West Michigan's Morning News

We discuss the importance and convenience of Lake Michigan Credit Union's annual Shred Day. Director of Community Relations at LMCU Aldina Babick joins us with the details.  More information can be found here: https://www.lmcu.org/about/perks/contests-events

We are joined by Grand Rapids Griffin Anton Johansson for our weekly Griffins Power Play!

Kerrie Brown, Business Solutions Manager with West Michigan Works joins us to discuss the need for childcare solutions and an upcoming Workforce Together Lunch and Learn next week addressing the issue. 

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss a deadline for Iran to end the war. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the latest as the crew of Artemis II has circled the moon. 

The crazy prices paid for last night's College Basketball Final, a cruise ship crashes into the island from Castaway, and bees on an airplane. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for this Tuesday April 7, 2026. 

United States Air Force Veteran Mike Fassbender joins us to discuss his time in the Air Force and the importance of events like the Armed Forces Thanksgiving. More information can be found here: https://www.armedforcesthx.org/

Ohio residents are taking up a ballot proposal to eliminate data centers in their state. Fox News Radio's Jeff Monosso joins us with the details. 

We welcome CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger to the show to discuss the better-than-expected jobs report and she gives herself a grade on an article she wrote 18 years ago. 

A terrifying Easter cake, a college professor makes students use typewriters, and a record you probably will never be able to break. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Artemis II will reach the moon today and slingshot back to Earth. Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the latest on the mission. 

Our top trending stories for Monday April 6, 2026. 

Dr. Jim Applegate joins us to discuss signs that you are aging well, or not so well. 

Rick Vuyst joins us to preview this week's Gardening Simplified show!

Our very own Dave Wheaton joins us from Comerica Park on Opening Day!

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the latest in the Artemis II mission. 

Former Mr. Basketball and now Dr. Brackets Drew Neitzel joins us to preview this weekend's Final 4!

Dr. Kirsten Marshall with Bridges Animal Hospital joins us with tips on how to keep your pets safe during Easter. 

 Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss meetings regarding what to do about opening the Straight of Hormuz. 

Our top trending stories for this Friday April 3, 2026 

Turns out there might be aliens, the Artimis II crew has some IT problems, and another emu on the loose. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Sticking around for Spring Break? Shmitty has you covered with weekend events!

We get the latest details on the Artemis II mission to the moon from Fox News Radio's Eben Brown. 

Another robotaxi outage - this time in China with over 100 vehicles coming to a halt. Are we ready for this technology? Fox News Radio's Jeff Monosso explains.