West Michigan's Morning News

Tyler Angle, first year with the Grand Rapids Griffins, joins us to discuss his career and time with the team!

Dawn Baker joins us to discuss this weekend's Wine, Beer & Food Festival!

A vote is expected today on a resolution to force the release of the Epstein Files. Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins us with the details .

Thursday night kicks off the Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer and Food Festival, and Barbara Anderson, Associate Vice President of Philanthropy with Hospice of Michigan joins us to discuss how you can help and what you will see at the event.

Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.hom.org/cheers-for-charity/

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss Thanksgiving plans and what travel might look like next week.

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss decreasing international student enrollment in United States colleges and universities.

Our top trending stories for this Tuesday November 18, 2025.

Soon you might be able to buy a Ford on Amazon, a chimp breaks out of the Indianapolis Zoo and a man tried to smuggle birds across the border. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

The Post Office Operation Santa Letter adoption has begun - Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the details.

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss some major shifts on policy in the Trump Administration.

Ty Hallock joins us to discuss the Lions loss, the Spartan loss, and the lone win - Michigan at Northwestern.

CBS News Business Analyst and host of Jill on Money Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss the benefits of charitable giving.

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss a major scandal involving state-owned nuclear power plants in Ukraine.

Two NFL players get stuck together, a man runs into his city's Christmas tree and a helpful way to pay your traffic tickets and library late fees. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Monday November 17, 2025.

LMCU Game of the Week PLAYOFFS Unity Christian v Big Rapids

LMCU Game of the Week | PLAYOFFS |  Div 3 Regional Final | Zeeland West vs. Lowell

Dr. Jim Applegate joins us to discuss the cardiovascular benefits of doing chores.

Rick Vuyst joins us to discuss tomorrow's show - Conifers are Cool!

Trisha Bloembergen, Consumers Energy Spokesperson, joins us to discuss the Consumers Energy Foundation providing $250,000 to support emergency food delivery to Michiganders.

Ty Hallock joins us to discuss Michigan State VS Penn State, Michigan playing at Wrigley Field, and a huge NFC matchup between the Lions and Eagles on Sunday.

Bill Coderre, President and CEO of Junior Achievement of the Great Lakes joins us to discuss programs to help teach kids financial literacy to shape Michigan's economic future. 

More information can be found here: https://michigangreatlakes.ja.org/programs/ja-personal-finance-2-0

Tomorrow is opening day for firearm deer season in Michigan. Deer Biologist with the Michigan DNR Chad Stewart joins us to discuss safety if you are heading out.

A viral job application at a Jonas Brothers concert, a joy ride on a bus goes really well, and the Boston alligator has been caught. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Friday November 14, 2025.

Shmitty has all the details on how you can have a fantastic weekend!

Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins us to discuss the reopening of the government.

Some big changes are coming to the Summer Olympics on 2028. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details.

Studies reveal an interesting fact about younger siblings, the annual Housekeeping Olypics go down in Vegas, and a world record for bagpiping. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss how Americans are feeling about holiday shopping this year.

Denise Klesar, founder of Purse Project joins us to discuss how you can help those experiencing homelessness. 

More information can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/GRpurseproject

Justice Noah P. Hood of the Michigan Supreme Court joins us to discuss grants awarded to Michigan Problem Solving Courts and how those courts are achieving impressive and impactful measurable success.

Evette Pittman, Manager of Special Events for the City of Grand Rapids joins us live from the installation of the Grand Rapids Christmas Tree!

Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins us to discuss the latest as the members of the House of Representatives head back to Washington DC.

Our top trending stories for this Wednesday November 12, 2025.

Someone fails their driver's test a record amount of times, a 9 year old running a carnival ride, and a Purple Heart is returned. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Newcomer to the Grand Rapids Griffins Eduards Tralmaks joins us to discuss his time in Grand Rapids.

It looks like the end of the government shutdown is here. Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins us to discuss what hurdles are left.

Captain Paul Ryan with the West Michigan Veterans Coalition joins us to discuss musicians who served in the military and discusses tonight's Veterans Day Parade. 

More information can be found here: https://westmichiganveterans.org/service/kent-county-veterans-services/

The Supreme Court has rejected a call to overturn it's landmark same-sex marriage decision. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the details.