Category Archives: Michigan News
Detroit Free Press Names Alpino as Restaurant of the Year
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 8, 2024 ~ The Detroit Free Press named Alpino as its Restaurant of the Year, and Cuisine as Restaurant of the Year Classic. Lyndsay Green and Sue Sel...
Mar 08, 2024
Detroit St. Patrick’s Parade Returns Sunday in Corktown
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:March 8, 2024 ~ The 66th Annual Detroit St. Patrick's Parade takes place at 1 p.m. Sunday in Corktown. The parade’s chairman Mike Kelly talks with ...
Mar 08, 2024
Opening Arguments Begin at James Crumbley’s Trial
Photos: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPONTIAC, March 7, 2024 ~ Opening arguments began Thursday in the trial of James Crumbley, who is facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter stemming from hi...
Mar 07, 2024
ER Workers at Ascension St. John Considering Strike After Months of Negotiations
Photos: Stephanie Amador ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDETROIT, March 7, 2024 ~ Unionized emergency workers at Detroit‘s Ascension St. John Hospital are considering organizing after months of negotiations ...
Mar 07, 2024
Consumers Energy to Bury 10 Miles of Power Lines in Trial Run
Photos: Rick Cinclair ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 5, 2024 ~ In an attempt to thwart power outages during rough weather events, Consumers Energy will begin a trial run of burying power lines in ...
Mar 05, 2024
Jury Selection Begins for James Crumbley’s Involuntary Manslaughter Trial
Photos: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPONTIAC, March 5, 2024 ~ Jury selection began Monday for James Crumbley‘s manslaughter trial, nearly a month after his wife Jennifer was found guilty on s...
Mar 05, 2024
Clinton Township Explosions at Smoke and Vape Facility Kills One Person
Photos: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKCLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI, March 5, 2024 ~ A series of explosions and a massive fire at a distribution facility rocked Macomb County Monday evening, killing one pers...
Mar 05, 2024
Duggan: Packard Plant to Be Torn Down By End of 2024
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRMarch 4, 2024 ~ The next phase in the demolition of the historic and long-vacant Packard Plant began Monday, continuing efforts to revitalize the area.The demolition is t...
Mar 04, 2024
Trump Sweeps Michigan Caucus, Winning All Delegates
Photos: Lily Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, March 4, 2024 ~ Former President Donald Trump saw more electoral wins over the weekend when he swept all delegates in the Michigan, Idaho, and Missouri ...
Mar 04, 2024
Furniture Bank of Southeast Michigan Need Donations For 180 Families
Photos: Olivia Sun ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Feb. 29, 2024 ~ Few organizations can claim 100 years of service to their community, but one is right here in Detroit, with the Urban League of Detroit an...
Feb 29, 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.
