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Kwame takes his case to the Supreme Court
Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has filed an appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court. Local 4 News is reporting Kilpatrick’s attorney told them the appeal was filed Wednesday with the U.S. Supr...
Jan 21, 2016
Kasich declares campaign strength in New Hamshire primary
Donald Trump continues to lead the Republican field in New Hampshire, but a new challenger is creeping up in the polls behind him. Correspondent Ryan Nobles reports: Republican Ohio Governor John Kasi...
Jan 21, 2016
Harrison Township women arraigned on prostitution charges
Four women have been arraigned on charges of prostitution in Harrison Township. In November of 2014, deputies at the Macomb County Sheriff’s Department started investigating practices at the Sun...
Jan 21, 2016
Joe Gentz changes his story in Jane Bashara murder
The man who said in a sworn statement that he killed Jane Bashara, Joe Gentz, is changing his story again about how he was involved in the murder. In a sworn affidavit filed last week, Gentz said the ...
Jan 21, 2016
Before hitting NAIAS, President has lunch at The Jolly Pumpkin, then visits Shinola in Midtown
President Obama had lunch this afternoon in midtown Detroit. The Commander-in-Chief stopped at the Jolly Pumpkin Brewery on Canfield lunching with an auto worker, an emergency room doctor And the foun...
Jan 20, 2016
State of the State: Gov. Rick Snyder and House Democratic Leader Rep Tim Greimel talk to Paul W. Smith
In light of the Flint water crisis, The eyes and ears of the nation were on Governor Rick Snyder and his State of the State Address Tuesday night. Paul W. Smith talked to both Gov. Snyder and House De...
Jan 20, 2016
Coast Guard wants advanced icebreaker for Arctic
Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Paul Zukunft warns Russia is militarizing the Arctic and accuses Moscow of "saber-rattling" as Russian troops conduct unannounced military drills. Along with Zukunft, Al...
Jan 20, 2016
Senate committee votes on school meal content flexibility
A Senate Committee is set to decide Wednesday regarding new rules for school meals. Washington correspondent Scott Carr has the details: Under legislation a Senate panel is considering, schools will h...
Jan 20, 2016
Volatile day expected for Wall Street
Business correspondent Christine Romans reports Wall Street is heading into what will likely be a volatile trading day on Wednesday. Global markets’ bad start to 2016 just got uglier. Asian stoc...
Jan 20, 2016
20 killed and many injured at Pakistan university
Correspondent Alexandra Field reports the Taliban has claimed responsibility for an attack on a university in Northwest Pakistan. As many as 20 students are reported dead in what’s being called ...
Jan 20, 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.
