West Michigan's Morning News

This morning, the Michigan Speaker of the House, Matt Hall, held a press conference with House Republicans to discuss the budget. We'll discuss. Any questions for him, leave them on the TalkBack button. https://share.google/aimode/9kslrDJWkDx9kgVjC

As the tourism season changes in the state of Michigan, a new ad campaign gets underway. We'll look at tourism, the return on ad dollars with the campaign, and what to expect on the radio and TV. We hear from Nick Nerbonne,  Media and Digital Director of Pure Michigan. https://www.michigan.org/pure-michigan-ads

The turmoil in the middle east means that Europe could run out of jet fuel in a matter of weeks, just in time for the summer travel season. Here's what we know from Rory O'Neill, NBC News Radio National Correspondent https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/airline-news/2026/04/16/summer-travel-jet-fuel-shortage/89630908007/

Despite record rain and evacuation orders, Consumers Energy wants to assure you that their dams are safe and will continue to do so. We hear from Brian Wheeler, Consumers Energy

Russ Hines with Riverbank Events and Media and Lidsey Tilley, Corporate Responsibility with the Amway Corporation join us to discuss the health benefits of the Amway River Bank Run. 

Shmitty has all the details on another fantastic West Michigan Weekend!

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the latest as President Trump claims the Iran war is "close to being over." 

The House of Representatives will attempt a vote on Spy Powers - an extension of FISA. Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the details. 

Pilots scolded for not being professional, a robot chases away boars in Poland, and a mysterious ice chunk falls through a roof. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Thursday April 16, 2026. 

A mom wanting to take pictures of her professional baseball playing son, a restaurant in Traverse City does an incredibly good deed, and the world's oldest grandparent. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Economic Strategist Dan Varroney joins us to discuss what is contributing to the increase in grocery prices. 

Sarah Clark, Allegan County Emergency Management Coordinator, joins us as storms swept through Allegan County last night - we get the latest on two tornadoes that were confirmed to touch down. 

A new study shows that AI Chatbots misdiagnose over 80% of early medical cases. Maybe we should leave doctoring to the doctors. Healthy Living Expert with Cynosure Lutronic Paul Fulford joins us with the details. 

Dr. Chris Harper with Hungerford Nichols and Grand Valley State University joins us to discuss tax day and the importance of getting SOMETHING filed today even if you are not done with your taxes. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss the latest in the blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. 

Our top trending stories for Wednesday April 15, 2026. 

Assistant Coach of the Grand Rapids Griffins Brian Lashoff joins us for the Griffins Power Play!

A man DJs for farm animals, a herd of deer break into a home, and a world record for T-Rex costumes. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss new safer accounts for kids on the popular gaming software Roblox. 

Cathy Cooper, Executive Director of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give joins us to discuss this year's Meijer LPGA for Simply Give - tickets are now available! More information can be found here: https://meijerlpgaclassic.com/

President Trump and Pope Leo have been sparring over Iran. Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the details on this possible Holy War. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss how many people are turning to hybrids and electric cars with gas prices surging. 

Our top trending stories for this Tuesday April 14, 2026. 

A new study shows men hide in the bathroom, a 91-year old goes on a video game marathon, and a wallaby on the loose in Ohio. Those stories and more on today's top 5!