West Michigan's Morning News

Dr. Subodh Jain, Corewell Health's Vice President and Department Chief of Behavioral Health joins us to discuss a new Trauma Recovery Center opening in West Michigan.

Fox News Radio's Jessica Rosenthal joins us to discuss a new age-verification system put in place by Roblox.

Rick Vuyst joins us to discuss this week's show!

Ty Hallock joins us to preview Michigan at Maryland, who will be the QB for Michigan State, and how will the Lions look against the Giants?

Joe DiBenedetto, Managing Director at Lambert by LLYC joins us to discuss American Education Week and the village it takes to educate our kids.

Mark Oberlin joins us to discuss travel tips in retirement.

The Pope blesses a birthday rave, a college offering free beer to students, and a very composed kid is interviewed after being chased by a bear. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

The Grand Rapids Santa Parade sponsored by Gentex and the Tree Lighting are this Saturday! Russ Hines with the Grand Rapids Santa Parade and Craig Piersma, Vice PResident of Marketing and Corporate Communications at Gentex Corporation join us to discuss the weekend's festivities!

Shmitty is in with details on how you can have a Christmas-filled weekend!

Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan joins us to discuss giving the gift of Michigan this holiday season.

7,033 Turkeys! We are joined by Chris Palusky, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries to celebrate a record-setting amount of turkeys collected this year!

You can still donate to the record-breaking number at TurkeyDrop.org.

Ahead of the holiday season, Transportation Secretary Duffy has announced a civility campaign. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss what that means.

Michigan hunters provide in a big way, an AI powered teddy bear recalled, and a seal jumps into a boat. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for November 20, 2025.

Our live broadcast of the 2025 WOOD Radio Turkey Drop for Mel Trotter Ministries, presented by Life EMS.

Emily Loeks, Director of Community Affairs with Celebration Cinema joins us to discuss their partnership with Turkey Drop!

Tyler Kregel, Director of Outreach at Mel Trotter Ministries joins us to discuss how Mel Trotter Ministries meets people where they are at.

Dan Skoglund, Executive Director of the Muskegon Rescue Mission joins us to discuss the impact of the 2025 Turkey Drop.

Chris Palusky, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries joins us to discuss the miracles seen through Mel Trotter Ministries.

Where will all these turkeys go? Ken Estelle, President and CEO of Feeding America West Michigan joins us to discuss how these turkeys find a home...well, a dinner table.

Shelby Sichta, Senior Director of Guest Services at Mel Trotter Ministries joins us to discuss the guests served by Mel Trotter Ministries.

Chris Palusky, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries joins us to discuss the generosity of the people of West Michigan.

A goat on the loose in Detroit, a man has to give back gold he found in his backyard, and a disgusting world record. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Chris Palusky, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries joins us to discuss the services offered by Mel Trotter Ministries and how events like today help support their mission.

Tiarra Weddle, Financial Wellness Coordinator at Lake Michigan Credit Union joins us to outline steps to take advantage of holiday budgeting.

Chris Palusky, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries joins us to discuss who will benefit from today's Turkey Drop!

Our top trending stories for this Wednesday November 19, 2025.

Mark Meijer, President and Co-Founder of Life EMS joins us to discuss the 2025 Turkey Drop for Mel Trotter Ministries!

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.