Category Archives: Michigan News
Cyber Attack Plagues Michigan-Based Medical Company
PODCAST: March 17, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds spoke with Brent Yax, CEO of Awecomm, about cyberattacks. They discuss Iranian hacking groups and the impact on US companies.K...
Mar 17, 2026
Temple Israel Closed for Immediate Future After Attack
PODCAST: March 16, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick, Jamie Edmonds, and Lloyd Jackson talk with Daniel Roberts, former FBI Assistant Director. They discuss the Temple Israel investigation, lone wolf attackers, an...
Mar 16, 2026
Pharmacy Deserts Growing in Michigan
March 13, 2026 ~ American Pharmacies EVP/General Counsel Miguel Rodriguez shares the tough times local pharmacies are facing in Michigan.DETROIT, MICH. ~ Independent pharmacies are struggling in Michi...
Mar 13, 2026
Suspect in Temple Israel Attack Identified as Dearborn Heights Man Whose Family Members Were Killed in Israeli Airstrikes
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Mar 13, 2026
Southeast MI to Battle High Speed, Howling Winds Through Friday Evening
MICHIGAN ~ Multiple counties in Southeast and Mid Michigan are battling high-force winds that could last into the evening. The National Weather Service in Detroit issued a high wind warning early Frid...
Mar 13, 2026
Per-Mile EV Tax Advanced by Michigan Legislation
March 12, 2026 ~ State Rep. Pat Outman explains new legislation that would impose a permile tax on large commercial EVs - a policy that could open the door to broader EV roaduse fees.DETROIT, MICH. ~ ...
Mar 12, 2026
Michigan Sees First Confirmed Measles Case of 2026
WASHTENAW COUNTY, MI ~ On Wednesday, the Washtenaw County Health Department reported a measles case, making it Michigan's first confirmed measles case of the year. The contagious virus was found in an...
Mar 12, 2026
Got Raw Milk? MI Bill Would Legalize Unpasteurized Milk Sales
PODCAST: March 11, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with State Rep. Matt Maddock about potential changes in Michigan's raw milk laws.LANSING ~ Michigan lawmakers are debating whether to rem...
Mar 11, 2026
Novi, Walled Lake Under Boil Water Advisory Amid Water Main Burst
METRO DETROIT ~ The Great Lakes Water Authority has replaced a damaged section of a 48inch transmission main on 14 Mile Road in Farmington Hills, with a second distressed section to be replaced this w...
Mar 09, 2026 Photo: Courtesy of Great Lakes Water Authority
Death Toll at Four after West Michigan Twisters, Could Early Warnings Have Sounded Sooner?
PODCASTS: March 9, 2026 ~ Jeremiah Jones, Cass County board chair, joins Chris Renwick, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds. He discusses the tornado aftermath and how residents can help with recovery ef...
Mar 09, 2026
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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.
