Category Archives: Michigan News
Ferndale Businesses Targeted in Alleged Extortion Scheme
Photo: Steve Pepple ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, July 14, 2025 ~ Two Detroit brothers are accused of harassing and extorting businesses in Ferndale by using similar business names to make false copyri...
Jul 14, 2025
University of Michigan Recruits Search Firm to Find Next President
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKANN ARBOR, July 14, 2025 ~ The University of Michigan is on the hunt for a new president, recently hiring a search firm to replace its last president, Sa...
Jul 14, 2025
Previewing the 101st Bayview Mackinaw Boat Race
Photo: Sergio Montanez ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 10, 2025 ~ The 101st Bayview Mackinaw Race is set to hit the waters of Lake Huron on Saturday, July 12. Hundreds of sailors populate Port Huron ...
Jul 10, 2025
Kellogg’s Purchased by Italian Company, Raises Questions Over Battle Creek’s Future
Photo: Kara VanDooijeweert ~ USA TODAY NETWORKBATTLE CREEK, MI, July 10, 2025 ~ WK Kellogg reached an agreement Thursday to be sold to Italian candy company Ferrero, leaving questions on the future fo...
Jul 10, 2025
MI Bill Would Ban Certain Food Dyes in School Foods Over Health Concerns
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, July 9, 2025 ~ Certain food dyes would be banned in Michigan schools if a new bill approved by the State House is passed in the Senate and by Gov. Gretchen...
Jul 09, 2025
Ugly Christmas Sweater Company Owner Stole Five Hundred Thousand Dollars in Loans During Pandemic
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, July 9, 2025 ~ Commerce Township resident and owner of Ugly Christmas Sweater, Inc. Firas Hajjar paid a $1 million settlement to the Justice Department af...
Jul 09, 2025
Rep. Haley Stevens to Introduce Bill to Reduce Dependence on China for Critical Minerals
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKWASHINGTON D.C., June 21, 2025 ~ Democrat Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) plans to introduce a bill that would bolster U.S. production of critical minerals to compete a...
Jul 09, 2025
Whitmer Urges Michigan Representatives to Vote Against ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
Photo: Don Reid ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, July 2, 2025 ~ Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is calling on Michigan‘s U.S. House members, Democrats and Republicans, to vote against President Donald Trump&#...
Jul 02, 2025
Sweet Tradition: The 99th National Cherry Festival Returns
Photo: Jeff Marcero ~ WJRTRAVERSE CITY, MI, June 30, 2025 ~ The streets of downtown Traverse City are once again filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of summer as the 99th National Cherry Festiv...
Jun 30, 2025
Michigan Politicians Reacts to Israel-Iran Ceasefire
MICHIGAN, June 24, 2025 ~ Michigan politicians are reacting to the tentative ceasefire between Israel and Iran, with some showing concerns, while others praise President Donald Trump.On Monday night, ...
Jun 24, 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.
