Category Archives: Michigan News
UAW President Calls GM’s 10% Wage Increase Offer “Insulting”
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKGM Spending $4 Billion to Expand Domestic Manufacturing, Including in MichiganMichigan Senators in Opposition of EV MandatesChrysler Celebrates 100-Year Anniversar...
Sep 08, 2023
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers Announces Bid For Michigan’s Open Senate Seat
Speaker Matt Hall on His Meeting with Winnie Brinks and Whitmer About the BudgetGov. Whitmer Speaks out About State Budget ImpasseMI Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Talks Gaza Crisis Following Rally w...
Sep 06, 2023
UAW President “Shocked” by Biden’s Comments that A Strike is Unlikely as Sept. 14 Contract Deadline Approaches
Photos: Ebony Cox (Left) and Michael Clevenger ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDodge Reverses EV Strategy By Introducing Gas-Powered ChargerCanada Imports More Vehicles from Mexico than U.S. Amid Tariff SpatFord C...
Sep 05, 2023
New Documentary Finds Rape Victims Seeking Police Help Are Being Charged With False Reporting, Including Michigan Cases
Photo: Adam Cairns ~ USA TODAY NETWORKSpeaker Matt Hall on His Meeting with Winnie Brinks and Whitmer About the BudgetMichigan’s M-Step Scores Continue Decline in Grades 3-4Gov. Whitmer Speaks o...
Sep 05, 2023
Mayor Duggan, Rep. Young Unveils New Legislation Aimed to Cut Detroit Homeowners’ Taxes
Photo: Dana Afana ~ USA TODAY NETWORKSpeaker Matt Hall on His Meeting with Winnie Brinks and Whitmer About the BudgetGov. Whitmer Speaks out About State Budget ImpasseMI Senate Candidate Abdul El-Saye...
Sep 01, 2023
UAW Charges GM and Stellantis with Unfair Labor Charges Over Contract Negotiations
Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDodge Reverses EV Strategy By Introducing Gas-Powered ChargerCanada Imports More Vehicles from Mexico than U.S. Amid Tariff SpatFord CEO Jim Farley Disc...
Sep 01, 2023
Construction to Begin Soon for Housing for Veterans Recieving Medical Care
Photo: Tom Hawley ~ USA TODAY NETWORKNorthville Outlasts Lake Orion in First Drive to the Game of SeasonSpeaker Matt Hall on His Meeting with Winnie Brinks and Whitmer About the BudgetMichigan’s...
Aug 30, 2023
Michigan Public Schools Face Familiar Challanges Going Into Next School Year
Photo: Sarahbeth Maney ~ USA TODAY NETWORKSpeaker Matt Hall on His Meeting with Winnie Brinks and Whitmer About the BudgetMichigan’s M-Step Scores Continue Decline in Grades 3-4Gov. Whitmer Spea...
Aug 29, 2023
Whitmer Expected to Call For Rollbacks on State Abortion Restrictions Wednesday
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKU-M Spin-Out Company that Treats Tumors with Ultrasound Gets Backing From Bezos-Backed GroupWhat Health Concerns to Watch For in Michigan During Wildfire Air Quali...
Aug 29, 2023
UAW Workers Vote to Authorize Strike if New Contract Cannot Be Reached By Sept. 14
Photo: Michael Clevenger ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDodge Reverses EV Strategy By Introducing Gas-Powered ChargerCanada Imports More Vehicles from Mexico than U.S. Amid Tariff SpatFord CEO Jim Farley Discusse...
Aug 28, 2023
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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.
