Category Archives: Michigan News
Joel Hashim’s Vision for Detroit: Safety, Housing, and Economic Revival
Photo: David Rodriguez ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 29, 2025 ~ Mayoral candidate Joel Haashiim joined “‘JR Afternoon” with Ryan Ermanni to share his top priorities for the city o...
Jul 29, 2025
Early Voting Begins for Detroit Mayoral Primary
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, July 28, 2025 ~ The city of Detroit launched early voting Saturday for its mayoral primary, featuring nine candidates.At early-voting locations, voters can recei...
Jul 28, 2025
Rep. Tom Barrett First GOP Congressman from Michigan to Call for Release of Epstein Files
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKWASHINGTON, D.C., July 28, 2025 ~ Rep. Tom Barrett (MI-7) is the first GOP congressman in Michigan calling for the release of federal files on notorious sex traffic...
Jul 28, 2025
Quick Police Response Effective in Detaining Mass Stabbing in Traverse City
Photo: Kathryne Rubright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKTRAVERSE CITY, July 28, 2025 ~ 11 people were stabbed at a Walmart in Garfield Township outside of Traverse City on Saturday, July 26. Grand Traverse County...
Jul 28, 2025
Detroit PBS Facing Tough Challenge After Federal Funding Pull
Photo: Ken Ruinard ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, July 25, 2025 ~ The future of Detroit public television is uncertain as the federal government under the Trump administration looks to rescind $1.1 bill...
Jul 26, 2025
Lake Michigan Cited as Most Dangerous Lake in U.S.
Photo: Jillian Fellows ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 25, 2025 ~ Lake Michigan is considered to be the most dangerous body of water in the country. Multiple factors, including strong rip currents, p...
Jul 25, 2025
St. Clair Shores Social District Returns Saturday with Live Music, Food Trucks
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKST. CLAIR SHORES, July 25, 2025 ~The next Downtown St. Clair Shores Social District event of the 2025 season takes place Saturday, July 26.From 5 p.m. to midnight,...
Jul 25, 2025
Fred Durhal III Gains Momentum in Detroit Mayoral Race with Focus on Growth and Neighborhood Equity
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 25, 2025 ~ Detroit City Council Member Fred Durhal III is making a strong push in the final stretch before the August 5 mayoral primary, backed by a k...
Jul 25, 2025
Rep. Haley Stevens Wants to Add More Tariffs to Cars Made By Foreign Adversaries, Slams Trump, Rogers on Trade Policies
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, July 23, 2025 ~ On Wednesday, Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) introduced the No Chinese Cars Act to prioritize U.S. automakersIn a press release, she...
Jul 24, 2025
WJR’s Lloyd Jackson Becomes the Voice of the People Mover as Station Gets New Identity
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ WJRDETROIT, July 23, 2025 ~ City officials gathered Wednesday to celebrate the renaming of the former Joe Louis Arena Station to Water Square Station, marking a new phase in Det...
Jul 23, 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.
