West Michigan's Morning News

A huge FIFA World Cup Watch Party will take place on July 19 at the Acrisure Amphitheater - and tickets are free! Mike Guswiler, President of the West Michigan Sports Commission joins us to discuss the soccer fever in West Michigan!

Chris McKenna with ProtectYoungEyes.Com joins us to discuss the latest as Michigan has released AI guidelines for K-12 schools - how can this technology help and hurt our students? 

The Department of Government Efficiency website has closed - did this department accomplish its mission? Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the details. 

The Charlie Kirk murder trial hinges on a key court hearing in Utah this week. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss the latest as President Trump heads to Turkey for a NATO summit. We also get to hear some fun stories from Jonathan on his travel experience to Turkey. 

A Waymo car drives into fireworks, a world record for garlic, and space balls wash ashore. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Andria Romkema, Senior Vice President of Business Development at The Right Place joins us to discuss the big guests coming for opening night of Tech Week 2026. More information can be found here: https://www.techweekgr.com/

We round up the biggest events of the weekend with NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill. 

Last week was a big week in the effort to restore the rapids in the Grand River. River Restoration Project Manager with the City of Grand Rapids Mike Staal joins us to discuss the timeline for the project. 

Our top trending stories for this Monday July 6, 2026. 

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss the latest out of Iran as a funeral continues for theire former leader. 

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss the latest in the World Cup as the USA faces Belgium tonight in the round of 16. 

Congressman Bill Huizenga joins us to highlight one year of the passing of the Working Families Tax Cut. 

Shmitty has all your plans set for this upcoming 4th of July weekend!

The 100th National Cherry Festival kicks off on Saturday honoring America 250! Trevor Tkoch, CEO of Traverse City Tourism joins us with details on the festival. 

Pastor Joe Bevelacqua joins us to discuss New Chapel Church's Living in Freedom event this weekend. 

Are your pets ready for fireworks this weekend? Animal Trainer Heidi Herriott joins us to discuss tips to help your pets. 

Jonathan Savage with Fox News Radio joins us to discuss the latest in the World Cup action!

Our top trending stories for Thursday July 2, 2026. 

An umpire going viral for comments on electronic strikes and balls, the states you are most likely to get injured by fireworks, and giraffes can do math. Those stories and more on today's top 5!

Mariah Malone, Events Coordinator at the John Ball Zoo joins us to discuss Pink Flamingo Day coming up on July 17!

Dr. Amanda Spencer, Burn Surgeon and Medical Director of the Corewell Health Regional Burn Center joins us to discuss ways to stay safe in the heat. 

Mel Trotter Ministries has declared a Code Red for hot weather - we are joined by Chris Palusky, CEO of Mel Trotter Ministries to discuss what the unhoused are experiencing and how you can help.Donate to Mel Trotter Ministries Here: https://www.meltrotter.org/Volunteer with Mel Trotter Ministries: https://www.meltrotter.org/get-involved/volunteer/

Europe is also dealing with a heat wave - and they have way less air conditioning available. Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the latest.

Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us to discuss NASA's latest plans for a moon base. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to discuss the items going into the America 250 Time Capsule. 

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss yesterday's big Supreme Court decisions. 

Our top trending stories for July 1, 2026. 

NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the latest on negotiations between Iran and the United States. 

Some lawmakers are calling for Apple and other Tech companies to be broken up due to rising costs of their products. Fox News Radio's Eben Brown joins us with the details. 

Mark Meijer, Founder and President of Life EMS Ambulance joins us to discuss Camp 911 - teaching kids in West Michigan hands-on water, firest aid, and safety lessons. 

Dr .Kiresten Marshall with Bridges Animal Hospital joins us with tips on how to keep your pets safe during this extreme heat warning. 

Mexico is pushing back their deadline for mandatory mobile phone registering linking cell phones to personal identities to prevent crime. Could this happen in the United States? Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us with the details. 

Our top trending stories for Thursday June 30, 2026. 

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss the World Cup as it heads into the elimination play!

Russ Hines, CEO of Riverbank Events and Media and Kayleigh Kramer, Special Events Coordinator with the City of Grand Rapids join us to discuss this weekend's Grand Rapids Fireworks!

Fox News Radio's Tonya J. Powers joins us to discuss the expected record travel this week for the 4th of July. 

Maggie Pallone, Senior Vice President at Public Sector Consultants joins us for an in-depth discussion on the controversial topic of data centers. 

AC Grand Rapids President Darrius Barnes joins us to discuss season ticket sales, the progress of the stadium, and the massive interest in soccer here in West Michigan.More information can be found here: https://www.acgrandrapids.com/

The Supreme Court still has major decisions to release before the end of the term. NBC News Radio National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us with the details on what we can expect. 

A musician requests people use toilets instead of their seats, team Uruguay has to find their own way home, and another escaped emu...those stories and more on today's top 5!

Our top trending stories for Monday June 29, 2026. 

Dr. Jim Applegate joins us to discuss a new study on memory loss. 

Rick Vuyst, host of Gardening Simplified joins us to discuss this week's show!

Fox News Radio's Jonathan Savage joins us to discuss Secretary of State Rubio's visit to the Middle East. 

Our top trending stories for Friday June 26, 2026. 

Our top 5 stories for Friday June 26, 2026. 

Shawn Kohlhaas, prinicple of Culinary Cultivations joins us to discuss an incredible event coming to Grand Rapids next week!

We are joined by the fabulous Maranda from WOOD TV to get your full summer fun guide for families!