Category Archives: Michigan News
Michigan Couple Detained in Mexico Due to Alleged Timeshare Fraud
Photo: Dawn Gilbertson ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMEXICO, March 27, 2025 ~ A timeshare dispute has led to a Michigan couple being jailed since March 4 in Mexico.Shortly after landing in Cancun for a vacation,...
Mar 27, 2025
Michigan Road Conditions Rank 40th in Nation
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 26, 2025 ~ Yesterday, the Citizens Research Council released its assessment of Michigan’s Road Program, finding that Michigan roads are ranke...
Mar 26, 2025
Border Crossings from Canada into Michigan Down 10%
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 26, 2025 ~ Border crossings from Canada into Michigan have dropped significantly amid President Donald Trump‘s more aggressive policies and s...
Mar 26, 2025
Michigan Legislature Considers Banning Some Foreign Nationals from Buying State Land
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 26, 2025 ~ Michigan is considering legislation to restrict land purchases by foreign entities, especially near military installations and critical inf...
Mar 26, 2025
Duggan Touts Accomplishments During Final State of the City Address
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NetworkDETROIT, March 25, 2025 ~ Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivered his 12th and final State of the City Address Tuesday, reflecting on his tenure while outlining the ci...
Mar 25, 2025
Research Shows Michigan Schools in Need of $22.8 Billion in Repairs
Photo: Mitchell Boatman ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 25, 2025 ~ The School Finance Research Foundation found that Michigan‘s K-12 school buildings need $22.8 billion in repairs, renovations,...
Mar 25, 2025
Michigan Counties Struggling to Fill Roles in Clerk Offices
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 25, 2025 ~ Michigan‘s local clerks play key roles in the election process, yet face mounting pressures from expanding election duties and new v...
Mar 25, 2025
Health Officials Urge Vaccinations Following Michigan’s First Reported Measles Case this Year
Photo: Jay Janner ~ USA TODAY NETWORKOAKLAND COUNTY, MI, March 25, 2025 ~ With Michigan recently reporting its first measles case this year, state health officials are sharing tips and encouraging vac...
Mar 25, 2025
Detroit City FC Seeks to Raise $10 Million for New Stadium
Photo: Troy Taormina ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, March 24, 2025 ~ The Detroit City Football Club is currently looking to raise an additional $10 million from investors to fund its new stadium in Corkt...
Mar 24, 2025
Michigan AG Has Filed Six Lawsuits Against Trump Since He Took Office
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 24, 2025 ~ Since President Donald Trump has been in office, Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed six lawsuits against him, including challenging ...
Mar 24, 2025
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SPOTLIGHT PODCAST
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.
