West Michigan's Morning News

Michigan has been a hotbed of Data Center proposals lately. Attorney with Mika Meyers Ben Anema joins us to discuss what people can legally do if they are for or against these centers.

Benjamin Rance, Emergency Management Administrator for the City of Grand Rapids joins us to discuss Emergency Preparedness Night at the Grand Rapids Griffins game on January 2. 

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Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to decode some Gen Alpha slang - just in case you end up at the kids table this holiday season.

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss a news conference hosted by President Trump and Secretary Hegseth.

Danish officials are upset with President Trump and are insisting that the United States will not take over Greenland. Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the details.

An update on the bear under a California house, DK Metcalf is suspended for hitting a Lions fan, and some very strange street signs. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Tuesday December 23, 2025.

Maranda with WOODTV joins us to discuss her winter break guide - parents take note if you need time out of the house!

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us do discuss any progress in hopes for peace between Ukraine and Russia.

Ty Hallock joins us to discuss the big Lions loss and we take a look at the first week of the College Football Playoff.

CBS News Business Analyst and host of Jill on Money Jill Schlesinger joins us to discuss your financial resolutions heading into 2026.

AAA expects record-setting travel over the next week. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss what to expect if you are hitting the road or flying this week.

Police find crocodiles in an upstate New York home, beware of toilet rats, and a world record for Christmas songs. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for December 22, 2025.

Rick Vuyst, host of Gardening Simplified joins us to discuss the plants that define Christmas.

The man suspected of carrying out shootings at Brown University and MIT was found dead. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details.

Ty Hallock joins us to discuss the first weekend of the College Football Playoff and what is essentially a do-or-die game for the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Fox News Radio's Jessica Rosenthal joins us to discuss faster approvals to accelerate manufacturing in the United States.

When is it best to just relax in retirement? Retirement expert Mark Oberlin joins us with a few tips.

Our top trending stories for December 19, 2025.

A hilarious soundtrack to a hockey fight, a camel kicks a woman during a live nativity, and reindeer on the loose in Los Angeles. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

We are joined by head football coach of the Ferris State Bulldogs Tony Annese live from Texas as Ferris State plays for a Division 2 National Championship this weekend!

Grand Rapids Fire Department Fire Marshal Bill Smith joins us to discuss how you can keep your home safe from fire this holiday season.

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us from the international desk with an update on Russia and Ukraine peace negotiations.

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss new polls revealing American's views on President Trump, Congress, and foreign policy.

Following recent accidents in Michigan we invited Chas Thompson with MiIceGuys to discuss when is the best time to go out on the ice and measures you can take to stay safe.

Lots of weird animal stories on today's top 5 - including rising popularity of having a viper as a pet.

Our top trending stories for December 18, 2025.

Deadlines are quickly approaching to make sure gifts arrive on time! Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the details.

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the latest on the investigation of Rob and Michele Reiner's son Nick.

Yesterday Congressman Bill Huizenga announced he is running for another term. We discuss factors that went into the decision and the work he hopes to continue on our behalf in Washington.

Members of Congress will get a briefing directly from War Secretary Hegseth on the boat strikes in Venezuela. Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the details.

Savannah Girmscheid, Financial Wellness Manager at LMCU joins us to discuss how you can make an assessment of your finances as the year comes to a close.

Our top trending stories for Wednesday December 17, 2025.

Head coach of our record-setting Grand Rapids Griffins joins us to discuss the hot start to the season!

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss the latest in peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia.

Christy Buck, Executive Director of be nice joins us to discuss how their program is going to be implemented by the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Dr. Kirsten Marshall with Bridges Animal Hospital joins us to discuss how dogs are becoming smarter and even better companions.

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us as the investigation into the death of Director/Actor Rob Reiner and his wife continues.

The number of people fired after their holiday party, an update on the drunk raccoon in Virginia, and a family receives hundreds of mistaken Amazon packages. Those stories and more on today's top 5!