Category Archives: Michigan News
Michigan Lawmakers Listed on Manifesto of Minnesota Shooter
MINNESOTA, June 17, 2025 ~ The man accused of gunning down and killing one Minnesota lawmaker and wounding another along with family members may have had his eye on Michigan legislators, according to ...
Jun 17, 2025
Bernie Sanders Endorses Progressive Challenger to Shri Thanedar’s Seat
Photos from left to right: David Rodriguez Munoz, Julia Hansen, and Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, June 17, 2025 ~ Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) endorsed fellow progressive Michigan State Rep. Don...
Jun 17, 2025
Dutch Girl Donuts Owner Buys Detroit’s Dakota Inn Rathskeller
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:June 15, 2025 ~ After 92 years in business, Detroit's Bavarian restaurant, the Dakota Inn Rathskeller, on 17324 John R St. has a new owner in Paddy Lynch...
Jun 13, 2025
Previewing the 2025 National Cherry Festival
Photo: Laura Hessen ~ 760 WJRTRAVERSE CITY, June 13, 2025 ~ The 2025 National Cherry Festival will be returning to Traverse City on June 28, lasting until July 5. Over 500,000 visitors are expected to...
Jun 13, 2025
Detroit ACE to Host Family Night Ahead of ‘The Wiz’ Performance
Photo: PETER PEREIRA ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, June 13, 2025 ~ The city of Detroit Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship (Detroit ACE) is joining the Fisher Theatre to present ACE Family Nigh...
Jun 13, 2025
GM Spending $4 Billion to Expand Domestic Manufacturing, Including in Michigan
Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, June 12, 2025 ~ On Tuesday, General Motors announced that it will be spending $4 billion to increase its domestic manufacturing, including plan...
Jun 12, 2025
MI Democrats Vary in Support for Resolution on Antisemitism
Photos from left to right: Josh Morgan, David Rodriguez Muno, and Andrew Mullin ~ USA TODAY NETWORK and WJRDETROIT, June 11, 2025 ~ A U.S. House resolution has divided Democrats and angered activists ...
Jun 11, 2025
Detroit Adding Nine Art Alleys Across Various Neighborhoods
Photo: Rochelle Riley ~ CITY OF DETROITDETROIT, June 9, 2025 ~ ACE, The City of Detroit's Office of Arts, Culture and Entrepreneurship will join Detroit community members in opening nine Arts Alleys o...
Jun 09, 2025
Michigan’s Largest Pride Celebration Returning This Weekend
Photo: Sarahbeth Maney ~ IMAGN IMAGESDETROIT, June 6, 2025 ~ Motor City Pride, Michigan's largest Pride celebration with over 65,000 participants, is returning this June 7-8 at Hart Plaza in downtown ...
Jun 06, 2025
Detroit Houses the Oldest Furniture Bank in North America
Photo: Courtesy of Furniture Bank of Metro DetroitPODCAST:June 8, 2025 ~ Diane Charles, executive director of The Furniture Bank of Metro Detroit, runs the oldest furniture bank in North America. It p...
Jun 06, 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.
