Category Archives: Michigan News
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
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
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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.
