Category Archives: Michigan News
Detroit City FC Buys More Land for New Stadium Project
Photo: Troy Taormina ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, June 2, 2025 ~ The Detroit City Football Club has purchased more land in Detroit‘s Corktown neighborhood for its stadium project, aiming to be fi...
Jun 02, 2025
MSU Has A Class That Teaches How To Adult
Photo: Robert Killips ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:May 30, 2025 ~ College students have a new option to learn about adult life skills, including navigating medical insurance, how to travel international...
May 30, 2025
What Major Events Are Coming to Detroit this Summer?
Photo: Courtesy of the Parade CompanyPODCAST:June 1, 2025 ~ Host Ann Thomas talks to Detroit Sports Commission Chair Terry Rhadigan, WJR‘s Mark Hollis, and Parade Company CEO Tony Michaels Detro...
May 30, 2025
DeVos Family Launches Political Group to Turn Michigan Red in 2026
Photo: Annie Barker ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, May 23, 2025 ~ One of Michigan‘s wealthiest and most controversial families announced a new political organization to turn the state red in upcomi...
May 30, 2025
Oakland County Sheriff Bouchard Asks for Authority to Combat Drones
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKOAKLAND COUNTY, May 27, 2025 ~ Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard is calling on Congress to address “hostile” drones flying in local airspace by letti...
May 27, 2025
Michigan Woman Charged Over Alleged Gun Storage Law Violation After Grandson Accused of Bringing Gun to School
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMACOMB COUNTY, May 27, 2025 ~ A Clinton Township woman was charged late last week for allegedly violating safe storage laws after her grandson was accuse...
May 27, 2025
“Michigan’s Equation for Impact” Sets the Tone for 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference
DETROIT, May 27, 2025 ~ As Michigan's leaders converge on Mackinac Island this week, the 2025 Mackinac Policy Conference promises to turn bold ideas into real-world results under the theme "Michigan's...
May 27, 2025
Visit Detroit to Serve as Juventus Front-of-Shirt Partner
Photo: Courtesy of Visit DetroitDETROIT, May 23, 2025 ~ Visit Detroit, an organization that promotes Detroit business meetings and tourism destinations, will be featured on the front of Juventus Footb...
May 23, 2025
Capuchin Services in Detroit to Host 44th Annual Fundraiser for Food Pantry
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:May 25, 2025 ~ The Capuchin Services Center assists 228,000 Detroiters annually with emergency food and clothing, with the center featuring a ‘shop...
May 23, 2025
Detroit Grand Prix Returns May 30 – June 1
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, May 22, 2025 ~ The Detroit Grand Prix will rev through Downtown Detroit once again next week on May 30 – June 1.The races will loop around the Renais...
May 22, 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.
