Category Archives: Michigan News
U-M Spin-Out Company that Treats Tumors with Ultrasound Gets Backing From Bezos-Backed Group
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKANN ARBOR, Aug. 11, 2025 ~ A spinout company of the University of Michigan that focuses on helping people with tumors had a majority of its shares recently purch...
Aug 11, 2025
What Health Concerns to Watch For in Michigan During Wildfire Air Quality Alerts
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Aug. 6, 2025 ~ With the state experiencing weeks of diminished air quality due to wildfire smoke, the question arises about what it means for the healt...
Aug 06, 2025
Mary Sheffield’s Mayoral Bid Rooted in Legacy and Vision, Says Father Rev. Horace Sheffield
Photo: Curtis Paul ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, Aug. 6, 2025 ~ Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield has emerged as the front-runner in the city's mayoral race, and her father, Rev. Horace Sheffield, see...
Aug 06, 2025
Whitmer Faces Mounting Scrutiny Over Refusing to Call Special Election in Competitive Vacant Senate District
Photo: Don Reid ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, Aug. 5, 2025 ~ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is receiving criticism for stalling on calling for a special election in a swing state senate district.Michigan‘s...
Aug 05, 2025
Doobie Brothers’ Patrick Simmons Talks New Album on WJR
Photo: MATT DAYHOFF ~ USA TODAY NETWORKCLARKSTON, MI, Aug. 4, 2025 ~ In promotion of their new album “Walk This Road,” the Doobie Brothers are making a stop at Pine Knob Monday evening....
Aug 04, 2025
Ford Leads 2025 in Auto Recalls
Photo: Sarahbeth Maney ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDEARBORN, MI, Aug. 1, 2025 ~ Ford Motor Co. has set a record this year, but it’s not one the company would like to make.The automaker has issued 90 reca...
Aug 01, 2025
Sen. Slotkin Shows Openness for Cutting Off Offensive Weapons to Israel, Misses Vote on Weapons Ban for Colbert Interview
Photo: Paul Sancya – USA TODAY NETWORKWASHINGTON D.C., July 31, 2025 ~ A Michigan senator showed openness for exploring an “offensive weapons” ban to Israel as it continues to pummel...
Jul 31, 2025
James Craig’s Law-and-Order Pitch Finds Support — and Sparks Concern — in Detroit’s Mayoral Race
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 30, 2025 ~ As Detroit grapples with a summer surge in gun violence, former police chief and mayoral candidate James Craig is doubling down on a famil...
Jul 30, 2025
Governor Whitmer Highlights Rising School Supply Prices Linked to Tariffs
Photo: Mandi Wright~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, MI, July 29, 2025 ~ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II have issued statements on the impact of tariffs on the cost of school supplies...
Jul 29, 2025
Traverse City Stabbing Suspect Charged with Terrorism
Photo: RICHARD MIZE ~ USA TODAY NETWORKTRAVERSE CITY, MI, July 29, 2025 ~ The suspect accused of stabbing 11 people in a Traverse City Walmart is being charged with terrorism and 11 counts of assault....
Jul 29, 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.
