West Michigan's Morning News

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss the latest as President Trump heads to Turkey for a NATO summit. We also get to hear some fun stories from Jonathan on his travel experience to Turkey. 

A Waymo car drives into fireworks, a world record for garlic, and space balls wash ashore. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Andria Romkema, Senior Vice President of Business Development at The Right Place joins us to discuss the big guests coming for opening night of Tech Week 2026.  More information can be found here: https://www.techweekgr.com/

We round up the biggest events of the weekend with NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill. 

Last week was a big week in the effort to restore the rapids in the Grand River. River Restoration Project Manager with the City of Grand Rapids Mike Staal joins us to discuss the timeline for the project. 

Our top trending stories for this Monday July 6, 2026. 

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the latest out of Iran as a funeral continues for theire former leader. 

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss the latest in the World Cup as the USA faces Belgium tonight in the round of 16. 

Congressman Bill Huizenga joins us to highlight one year of the passing of the Working Families Tax Cut. 

Shmitty has all your plans set for this upcoming 4th of July weekend!

The 100th National Cherry Festival kicks off on Saturday honoring America 250! Trevor Tkoch, CEO of Traverse City Tourism joins us with details on the festival. 

Pastor Joe Bevelacqua joins us to discuss New Chapel Church's Living in Freedom event this weekend. 

Are your pets ready for fireworks this weekend? Animal Trainer Heidi Herriott joins us to discuss tips to help your pets. 

Jonathan Savage with Fox News Radio joins us to discuss the latest in the World Cup action!

Our top trending stories for Thursday July 2, 2026. 

An umpire going viral for comments on electronic strikes and balls, the states you are most likely to get injured by fireworks, and giraffes can do math. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Mariah Malone, Events Coordinator at the John Ball Zoo joins us to discuss Pink Flamingo Day coming up on July 17!

Dr. Amanda Spencer, Burn Surgeon and Medical Director of the Corewell Health Regional Burn Center joins us to discuss ways to stay safe in the heat. 

Mel Trotter Ministries has declared a Code Red for hot weather - we are joined by Chris Palusky, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries to discuss what the unhoused are experiencing and how you can help. Donate to Mel Trotter Ministries Here: https://www.meltrotter.org/ Volunteer with Mel Trotter Ministries: https://www.meltrotter.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Europe is also dealing with a heat wave - and they have way less air conditioning available. Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the latest.

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss NASA's latest plans for a moon base. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the items going into the America 250 Time Capsule. 

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss yesterday's big Supreme Court decisions. 

Our top trending stories for July 1, 2026.