Category Archives: Michigan News
Construction to Begin Soon for Housing for Veterans Recieving Medical Care
Photo: Tom Hawley ~ USA TODAY NETWORKNorthville Outlasts Lake Orion in First Drive to the Game of SeasonSpeaker Matt Hall on His Meeting with Winnie Brinks and Whitmer About the BudgetMichigan’s...
Aug 30, 2023
Michigan Public Schools Face Familiar Challanges Going Into Next School Year
Photo: Sarahbeth Maney ~ USA TODAY NETWORKSpeaker Matt Hall on His Meeting with Winnie Brinks and Whitmer About the BudgetMichigan’s M-Step Scores Continue Decline in Grades 3-4Gov. Whitmer Spea...
Aug 29, 2023
Whitmer Expected to Call For Rollbacks on State Abortion Restrictions Wednesday
Photo: Ryan Garza ~ USA TODAY NETWORKU-M Spin-Out Company that Treats Tumors with Ultrasound Gets Backing From Bezos-Backed GroupWhat Health Concerns to Watch For in Michigan During Wildfire Air Quali...
Aug 29, 2023
UAW Workers Vote to Authorize Strike if New Contract Cannot Be Reached By Sept. 14
Photo: Michael Clevenger ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDodge Reverses EV Strategy By Introducing Gas-Powered ChargerCanada Imports More Vehicles from Mexico than U.S. Amid Tariff SpatFord CEO Jim Farley Discusse...
Aug 28, 2023
Meteorologist Discusses Seven Tornadoes that Ripped Through Michigan Last Week
Photo: Mandi Wright ~ USA TODAY NETWORKSpeaker Matt Hall on His Meeting with Winnie Brinks and Whitmer About the BudgetMichigan’s M-Step Scores Continue Decline in Grades 3-4Gov. Whitmer Speaks ...
Aug 28, 2023
Michigan Storm Leaves Five People Dead and Over 430K Without Power; Wayne County Advises Against Contact With Rivers Due to Flood Contamination
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKSpeaker Matt Hall on His Meeting with Winnie Brinks and Whitmer About the BudgetMichigan’s M-Step Scores Continue Decline in Grades 3-4Gov. Whitmer Speaks ou...
Aug 25, 2023
Stellantis’ Record Profits Might Make UAW Negotiations More Tense
Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier ~ USA TODAY NETWORKDodge Reverses EV Strategy By Introducing Gas-Powered ChargerCanada Imports More Vehicles from Mexico than U.S. Amid Tariff SpatFord CEO Jim Farley Discuss...
Aug 24, 2023
Michigan Board of State Canvassers Approves One Democrat House Recall Petition, Rejects Five Others
Photo: Paul Egan ~ USA TODAY NETWORKLocal Philanthroper Makes $40 Million Donation for New Michigan Medicine Clinic in TroyMichigan Bill Aims to Give Mackinac Island Ferry Control Amid Ballooning Cost...
Aug 22, 2023
MSU names New Director of Mobiltiy to Oversee Smart Vehicle Research
Photo: Matthew Dae Smith ~ USA TODAY NETWORKGM Spending $4 Billion to Expand Domestic Manufacturing, Including in MichiganMichigan Senators in Opposition of EV MandatesChrysler Celebrates 100-Year Ann...
Aug 22, 2023
Detroit Pulitzer-Winning Reporter Looks Into 16 Republicans’ Roles in Trump’s Fake Elector Scheme
Photo: Eric Seals ~ USA TODAY NETWORKMichigan Bill Aims to Give Mackinac Island Ferry Control Amid Ballooning CostsAbout 30 Michigan State Legislators Meet with Trump AdministrationMichigan Lawmakers ...
Aug 21, 2023
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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.
