Category Archives: Michigan News
Michigan War Dog Memorial Honors Furry Friends of the Military
Photo: Courtesy of Michigan War Dog MemorialPODCAST:July 20, 2025 ~ The Michigan War Dog Memorial is a non-profit organization whose mission is to honor the furry friends that walked alongside militar...
Jul 19, 2025
Tall Ships Arrive in Detroit Aug. 7
Photo: Courtesy of Tall ShipsDETROIT, July 18, 2025 ~ The famous Tall Ships will grace the Detroit Riverfront Aug. 8-10 during the Sail Detroit Festival, organized by the Detroit/Wayne County Port Aut...
Jul 18, 2025
Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Endorses Mike Duggan for Michigan Governor
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 18, 2025 ~ Mayor of the City of Detroit Mike Duggan is officially running for Governor of Michigan in 2026 as an Independent. The Detroit Regional ...
Jul 18, 2025
A Guide to the 2025 Ann Arbor Art Fair
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKANN ARBOR, July 17, 2025 ~ The Ann Arbor Art Fair has kicked off today, July 17, lasting until July 19. About half a million are expected to fill 30 blocks of the c...
Jul 17, 2025
Ford Determines Michigan Battery Plant Still Qualifies for Tax Credits Under Trump’s Budget Bill
Photo: Jeff Faughender ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, July 15, 2025 ~ A Michigan electric vehicle battery plant was spared from federal cuts in President Donald Trump‘s “Big, Beautiful Bill,...
Jul 15, 2025
Durhal Secures Key Endorsement from Detroit Regional Chamber
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 15, 2025 ~ The Detroit Regional Chamber has officially endorsed Fred Durhal in the race for Detroit mayor, signaling strong business community support...
Jul 15, 2025
Ferndale Businesses Targeted in Alleged Extortion Scheme
Photo: Steve Pepple ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, July 14, 2025 ~ Two Detroit brothers are accused of harassing and extorting businesses in Ferndale by using similar business names to make false copyri...
Jul 14, 2025
University of Michigan Recruits Search Firm to Find Next President
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKANN ARBOR, July 14, 2025 ~ The University of Michigan is on the hunt for a new president, recently hiring a search firm to replace its last president, Sa...
Jul 14, 2025
Previewing the 101st Bayview Mackinaw Boat Race
Photo: Sergio Montanez ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 10, 2025 ~ The 101st Bayview Mackinaw Race is set to hit the waters of Lake Huron on Saturday, July 12. Hundreds of sailors populate Port Huron ...
Jul 10, 2025
Kellogg’s Purchased by Italian Company, Raises Questions Over Battle Creek’s Future
Photo: Kara VanDooijeweert ~ USA TODAY NETWORKBATTLE CREEK, MI, July 10, 2025 ~ WK Kellogg reached an agreement Thursday to be sold to Italian candy company Ferrero, leaving questions on the future fo...
Jul 10, 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.
