Category Archives: Michigan News
Former Judge Gerald Rosen Publishes Book on Navigating Detroit’s Bankruptcy
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORK PODCAST:Dec. 4, 2024 ~ Gerald Rosen, former U.S. district chief judge, has a new book called "Grand Bargain" which takes a look at Detroit's journey fro...
Dec 26, 2024
Detroit Organization Helps Refugees Build New Lives in Michigan
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, Dec. 3, 2024 ~ A local Detroit organization has been working for years to help immigrants and refugees settle in metro Detroit.Samaritas runs the New Americans i...
Dec 26, 2024
WSU, Kellogg Community College Announce New EV and Semiconductor Learning Programs
Photo: Brian Hayes ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Dec. 2, 2024 ~ Western Michigan University, Kellogg Community College, and the MEDC are set to announce a new electric vehicle and semiconductor technical...
Dec 25, 2024
New GM, Dan Gilbert Plan Would Tear Down Two Ren-Cen Towers
Photo: Courtesy of BedrockDETROIT, Nov. 26, 2024 ~ Bedrock and General Motors have announced a plan to redevelop the Renaissance Center and its surrounding area, aiming to transform the iconic Detroit...
Dec 25, 2024
Next Michigan House Leader Proposes $2.7 Billion for State Roads
Photo: Matthew Dae Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, Nov. 25, 2024 ~ The incoming Republican House minority leader is looking to use billions of state tax dollars for Michigan road projects.Matt Hall ...
Dec 24, 2024
Metro Detroit Organizations Continue to Help the Homeless During the Holidays
Photos: Courtesy of Lighthouse and Covenant House MichiganPODCAST:Nov. 17, 2024 ~ Lighthouse was established in 2019, when Lighthouse of Oakland County and South Oakland Shelter combined forces and me...
Dec 23, 2024
Helping the Community Through Cass Community Services
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Dec. 22, 2024 ~ Cass Community Services Executive Director Faith Fowler joins Michigan Voices to look at this community organization that started in the ...
Dec 20, 2024
Detroit Pistons, BELFOR Unveil Renovated Detroit Fire Department Fire Station
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, Dec. 18, 2024 ~ On Tuesday, the Detroit Pistons and BELFOR Property Restoration unveiled renovations of the Detroit Fire Department's Engine 17 Fire Station, loc...
Dec 18, 2024
Michigan AG Releases Report on Abuses Cases in Lansing Diocese
Photo: John Heider ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, Dec. 17, 2024 ~ The Michigan Attorney General's office has released the latest information on the lengthy investigation into allegations of sexual abuse ...
Dec 17, 2024
Democrats Growing Frustrated With Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, Dec. 17, 2024 ~ State Democrats are showing frustrations with Michigan House Speaker Joe Tate‘s (D-Detroit) leadership during the final week of the ...
Dec 17, 2024
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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.
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