West Michigan's Morning News

Our daily top 5 for Thursday January 8, 2026. 

Ashlee Mishler, Director of the Grand Rapids Promise Zone and Andy Johnston, Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with the Grand Rapids Chamber join us to discuss Career Pathways - access to high-quality exploration, employer engagement, and workforce readiness. 

The board has voted to dissolve the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss what this means for NPR and PBS. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the latest in the release, well, not release of the Epstein files. 

Dr. Kira Sieplinga, Division Chief of Pediatrics at Helen DeVos Children's Hospital joins us to discuss surging flu cases, what to do if your kid gets sick, and when it is time to head to the emergency room. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss the latest in peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. 

Our top trending stories for this Wednesday January 7, 2026. 

A Michigan bakery makes a tribute to a touchdown "celly," a kid finally adds to the bottom line, and a dog found with an Air Tag. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Carolyn Alt joins us to discuss the Grand Rapids Remodeling and New Homes Show!

Captain of the Grand Rapids Griffins Dominik Shine joins us to discuss how special this Grand Rapids Griffins team is in the 2025-26 season. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss what the housing market might look like in 2026. 

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz revealed his political future. Fox News Radio's Jeff Monosso joins us with the latest. 

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss teh latest in the arraignment of Nicholas Maduro, his wife, and the future of Venezuela. 

A monkey on the loose in a music store, AI and police reports have some work to do, and beware of space debris coming to an airplane near you. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Tuesday January 6, 2026. 

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss the latest from the courthouse as Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro arrives for arraignment. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss how the oil market is shaking up following the capture of Maduro.

Ty Hallock joins us to discuss the end of the Lions season and what comes next in the offseason. 

People over 60 are getting constantly scammed when it comes to their finances. Jill Schlesinger, Host of Jill on Money joins us to discuss questions you should be asking your loved ones about their finances.

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss a deadly bar fire in Switzerland on New Year's Day. 

Dr. Jim Applegate joins us to discuss how to have a healthy start to the new year. 

Our top trending stories for this Friday January 2, 2026. 

Rick Vuyst joins us to discusss this week's show!

Ty Hallock is in to discuss the 4 teams left in the College Football Playoffs and why this Lions versus Bears game matters on Sunday. 

Believe it or not it is time to start discussing midterm elections...Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the details.