Category Archives: Michigan News
Detroit City Council Approves Tax Breaks for Henry Ford Health Development in New Center
Photos: Henry Ford HealthDETROIT, Feb. 28, 2024 ~ The Detroit City Council approved about $300 million in tax breaks Tuesday for a proposed development in Detroit‘s New Center area, along with a...
Feb 28, 2024
Over 100,000 Vote ‘Uncommitted’ in Democrat Primary to Protest Biden’s Support of Gaza War
Photos: Junfu Han ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Feb. 28, 2024 ~ Over 100,000 Democrat voters made an electoral rebuke against President Joe Biden in Tuesday’s primary election.While Biden did rec...
Feb 28, 2024
Bomb Threat at Oxford High School Sends Students Home Early
Photo: Sarahbeth Maney ~ USA TODAY NETWORKOXFORD, MI, Feb. 26, 2024 ~ Students at Oxford High School were dismissed late Monday morning after a hoax bomb threat was sent over email.The alert was sent ...
Feb 26, 2024
Uncommitted Campaign to Test Biden in State’s Primary Tuesday
Photo: Clara Hendrickson (left) and John Meore ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Feb. 26, 2024 ~ Despite being the heavy favorite to win Michigan‘s Democrat presidential primary Tuesday, President Jo...
Feb 26, 2024
Haley Faces Long-Shot Bid Against Trump in Michigan Primary Tuesday
Photo: Jennifer Altman (right) and Megan Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Feb. 26, 2024 ~ Following her primary loss in her home state on Saturday, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley faces a tou...
Feb 26, 2024
Salvation Army Bed & Bread Club Radiothon Raises $1,637,238 for Detroiters in Need
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ WJRSOUTHFIELD, Mich, Feb. 23, 2024 ~ The Salvation Army's 37th annual Bed & Bread Club Radiothon raised $1,637,238 to combat hunger and homelessness in Metro Detroit. The 27...
Feb 23, 2024
New Michigan Hospitality and Tourism Alliance Looks to Push For Increased Pure Michigan Funding
Photo: Ken Ruinard ~ USA TODAY NETWORKPODCAST:Feb. 22, 2024 ~ Hospitality and tourism is responsible for almost 10% of all employment in Michigan. In 2019, 124 million people visited the state, creati...
Feb 22, 2024
Broadway in Detroit Announces Seven Shows for 2024-25 Season
Photo: Andrew Mullin ~ 760 WJRDETROIT, Feb. 22, 2024 ~ Seven Broadway shows will grace the Fisher Theatre or Detroit Opera House in 2024 and 2025. The shows announced by Broadway in Detroit this week ...
Feb 22, 2024
Michigan County Road Funding Lagging, Needs to $2.4B in Additional Annual Funding
Photo: Sergio Montanez ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMICHIGAN, Feb. 22, 2024 ~ A new report from the County Road Association of Michigan found that the state of Michigan would need $2.4 billion of additional fun...
Feb 22, 2024
Michigan Father Is the First Charged Under State’s New Gun Storage Law After Daughter Accidentally Shoots Herself
Photo: Matthew Dae Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORKFLINT, Feb. 21, 2024 ~ A Flint father was charged with multiple felonies after his child unintentionally shot herself with his gun, with the Genesee County ...
Feb 21, 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.
