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Good morning, it is Friday, June 21st, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga. On the program: Thousands without power in metro Detroit GOP State Representative Neil Friske (R-Charlevoix) arrested during gun related incident in Lansing Park beach closed in Ann Arbor due to E.coli levels Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw St. Cyprian says: To be unable to do a wrong, and to be able...

Good morning, it is Thursday, June 20th, 2024. On the program: Several victims of the splash pad shooting release from the hospital Possible human remains found on University of Michigan campus Homeless shelter in Taylor is evicted by the city Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Archbishop Allen Vigneron (Detroit, Michigan) shares some of his memories of Al Kresta. Advertisements heard on...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Romuald, On the program: Police share what they found at splash pad shooter’s home Local Knights of Columbus open ADA compliant baseball diamond Joy Road over US-23 near Ann Arbor closed Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Bryant Schoenle, executive producer of Kresta in the Afternoon, shares some of his memories...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, June 18th, 2024. On the program: Oakland Country Sheriff Mike Bouchard gives an update on the splash pad shooting Former president Donald Trump attempts to court black voters in Detroit Excessive heat warning in effect for southeast Michigan Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Matthew Handley shares some of his memories of Al Kresta Advertisements heard on this...

Good morning, it is Monday, June 17th, 2024. Ave Maria Radio's President and CEO Al Kresta passed away on Saturday morning.  In this special edition of Michigan Mornings™, Matthew shares his obituary and a reading from 1 Corinthians 15:12-34. Matthew will be on Kresta in the Afternoon with Marcus Peter today at 4:35PM eastern on Ave Maria Radio to share some of his memories of Al Kresta.  Listen t...

Good morning, it is Friday, June 14th, 2024. On the program: Ascension Michigan healthcare system says some systems are back online following cyber attack Representative Rashida Tlaib calls for impeachment of Supreme Court Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas SCOTUS rules that mifepristone can remain on market Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw SAINT AMBROSE SAYS:   History instructs us, t...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, June 13th, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Antony of Padua. On the program: The state Board of Education calls on the legislature to investigate Oxford High School shooting Detroit residents can now get free estate planning services Michigan’s second oldest person turns 109 Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: An update on Al Kresta SAINT ANTONY OF PADUA SA...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, June 12th, 2024.   Steve Clarke guest hosts. On the program: •    Jury seated in Samantha Woll murder trial •    Coast Guard no longer believes the Michipicoten struck something underwater •    Wayne-Westland schools facing enormous budget cut •    Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus:  Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak share what it means to parent with grace ORIGEN SA...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, June 11th, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Barnabas. On the program: One dead, one injured in small plane crash in Washtenaw County United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain under investigation by court-appointed watchdog Murder trial of Jewish leader Samantha Woll begins Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Details on a new movie about Flannery O’Connor SAINT...

Good morning, it is Monday, June 10th, 2024. On the program: Ethan Crumbley asking to withdraw guilty plea and appeals life sentence Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she has “some concern” about Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. being on the Michigan ballot in November Freighter crashes into underwater object, begins to flood in Lake Superior Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Janice Kizy discusses so...

Good morning, it is Friday, June 7th, 2024. Today is the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus.  On the program: Thousands without power in east Michigan More lane closures coming to the Southfield Freeway Ford Motor Company shows sales increases year over year Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Dr. Ray Guarendi shares new stats on opinions on marriage SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT SAYS:  The...

Good morning, it is Thursday, June 6th, 2024. Today is the memorial of Saint Norbert. On the program: Tornado in Livonia kills a two year old and injures others Detroit Conservancy confirms CFO stole nearly $40 million Two teens jailed in Grand Rapids after showing up to high school graduation with guns US Senate fails to ban bans on contraceptives Case against fake electors in Michigan falling ap...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, June 5th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of Saint Boniface.  On the program: Detroit Police Chief James White addresses shootings over the weekend; says violent crime numbers are on the right track Police investigate vandalism at University of Michigan regent’s law firm as a hate crime Warren based contractor forbidden from doing business with city of Detroit Local wea...

Good morning, it is Monday, June 4th, 2024. On the program: Jaylin Brazier gets 38-90 years in prison for murder of his cousin Ballot initiative to raise the minimum wage will not be put to vote this year Area Catholic high school athletes recognized for their achievements Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Dr. Greg Popcak has advice to help couples affirm each other’s interests SAINT DOR...

Good morning, it is Monday, June 3rd, 2024. Today is the memorial of Saint Charles Lwanga and Companions. On the program: Rollover crash involving an ambulance sends several to hospital Detroit Riverfront Conservancy fires CFO; CEO resigns Former owner of Negro League's Detroit Stars thrilled that MLB is honoring league’s players Adam Hollier suspends campaign for US Senate Local weather for Detro...

Good morning, it is Friday, May 31st, 2024. Today is the feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. On the program: Pro-Palestinian protesters facing charges after encampment is cleared at Wayne State University Secretary of State Joceyln Benson working with the Detroit Regional Chamber to get paid time off for citizens to vote Michigan man with suspended license gets in trouble after cau...

Good morning, it is Thursday, May 30th, 2024. On the program: Attorney General Dana Nessel announces charges against Michigan State Police officer for death of Samuel Sterling Center City schools hit by cyber attacker Hamtramck City Council votes to divest from Israel Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Catholic news from around the world THE VENERABLE BEDE SAYS: When a man devotes all his...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, May 29th, 2024. Today is the memorial of Saint Paul VI. On the program: Wayne State University leadership offers to meet with pro-Palestinian protestors but they refuse Man shot and killed by police amidst mental health crisis in Detroit Ann Arbor residence to vote on sustainable energy utility Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Father Mitch Pacwa, SJ shares...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, May 28th, 2024. On the program: Pro-Palestinian encampment on Gullen Mall at Wayne State University to come down in near future 41% Michigan families living paycheck to paycheck Two Diocese of Saginaw Catholic School teachers honored for their excellence Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Dr. Greg and Lisa Popcak discuss what to do when God doesn’t seem to ans...

Good morning, it is Monday, May 27th, 2024.  On this special Memorial Day edition, Matthew shares an extended reading from the Lectionary for a special Mass for the Country about King Solomon and his request for wisdom.  Then, Matthew shares a sermon by Saint Augustine on the military service of good Christians. Advertisements heard on this platform are not sold by or affiliated with Ave Maria Rad...

Good morning, it is Friday, May 24th, 2024. On the program: Child shoots himself in thumb in Detroit; police urge parents to get free locks New speed trap cameras could be coming to school zones in Michigan Thousands of flags placed at veteran’s cemetery in Grand Rapids Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Local woman is working to educate people on the rosary SAINT GREGORY THE GREAT SAYS:...

Good morning, it is Thursday, May 23rd, 2024. On the program: Attorney General Dana Nessel releases clergy sexual abuse report into Diocese of Kalamazoo; Bishop Edward Lohse apologizes Detroit Regional Chamber calls of senate debate Troy teachers picket while working under expired contract Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Join a Eucharistic procession in Ann Arbor on Solemnity of Corpus...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024. Today is the memorial of Saint Rita of Cascia. On the program: Several arrested at encampment at the University of Michigan Detroit Police officer suspended after altercation with protestor Adam Hollier disqualified from Democratic primary ballot Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Johnette Williams discusses transgenderism and feminism SAINT...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, May 21st, 2024. Today is the memorial of Saint Christopher Magallanes and companions. On the program: Five new priests ordained for the Archdiocese of Detroit Bomb threat called into West Bloomfield High School Detroit police shut down fifth vape shop for illegally selling marijuana Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Obituaries for local religious SAINT CAESAR...

Good morning, it is Monday, May 20th, 2024. On the program: President Joe Biden calls his GOP opponent, former President Donald Trump, “screwy” at NAACP dinner in Detroit First Lady and Second Gentleman campaign across Michigan General Motors to bring plug-in hybrids to United States Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Sister Ann Shield, SGL shares the truth about Pentecost. SAINT PAUL VI...