Category Archives: Michigan News
Detroit Regional Chamber Shows Conerns Over Trump’s Auto Tariffs
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, April 2, 2025 ~ In Tuesday’s State of the Region Address, the Detroit Regional Chamber stated concerns over the Trump administration’s new set...
Apr 02, 2025
Trump Administration Pulls Back $42 Million from Michigan Schools
Photo: Tim Shortt ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, April 1, 2025 ~ Michigan education officials are saying state public school districts will face a $42 million funding shortfall after a deadline for fede...
Apr 01, 2025
Detroit-Area Ukrainian Refugees' Legal Status in Jeopardy Under Trump Admin
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORK PODCAST: April 1, 2025 ~ The potential revocation of legal status for Ukrainian refugees in the United States by the Trump administration raises significant concer...
Apr 01, 2025
Years-Old Mackinac Island April Fools Day Joke Still Pops Up as ‘Fact” On Google
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMACKINAC ISLAND, MI, April 1, 2025 ~ Jason St. Onge, Mackinac Island fire chief, tries to come up with a quirky April Fool‘s day post each year for the “...
Apr 01, 2025
Immigrant Detained After Taking a Wrong Turn Onto Ambassador Bridge
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 31, 2025 ~ An immigrant mother from Guatemala was detained while making the wrong turn towards Canada at the Ambassador Bridge and now she and her ...
Mar 31, 2025
Michigan Ravaged By Severe Storms, Leaves Three People Dead
Photo: Matthew Dae Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 31, 2025 ~ Severe storms roared through the state on Sunday, turning deadly in Kalamazoo, where three members of one family were killed when...
Mar 31, 2025
Michigan Couple Detained in Mexico Due to Alleged Timeshare Fraud
Photo: Dawn Gilbertson ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMEXICO, March 27, 2025 ~ A timeshare dispute has led to a Michigan couple being jailed since March 4 in Mexico.Shortly after landing in Cancun for a vacation,...
Mar 27, 2025
Michigan Road Conditions Rank 40th in Nation
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 26, 2025 ~ Yesterday, the Citizens Research Council released its assessment of Michigan’s Road Program, finding that Michigan roads are ranke...
Mar 26, 2025
Border Crossings from Canada into Michigan Down 10%
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 26, 2025 ~ Border crossings from Canada into Michigan have dropped significantly amid President Donald Trump‘s more aggressive policies and s...
Mar 26, 2025
Michigan Legislature Considers Banning Some Foreign Nationals from Buying State Land
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 26, 2025 ~ Michigan is considering legislation to restrict land purchases by foreign entities, especially near military installations and critical inf...
Mar 26, 2025
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April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss BurgerFi in Northville with owner, Alban Shehu. They raved about the burgers, chicken, and new Szechuan flavors.
April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk with John Pistole, former TSA Administrator, about privatizing airport security. They discuss whether this reform works for major airports and their national security implications.
April 6, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Tim Nash, director of the Center for the Advancement of Free Enterprise, Entrepreneurship, and Freedom at Northwood University. They discuss the national debt and its parallels to the Roman Empire’s collapse.
