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Appliance manufacturer Whirlpool saw shares drop by about 20% on Wednesday. The drop came after the Benton Harbor-based company released its first-quarter results of the year.
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The Attorney General's office says Fay Beydoun used more than $1 million of state grant money for her own purposes. -
Parents with an income up to $100,000 would qualify for a $5,500 tax credit per child under 4 years old under the proposed Working Parents Tax Relief Act.
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Host Margaret Hoover leads interviews and debates.
Recorded from Broadway, this musical tells the story of the American suffragist movement.
News Wrap: Tennessee’s new congressional map sparks protest
News Wrap: Tennessee passes new congressional map, sparking protest
Rubio tries to mend relations with pope in Vatican meeting
Rubio attempts to mend relations with Pope Leo in Vatican meeting after Trump’s criticisms
U.S. destroyers and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. destroyers and Iran trade fire in Strait of Hormuz in serious test of ceasefire
Chef’s memoir traces unlikely path into the culinary world
An ‘accidental’ chef traces her unlikely journey into the culinary world in new memoir
Iran war escalates Somalia’s dire humanitarian situation
Somalia’s dire humanitarian situation escalates amid Iran war and Strait of Hormuz closure
How EU efforts to stem migration affect dangerous sea route
How EU efforts to stem migration affect a dangerous sea route to the Canary Islands
Supreme Court ruling creates confusion in Louisiana voting
Supreme Court districting ruling creates confusion in Louisiana early voting
What proposed FEMA changes mean for disaster response
Proposed FEMA changes raise questions about the future of disaster response
How the Justice Department is advancing Trump’s agenda
From 2020 election to retribution, how the Justice Department is advancing Trump’s agenda
FBI investigates journalist who wrote about Patel's drinking
FBI reportedly investigates journalist who wrote about Kash Patel's heavy drinking
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Destination Out - May 3, 2026
On this week's episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston features some previously unreleased music by Cecil Taylor from 1969.
Juke Joint - May 3, 2026
This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay spins some listener requests for Taj Mahal, Bob Dylan, BB King, Mike Bloomfield, Savoy Brown, John Hammond, Roy Buchanan, Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac and some hot tenor sax from Red Prysock and King Curtis.
Homespun - May 2, 2026
…Carson Peters, and Claire Lynch give us some of their new music this week on Homespun, and Memphis Slim, along with Sonny & Brownie check in with some blues!-That plus Robin & Linda Williams, Kieren Kane & Ryana Gellert, and much much more!
Destination Out - April 26, 2026
On this week's episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston features various music from the career of vocalist Jeanne Lee.
Juke Joint - April 26, 2026
This week on “The Juke Joint” broadcast Robert Barclay spins some new releases from Curtis Salgado, Rick Vito, Amani Burnham, Selwyn Birchwood, the James Hunter Six, Mike Zito and Lil Ed and he Blues Imperials.
Homespun - April 25, 2026
…Homespun this week brings new sounds from Trey Hensley, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, and The Milk Carton Kids. We’ll also get Old Timey with The Bootlickers, Kettle Bog, and spins from songwriters James McMurtry, and J.D. Souther.
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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.
Greene wins state Senate election in Mid-Michigan, Democrats keep majority
With Tuesday's victory, Democrats will retain control of the Michigan state Senate — at least until the November election.
Judge: Michigan cannot shield how voters cast ballots from public view
A Michigan Court of Claims judge says the state Bureau of Elections can’t deny access to records that reveal the method voters used to cast a ballot in an election.
Northern Michigan’s wine growing region adapts to a changing climate
Grape growers are planting hybrid grapes that can withstand colder temperatures, irrigating their vines rather than relying on natural rainfall and turning to new strategies to ensure healthy soil.
Pellston Airport resumes operations after mass flooding
Runways at the Pellston Airport were consumed in water following mass flooding that hit parts of the entire state in mid-April.
DNR responds to 31 wildfires across the state Monday
A 124-acre wildfire in the Huron-Manistee National Forest is 80% contained and some near Mio were evacuated from the area.
Corporate prices are closing independent Michigan pharmacies, advocates say
Independent owners said in Clare on Monday they're paying more than what they make on the medicine they distribute.
Some Democrats calling for independent audit of convention results
Michigan's attorney general is calling for an independent audit of the results of the convention where Michigan Democrats selected candidates for some statewide offices.
U.S. Senate passes bill to try to prevent more infant formula deaths and shortages
A bill introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-Michigan) to prevent contaminated infant formula from being shipped to stores has passed the Senate.
Experience Antiques Roadshow at Castle Farms
ROADSHOW visits charming Charlevoix, MI in search of hidden treasures and their stories.
See Michigan marvels unveiled during ROADSHOW’s stop at Castle Farms in Charlevoix!
ROADSHOW found treasures in a castle during a stop in Charlevoix, Michigan.
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