West Michigan's Morning News

We welcome back Dave Lorenz - Director of the West Michigan Tourist Association to discuss all of the great things to do in West Michigan this summer! More information can be found here: https://www.wmta.org/

Governor Gavin Newsom has vowed to levy 100% tax on California recipients of President Trump's $1.8 Billion slush fund. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the details. 

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the latest as US-Cuba tensions continue to escalate. 

A Blue Origin rocket sending satellites to orbit exploded on the launch pad yesterday. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with what we know so far. 

Our top trending stories for May 29, 2026. 

Shmitty is in with your list of weekend events!

The Michigan Supreme Court is hosting collaborative behavioral health workshops during Mental Health Awareness Month. We are joined by Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court Megan Cavanaugh to discuss how this will help members of our community.  More information can be found here: https://www.courts.michigan.gov/news-releases/2026/may/supreme-court-launching-collaborative-behavioral-health-w...

Consumers Energy announced it's next Reliability Action Plan. Senior Vice President of Electric Distribution Greg Salisbury joins us to discuss what is included in that plan and how it will create shorter and fewer outages.  More information can be found here: https://www.consumersenergy.com/news-releases/news-release-details/2026/05/27/consumers-energy-prepares-2027-reliability-action-plan-for-fe...

President Trump held a wide-ranging Cabinet meeting yesterday - what was discussed? NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

Our top trending stories for Thursday May 28, 2026. 

Pizza Hut takes a bite out of nostalgia, a paraglider hit by a plane and survives, and a driver gets stuck in wet concrete. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

NASA has unveiled plans for the construction of a moon base - we discuss when it can happen with NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill. 

Jeff Monosso with Fox News Radio joins us to discuss the unveiling of the first electric Ferrari. 

Andy Johnston, Senior Vice President of Advocacy and Strategic Engagement with the Grand Rapids Chamber joins us to discuss the upcoming West Michigan CEO Summit! More information can be found at: https://grandrapids.org/event/west-michigan-ceo-summit-2026/

Did Trump-backed Paxton take down incumbent John Cornyn? What does that mean for the midterm elections? Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the results. 

Our top trending stories for Wednesday May 27, 2026. 

You can now have a toilet in your car, a new event at the 2028 Olympics, and the world's oldest wing-walker. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss whether or not we are any closer to a peace deal with Iran. 

Chris McKenna with protectyoungeyes.com joins us to discuss his new book - 5 Habits of the Tech Ready Family. More information can be found here: https://www.techreadyfamily.com/

The 2026 Bissell Blocktail Party benefitting the Bissell Pet Foundation is one week from today - June 2, 2026. Chief of Staff with the Bissell Pet Foundation Eliza Curtain joins us to discuss how this event will benefit adoptable animals in our area. More information can be found here: https://www.bissellpetfoundation.org/blocktail-party/#

Pope Leo addressed slavery and AI in his first encyclical - but what is an encyclical? NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

Two Republican candidates are in a run-off for the Senate nomination in Texas. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss the record cost of this runoff. 

An emergency bathroom break during a tennis match, the Wienie 500 went down on Friday and a couple of escaped animals in Texas highlight our top 5!

Our top trending stories for May 26, 2026. 

Dr. Jim Applegate joins us to discuss the best exercises for those with hypertension.