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George W. Bush campaigns for his brother Jeb in South Carolina
It was a turnaround state for George W. Bush in the 2000 Republican presidential nominating contest, and Jeb Bush hopes South Carolina is good to him in Saturday’s vote. The former president is ...
Feb 16, 2016
Detroit area unsolved murder mysteries: Part I
Mike Stebbins, brother of Oakland County child killer victim It’s been 40 years since a 12-year-old boy was kidnapped in Ferndale then found dead days later in Southfield. Within t...
Feb 16, 2016
Meeting scheduled for two Flint class action lawsuits
Attorneys who filed two class action lawsuits on behalf of the citizens in Flint will be holding a meeting Tuesday evening. The lawsuits contend Flint residents were exposed to lead-tainted water and ...
Feb 16, 2016
Detroit may restrict strip shopping centers
Detroit leaders are looking to restrict strip shopping centers. The primary area of concern regarding the new zoning is bordered by Hancock Street to the north, Woodward Avenue to the east, Charlotte ...
Feb 16, 2016
Three Detroit teens charged in Eastland Mall shooting are scheduled for preliminary exam
A preliminary exam is scheduled to resume on Tuesday for three Detroit teenagers charged in a fatal shooting at the Eastland Mall. WJR’s Gene Fogel has the details: https://www.wjr.com/wp-conten...
Feb 16, 2016
ISIS supporter who attempted attack on Detroit church is scheduled in Federal Court
A detention hearing is rescheduled for Tuesday in Detroit Federal Court for a Dearborn Heights man accused of planning a Jihad attack at an area church. Twenty-one-year old Khalil Abu-Rayyan has not b...
Feb 16, 2016
Grammy Awards – winners and big moments
The three big prizes at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards went three different ways Monday night, with Taylor Swift’s “1989” album winning the biggest of them all: album of the year. ...
Feb 16, 2016
Kanye West asks Mark Zuckerberg for $1B
Rap artist Kanye West has asked Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg to invest $1 billion in his ideas shortly after tweeting that he was $53 million in debt.
Feb 15, 2016
Zip lining at other fun at the Meridian Winter Blast
Heading down to the Meridian Winter Blast? WJR’s Chris Renwick recommends zip lining down Woodward. Hours and more information HEREhttps://www.wjr.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/112/2016/02/MP3_BC...
Feb 14, 2016
Bernie Sanders to campaign in Detroit area
Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will hold a campaign event in Michigan on Monday. Sanders is expected to discuss several topics at Eastern Michigan's Convocation Center. The event is ...
Feb 13, 2016
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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.
