
Healthier Michigan Radio Show – May 3, 2016
In May, The Healthier Michigan Radio Show discussed Blue Cross' positive impact on Michigan communities. Host Ann Thomas spoke with:Lynda Rossi, executive vice president for Strategy, Government and P...
May 9, 2016
Birthday cake baking skills: Thor isn’t just a superhero, he’s a super dad!
Chris Hemsworth isn’t just a super hero, he’s a super dad! When the bakery couldn’t get his little girl India’s cake made in time, Hemsworth, aka Thor, played hero and made his...
May 9, 2016
Lockdown has been lifted at Birmingham Groves High School
UPDATE: The lockdown has been liftedBeverly Hills Police say Birmingham Groves High School has been put on lock down due to a police situation outside the school.The school sent this email to parents:...
May 9, 2016
Cleveland Browns Player Takes Teen With Special Needs to Prom
It was a fairy tale prom night for a 17-year-old Ohio high school student who was escorted by a special date on Saturday.
May 9, 2016
Detroit’s Weekend of Violence
Dick Haefner, WJR News Detroit’s police blotter is littered with shootings and killings over the weekend. Police are investigating a shooting that left a 24-year-old man dead. The man, who was t...
May 9, 2016
SNL: GOP meets ‘Church Lady’
Dana Carvey returns to “Saturday Night Live” and reprises his famous “Church Lady” sketch to take on the 2016 GOP.
May 8, 2016
Nyquist, the horse with the Detroit connection, wins Kentucky Derby
Nyquist, ridden by Mario Gutierrez, won the 142nd running of Kentucky Derby on Saturday. “He’s such a special horse,” trainer Doug O’Neill said. “He’s such a profes...
May 7, 2016
Kentucky Derby: The hats that steal the show
The Kentucky Derby is synonymous with horses and fashion. Jenny Pfanenstiel’s unique hats are created using age old techniques dating back over 100 years.
May 7, 2016
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SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
Oct. 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Lloyd talk with Executive Director of the Coleman A. Young Foundation, Khary Turner. The foundation is raising money to honor Detroit’s first Black and longest serving mayor at the nation’s capital.
Oct. 30, 2026 ~ Chris and Steve Courtney talk with MSU Head Basketball Coach Tom Izzo about the season.
Oct. 30, 2026 ~ With Election Day approaching, political strategist Dennis Darnoi joins Kevin Dietz to break down the latest polling, key battleground races, and what voters should be watching heading into the final weekend before Michigan’s midterm elections.
