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The Anderson Economic Group has updated its initial analysis of economic damages from an extended period of wildfire smoke from Canada, estimating a total loss in 10 states of more than $38 billion.
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News Wrap: Earthquake death toll in Colombia tops 260
News Wrap: Earthquake death toll in Colombia tops 260
U.S. condemns Israeli settler siege of homes in West Bank
'Act of terror': U.S. condemns Israeli settler siege of Palestinian homes in West Bank
Family recounts siege of West Bank home by Israeli settlers
Palestinian American family recounts siege of West Bank home by Israeli settlers
How Trump's construction projects are costing taxpayers
How Trump's construction projects are changing Washington and costing taxpayers
DOJ strips some naturalized Americans of citizenship
DOJ deploys tactic to strip naturalized Americans of citizenship
Trump administration ends funding for Arctic climate report
Trump administration ends funding for Arctic climate report
Baby elephant at National Zoo helps lead fight against EEHV
Baby elephant at National Zoo helps lead fight against deadly disease
Teacher empowers her students to see themselves as art
Teacher empowers her students to see themselves as art
Primaries yield mixed results for moderate, progressive Dems
Latest primaries yield mixed results for moderate and progressive Democrats
Democratic, Republican strategists on direction of parties
Democratic and Republican strategists on the direction of both parties
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On this week's episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston features Cecil Taylor Orchestra Humane where they performed Live at the Iridium 2004. Mike will be spinning a long piece from this concert series.
Juke Joint - August 9, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on December 30, 2018. Robert Barclay went from juke joints to honky tonks, spinning some party songs by Amos Milburn, Sugar Pie DeSanto, Lefty Frizzell, Hound Dog Taylor, Howlin' Wolf, John Lee Hooker, Johnny Otis, Etta James, George Jones, Little Milton, Denise LaSalle, and more.
Homespun - August 8, 2026
This week's Homespun is a re-spin of Tom Ball's favorites. We’ll keep things swingin’ on Homespun this week with The Time Jumpers, Skeets McDonald, and Willie covering the great Bob Wills! We’ll also spin some new Gillian Welch and David Rawlings, and catch some tracks from the Motion Picture Soundtrack of “Inside Llewyn Davis!
Destination Out - August 2, 2026
Mike Johnston will be spinning recordings from the '80s. He featured Jameel Moondoc on alto saxophone as well as William Parker on bass, and Rashid Bakr on the drums.
Juke Joint - August 2, 2026
This week on The Juke Joint is one of The Duke's Favorites, originally aired on July 2, 2017. Robert Barclay celebrated the birthday of Mississippi John Hurt, a finger-style acoustic guitarist and songster. He turned 124 on July 2, 2017. So, he turned 133 years old back in July 3, 2026. Robert spun Hurt's recordings along with interpretations by some of his admirers such as Taj Mahal, Maria Muldaur, Chris Smither, Dave Van Ronk, Rory Block, Jim Kweskin, Geoff Muldaur and Doc Watson.
Homespun - August 1, 2026
This week's Homespun is a re-spin of Tom Ball's favorites. This week’s edition of Homespun has a touch of old and new! We hear some classic sides from the Tony Rice Unit, Taj Mahal, Big Bill Broonzy, and Shelby Lynne for the old, and for the new, The Kody Norris Show, plus the fiddling team of Jason Carter and Michael Cleveland!
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Pressing Matters | MDOC Staffing Crisis, Housing Shortage & Bay City Infrastructure Challenges
We examine the staffing crisis Michigan's prison system is facing the housing shortage and more.
Remains of Bay City veteran to be returned home 84 years after being declared MIA
Cpl. James Torka was killed in 1942 while serving as an infantry mechanic in the Pacific Theater during World War II. The U.S. Army was unable to find or identify him until this summer.
Line 5 tunnel project in Straits of Mackinac gets US Army Corps of Engineers permit
The federal approval doesn’t mean construction can begin as the project remains tied up in state and federal court.
Michigan Democrats gather in Ann Arbor to start coordinated campaign effort
Democratic leaders say they're focused on recruiting volunteers to knock doors and talk up the party's candidates ahead of the November election.
New research suggests lake sturgeon may live far longer than previously thought
New lifespan estimates from a study published in April show the males of the species may be able to live past 275, and the females may live even longer.
Construction to extend US-23 bike path will begin next summer
The state will be extending a bike path in Alpena Township next summer. The plan is to extend the current pathway that ends at Island Drive to South Patridge Point Road.
Alpena volunteer group working with city to clean storm drains
MI Shores has been cleaning the shores of Thunder Bay for two years. Now, the group is working with the city to fundraise to clean the storm drains on a regular basis.
Nearly 68 years after saving two Rogers City shipmates, the Sundew cutter returns
Roger's City residents and visitors gathered to honor the 33 lives that were lost in the sinking of the Carl D. Bradley shipwreck that happened nearly 68 years ago. The Sundew, a Minnesota-based Coast Guard vessel, rescued the only two survivors of the shipwreck. Last week, the Sundew visited Rogers City for the first time since the shipwreck.
Antrim County clerk and her husband cleared of ‘criminal wrongdoing’ in computer case
After investigation by the Attorney General, Antrim County clerk Victoria Bishop and her husband are cleared of criminal wrongdoing charges.
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