Category Archives: Michigan News
Southeast MI to Battle High Speed, Howling Winds Through Friday Evening
MICHIGAN ~ Multiple counties in Southeast and Mid Michigan are battling high-force winds that could last into the evening. The National Weather Service in Detroit issued a high wind warning early Frid...
Mar 13, 2026
Per-Mile EV Tax Advanced by Michigan Legislation
March 12, 2026 ~ State Rep. Pat Outman explains new legislation that would impose a permile tax on large commercial EVs - a policy that could open the door to broader EV roaduse fees.DETROIT, MICH. ~ ...
Mar 12, 2026
Michigan Sees First Confirmed Measles Case of 2026
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI ~ On Wednesday, the Washtenaw County Health Department reported a measles case, making it Michigan's first confirmed measles case of the year. The contagious virus was found in an...
Mar 12, 2026
Got Raw Milk? MI Bill Would Legalize Unpasteurized Milk Sales
PODCAST: March 11, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with State Rep. Matt Maddock about potential changes in Michigan's raw milk laws.LANSING ~ Michigan lawmakers are debating whether to rem...
Mar 11, 2026
Novi, Walled Lake Under Boil Water Advisory Amid Water Main Burst
METRO DETROIT ~ The Great Lakes Water Authority has replaced a damaged section of a 48inch transmission main on 14 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, with a second distressed section to be replaced this w...
Mar 09, 2026 Photo: Courtesy of Great Lakes Water Authority
Death Toll at Four after West Michigan Twisters, Could Early Warnings Have Sounded Sooner?
PODCASTS: March 9, 2026 ~ Jeremiah Jones, Cass County board chair, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds. He discusses the tornado aftermath and how residents can help with recovery ef...
Mar 09, 2026
Districts Struggle to Mitigate Marijuana Use in Schools
PODCAST: March 6, 2026 ~ Warren Consolidated Schools Superintendent John Bernia discusses the growing challenge of keeping marijuana out of classrooms - what districts are seeing, why it's getting wor...
Mar 06, 2026
MI House Republicans Seek to Remove Permit Requirement on Concealed Pistols
PODCAST: March 5, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds discuss permitless concealed carry. They speak with State Rep. Joseph Fox of Michigan's 101st District about his support for th...
Mar 05, 2026
MI House Approves $152 Million for Selfridge Air Base Renovations
PODCAST: March 4, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with State Rep. Alicia St. Germaine (R-Harrison Township) about $152 million for Selfridge Air National Guard Base. She s...
Mar 04, 2026
Michigan Supreme Court Denies Appeal in MSU Frat Hazing Case
PODCAST: March 3, 2026 ~ Detroit News reporter Beth LeBlanc breaks down the latest in an MSU hazing case after a high court decision clears the way for prosecution, and what this means for the defenda...
Mar 03, 2026
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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.
