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Good morning, it is Friday, July 26th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of Sts. Anne and Joachim. On the program:     • Hundreds expected to attend funeral of slain Melvindale police officer     • The Hill/Emerson College poll has Harris within one point of Trump in battleground Michigan     • Final days of Fatima statue touring Diocese of Saginaw     • Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Robe...

Good morning, it is Thursday, July 25th, 2024.  Today is the feast of St. James. On the program:     • Governor Gretchen Whitmer signs 2025 spending plan in Detroit     • Jamestown Canyon virus found in mosquito in Saginaw County     • Representative Rashida Tlaib (D-Detroit) holds up sign saying “war criminal” at Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress     • Local weather for Detroit a...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, July 24th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of St.  Charbel Makhlouf. On the program:     • FEMA says local and state agenices have enough resources to help communities after May 7 tornadoes     • Michigan Democratic delegation votes to endorse VP Kamala Harris     • $23.4 billion education budget signed for FY 2025 by Governor Gretchen Whitmer in Flint     • Local weath...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024.  Today is the memorial of St. Bridget of Sweden. On the program:     • Governor Gretchen Whitmer endorses Vice President Kamala Harris for president, says she will not be running for VP herself     • Arrest made in death of Melvindale police officer     • Den of foxes stealing shoes at Tahquamenon Falls     • Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus:...

Good morning, it is Friday, July 22nd, 2024. Today is the feast of St. Mary Magdalene. On the program: Michigan Democrats, excluding Governor Gretchen Whitmer, largely throw support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as new Democratic nominee after President Joe Biden drops out of race Melvindale police officer shot and killed on Sunday morning Girl missing for seven weeks found in Rockford Local...

Good morning, it is Friday, July 19th, 2024.   On the program:     • Michael Jackson-Bolanos found not guilty of premeditated murder, guilty of lying to police, and jury remains hung on two other charges     • Former President Donald Trump calls on United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain to be fired in RNC speech     • Archbishop Allen Vigneron tells Eucharistic pilgrims in Indianapolis that Euch...

Good morning, it is Thursday, July 18th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of St. Camillus of Lellis. On the program:     • Vice President Kamala Harris tells rally-goers in Portage that violence has no place in American politics     • Numerous beaches across state closed due to e. coli levels     • Groups from around Michigan travel to Indianapolis for National Eucharistic Congress     • Local weather...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, July 17th, 2024.   On the program:     • Judge in Samantha Woll murder trial says she will accept deadlocked jury if a verdict is not reached by tomorrow     • Republican nominee Donald Trump and J.D. Vance will visit Grand Rapids on Saturday     • African man accused of trying to bring large snails into US at Detroit Metro Airport     • Local weather for Detroit and...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, July 16th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. On the program:     • Senator Gary Peters (D-MI) says his Homeland Security Committee will investigate assassination attempt on former president Donald Trump     • Catholic therapists suit state saying “conversion therapy” ban prevents them from treating gender dysphoria     • Kent County health depar...

Good morning, it is Monday, July 15th, 2024.   On the program:     • Bad Axe Police investigating man who shot at a home on Saturday     • Jurors in Michael Jackson-Bolanos trial deadlocked, Judge tells them to keep trying     • Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: The latest on the assassination attempt of former president Donald Trump ST. BONAVENTURE SAY: Christ is both the way and the do...

Good morning, it is Friday, July 12th, 2024. On the program: Detroit Police Chief James White says DPD will be cracking down on illegal block parties and investigating the response to last weekend’s mass shooting Nuclear Regulator Commission holds public meetings about reopening Palisades nuclear power plant Knights of Columbus to cover Fr. Marko Rupnik’s art in wake of abuse allegations Local wea...

Good morning, it is Thursday, July 11th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of St. Benedict. On the program:     • Michigan’s Congressional Democrats support President Joe Biden’s re-election bid     • Voter turnout on track to break record set in 2020     • Water advisory for Sylvan Township lifted     • Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Details on Catholic hospice care in our community ST. B...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, July 10th, 2024. On the program: Jury takes case in murder of Samantha Woll Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she fully supports President Joe Biden and will not replace him on the ticket Saginaw County Animal Shelter completely full Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Dr. Matthew Bunson shares the details on the excommunication of Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, July 9th, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions. On the program: Defense rests in Jewish synagogue leader murder trial Detroit Police Chief James White says block parties will now be a “priority one” calls Vandalism at Sylvan Township water treatment plant prompts advisory not to drink the water Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus...

Good morning, it is Monday, July 8th, 2024.   On the program: •    Two killed, nineteen injured at block party early Sunday morning •    Federal judge allows Enbridge lawsuit against the state to go forward •    Local Tuskegee Airman turns 100 •    Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: What should make of politicians' Catholicism? Advertisements heard on this platform are not sold by or affi...

Good morning, it is Friday, July 5th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of St. Antony Mary Zaccaria. On the program: •    Governor Gavin Newsom of California campaigns for President Joe Biden in South Ha-ven; Jill Biden visits Traverse City •    Prisons’ union leadership asks Governor Gretchen Whitmer for National Guard •    New hotel in Detroit will be a JW Marriott •    Local weather for Detroit and...

Good morning, it is Thursday, July 4th, 2024.  Today is Independence Day. On the program: Matthew shares a reading from the Gospel of Matthew found in the lectionary for Masses for Our Country.  Then, Fr. John Riccardo explains what true freedom is. Advertisements heard on this platform are not sold by or affiliated with Ave Maria Radio. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024.  Today is the feast of St. Thomas the Apostle. On the program: •    Prosecution rests in Michael Jackson-Bolanos murder trail, man accused of killing Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll •    State Senate tries to ban bump stocks in Michigan •    Three US congresswomen from Michigan question NOAA head over lack of warnings ahead Livonia tornadoes •...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024.   On the program: •    Governor Gretchen Whitmer denies a Politico report that she told the Biden campaign they will lose Michigan •    New poll shows Donald Trump gaining support in Michigan •    Detroit public school teachers accept new contract •    Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: The Popcaks share what it means to parent with grace Adver...

Good morning, it is Monday, July 1st, 2024.  Today is the memorial of St. Junipero Serra. On the program: •    Former state police officer pushes to have murder case moved to federal court •    Michigan Democrats support President Biden despite debate performance •    Chesaning boy receives five organ transplants •    Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Social media can be particularly dan...

Good morning, it is Friday, June 28th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of St. Ireneaus. On the program: •    18-year-old Karim Moore charged with fleeing and lying to law enforcement in death of Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy Bradley Reckling •    E.coli contamination advisory issued for Muskegon County beaches •    SCOTUS issues several rulings including allowing some abortions in Idaho •    Local...

Good morning, it is Thursday, June 27th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of St. Cyril of Alexandria. On the program: •    Judge Sima Patel says Proposal 3 voided laws requiring informed consent and a cool off period for abortions •    Concordia University confirming many programs are ending in Ann Arbor after 2024-25 school year •    Eighty Archdiocese of Detroit middle and high school students parti...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, June 26th, 2024.   On the program: •    Former Hartford Police Chief Tressa Beltran sentenced for drug and theft charges  •    GoFundMe launched for slain Oakland County Sheriff’s deputy •    Reminder: Gas powered leaf blowers are banned in Ann Arbor •    Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Dr. Ray Guarendi shares his thoughts on terms of endearment Advertise...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, June 25th, 2024.  On the program: Community Foundation of Southeast Michigan gives $35million to Detroit Riverfront Conservancy amidst former CFO’s theft Demolition at The Downs in Northville causes oil and kerosene to leak into River Rouge Dough Emhoff visits Flint; warns Trump may ban abortion Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw ST. GREGORY OF NYSSA SAYS: The life...

Good morning, it is Monday, June 24th, 2024. Today is the Solemnity of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist. On the program: Oakland County Sheriff Deputy Bradley Reckling killed in Detroit More details on state representative Neil Friske’s arrest in Lansing 66th Annual Ford Fireworks are tonight at 10pm Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Fr. John Riccardo preaches the homily at Al Kresta...