Category Archives: Michigan News
Oakland Co. Businessman Perry Johnson Launches Second Bid for MI Governor
PODCAST: Jan. 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with Perry Johnson. Johnson, a businessman, announced his second bid for governor. He discusses his campaign focus on eff...
Jan 27, 2026
Winter Storm Leaves at Least 30 Dead Throughout U.S., Parts of Michigan Facing Winter Weather Advisory Tuesday
PODCASTS: Jan. 26, 2026 ~ Matthew Pepper, president and CEO of Michigan Humane, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how to keep pets safe in the cold.MICHIGAN ~ The deadly winter storm that blew across the c...
Jan 27, 2026
'The Heat Really Needs to Be Brought Down:' State Sen. McMorrow Calls for ICE Overhaul Amid Nationwide Protests
PODCAST: Jan. 26, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds talk with State Sen. Mallory McMorrow about ICE reforms and her "Our Kids" program.MICHIGAN ~ State Sen. Mallory McMorrow (D-Ro...
Jan 26, 2026
Warren Symphony Orchestra to Start 2026 Season
PODCAST: Jan. 23, 2026 ~ The Warren Symphony Society, Inc. was founded in 1972 and gave its first concerts during the 1973-74 season. Since that beginning, the Warren Symphony Orchestra has performed ...
Jan 25, 2026
'We Have Got To Tell Our Story': Congresswoman Haley Stevens Lays Out Goals for 2026 Senate Run
Jan. 22, 2026 ~ Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens joins Ryan Ermanni to discuss the Detroit Auto Show, Michigan manufacturing, tariff impacts, and more!DETROIT, MI ~ Michigan Congresswoman Haley St...
Jan 22, 2026
Cold Weather Advisory Issued for Southern Michigan
PODCAST: Jan. 21, 2026 ~ Terra Linzner, Housing Stability & Innovations Division Director at the City of Detroit's Housing and Revitalization Department, joins Kevin Dietz to discuss how to stay s...
Jan 22, 2026
MI House Bill Aiming to Ban Smartphones in Classes Heads to Senate
PODCAST: Jan. 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss State Rep. Mark Tisdel's bill. This bill bans smartphones in Michigan schools during class, aiming to improve focus and...
Jan 21, 2026
Michigan Facing $1B Tax Revenue Projection Drop
Jan. 20, 2026 ~ David Sowerby, managing director and portfolio manager at Ancora Bloomfield Hills, discusses Michigan adjusting their tax revenue projections by $1 billion.DETROIT, MI ~ Due to slow gr...
Jan 20, 2026
Michigan Communities Express Concern of A.I. Data Center Water Use
PODCAST: Jan. 20, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with Mike Shriberg, professor of practice and engagement at the University of Michigan's Water Center, about data centers...
Jan 20, 2026
More Frigid Winter Weather to Cover Michigan this Week
MICHIGAN ~ A second, more extreme Arctic blast is expected to hit Michigan in late January. Temps may run 10-20F below normal for 1-2 weeks, with wind chills possibly reaching -35F in parts of Michiga...
Jan 20, 2026 Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORK
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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.
