Category Archives: Michigan News
Michigan Facing Shortage of Addiction Counselors
May 26. 2026 ~ Nate Miller breaks down his reporting on the shortage of addiction counselors in Michigan, the impact on communities, and what's driving the growing gap in care.MICH. ~ Michigan addicti...
May 26, 2026
Honoring Memorial Day Through the Eyes of Veteran Who Continues to Serve His Community and At the War Memorial
PODCAST: May 24, 2026 ~ At the heart of The War Memorial is a deep commitment to honoring those who have served. Through year-round patriotic programming, commemorations, and gatherings, creating mean...
May 24, 2026
Michigan Father Wins Fight Against Michigan's Safe Delivery Act for His Child
May 22, 2026 ~ WJR's Director of Community Affairs and News Marie Osborne details the story of a Michigan father who had to fight against Michigan's Safe Delivery Act to get custody of his child.MICH....
May 22, 2026
Hell is Up For Sale in Michigan
HELL, MI ~ Ever wanted to own Hell? Well its for sale, or at least a Michigan community that shares that devilish name. The popular small town of Hell near Pinckney in Livingston County is on sale for...
May 22, 2026
White Chapel Memorial Park to Host Annual WWI Reenactment for Memorial Day
PODCAST: May 22, 2026 ~ David Krall shares details on White Chapel Memorial Park's 95th annual Memorial Day service, highlighting the importance of remembrance and how the community can take part.TROY...
May 22, 2026
Mike Duggan Drops Independent Campaign for Governor
PODCASTS: May 22, 2026 ~ State Rep. Ron Robinson (R-Utica) weighs in on the political impact of Mike Duggan stepping out of the governor's race and what it means for the field ahead. He also discusses...
May 22, 2026
Macomb County Home Prices See Big Uptick in 2026
PODCAST: May 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with David Hall, president and CEO of Hall Financial, about Macomb County property values. They discussed the current housing market and i...
May 21, 2026
Bipartisan Fight to Include Attorney General and Secretary of State on Primary Ballots to Start Next Week
May 20, 2026 ~ Principal of Roe Strategic Jason Roe and former Chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party Lon Johnson are heading up "Voters Not Insiders" ballot drive which would allow voters to choos...
May 20, 2026
Michigan Ranked as 13th Oldest State in the Country as Future of Labor Force Remains Uncertain
May 20, 2026 ~ Bridge Michigan's Jordyn Hermani joins Kevin Dietz to discuss Michigan's population getting older and what it means for the state.LANSING, MICH. ~ As of 2024, one-third of Michigan resi...
May 20, 2026
Mom Shot Next to Son in Oakland Co. Before Suspect Steals Her Car
ORION TOWNSHIP, MI ~ A mother was shot early Tuesday evening next to her young son during a carjacking incident in Orion Township. The suspect, a 25-year-old Ann Arbor man, shot the woman in the parki...
May 20, 2026
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June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Chad Livengood, politics editor and columnist at The Detroit News. They discuss data center secrecy and the lack of transparency, a major cause of distrust in Michigan.
June 1, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with Brian Burchette, media coordinator, and Genevieve Benson, operations manager for Monroe Community Media, about Stephen Colbert appearing on Monroe Public Access after his CBS show was cancelled.
June 1, 2026 ~ Schupan Recycling President Tom Emmerich weighs in on proposed changes to Michigan’s bottle deposit system and what it could mean for consumers.
