West Michigan's Morning News

Rick Vuyst joins us to discuss how shade can impact the colors in your landscape. 

Captain Paul Ryan with the Kent County Veterans Services joins us to discuss how to properly observe Memorial Day. 

Conservation Officer with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources BJ Goulette joins us to discuss boater safety as we head into the start of summer. 

NASCAR Cup Series Champion Kyle Busch tragically passed at the age of 41 following a brief hospitalization. Fox News Radio's Jeff Monosso joins us with the latest. 

The West Michigan's Morning News team takes a look at some of the biggest movies hitting theaters this summer!

Our top trending stories for Friday May 22, 2026. 

Marathon, 5k - what's the difference? A radio station accidentally announces a royal death and a Cybertruck driver arrested after testing wade mode. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

JR Richard with the Michigan Department of Transportation joins us to discuss some of the road construction projects that will be on hold for Memorial Day weekend. 

Americans are expected to travel in record numbers for Memorial Day. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the details. 

Shmitty has details on all of the events scheduled this weekend. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss a SpaceX launch and how it may relate to a future Artemis mission. 

CHad Patton, Director of Development and Innovation with West Michigan Works! joins us to discuss resources to help your teen find a summer job. More information can be found here: https://www.westmiworks.org/job-seekers/achieve-a-better-brighter-future/youth/

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss the latest as Iran warns the United States that restarting military action could trigger a wider war. 

An awkward pilot love triangle, Hell is for sale, and birds stop a truck delivery. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for May 21, 2026. 

Andy McIntyre, Chief Operating Officer of John Ball Zoo joins us to discuss what we have all been waiting for - Otterpalooza - the opening of the new otter exhibit at the John Ball Zoo. More information can be found here: https://jbzoo.org/

Not too long after President Trump visited China...here comes President Putin. Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the details. 

Mark Meijer, President and co-founder of Life EMS Ambulance joins us to discuss EMS Appreciation Week and also discusses some new advances that they will be deploying in West Michigan. More information can be found here: https://lifeems.com/

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss the latest on Iran as the Senate passed  a war powers bill. 

Jake Williams, Vice President of Regional Mortgage Production with Lake Michigan Credit Union joins us to discuss the factors that go into answering the important housing question: Should you own or rent?" 

Our top trending stories for Wednesday May 20, 2026. 

A flock of peacocks take over a town, a $10,000 hunt in San Francisco, and a world record we actually care about. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

An illegal dreamcatcher on a plane, senior photos with an alligator, and a school with over 20 valedictorians. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

The Griffins must win the next 3 games to stay in the playoffs - we are joined by assistant coach Stephane Julien to discuss tonight's game. 

An outbreak of Ebola in Africa has been declared an international emergency. Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the details.