West Michigan's Morning News

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.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is headed to Canada for a big G-7 meeting. Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us from the international desk with details on the agenda.

Our top trending stories for this Tuesday November 11, 2025.

A mom goes viral for her kids' lost water bottles, a bear breaks into a house twice in one night, and why might you end up in the ER on Thanksgiving? Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Chris McKenna with ProtectYoungEyes.Com joins us to discuss ways to keep your kids safe during the upcoming time off of school.

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the latest from outer space.

Ty Hallock joins us to discuss the Lions big win and we get an update on some Big games in the Big 10!

Dr. J. Michael Waller, Center for Security Policy's Senior Analyst for Strategy joins us to discuss securing Artificial Intelligence for national security purposes. 

More information can be found here: https://centerforsecuritypolicy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Code_and_Country.pdf

Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins us to discuss what could be the end of the longest government shutdown un US history.

Our top trending stories for this Monday November 10, 2025.

A unique talent from a Miss Universe contestant, you can have the Home Alone 2 experience, and could a dingo be kept as a pet? Those stories and more on today's top 5!

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November is National Adoption Month and we spoke with Shelley Garcia, Program Supervisor with Adoptive Family Suppoirt Network D.A. Blodgett St. Johns on the need for adoption and the difference it can make. 

More information can be found here: https://dabsj.org/

Rick Vuyst joins us for a Gardening Simplified preview!

Nancy Pelosi has decided to not seek re-election after her current term. Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the details.

Ty Hallock joins us to discuss some big matchups in the Big 10 and preview the Lions and Commanders game on Sunday!

Airport flight restrictions have begun due to the ongoing government shutdown. Jessica Rosental with Fox News Radio joins us to discuss the impact this could have on holiday travel.