Category Archives: Michigan News
Michigan Rockers Jack White, Kid Rock Caught in Political Social Media Feuds
Photos: Larry McCormack (left) and Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, Aug. 21, 2025 ~ Two musicians with Detroit-area roots are engaging in public social media battles with major political figures...
Aug 21, 2025
MI Legislature Divided Over Road Funding in State Budget Negotiations as Deadline Looms
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, Aug. 21, 2025 ~ Disputes over road funding are causing continued delays in the Michigan legislature to pass a state budget.The Democrat-controlled State Se...
Aug 21, 2025
Duggan Endorses Sheffield in Detroit Mayoral Race
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, Aug. 20, 2025 ~ On Wednesday, Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan named who he hopes to see as his successor in the upcoming mayoral election: City Council President Mary ...
Aug 20, 2025
Michigan Cannabis Industry Facing Trouble Over Low Profits
Photo: Phil Didion ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Aug. 18, 2025 ~ It has recently become harder for Michigan cannabis dispensaries to make a profit due to low prices.Oversupply of products has caused th...
Aug 18, 2025
New Hudson Building Has Yet to Attract New Office Tenant from Outside Detroit
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, Aug. 18, 2025 ~ The new Hudson Building from Bedrock has yet to attract any new office tenants from outside Detroit and nearby suburbs.While the new sky...
Aug 18, 2025
Michigan Author Discusses the Trials of Caregiving with WJR
Photo: Courtesy of Lynn AlexanderPODCAST:Aug. 17, 2025 ~ Lynn Alexander is a nationally recognized leader in the field of aging, with a career spanning over 25 years in public service, senior living, ...
Aug 17, 2025
PHOTOS: Scenes From the 2025 Annual Woodward Dream Cruise
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRMETRO DETROIT, Aug. 16, 2025 ~ Tens of thousands of classic and custom rides rolled down Woodward Avenue Saturday for the 30th annual Woodward Dream Cruise.Over 1 million...
Aug 16, 2025
Hank Winchester Cleared of All Charges Following Beverly Hills Investigation
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKBLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI, August 15, 2025 ~Attorneys for Detroit investigative reporter Hank Winchester say he has been cleared of criminal allegations after a month...
Aug 15, 2025
Ford CEO Jim Farley Discusses New EV Platform, Pickup on WJR
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDEARBORN, Aug. 12, 2025 ~ Ford Motor Co. announced Monday that it would double down on electric vehicle production, including a new EV production system, EV platfo...
Aug 12, 2025
Woodward Dream Cruise Rolls Through Metro Detroit Aug. 16
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMETRO DETROIT, Aug. 11, 2025 ~ The Woodward Dream Cruise will enter its third decade Saturday, with over 40,000 special vehicles revving down Woodward Avenue.The 30...
Aug 11, 2025
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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.
