Category Archives: Michigan News
Tracking Trump’s 100 Promises to Michigan
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, Jan. 7, 2025 ~ President-elect Donald Trump made many promises specific to Michigan during his campaign. But how many of them will he fulfill?Bridge Michigan rep...
Jan 07, 2025
Tom Barret Officially Sworn Into Congress
Photo: Matthew Dae Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Jan. 6, 2025 ~ Last Friday, Republican Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-7) was officially sworn into Congress, moving into his great-grandfather’s ...
Jan 06, 2025
Detroit Construction Projects to Watch in 2025
Photo: Courtesy of Henry Ford HealthMICHIGAN, Jan. 6, 2025 ~ There are numerous major construction projects in Detroit set to continue or start in 2025.Some of these include the University of Michigan...
Jan 06, 2025
Ford, GM See Best Sales Report Since 2019, Stellantis Continues to Struggle
Photo: David Rodriguez Munoz ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, Jan. 6, 2025 ~ The Big Three Detroit automakers released their sales reports last week, showing Ford and General Motors saw healthy sales growt...
Jan 06, 2025
Gaylord Forest to Be Cleared for Solar Farm
Photo: David DelPoio ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Jan. 3, 2025 ~ More than 400 acres of forestland in Gaylord is going to be cleared for a solar farm, under an agreement with the Michigan Department of ...
Jan 03, 2025
New Michigan Law Requires All Grocers to Stock Only Cage-Free Eggs
Photo: Ken Ruinard ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Jan. 2, 2025 ~ A new Michigan law went into effect last week requiring all stores to stock only cage-free eggs. Guy Gordon and Jamie Edmonds talk with the...
Jan 02, 2025
New Speakeasy Brings a Harlem Renaissance Experience to Detroit
Photo: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Dec. 15, 2024 ~ Miss Eva's Detroit is a throwback-style bar with a Harlem Renaissance underground speakeasy in North Rosedale Park. Founded by Jay Williams,...
Dec 30, 2024
Bank of America Detroit Awards $4 Million to 50 Local Nonprofits
Photo: Kimberly P. Mitchell ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Dec. 10, 2024 ~ Recently, Bank of America Detroit awarded $4 million in grants to 50 Detroit-area nonprofits, as part is its annual "Day of Givin...
Dec 28, 2024
Habitat Oakland Has Helped Over 100 Families Since Forming
Photo: Courtesy of Habitat OaklandPODCAST:Dec. 8, 2024 ~ Marianne Burnett, bereavement coordinator at Corewell Health, talks about navigating grief during the holidays. She says those who are grieving...
Dec 27, 2024
Mayor Mike Duggan Talks On His Independent Campaign on WJR
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, Dec. 5, 2024 ~ Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is hoping to offer a “third choice” for voters in the 2026 Michigan gubernatorial election with his independ...
Dec 27, 2024
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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.
