West Michigan's Morning News

Doug Small, President and CEO of Discover Grand Rapids joins us to discuss his upcoming retirement. 

Brian Elve, Executive Director of Guiding Light, joins us to discuss the expansion and anniversary of their women's programs.  More information on their work can be found at https://guidinglightworks.org/

Today's parade is expected to be the largest in history for the New York Knicks. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the details. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss international reaction to how the World Cup is going here in the United States. 

The quilting olympics are underway, a dumb reason for speeding, and it turns out you do need a drinking kilt. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Thursday June 18, 2026. 

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss what we know about a planned terror attack at the UFC White House event this past weekend. 

Member of the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame Terry Moore joins us to discuss this weekend's playing of the US Open. 

A new poll is out measuring the religiosity of Americans. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the results. The survey can be found here: https://news.gallup.com/poll/711455/americans-say-religiosity-benefit.aspx

The City is inviting the community to help shape the future of Parks and Recreation in Grand Rapids. Parks and Rec Director for the City of Grand Rapids Laura Cleypool joins us with the details on how you can help! The survey can be found here: https://engage.grandrapidsmi.gov/w70366

Olivia Urbanski, Grand Rapids Central District Manager for Lake Michigan Credit Union joins us to discuss resources available for couples and how they handle money - this may save you a couple arguments with your significant other!

Our top trending stories for Wednesday June 17, 2026. 

A new drink - Otter Watter - will help support John Ball Zoo, a house overrrun with snakes, and another emu on the loose! Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Patrick DeHaan with GasBuddy. Com joins us to discuss the future of gas prices now that the war in Iran has come to a close. 

Communications Manager with Meijer Cara Lutz joins us to discuss the impact of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give.  For more information visit https://meijerlpgaclassic.com/

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the future of Social Security as the fund is running dry. 

We are joined in studio by Tyler Loftis, Executive Director of ArtPrize and Coleman Brook, Deputy Director of ArtPrize to discuss how America's biggest art competition just got bigger. 

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the latest details on the peace agreement between the United States and Iran. 

The United Kingdom is set to ban teens from social media - how is that being received? Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the details. 

International soccer fans are gaining the FIFA 15, Team England signs the Declaration of Independence, and a man tried to fly with 150 scorpions. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Tuesday June 16, 2026. 

World renowned artist Chihuly is featured at the Meijer Gardens all summer - we are joined by John VanderHaagen, Director of Communications at the Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park to discuss the exhibit and upcoming concerts!

How did the SpaceX IPO go last week? Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the details. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss a peace deal reached between the United States and Iran. 

What is TSA Gold Plus and how can it help traveling? NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details.