West Michigan's Morning News

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with a study from Quinnipiac looking at the return on investment from colleges and universities. 

Our top trending stories for April 23, 2026. 

A groom might be in trouble with his new wife, a priceless violin hits the floor, and a kangaroo on the loose. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Tim Hygh, CEO of Mackinac Island Tourism joins us to discuss the opening of the 2026 tourism season! More information can be found at https://www.mackinacisland.org/

Experts reveal why "nonnamaxxing" may improve mental and physical health. Mental Health Expert Dr. Christopher S. Taylor joins us to discuss the new trend. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us from the international desk with today's update on Iran. 

Our top trending stories for Wednesday April 22, 2026. 

An unfortunate toilet situation, passengers stuck on a train for nearly 24 hours and pilots scolded for the shapes they made in the sky. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Captain of the Grand Rapids Griffins Dominik Shine joins us to discuss the Griffins upcoming playoff run. 

Max Gilles, Strategic Initiative Manager for Mobile GR joins us to discuss parking options for downtown Grand Rapids after the opening of the new Acrisure Amphitheater. You can reserve a spot through the city here: https://grandrapidsevents.parkmobile.io/

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the latest from the shooting in Shreveport, LA that took the lives of 8 children. 

President Trump's nominee to replace Fed Chief Jerome Powell is on Capiton Hill for confirmation hearings today. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss US/Iran talks in Pakistan. 

A man stumbles upon his first fish of the year, high school students take a unique ride to prom, and the world's oldest pet rabbit - those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for April 21, 2026. 

United States Marine Corps Veteran and Purple Heart Recipient Jeremy Binder joins us to discuss his time in the service and what he is doing to help veterans in his post-active service life. 

Eight children were killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana over the weekend. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the latest. 

The House of Representatives voted to extend an expiring law on warrantless surveillance through the end of April. Fox News Radio's Jessica Rosenthal joins us with the details. 

CBS News Business Reporter Jill Schlesinger joins us to help make sense of the stock market reaching new highs amid the war in Iran. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss the latest out of Iran after a weekend that saw lots of action in the Strait of Hormuz. 

Our top trending stories for Monday April 20, 2026. 

The Pistons debut a new ice cream concession, a new Lego scam, and someone arrested by a police officer on horseback. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

A blood test now predicts Alzheimer's disease progression years before brain scan changes. If there's no cure...how does this help? We hear from Dr. Jim Applegate. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/blood-test-predicts-alzheimers-disease-progression-years-before-brain-scan

Evacuate now, the message from authorities as worry continues about the Croton Dam. Here's the latest from Bob Mendham, Newago County Sherrif. https://www.woodtv.com/news/newaygo-county/in-newaygo-muskegon-river-continues-to-rise/

Your landscape is up for its annual review and evaluation. Here's a preview of Saturday's Gardening Simplified Show with Rick Vuyst. https://gardeningsimplifiedonair.com/