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Good morning, it is Friday, May 17th, 2024. On the program: Wayne County jury convicts Jaylin Brazier of second degree murder in death of Zion Foster Toddler kills himself with a pistol; father facing charges Update from the border Heading north for Memorial Day? Expect delays at the Mackinac Bridge. Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw SAINT HILARY OF POITIERS SAYS:   We receive the Spirit of tr...

Good morning, it is Thursday, May 16th, 2024. On the program: Ascension Michigan still unable to fill prescriptions due to ransomware attack Construction progressing at new international bridge crossing in Detroit 2024 schedule announced for Lions; will play LA Rams at Ford Field on Sunday Night Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Dr. Ray explains what makes a good predictor of future beha...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, May 15th, 2024. Today is the feast of Saint Isidore. On the program: Sheriff Mike Bouchard says multi-state Chilean gangs have been robbing homes in Oakland County Two teens escaped from Children’s Village Belle Isle sees steady growth in visitors Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw LUMEN GENTIUM SAYS:  The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faith...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, May 14th, 2024. Today is the feast of Saint Matthias. On the program: AG Dana Nessel’s office taking over investigation into death of Samuel Sterling More info about small plane crash in Novi University of Michigan-Flint to pick new chancellor Detroit Lions extend Jared Goff’s contract and sell out season tickets Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Father Thoma...

Good morning, it is Monday, May 13th, 2024. Today is the memorial of Our Lady of Fatima. On the program: Hundreds thinking about whats next after tornadoes in west Michigan Judge allows blood stained jacket worn by defendant into murder trial for Detroit synagogue leader Samantha Woll Blessed Sacrament Cathedral unveils new Marian Grotto Michigan Panthers mark third straight win and Detroit Piston...

Good morning, it is Friday, May 10th, 2024. On the program today, Matthew Handley shares two readings from the Office of Readings for today.  The first is from St. Paul's letter to the Ephesians (4:1-14).  The second is a sermon by St. Augustine on the Ascension. Cover art: The Ascension by Rembrandt (1636) Advertisements heard on this platform are not sold by or affiliated with Ave Maria Radio. T...

Good morning, it is Thursday, May 9th, 2024. On the program: National Weather Service confirms EF2 tornado in Portage University of Michigan President to testify before Congress on what he is doing to combat antisemitism Kent County Marine deputy will not be charged after leaving his gun in school bathroom Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: An updated on Al Kresta SAINT GREGORY OF NYSSA S...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, May 8th, 2024. On the program: National Weather Service confirms three tornadoes touched down in St. Joseph and Kalamazoo Counties 16 year old arrested for shooting of two women and two children in Detroit Bay City commissioners ask Bay City Bridge Partners to lower tolls in wake of billing mistakes Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Al Kresta and Dr. Greg P...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, May 7th, 2024. On the program: Vice President Kamala Harris promotes Biden Administration’s efforts to invest in electric vehicle manufacturing during campaign stop in Detroit Imaculata statue crown missing for forty-four years found in St. Hyacinth basement in Detroit Requiescat in pace: Sr. Gloria Korhonen, OP and Sr. Faye McFarlane, IHM Local weather for Detroit and...

Good morning, it is Monday, May 6th, 2024. On the program: Pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt commencement ceremony at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor Genesee County sheriff announces body of missing girl has been found in Flint Michigan Panthers top Arlington Renegades in final seconds of game in week 6 of UFL Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Advice on following God’s plan DIDY...

Good morning, it is Friday, May 3rd, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Phillip and James. On the program: Former Michigan House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife plead not guilty on embezzlement charges Detroit police investigating shooting at park that injured two children President Joe Biden says campus encampments are not peaceful protests Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw TERTULLIAN SAYS...

Good morning, it is Thursday, May 2nd, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Athanasius.  On the program: Former President Donald Trump campaigns in Freeland saying abortion should be left up to the states Three Rivers men charged with labor trafficking Former advisor to former Governor Rick Snyder files paperwork showing intention to sue state officials including Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Attorn...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, May 1st, 2024. Today is the memorial of St. Joseph the Worker. On the program: Woman who crashed into boat club in Monroe County has probable cause hearing delayed Curtis Hertel and Adam Hollier face challenges to their petitions to run for US House Michigan’s Unemployment Insurance Agency to pay out $55 million individuals whose claims were mishandled during COVID-1...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, April 30th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of Pope Saint Pius V. On the program:     • Amidst protests on campus, University of Michigan preparing for commencement ceremonies     • Hundreds turn out for funeral for Samuel Sterling     • Former Republican Representative Peter Meijer drops out of senate race     • Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Barb Erstner is...

Good morning, it is Monday, April 29th, 2024.  Today is the memorial of St. Catherine of Siena. On the program:     • Michigan State University students join nationwide protests against Israel-Hamas war     • Samuel Sterling’s death ruled an accident by Kent County officials     • 775,000 showed up for the NFL Draft in Detroit     • Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Dr. Greg Popcak share...

Good morning, it is Friday, April 26th, 2024.   On the program:     • AG Dana Nessel’s office says former President Donald Trump and others are unindicted co-conspirators in state’s investigation into fake elector scheme     • Warren police ask public to get free gun locks     • St. Paul Street Evangelization is on the ground at the NFL Draft     • Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw ST. MAXIMUS...

Good morning, it is Thursday, April 25th, 2024.  Today is the Feast of St. Mark. On the program:     Special Report:  - Protesters camp out on the Diag at UofM in Ann Arbor in support of Hamas  - Governor Gretchen Whitmer condemns hateful rhetoric being used by protesters  - Jewish students say they do not feel safe on campus Also in the news:     • Former Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, April 24th, 2024.  Today is the Memorial of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen. On the program:         • Marshella Chidester charged with second degree murder for deaths of eight and four year-old after drunk driving crash     • Mother of the slain children suing Chidester and local bar that served her     • DTE installing device to help them respond to power outages faster...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, April 23rd, 2024.  Today is the Memorial of St. George and the Memorial of St. Adalbert of Prague. On the program: Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Jeffery Yorkey says he expects to make a decision on charges for drunk driver who killed two at a birthday party Detroit Police Chief James White says the city is ready for the NFL Draft Local Catholic high school senior...

Good morning, it is Monday, April 22nd, 2024. On the program: Bishop Edward Lohse (Kalamazoo, Michigan) releases list of individuals banned from working or volunteering with children Two children at a birthday party killed after drunk driver crashes into house in Monroe County Michigan Panthers fall to San Antonio Brahmas on Saturday Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus: Mother Teresa House...

Good morning, it is Friday, April 19th, 2024.   On the program:     •    Beal City pastor resigns saying he cannot heal the division in his parish •    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. secures ballot access in Michigan •    $84 million effort underway to clean up the River Rouge •    Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw ST EPHRAEM SAYS: Death trampled our Lord underfoot,...

Good morning, it is Thursday, April 18th, 2024.   On the program:     •    US Justice Department to pay $100 million to Larry Nassar victims •    Archbishop Allen Vigneron blesses new school chapel in Mount Clemens •    Democrats take back two seat majority in MI State House. •    Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus:  Highlights from Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan’s State of the City Address ST...

Good morning, it is Wednesday, April 17th, 2024.   On the program:     •    Ann Arbor Public Schools investigating $25 mil. shortfall •    Warren police release body cam from deadly teen shooting on Friday •    Residents urge South Haven to bring back life guards on Lake Michigan •    Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus:  Think twice before you call someone “toxic” ST CYRIL OF ALEXANDRIA SA...

Good morning, it is Tuesday, April 16th, 2024.   On the program:     •    General Motors moving their world headquarters to Hudson’s site •    ShotStopper appears to be working say community activists •    More road closures come to Detroit ahead of NFL Draft •    Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus:  How much do you know about the book of Baruch? ST AUGUSTINE SAYS: We are urged to sing a n...

Good morning, it is Monday, April 15th, 2024.   On the program:     •    Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says abortion will be top issue in November election •    Federal authorities say Macomb County possessed enough fentanyl to kill everyone in the state twice •    Ambassador Bridge parent company evaluating security concerns after Baltimore bridge collapse •    Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw Plus:...