West Michigan's Morning News

Head Coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins Dan Watson joins us as the Griffins start the quest for the Calder Cup this weekend. 

Governor Whitmer has declared May as Pure Michigan Month. We take a look at 20 years of Pure Michigan with Kelly Wolgamott, Vice President of Pure Michigan. 

The suspected assassin who broke into the White House Correspondent's Dinner has made his first appearance in court. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss what we know. 

President Trump says he supports the idea of a name change for ICE. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

Iran has a new proposal for the United States as talks to end the war remain on thin ice. Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us for today's Iran update. 

A raccoon causing trouble again, a truck runs over a supercar, and another serial world record attempt. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Tuesday April 28, 2026. 

Dr. Dohun Pyeon joins us to discuss how Michigan State University researchers have discovered ways to uncover cancer cells hiding from the immune system. More information can be found here:  https://humanmedicine.msu.edu/news/2026-msu-scientists-uncover-how-hpv-positive-cancer-hides-from-immune-system.html

United States Marine Corps Veteran Patrick Brunner joins us to discuss his time in the service and what he is doing now to give back. More information on the upcoming Armed Forces Thanksgiving can be found here: https://www.armedforcesthx.org/

Joe Sulak, Parks and Recreation Superintendant for the City of Grand Rapids joins us to discuss Grand Rapids once again being named a Tree City USA. 

The British are coming! Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss the upcoming visit by the British monarchy. 

Consumer confidence is at an all-time low - but why? CBS News Business Analyst and host of Jill on Money Jill Schlesinger joins us with details on why consumers are miserable. 

Any big changes in Iran over the weekend? Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with details on any movement on the ceasefire or other negotiations. 

Our top trending stories for this Monday April 27, 2026. 

The seagull calling competition has returned, a Waymo car drives into a crime scene again, and the world's oldest unicycle rider. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Rick Vuyst joins us to discuss what to look for if you are visiting a garden center near you!

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us as Sunday marks 40 years since the Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the latest out of Iran. 

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss how Americans feel about the conflict in Iran and other foreign policy issues. 

Our top trending stories for Friday April 24, 2026. 

Pick number 57 in the NFL Draft will be all set on ketchup, White Castle debuting 1000 vending machines, and a strange MLB out. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Dr. James Fahner, Make-A-Wish Founding Chairperson for the National Medical Advisory Council joins us to discuss the local Wish Ball raising funds for Make-A-Wish. More information can be found here: https://wish.org/michigan/wish-ball-grand-rapids

Shmitty is in with her list of awesome weekend events!

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us from the international desk with the latest out of Iran. 

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the latest polling when it comes to midterm preferences and President Trump and his cabinet.