West Michigan's Morning News

We are joined by Business Strategist Bill Walsh to discuss tips to stand out when applying for jobs - especially as more companies are advertising jobs that don't exist. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the latest in the crash of the Amazon cargo plane over the weekend. 

We are joined by Andria Romkema, Senior Vice President of Business Development at The Right Place to talk all things Tech Week.Find out more information at https://www.techweekgr.com/

Friday will mark 25 years since the attacks on September 11, 2001. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us from New York City to discuss what this week holds. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Save is back to discuss what happened between the United States and Iran over the long weekend. 

Our top trending stories for Tuesday September 8, 2026. 

Our top 5 stories for Monday September 8, 2026. 

Dr. Jim Applegate joins us to discuss five subtle signs that you are getting older. 

Congressman Bill Huizenga joins us to discuss a vote in the House regarding the Supreme Court and a local hero honored at Arlington National Cemetary. More details on our local hero can be found here: https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/barry-mcalpine-obituary?id=61435342

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss families from 20 states calling for a ban on Nitrous Oxide, also known as "whip-its."

NFL insider Ty Hallock joins us to discuss Michigan State VS Toledo and Michgian VS Western Michigan. 

Rich Grant, Chairman of the Board and Kim Grant, Volunteer with Safe Water International Ministries join us to discuss the tragic events in Nepal and what you can do in West Michigan to provide clean water overseas. More information can be found here: https://swimforhim.org/

Our top trending stories for Friday September 4, 2026. 

Shmitty is in with your list of Labor Day Weekend Events!

The largest school district in the country is banning AI in the classroom for elementary and high school students. Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the details. 

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the latest as Iran continues attacks in the Middle East. 

Americans who believe that the government is corrupt is at a new high. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

Our top trending stories for Thursday September 3, 2026. 

Our top 5 stories for Wednesday September 2, 2026. 

Monarch Day is Saturday September 12 at John Ball Zoo! Marketing Director Mariah Malone joins us to discuss the big day!More information can be found here: https://jbzoo.org/

President and CEO of Traverse City Tourism Trevor Tkoch joins us to discuss things you can do this weekend in Traverse City!

A whistleblower says that the Postal Service's computer system could crash and jeopardize mail-in voting. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

Kids' Food Basket is a finalist to win a Chick-Fil-A True Inspiration Award and need our help. We are joined by Vice President of Philanthropy Tamara VanderArk to discuss the award and what it can do for kids in West Michigan!https://kidsfoodbasket.org/

Megan Patino, Director of the Michigan Education Trust joins us to discus a referral program that could jump-start your Michigan Education Trust account. 

Our top trending stories for Wednesday September 2, 2026. 

We are joined by President of Michigan State University Kevin Guskiewicz to discuss the start of the 2026-27 Academic Year. 

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the latest developments in Iran. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the best and worst cities to retire. 

The president has issued an executive order renaming Lake Ontario, but who is participating in this name change? Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us with the details. 

Our top 5 stories for Tuesday September 1, 2026. 

Our top trending stories for Tuesday September 1, 2026. 

FOX News Radio's Eben Brown joined Steve and Shmitty to talk about the CEO transition at Apple.

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joined the show to talk about rising grocery prices due to inflation and Iran.

Political Talk Show host Justin Barclay joined the show to talk about the latest in the Michigan U.S. Senate race with candidate Abdul El-Sayed's comments about football. 

B.J. Snow Vice President of Sporting Operations and Strategy for A.C. Grand Rapids joined Steve and Shmitty to talk about the inaugural home opening match date at Amway Stadium.

Executive Director John Morrison of West Michigan Trails was in studio with Steve and Shmitty to talk about regional trail wayfinding and signage project. This is being conditionally funded by a over $2 million grant from a Federal TAP grants via MIDOT. 

Steve, Shmitty and Dave have your top 5 stories.

Our top 5 stories for Friday August 28, 2026. 

Dr. Jim Applegate joins us to discuss tips for improving sleep now that we are getting into the Fall. 

Rick Vuyst joins us to discuss the future of Gardening Simplified. 

CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Russian Intelligence officials in Moscow. Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the details. 

WE are joined by Business Strategist Perry Lusford to discuss a new survey as to why more Americans are delaying retirement. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss a brutal week from Mother Nature. 

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss the final ticketed performance of The Beatles. 

Our top trending stories for Friday August 28, 2026.

Producer Adam is in with your weekend events!

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss a settlement in the case against Meta creating addictive apps. 

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with details on SpaceX's new launch site in Louisiana. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss where Americans stand on the topic of aliens. 

Our top 5 Stories for Thursday August 27, 2026.