Category Archives: Michigan News
Supreme Court Sides With Nessel Over Enbridge, Moving Line 5 Lawsuit Back to Michigan
MICHIGAN ~ The U.S. Supreme Court laid down a decision that sided with Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel in a lawsuit against Enbridge Energy regarding the aging Line 5 pipeline, moving the case b...
Apr 22, 2026
Michigan Motorists Sigh in Relief Over Gas Price Drop, Though it May Be Short Lived
PODCAST: April 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Adrian Woodland, spokesperson for AAA Michigan. They discuss Michigan gas prices, recent drops, and future predictions.MICHIGAN ~ Ga...
Apr 21, 2026
Mike Duggan Focusing on Household Income as Gubernatorial Election Nears
April 20, 2026 ~ Mike Duggan, independent candidate for governor, checks in with Sandy Baruah in for Paul W.DETROIT, MICH. ~ As the race for Michigan governor heats up, with the election coming on Tue...
Apr 20, 2026
Water Levels Receding at Cheboygan Dam
PODCAST: April 20, 2026 ~ Craig Mauger of the Detroit News explains how experts warned Michigan leaders for years about aging dams, and why lawmakers largely failed to act before major problems emerge...
Apr 20, 2026
Blessing of the Bikes Rumbles Back to Baldwin May 14-17
PODCAST: April 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson chat with guests Kevin Clinton and Oscar Gomez about the upcoming Blessing of the Bikes. This family-friendly event features bikes, live music...
Apr 17, 2026
Water Levels Rise to 4.92 Inches From Top of Cheboygan Dam
CHEBOYGAN, MI ~ Heavy rainfall continues to raise the water levels at the Cheboygan Dam to dangerous levels, raising fears of a possible dam failure. Water levels reached 4.92 inches from the top of t...
Apr 17, 2026
Vista Maria Lawsuit Brings Allegations of Decades of Abuse to Light
April 16, 2026 ~ Dozens of former Vista Maria residents have filed a lawsuit alleging decades of abuse, neglect, and trauma. Attorney Ayanna Neal explains the claims, the legal path ahead, and why sur...
Apr 16, 2026
Dam Failure Concerns Looms Over Cheboygan as Northern Michigan Under Flood Warnings
PODCAST: April 16, 2026 ~ Michigan's dams are under strain, and recent high water levels are raising serious concerns. Climate scientist Richard Rood explains what's driving the increased water, how c...
Apr 16, 2026
Whitmer Extends Emergency Order to Entire State Amid Flood Concerns
PODCAST: April 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson spoke with Beth LeBlanc, a Detroit News reporter. She discussed evacuations in northern Michigan due to a levee break and concerns about aging...
Apr 15, 2026
Fears of Cheboygan Dam Failure Grows as Officials Say to Make Evacuation Preparations
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Apr 14, 2026
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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.
