https://www.wcmu.org/america-250-in-michigan A series dedicated to the people, places and objects in central and northern Michigan that've helped shape the nation. en-US Copyright Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:18:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-07-21/breaking-down-saginaws-musical-references From Simon & Garfunkel, Lefty Frizzell, to The Monkees, musicians used Saginaw as a muse in their song writing. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 21:18:08 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-07-21/breaking-down-saginaws-musical-references Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-07-02/ever-tried-claude-ai-meet-the-michigander-who-inspired-its-name Gaylord native Claude Shannon revolutionized how the digital world communicates in the late 1940s. Today, the Michigander is an eponym for one of the fastest-growing AI models. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-07-02/ever-tried-claude-ai-meet-the-michigander-who-inspired-its-name Blace Carpenter https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-07-01/the-lost-history-of-the-car-industry-in-northern-michigan About 60 miles north of Alpena, the small little town Onaway used be the world's largest manufacturer of steering wheels. Like many small towns throughout Michigan, Alpena was trying to make a name for themselves in the auto industry as well. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-07-01/the-lost-history-of-the-car-industry-in-northern-michigan Grace Walker https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-06-09/new-book-explains-how-mackinac-island-became-top-michigan-destination Author Frank Boles discusses his latest book "Visiting Mackinac: 150 Years of Tourism at Michigan's Fabled Straits" with WCMU's David Nicholas. Tue, 09 Jun 2026 22:49:05 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-06-09/new-book-explains-how-mackinac-island-became-top-michigan-destination David Nicholas