West Michigan's Morning News

Birgit Kohls, former President and CEO of the Right Place and Skot Welch, author, speaker, and Principal/Founder of Global Bridgebuilders have co-founded the New Community Transformation Fund, which is launching a new podcast series "Capitol for Change." You can download the podcast here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/53-capital-for-change-332635329?app=listen

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the big primaries in several states today. 

A key ruling in the case against Luigi Mangione - the man accused of killing the CEO of United Healthcare. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

Our top trending stories for this Tuesday May 19, 2026. 

There are some changes to how many bucks you can hunt during deer season in Michigan coming in 2027. Deer Specialist with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources joins us to discuss the upcoming changes. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss whether or not threats by Cuba toward the United States are real. 

The end of an era - we take a look back on Jill Schlesinger's segment on WOOD Radio for nearly 20 years as CBS Radio shutters it's news division.

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss any results from President Trump's trip to China. 

The car from Night Rider gets a speeding ticket, a professor gets a heart-warming gift, and Waymo cars swarm. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Monday May 18, 2026. 

Heading downtown today? We've got you covered!

Dr. Jim Applegate joins us as there is a new name for a very common hormonal issue impacting women. 

Rick Vuyst, host of Gardening Simplified, joins us to discuss this weekend's show!

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss what changes we may see with a new chair of the Federal Reserve. 

Grand Rapids City Manager Mark Washington joins us to discuss the latest accolade for the city of Grand Rapids - the 16th best city in the country to start your career. More information can be found here: https://wallethub.com/edu/best-worst-cities-to-start-a-career/3626

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the latest as President Trump concludes day 2 in China. 

Janis Petrini, Co-Owner and Founder of Express Employment Professionals joins us to discuss Brand it Blue 2026 and how it will support Pine Rest's Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health.  More information can be found here: https://www.expresspros.com/us-michigan-grand-rapids/who-we-are/brand-it-blue

Our top trending stories for this Thursday May 15, 2026. 

It's a packed weekend in West Michigan! Shmitty is in with the details!

Nancy Guthrie has been missing for 100 days now. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss if there are any breaks in the case. 

Tomorrow is the grand opening of the Acrisure Amphitheater. General Manager of ASM Global, Rich MacKeigan joins us to discuss the project, those involved, and what it will mean for our community. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss the start of President Trump's visit to China. 

Michigan Golf Hall of Famer Terry Moore joins us to discuss the biggest story lines surrounding this year's PGA Championship!

Our top trending stories for this Thursday May 14. 2026. 

Some of our snacks might be losing their color, robot wolves deployed to stop bear attacks, and a scale catches a cheater. Those stories and more on today's top 5!