Category Archives: Michigan News
PHOTOS: Downtown Detroit Lights Up for 22nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting
DETROIT ~ About 115,000 people descended on Downtown Detroit to kick off the Christmas season! At Campus Martius Park, the Downtown Detroit Partnership turned on a massive Christmas tree, which will l...
Nov 21, 2025
WJR's Women Who Lead Honored at 15th Annual Lunch
PODCAST: Nov. 20, 2025 ~ Tiffany Ford, president and CEO of the University of Michigan Credit Union, is recognized as one of 2025's Women Who Lead.
Nov 20, 2025
Michigan Incomes Plummet, Reach Lowest Mark Ever Says Detroit Regional Chamber
Nov. 20, 2025 ~ Chief Education and Talent Officer at the Detroit Regional Chamber Greg Handel joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how Michigan incomes have dropped to their lowest ranking ever as higher edu...
Nov 20, 2025
Whitmer-Tied Nonprofit Brings in Over $7M from Secret Donors
PODCAST: Nov. 20, 2025 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk with Craig Mauger, state politics reporter at the Detroit News, about a nonprofit organization that's been supporting Mich...
Nov 20, 2025
Anti-Muslim Protests Result in Clashes in Dearborn
PODCAST: Nov. 19, 2025 ~ Ryan Ermanni speaks with Anthony Hudson, who was at an anti-Islam rally on Tuesday in Dearborn.DEARBORN ~ Small clashes occurred in Dearborn on Tuesday evening between anti-Mu...
Nov 19, 2025
Fees to Increase for Michigan Hunters and Fishers
Nov. 19, 2025 ~ Senator John Cherry (D-Flint) joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss the Senate passing legislation to increase fees for hunting and fishing.DETROIT, MI ~ The...
Nov 19, 2025
New MI Legislature Bill Looks to Create State Drone Registry
PODCAST: Nov. 19, 2025 ~ State Rep. William Bruck joins Kevin Dietz to discuss the new bipartisan plans that will protect state and national security interests and establish a needed framework for dro...
Nov 19, 2025
Archdiocese of Detroit to Undergo Restructuring
Nov. 18, 2025 ~ Archdiocese of Detroit is embarking on a sweeping two-year restructuring plan that could reshape Catholic life across Southeast Michigan. Director of Parish Renewal for the Archdiocese...
Nov 18, 2025 Photo: Mandi Wright ~ IMAGN CONTENT SERVICES
Wayne County Prosecutor Explains How Man Was Wrongfully Convicted of Crime
PODCAST: Nov. 18, 2025 ~ Kym Worthy, Wayne County prosecutor, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how Eric Anderson was wrongfully convicted of armed robbery and spent nearly nine years in prison before bein...
Nov 18, 2025
Metro Detroit Holds Most Dangerous Intersections in Michigan
Nov. 18, 2025 ~ "'JR Morning" talks with Steve Gursten, head of Michigan Auto Law, to discuss their newly released Top 20 Most Dangerous Intersections in Michigan.DETROIT, MI ~ Metro Detroit is home t...
Nov 18, 2025
SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
Dec. 5, 2025 ~ John Bernia, superintendent of Warren Consolidated Schools, joins Marie Osborne to talk about the new report that says Michigan school students are showing progress in math.
Dec. 5, 2025 ~ Amanda Holm, senior project manager for Henry Ford Health’s Tobacco Treatment Service, joins Marie Osborne to discuss cigarette smoking and provides tips on how to kick the habit.
Dec. 5, 2025 ~ Shawn Wilson, president and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeastern Michigan, joins Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson to talk about USHER and Big Sean announcing an Entertainment Innovation Incubator coming to the new Michigan Central Boys & Girls Club. Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
