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MIRS kicks things off with MoReno Taylor II, Democrats' former state judicial program director; Adam Bitely of Bellwether Public Relations, and Sterling Heights Republican Michelle Smith. Together they discuss President Donald Trump's Macomb County rally last week, and what residents might be craving most from the state government (1:15).  MIRS also sits down with Christina Hines, the Warren Democrat running in Michigan's 10th Congressional District for the 2026 election cycle (26:25).  What is going on with tariffs? Executive Director Glenn Stevens of MICHAuto walks MIRS through how recent tariff orders are impacting Michigan's overall auto industry (41:50). 

May 1, 2025 ~ The arrival of new fighter mission to Selfridge Air National Guard base is projected to bring an estimated $850 million into the region, specifically benefiting Macomb County and its surrounding areas. Rep. Ron Robinson (R-Utica) joins Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris Renwick to talk about how this revenue will not only support the base but also local businesses and communities.

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President Trump shares with all of us “deja vu all over again” today, April 29, 2025, as he wows a roaring “Trump rallty” crowd in Macomb County, Michigan. No doubt

April 30, 2025 ~ Following President Trump's visit to Macomb County, State Rep. Joe Aragona joins Kevin to recap the visit.

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Details released about Trump's 100-days rally in Macomb County on April 29 These metro Detroiters owe taxpayers millions — but some refuse to pay it back

Michigan State Police say a 19-year old, identified by family and friends as Alvin "Mark" Johnson, a former Harper Woods student and football player, died two days after the shooting in St. Clair Shores. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo via GoFundMe: gofund.me/9dd4238d )

President Donald Trump is back in Metro Detroit today marking 100 days in office. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

April 29, 2025 ~ Macomb County is hosting Donald Trump's celebration of his first 100 days, considered to be a Republican stronghold. Mark Hackel, Macomb County executive, joins Lloyd, Jamie, and Chris Renwick to discuss the importance of Macomb being selected for this rally and Michigan as a battleground state as a whole.

This week's show is sponsored by: EPIC-MRA Public Opinion Research MIRS News Fulton Fish Market Mike Lukovich-Atlanta Journal Constitution The “Underwater” episode of A Republic, If You Can Keep It isn't a tribute to Jacques Cousteau, Lloyd Bridges or the Navy's submariners … but the reality facing Donald Trump as he approaches the 100 day mark. At this point in his administration he's the most unpopular President this century. The only other president whose job approval has been this low after 100 days – Donald Trump in his first term. His 44% net approval is 10-to-20 points below the favorability ratings of Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama … and Joe Biden. There's a lot more in the politi-sphere this week: Another major candidate has joined Michigan Democrats' contest for U.S. Senate; There's a new justice on the Michigan Supreme Court, giving Democrats a 6-1 majority on the officially non-partisan bench; State Republicans have been forced into an awkward 180-degree shift on a controversial proposal for Chinese-owned industrial development in west Michigan; And southeast Michigan braces for an upcoming visit from America's best known convicted criminal – Donald Trump choosing Macomb County to take a bow for what he sees as a hugely successful first 100 days. This episode is sponsored in part by =========================== EPIC ▪ MRA a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== ===========================

April 15, 2025 ~ Melissa Sweet, Director of Community Relations for LegaSea Aquarium and The Reptarium talks to Mark Hackel in for Paul W Smith.

This week's show is sponsored by: EPIC-MRA Public Opinion Research MIRS News Fulton Fish Market This week on ""A Republic, If You Can Keep It" Thousands demonstrate against Trump's destruction of the government and economy. Is this a replay of the movements that brought Civil Rights laws in the 1960's, the end of the VietNam war in the 1970s, and the birth of the GOP rightward leap via the Tea Party in the 2009 and the women's movement of the 2010s? Governor Whitmer has reinforced talk of a 2028 presidential run with a high-profile speech in Washington this week … paired with a one-on-one meeting with Donald Trump. Was she measuring the curtains in the Oval Office? Penguins are breathing a sigh of relief as Trump blinks on his one-man demolition of the economy. But the slingshot economic tactics are a political threat to the reelection campaigns of Republicans nationwide and in Michigan - with the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee now targeting 3 Republican-held districts in our state. One of those Trump-backing Republicans, Congressman John James, says he's running for Governor, meaning his 10th district congressional seat is a definite flip opportunity for Democrats. We'll be joined by the latest Democratic candidate for that job, Macomb County assistance prosecuting attorney Christina Hines. Trump is weaponizing the once respected DOJ by ordering criminal investigations into two critics in the private sector: Chris Krebs and Miles Taylor. Online rumors fueled by Indivisible warn Trump may invoke the Insurrection Act to shut down protest rallies across the nation Mallory McMorrow's media rollout for her Senate campaign goes national: multiple MSNBC appearance plus "The Daily Show" Larry Sabato's initial House election projections show Democrats with a slight advantage, with 5 Michigan congressional districts in play One of the most-watched congressional races in the nation next year will be centered in Macomb County and Michigan's 10th district. With John James running for Governor, the swing district is a definite coin toss. Democrats will have a competition in the primary. Last month we talked with Alex Hawkins, the first announced candidate. Joining the race in the last week: Christina Hines. A graduate of the University of Michigan and Wayne State Law School, Hines ran for Macomb County Prosecutor in 2024 against sitting prosecutor Peter Lucido, with Lucido receiving 57% of the vote while Hines held 43%. Prior to that, she served as an assistant prosecuting attorney in Wayne County before heading up the Special Victims Unit in Washtenaw County.  This episode is sponsored in part by =========================== EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== ===========================

Brian Pannebecker, retired auto worker and 25-year UAW member from Macomb County. Founder for the Auto Workers for Trump 2024. President Trump's auto tariffs

Another case of measles has been detected in Metro Detroit, while Oakland County is reporting a case of another serious infectious disease. Those are our top stories as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz recap the local news headlines for your Friday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

This week's show is sponsored by: EPIC-MRA Public Opinion Research MIRS News Fulton Fish Market This week on ""A Republic, If You Can Keep It" Republicans everywhere are reassessing after stumbling in a couple of Florida special elections that should have been slam dunks, and losing a State Supreme Court election in a Wisconsin landslide A day later by a stunningly trade war launched by the worst graduate in the history of the Wharton School of Economics. There was a Standing-Room-Only crowd as Democrats headlined a Town Hall in the heart of Macomb County, an event taking full aim at MIA Congressman John James. Last week, it was the most unqualified national security team ever assembled Signaling its stunningly consistent ineptness, with the revelation that at least one of them is conducting official business on Gmail. This week, it's RFK Jr. who, by advocating quack medicine while firing actual real scientists, accelerates a growing measles outbreak that's spreading from ground ZERO in Texas. Homeland Security ineptly condemns people to an indefinite stay in an El Salvador hell hole with no proof they've done anything wrong. And the U.S. Senate race has its first major candidate. We talk with state Senator Mallory McMorrow The first announced candidate for U.S. Senator is state Senator Mallory McMorrow. She exploded into the national spotlight in 2024 after an emotional response to very public personal attacks on her by Republican state Senator Lana Theis went viral. She is an ardent supporter of policies protecting reproductive rights, empowering local communities, and making Michigan a business- and family-friendly state. McMorrow is the Senate Majority Whip, serving her second term in the Michigan Senate. Prior to her election to the Senate she worked for more than a decade in product design, media and advertising with companies like Mazda, Mattel, Gawker Media, Hearst and other global brands. McMorrow hit the ground running during her first term in the Michigan Senate, winning policy changes such as ending Michigan's tampon tax, helping struggling businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, and protecting certain individuals (including domestic violence survivors) by creating an address confidentiality program. She earned her bachelor's degree in industrial design from the University of Notre Dame and resides in Royal Oak with her husband, Ray, their daughter, Noa, and their rescue dog, Detroit. At 38, she is the youngest person on the list of potential Senate candidates in either party. Ann Telnaes - antelnaes.com This episode is sponsored in part by =========================== EPIC ▪ MRA, a full service survey research firm with expertise in • Public Opinion Surveys • Market Research Studies • Live Telephone Surveys • On-Line and Automated Surveys • Focus Group Research • Bond Proposals - Millage Campaigns • Political Campaigns & Consulting • Ballot Proposals - Issue Advocacy Research • Community - Media Relations • Issue - Image Management • Database Development & List Management =========================== ===========================

Police are investigating whether drinking or drugs led to a crash that shut down a stretch of I-94 for hours in Macomb County. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local headlines for your Thursday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

The Warren City Council is voting whether or not to allow marijuana shops in their Macomb County community. So, what are residents saying? WWJ's Charlie Langton brings us that story as our Mike Campbell runs down the top local headlines for your Tuesday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

//The Wire//2300Z March 20, 2025////ROUTINE////BLUF: UNREST CONTINUES IN TURKEY. FBI AGENT ARRESTED FOR DISCLOSURE OF CLASSIFIED INFORMATION. ATTACKS ON TESLAS CONTINUE TO SPREAD.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE------International Events-Turkey: Mass demonstrations have continued throughout the nation following the arrest of political dissidents leading up to an election.-HomeFront-USA: Attacks and vandalism efforts continue against Tesla vehicles and dealerships. Most targeting efforts have taken place in California and major cities around the nation where Tesla ownership is common. So far, the DoJ has announced charges for three individuals who have been arrested for their attacks at various sites around the nation.New York: An FBI agent was arrested last night on charges of disclosing classified information. Johnathan Buma was arrested at the departure terminal of JFK Airport while attempting to board an international flight. He was arrested due to allegedly possessing classified documents for an autobiography he was writing.Michigan: A shooting was reported at the Corewell Health Beaumont Troy Hospital in Macomb County. One assailant (who was an employee of the hospital) shot a fellow employee in the parking garage, which resulted in a brief standoff before being arrested. The victim has been hospitalized and is in stable condition. Local authorities have stated that this was a personal dispute between two employees that escalated into the shooting incident.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: How bad the situation is in Turkey is hard to determine at the moment. This could be the latest mysteriously-funded color revolution to strike a regional power, or it could just be standard Turkish politics.So far, most of the protesting and demonstrations have remained relatively benign by Turkish standards, and only a limited heavy-handedness has been observed by authorities seeking to retain order. As is common around the world, most of those protesting are students, who are upset about the arrest of Erdogan's political opposition.Analyst: S2A1Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground//END REPORT//

March 20, 2025 ~ Rep. Ron Robinson (R-Utica) joins Guy and Lloyd to discuss the $3 billion road funding package that is designed to address infrastructure needs without raising taxes. This initiative allocates significant funds directly to counties, with Macomb County slated to receive an $89 million increase, benefiting municipalities like Sterling Heights, Utica, and Warren.

We're learning more about a Macomb County man who led police on a chase before being shot by a Michigan State Police trooper. The Macomb County Sheriff's Department is identifying the suspect as 31-year old Michael Southworth of Chesterfield Township.

A Chesterfield Township man is hospitalized after he was shot by a Michigan State Police trooper who responded to a call about a suspect wanted for felonious assault. MSP says the man, who had 4 long guns in his car, was shot in the leg. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has your Monday morning news.

Some Macomb County residents will have to find somewhere else to go after a giant fire at an apartment complex early this morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton has details from Roseville. Jackie Paige has your Top News stories. (Photo: Charlie Langton /WWJ)

In two disturbing cases, Moms are speaking out, saying their children suffered harm and alleged abuse at school. One mother in Michigan claims a teacher forced her son to clean another child’s urine. Another in Mississippi says a school staff member broke her son's arm during a paddling. A pickup truck rolls through Macomb County, Michigan, with some very unexpected cargo: a dead giraffe lying in the pickup’s bed. Drew Nelson reports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For a roundtable discussion, MIRS welcomes journalist Lauren Gibbons, Bellwether PR professional Katie Jesaitis and Joel Rutherford, the former chair of Macomb County's Democratic Black caucus.  Together, they discuss reactions to the Lansing, Governor Whitmer and Trump White House's perceived relationship and Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II's forecast bid for governor (3:40).  Also, MIRS catches up with State Sen. Jonathan Lindsey, the Coldwater Republican, to talk about his legislation requiring new hospital price transparency (22:35).  Kelley Kuhn of the Michigan Nonprofit Association and Monique Stanton of the Michigan League for Public Policy talk about nonprofits' efforts to maintain federal spending and social welfare programs as is (36:45). 

Chris Holman welcomes Paula Macpherson, Executive Director, Velocity, Macomb County, MI. There were several things Chris wanted to find out from Paula in this conversation: 1.Velocity has been a driving force in supporting startups in Macomb County for over 11 years. Can you share some of the key challenges and opportunities you've seen in fostering an entrepreneurial ecosystem in this region? 2. You've had impressive success in helping businesses grow, such as helping start 31 new companies and attracting $19.2M in investments last year. What do you believe sets Velocity apart from other incubators and accelerators in Michigan? 3. You offer essential services like grant support and entrepreneur guidance. What is the most common type of support that startups seek when they first come to Velocity, and how do you tailor your approach to meet their needs? 4. As one of Michigan's 21 MEDC SmartZones, how does Velocity contribute to the broader economic development goals of the state, and what role do you envision for Velocity in the future of Macomb County's growth? 5. Can you share a success story from one of the businesses that has gone through Velocity's programs? What impact did Velocity's resources have on their growth, and how does that reflect the broader mission of Velocity in supporting local entrepreneurs? [Up to Speed] Here is a little bit about Paula Macpherson: https://www.mivelocity.com/paula Paula serves as the Executive Director of Velocity, Macomb County's dedicated SmartZone. Velocity's mission is to support the growth of the entrepreneurial ecosystem by providing incubator and accelerator services, business coaching, networking opportunities, educational programs, access to grants, and funding. A lifelong Macomb County resident with a strong entrepreneurial spirit, Paula brings a wealth of experience to her role. She spent a decade in the commercial construction industry before transitioning to mergers and acquisitions, where she worked for nine years. In addition to owning and operating several businesses, Paula has also served as a business growth consultant. At Velocity, Paula thrives on collaborating with an innovative team and strategic partners statewide. She is passionate about showcasing Macomb County's entrepreneurial advancements to the investment community and is committed to fostering the region's economic growth. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

A Detroit police officer has been charged for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages to a young girl in Macomb County. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local news headlines for your Tuesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Macomb County Prosecutor's Office)

February 20, 2025 ~ Kayla Kubik, LETR coordinator for Special Olympics Michigan, joins Lloyd and Jamie to look ahead to Macomb County's Polar Plunge this Saturday to raise money for year-round support of Special Olympics Michigan athletes. Photo: Brendan Wiesner/Sault News / USA TODAY NETWORK

Love the show? Have any thoughts? Click here to let us know!Round 4 kicks off with a chilling Valentine's Day special! This episode delves into the dark origins of the holiday of love and the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre. But that's not all—we're bringing you two gruesome tales of love gone fatally wrong. First, Kenzie covers the murder of Susan Hamilton, whose Valentine's Day ended in tragedy at the hands of her husband, John. But something about this case just doesn't add up… Then, Lauren shares the harrowing story of Tara Grant, a woman who met a similar fate when her husband's facade shattered. These cases serve as a haunting reminder that love can sometimes turn deadly. We hope you have a lovely Valentine's Day—just maybe keep one eye open.-If you or someone you know is in immediate danger as a result of domestic violence, call 911. For anonymous, confidential help, you can call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or chat with an advocate via the website.--Follow us on Social Media and find out how to support A Scary State by clicking on our Link Tree: https://instabio.cc/4050223uxWQAl--Have a scary tale or listener story of your own? Send us an email to ascarystatepodcast@gmail.com! We can't wait to read it!--Thinking of starting a podcast? Thinking about using Buzzsprout for that? Well use our link to let Buzzsprout know we sent you and get a $20 Amazon gift card if you sign up for a paid plan!https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1722892--Works cited!https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dq_0tJvFgEFuU1ZpZQ3E_LcuLc-RrTML8fSt9ILWb6k/edit?usp=sharing --Intro and outro music thanks to Kevin MacLeod. You can visit his site here: http://incompetech.com/. Which is where we found our music!

A Center Line man has been charged for allegedly shooting and killing another man at a hotel in Sterling Heights last weekend. WWJ's Luke Sloan reports, while Tony Ortiz has the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Macomb County Prosecutor's Office)

Hosts Vanessa Moss, Allan Lengel, Jim Nardone and Eric Brown talk with interim Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison and Trenton Police Chief Mike Hawkins about crime, recruiting officers and other issues. Bettison talks about cracking down on gas stations illegally selling tobacco products to minors. The hosts also talk with pollster Ed Sarpolus about the races for governor and mayor,  Marc D'Andre of 7Mileradio.com and attorney Maurice Morton, the uncle of missing Macomb County mother Ashley Elkins who police now allege was murdered by her ex-boyfriend.

The Macomb County Prosecutor's office will file murder charges against Deandre Booker, the ex-boyfriend of a Warren mother who has been missing since January 2nd. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Friday morning news. (Photo: DPD)

Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard left Reagan National Airport in Arlington last night, just an hour before a deadly American Airlines crash. Plus, we'll have details on a public health alert for residents of Northern Macomb County as WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige run down the top local stories for your Thursday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

January 30, 2025 ~ Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Macomb County executive Mark Hackel about the memo from President Trump's budget office freezing spending earlier this week, and how it might impact programs in his county, as well as the safety of military flights around Selfridge Air National Guard Base.

January 23, 2025 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel joins Paul live at the Detroit Policy Conference.

January 23, 2025 ~ Kevin takes a look at how things are going in Macomb County with County Executive Mark Hackel, ahead of this presentation at the Detroit Policy Conference.

Warming centers are open and one city in Macomb County has issued a local State of Emergency as a result of temperatures that will be the coldest of the year. WWJ's Greg Bowman has your Monday morning news. (Image credit: AccuWeather)

Police have called off search efforts at a Macomb County landfill after failing to find the body of missing Warren mom, Ashley Elkins. WWKJ's Darrylin Horne brings us the breaking update as our Tony Ortiz runs down Wednesday's top stories. Photo credit: Family of Ashley Elkins via GoFundMe

An off-duty Clinton Twp. police officer tried saving the man, who was pronounced dead on the scene. WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson have your Friday morning news. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

The fourth day of the search at a Macomb County landfill for missing Warren mother Ashley Elkins ended again with no answers. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports, while Tony Ortiz has the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: National Center For Missing and Endangered Inc.)

January 16, 2025 ~ Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel stops by to talk to Anthony Bellino at the Detroit Auto Show.

The second day of searching at a Macomb County landfill for missing Warren mother Ashley Elkins has ended and will resume Wednesday. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the details, along with the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: National Center For Missing and Endangered Inc.)

A Macomb County couple gave birth in their home and were beyond chill about it… The post The Calmest at Home Birth Ever appeared first on 94.7 WCSX.

Chris Holman welcomes back Tom Kelly, President & CEO, Automation Alley, Troy, MI. Q. Thanks for coming back to talk about Project DIAMOnD. We've had you on several times this year to talk about Project DIAMOnD but we understand that you got some very good news related to additional federal funding last week – can you tell us more about that? Yes -- Project DIAMOnD just received $1.9 million from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that was allocated to us by the state of Michigan. The funding was announced last week by the Michigan Infrastructure Office. In addition, to that, the Michigan Economic Development Corp. announced that it would contribute $475,000 in new funding and Automation Alley will also contribute $125,000 in new funding. So, in total, that's an additional $2.5 million. Q. That's great news. Can you tell us how you are going to use this additional funding? Until now, we have been funded by Oakland, Macomb and Wayne Counties – but our goal is to expand our network of connected 3D printers to companies across the state. This investment represents an important first step in our vision of scaling Project DIAMOnD statewide to empower small- and medium-sized manufacturers across Michigan. This additional funding will support the expansion of Project DIAMOnD to 100 small and mid-sized manufacturers. We have also committed to using a minimum of 40% of the funding for companies in disadvantaged or underserved communities across the state. Participating companies will have access to the Project DIAMOnD Digital Transformation Program – which opened earlier this earlier this year – and expert assistance at the Project DIAMOnD Digital Transformation Center (DTC) in Auburn Hills. Q: Can you remind our listeners what that Digital Transformation Center is? Of course! It provides companies access to industrial 3D printing equipment, training and support. The new Digital Transformation Center (DTC) is supported by Geofabrica, an Auburn Hills, Michigan business that specializes in the development of custom 3D printing systems and processes for industrial applications. Through the DTC, Project DIAMOnD companies will have access to additive manufacturing courses, a team of experts, and access to additional 3D printers to test and make products. Q: Let's take a step back – can you remind our listeners what Project DIAMOnD is? Project DIAMOnD stands for distributed, independent, agile manufacturing on demand. It is an initiative powered by Automation Alley and funded by Oakland County, Michigan. Project DIAMOnD was developed in October 2020 to help Michigan manufacturers accelerate their digital transformation. It was initially funded with $10 million from Oakland County and $2 million from Macomb County. We used that funding to distribute 300 3D printers to small- and mid-size manufacturers at no cost, and to teach them how to use them. Q. If I recall correctly, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer expressed her support earlier this year at the Mackinac Policy Conference for the work that Automation Alley and Project DIAMOnD are doing – is that correct? Yes, that's correct. We held a press conference with the Governor at Mackinac back in May. At the time, she expressed support for our plan to expand statewide. Last weeks' announcement builds on the governor's vision to expand the “Infrastructure for Innovation,” shared technology and resources that entrepreneurs and businesses can leverage to grow in Michigan. We are very thankful to Governor for her support and for the state for its support. » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Watch MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

A schools superintendent in Macomb County is facing several charges after police said she was caught with marijuana and a gun in her car near a school. That's our top story as WWJ's Greg Bowman brings you the local news headlines for your Monday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

Well maybe not, but in Michigan they have a program that helps people arrested avoid jail. It's no get out of jail free card, but it will reduce the prison population and get people help. GoodGovernmentShow.com Thanks to our sponsors: Ourco How to Really Run a City Route Fifty LHD Academy of Science National Association of Counties (NACo)   Executive Producers: David Martin, David Snyder, Jim Ludlow Host/Reporter: David Martin Producers: David Martin, Jason Stershic Editor: Jason Stershic

Brian Pannebecker, retired auto worker and 25-year UAW member from Macomb County. Founder for the Auto Workers for Trump 2024. Why he supported Trump.

In the six presidential elections since 2000, Republicans have won Michigan only once. But, that one time was Donald Trump's victory in 2016, and he might capture the state again in just over two weeks. A confluence of factors like the state's Arab American population, the uncommitted voter movement, and Michigan's strong union ties could lead to success for the Trump campaign. Playbook deputy editor (and Macomb County native!) Zack Stanton walks through what he's hearing from the state with Playbook co-author Rachael Bade. Plus, is Elon Musk an asset or a nuisance for the Trump campaign?