West Michigan's Morning News

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.

Recent Retiree Mark Oberlin joins us to discuss a topic many are interested in when they retire - Travel.

The Mummy is set to return, a man tried to use a get out of jail free card after a traffic stop, and a pig on the loose. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for this Friday November 7, 2025.

Looking for weekend plans? Shmitty has you covered!

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the latest in the ongoing government shutdown.

Chris Palusky, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries, joins us to discuss stepping up meals in times of need, coat donations needed for winter, and the upcoming Turkey Drop.

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

Governor Abbot vows to impose a "100% Tariff" on anyone moving from New York City to Texas. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss what that means.

A Russian Message to Ukrainian troops is "surrender or die." Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the latest on the Russia and Ukraine conflict.

Our top trending stories for this Thursday November 6, 2025.

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss election results from across the country.

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the life of former Vice President Dick Cheney.

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the latest as a UPS plane crash in Louisville has claimed at least seven lives.

Tom Clouse, Insurance Advisor with Lake Michigan Insurance Agency joins us to discuss tips for shopping around for insurance and saving money without cutting corners on coverage.

Tom Brady cloned his dog, thieves steal over $80.000 of whipped cream, and the man with the world's longest name. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Wednesday November 5, 2025.

John Leonard with the Grand Rapids Griffins joins us to discuss the best start in team history!

President Trump has threatened Nigeria with potential military action and escalates claim of Christian persectution. Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the details.

Ottawa County Clerk and Register of Deeds Justin Roebuck joins us to discuss today's elections.

Could we be nearing the end of the government shutdown? Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz has the details on the latest negotiations.

Lisa Posthumus Lyons, Kent County Clerk and Register of Deeds joins us to discuss Election Day and procedures in Kent County.

Attracting and retaining talent in West Michigan is still paramount for businesses, and next week the Chamber will host its yearly event to help. On Tuesday at the JW Mariott attendees will be informed by this year's theme, Unlocking Talent, Inclusion, and Retention for a stronger West Michigan. We discus this and more with Rodney Savage, Vice President of Talent and Inclusion, Grand Rapids Chamber.

https://grandrapids.org/event/talent-inclusion-summit/

Here are your top 5 Stories from today

Election Day 2025 kicks off in less than 24 hours. We'll discuss pivotal races, the polls, and the effect the shutdown has on it all with Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Radio Washington D.C.

We talk with Ty Halloick for the football insider brought to you by First Companies. We'll recap the Lions and Vikings, Michigan and Purdue, and the Spartans at Minnesota.

As SNAP Benefits are set to expire our local food banks are ramping up services. Vice President of Programming at Kids Food Basket Austin Roelofs joins us to discuss what Kids Food Basket is doing and how you can help. 

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

Rick Vuyst joins us to discuss tomorrow's show!

Corporal Jamal C. Steward, Marine Corps Veteran and President of Creative Community Entertainment joins us to discuss the Celebration of Service Fundraiser on November 10th and 11th.

Ty Hallock joins us to discuss Michigan hosting Purdue, Michigan State travelling to Minnesota, and the Detroit Lions against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday.

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss Daylight Saving Time.

We take a look at the drop in interest rates and the booming stock market with Mark Oberlin - what could this mean for you?

LMCU High School Football Preview Show Playoffs Week 1

Watching a scary movie is the same as exercise, a man sells ad space on his tuxedo to pay for his wedding, and Ohio...enough said.