Category Archives: Michigan News
Michigan Supindent Reacts to 50% Cut to Department of Education
Photo: Mitchell Boatman ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 13, 2025 ~ After the U.S. Department of Education announced nearly 50% cuts in staff Wednesday, many public school officials have reacted wit...
Mar 13, 2025
WJR Host Dave Lorenz Reacts to Trump Cuts to National Parks
PODCAST: March 13, 2025 ~ The Trump administration is looking at a 30% payroll reduction at the National Park Service, growing worries on how these cuts may affect visitor experiences. Dave Lorenz, ho...
Mar 13, 2025
Gleaners Food Bank Faces Food Donation Shortage Due to Federal USDA Cuts
Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 11, 2025 ~ There has been a significant reduction in USDA food donations due to federal funding freezes, with Gleaners expecting a shortfa...
Mar 12, 2025
Charges Made Over 5-Year-Old’s Death in Oxford Center Hyperbaric Chamber Fire
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKTROY, MI, March 12, 2025 ~ On Tuesday, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced charges against four employees of the Oxford Center, including its CEO, over...
Mar 12, 2025
Michigan Meteorologist Worried About Federal Cuts to National Weather Service
Photo: Ronald W. Erdrich ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 11, 2025 ~ The Trump administration’s purge of federal workers includes layoffs at the National Weather Service, cuts that can compromis...
Mar 11, 2025
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrest Announces Bid for Michigan Governor
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRMICHIGAN, March 11, 2025 ~ The field of candidates looking to become Michigan‘s next governor grew Tuesday morning when Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrest announced he would...
Mar 11, 2025
Stellantis Has Seen About 50,000 Job Cuts Since Merger Four Years Ago
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 11, 2025 ~ Stellantis implemented significant cost-cutting measures, including the reduction of about 50,000 jobs globally, with 20,000 in North Am...
Mar 11, 2025
Detroit Plans to Replace Furnaces Damaged in Water Main Break
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 10, 2025 ~ The city of Detroit is working on helping replace furnaces for residents impacted by a major water main break in February. Gary Brown, d...
Mar 10, 2025
Michigan House Fastracks $20 Billion Spending Plan
Photo: Nick King ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 10, 2025 ~ Michigan House Republicans fast-tracked a $20 billion stopgap spending plan to fund essential state services in case of a budget impasse. T...
Mar 10, 2025
Michigan Lawmakers Spar Over Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLANSING, March 10, 2025 ~ Michigan lawmakers are divided along party lines on proposed laws that would require proof of citizenship to vote.The House Election Integ...
Mar 10, 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.
