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The opening of a new international bridge connecting Michigan and Canada is delayed. Governor Gretchen Whitmer says she doesn't expect it will last long.
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Trump calls off strikes, says deal with Iran is close
Trump calls off threatened strikes, says deal with Iran is close
Middle East experts assess prospects for U.S.-Iran deal
Middle East experts assess prospects for U.S.-Iran deal
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News Wrap: Apparent anti-Trump message etched into National Mall
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World Cup players challenged by dangerously hot weather
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Spy program set to expire as Congress rejects FISA extension
Surveillance program set to expire as Congress rejects FISA extension
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News Wrap: Bill Gates says he made 'grave error' by meeting with Epstein
America's 250th renews questions on the founders and faith
America's 250th anniversary revives questions about religion and the founders
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Destination Out - June 7, 2026
On this week’s episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston pays tribute to tenor saxophonist Gary Foster following his passing at age 89, featuring selections from across Foster's remarkable career alongside music by Warne Marsh and Ted Brown.
Juke Joint - June 7, 2026
This week’s edition of “The Juke Joint” is a rebroadcast of a program that originally aired January 26, 2025. We’re heading back to Louisiana for some Cajun, zydeco and blues tunes. We’ll hear from Terrance Simien, Beausoleil, Katie Webster, C.J. Chenier, Buckwheat Zydeco, Lazy Lester, Chubby Carrier, Rosie Ledet, John Mooney, the Lost Bayou Ramblers, and Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys. The Duke of Juke, Robert Barclay, will include some interview sound bites from three of the artists.
Homespun - June 6, 2026
Summer seems in full swing, so Homespun this week keeps on Swingin’ with Moon Mulligan, Leon McAuliffe, plus Red Knuckles and the Trailblazers! We’ll also hear new music from Daniel Grindstaff, Sophie Wellington, and a couple tearjerkers from Buddy and Julie Miller.
Destination Out - May 31, 2026
On this week’s episode of Destination Out, Mike Johnston pays tribute to jazz giant Sonny Rollins following his passing at age 95, featuring selections from across Rollins’ remarkable career alongside music by Thelonious Monk, Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Andrew Hill, Don Cherry, Eric Dolphy, and others who helped shape the evolution of modern jazz.
Juke Joint - May 31, 2026
This week’s edition of The Juke Joint is a re-run of a program that originally aired October 9, 2025. Robert Barclay spins a couple of vintage albums by Junior Wells and Tom Waits. He also shares new CDs by Rory Block, Roomful of Blues, Johnnie Johnson, Doug MacLeod and Gina Sicilia.
Homespun - May 30, 2026
…Homespun this week brings the new sounds of Claire Lynch, Carson Peters and Iron Mountain, plus the Onlies! We also dip into the music archives with Mike Seeger, Cold Mountain Soundtrack, Patty Griffin, and John Prine!
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House bills would accelerate school reading rules, making them take effect July 1
The state House voted Wednesday largely along party lines to accelerate new standards for teaching reading to students.
Insurance would cover full cost of inhalers and insulin under bills introduced in Michigan Senate
Copays on some key medications for asthma, diabetes, and allergic reactions would go away under bills introduced Wednesday in the Michigan Senate.
Judge dismisses property rights lawsuit against DNR officer
The suit claimed the conservation officer should not have been on their land and was harassing two hunters last November. The couple has appealed the case and filed a separate suit.
Northern Michigan counties look to bring rural roads voice to Lansing
Road commissioners across Northern Michigan are deciding whether to join a new organization that wants to give rural roads more of a voice in Lansing. The alliance was created by road commissioners from Isabella, Mackinac and Houghton counties.
Traverse City: Damage limited in record-breaking flood by 'someday' investment
After April showers brought river levels across the city 92% higher than ever, infrastructure protected the city from millions in damage.
More mosquitos are expected in northern Michigan this summer
The region experienced its wettest spring on record this year following historic flooding and snowfall.
MI House adopts bills to punish interference with law enforcement, emergency
responders
Supporters of the legislation say protests can endanger public safety and unfairly target officers doing their jobs. Opponents say it would infringe on free speech.
Whitmer, Nessel slam ruling overturning convictions of man accused in plot to kidnap governor
The Michigan Court of Appeals overturned convictions in a 2020 plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The attorney general says she'll appeal.
Rewatch Antiques Roadshow in Charlevoix!
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!
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