West Michigan's Morning News

Happy Star Wars Day! Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss the cultural phenomenon that is Star Wars. 

A generous donor has pledged a $50,000 donation match for the month of May! Chris Palusky, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries joins us with the details and discusses the need for help even in the warmer months. More information on donating here: https://www.meltrotter.org/ Mel Trotter Golf Outing Registration:  https://www.meltrotter.org/golf

As we enter small business week, Jill Schlesinger, Host of Jill on Money, joins us to discuss how to start a small business the right way. More information can be found here: https://www.jillonmoney.com/blog/how-to-start-a-small-business

Any big issues over the weekend when it comes to Iran? Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the latest news. 

Our top trending stories for Monday May 4, 2026. 

An inflatable dinosaur record, a Spirit Airlines pilot gets his retirement flight on a competitor, and a zebra turns out to not be a zebra. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Dr. JIm Applegate joins us to discuss recommendations and conflicting information regarding mammograms. 

It's time to plant your veggies! Rick Vuyst joins us to preview this week's Gardening Simplified show!

Over 30 million people have unclaimed money or assets - are you one of them? Personal Finance Expert Bill Dendy joins us to discuss how to find money that you are owed. 

New peace proposals come out of Iran as we near the 60 day "war power" deadline. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

This weekend marks the 15th anniversary of the death of Osama Bin Laden. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss everything that went into that operation. 

Our top trending stories for Friday May 1, 2026. 

A man uses drones to help delivery drivers, our favorite groundhog throws the first pitch at a Pittsburg Pirates game, and Chonkers the Sea Lion draws huge crowds. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Need weekend plans? Shmitty has you covered with this weekend's biggest events!

The Federal Reserve announced it's last interest rate decision under Jerome Powell. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss what happens under a new chair. 

Jenny Waugh, Vice President of Economic Growth with the Grand Rapids Chamber joins us to discuss the benefits of Small Business Week and who this week is for.  More information can be found here: https://www.smallbizweekwm.com/

SEcretary of War Pete Hegseth testified before Congress - how did that go? Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the details. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to recap the trip by King Chalres III and Queen Camilla to the United States. 

Our top trending stories for Thursday April 30, 2026. 

Super Mario is now in the funeral industry, a beekeeper uses her bees as a weapon, and an escape on the farm! Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Executive Director of the Gerald R. Ford Foundation Gleaves Whitney joins us to discuss words of encouragement sent to those aboard the U.S.S. Gerald R. Ford as it has set a record for time of deployment. 

The United Arab Emirates has decided to leave OPEC - what could that mean for gas prices? NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to recap King Charles' address to Congress and discuss his plans for his trip to New York City today. 

Cats think they are chickens, a man drives onto a Topgolf driving range, and you never think you will end up in a sink hole. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for this Wednesday April 29, 2026.