Category Archives: Michigan News
MI Bill Would Ban Certain Food Dyes in School Foods Over Health Concerns
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, July 9, 2025 ~ Certain food dyes would be banned in Michigan schools if a new bill approved by the State House is passed in the Senate and by Gov. Gretchen...
Jul 09, 2025
Ugly Christmas Sweater Company Owner Stole Five Hundred Thousand Dollars in Loans During Pandemic
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 9, 2025 ~ Commerce Township resident and owner of Ugly Christmas Sweater, Inc. Firas Hajjar paid a $1 million settlement to the Justice Department af...
Jul 09, 2025
Rep. Haley Stevens to Introduce Bill to Reduce Dependence on China for Critical Minerals
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKWASHINGTON D.C., June 21, 2025 ~ Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) plans to introduce a bill that would bolster U.S. production of critical minerals to compete a...
Jul 09, 2025
Whitmer Urges Michigan Representatives to Vote Against ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Photo: Don Reid ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, July 2, 2025 ~ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Michigan‘s U.S. House members, Democrats and Republicans, to vote against President Donald Trump&#...
Jul 02, 2025
Sweet Tradition: The 99th National Cherry Festival Returns
Photo: Jeff Marcero ~ WJRTRAVERSE CITY, MI, June 30, 2025 ~ The streets of downtown Traverse City are once again filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of summer as the 99th National Cherry Festiv...
Jun 30, 2025
Michigan Politicians Reacts to Israel-Iran Ceasefire
MICHIGAN, June 24, 2025 ~ Michigan politicians are reacting to the tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, with some showing concerns, while others praise President Donald Trump.On Monday night, ...
Jun 24, 2025
Local Philanthroper Makes $40 Million Donation for New Michigan Medicine Clinic in Troy
Photo: Courtesy of Michigan MedicineTROY, MI, June 21, 2025 ~ Local philanthroper Kenneth Eisenberg recently donated $40 million to the University of Michigan for Michigan Medicine‘s new mental ...
Jun 21, 2025
Michigan Bill Aims to Give Mackinac Island Ferry Control Amid Ballooning Costs
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMACKINAC ISLAND, June 18, 2025 ~ The state of Michigan is looking to give Mackinac Island more control over ferry services to and from the island due to pricing con...
Jun 19, 2025
About 30 Michigan State Legislators Meet with Trump Administration
Photo: Gillis Benedict ~ USA TODAY NETWORKWASHINGTON D.C., June 18, 2025 ~ About 30 members of the Michigan state legislature met with the Trump administration Tuesday in the White House to discuss lo...
Jun 18, 2025
Jennifer Crumbley Requests Appellate Release on Bond
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, June 18, 2025 ~ The mother of the Oxford High School mass shooter, Jennifer Crumbley, has turned to the Michigan Court of Appeals for an attempt to be r...
Jun 18, 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.
