Category Archives: Michigan News
Former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins Launches Campaign for Mayor
Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, Jan. 15, 2025 ~ On Tuesday, former Detroit City Council President Saunteel Jenkins formerly announced her bid for the Detroit mayoral election ...
Jan 15, 2025
Macomb County Landfill Site of Search for Potential Murder Vicitm
Photo: Corey Murray ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMACOMB COUNTY, Jan. 14, 2025 ~ For the second time in less than three years, a Lennox Township landfill in Macomb County has been the site of a police search for...
Jan 14, 2025
Eight Miles of I-696 Will Close for Two Years Due to Construction
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMETRO DETROIT, Jan. 14, 2025 ~ Commuters who use I-696 in Oakland County will need to alter their rides for the next two years due to construction.The Michigan D...
Jan 14, 2025
Attorney Alleges Oakland County Prosecutors Engaged in ‘Smear Campaign’ of Oxford High Shooter’s Parents
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKOXFORD, MI, Jan. 14, 2025 ~ A lawsuit filed by an attorney representing Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, accuses the Oakland Coun...
Jan 14, 2025
Nesbitt Announces Gubernatorial Run on ‘JR Morning
Photo: Kathleen Gray ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, January 14, 2025 ~ Earlier today, State Senator Eric Nesbitt announced his candidacy for Michigan‘s governorship during a live segment on “...
Jan 14, 2025
Gov. Whitmer Declines to Endorse Anyone For Gubernatorial Race
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Jan. 6, 2025 ~ In a recent TV interview, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer declined to endorse a candidate in the upcoming Michigan gubernatorial race.On PBS‘...
Jan 13, 2025
No Outgoing Michigan Lawmaker Release Required Information On Future Employment
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, Jan. 8, 2025 ~ The end of 2024 saw 15 Michigan lawmakers leave office, though it did not see their required documentation on their future employment plans....
Jan 08, 2025
Detroit Expected to See Strong Economic Impact from Auto Show and NFL Playoffs
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Jan. 7, 2025 ~ Major upcoming events are coming up in Detroit, including the North American International Auto Show from Jan. 10-20 and NFL Playoff games a...
Jan 07, 2025
AG Nessel Says Governemnt Transparency, Ethics Laws May Only Be Possible Through Ballot Initiative
Photo: Robert Killips ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, Jan. 7, 2025 ~ The Michigan attorney general recently stated that the only way for Michiganders to see rules on government ethics and transparency is ...
Jan 07, 2025
Boxer Claressa Shields Joins WJR Studio Ahead of Flint Match
Photo: Ronnie Martin ~ 760 WJRPODCAST:Jan. 7, 2025 ~ Flint native Claressa Shields will try to become the first boxer in history to earn the title of Undisputed World Champion in three different weigh...
Jan 07, 2025
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April 7, 2026 ~ Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers joins All Talk to discuss his campaign, national security priorities, and what he’s hearing from voters across Michigan.
April 7, 2026 ~ Tony Michaels, president and CEO of the Parade Company, joins Ryan Goldberg live from the Detroit Economic Club.
April 7, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds speak with Mark Hollis, VP of Corporate Partnerships for 313 Presents. They discuss affordable tickets, course renovations, and the tournament’s positive impact on Detroit.
