West Michigan's Morning News

Dr. Jim Applegate joins us to discuss Sickle Cell Disease and a possible breakthrough cure. 

The Great American Gardens Tour continues to celebrate our 250th Birthday. Rick Vuyst, host of Gardening Simplified joins us with the latest. 

Florida's annual Python Challenge starts this weekend. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the purpose of this challenge. 

Kent County Sheriff Michelle LaJoy Young Announced her retirement this week. We discussed her career and advice she has for those looking to enter law enforcement. 

Mike Guswiler, President of the West Michigan Sports Commission joins us to discuss The Hartford Nationals - the largest and longest running national sport championship for athletes with disabilities. 

A couple of Pure Michigan moments and a woman rows a boat to Hawaii - those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for July 10, 2026. 

Bonney Tyler passed away yesterday following a brief illness. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to reflect on her career and other musicians we have lost in 2026. 

Shmitty has all the details on a great West Michigan Weekend!

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss the latest after President Trump wrapped up the NATO meetings in Turkey. 

Possible 2028 Democratic Presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel gave a speech in Israel about future relations - Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the reactions. 

Taco Bell removing some fresh items from their menu, a Waymo car delivers misbehaving kids to the police and a new escaped animal. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Cancer cases are expected to soar in the coming decades. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with details on the factors contributing to higher cancer rates. 

Our top trending stories for Thursday July 9, 2026. 

Scott Harvey and Ken Brewer with American Legion Post 2 join us to discuss 22ADay - an effort to raise awareness to the 22 veterans a day who take their own lives.  More information can be found here: https://www.22aday.org/

An age demographic shift is causing a potential workforce and social security contribution problem. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

Special Events Manager with the City of Grand Rapids Evette Pitman joins us to discuss all the fun happening downtown this summer at Rosa Parks Circle. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us as we have breaking news from the NATO Summit - President Trump says the ceasefire is over between the United States and Iran. 

States are seeking $1.4 Trillion in penalties in child social media addiciton trials. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the details. 

Our top trending stories for Wednesday July 8, 2026. 

A 96 year old throws a party at her retirement home, a massive hot sauce spill, and humans don't deserve dogs. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

A huge FIFA World Cup Watch Party will take place on July 19 at the Acrisure Amphitheater - and tickets are free! Mike Guswiler, President of the West Michigan Sports Commission joins us to discuss the soccer fever in West Michigan!

Chris McKenna with ProtectYoungEyes. Com joins us to discuss the latest as Michigan has released AI guidelines for K-12 schools - how can this technology help and hurt our students? 

The Department of Government Efficiency website has closed - did this department accomplish its mission? Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the details. 

The Charlie Kirk murder trial hinges on a key court hearing in Utah this week. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details.