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Haley Stevens Tells WJR She's Focused on Democratic Unity After Senate Primary Loss
DETROIT ~ Speaking on WJR's 'JR Morning one week after her narrow Democratic U.S. Senate primary defeat, U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens urged supporters to unite behind nominee Abdul El-Sayed and focus on defeating Republican Mike Rogers in November. PODCAST: Aug. 13, 2026 ~ One week after her narrow U.S. Senate primary loss,...
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Michigan Chamber Campaign Seeks More Poll Workers Ahead of Election Day
DETROIT ~ Michigan is facing a significant need for temporary poll workers ahead of the November election, prompting the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Foundation to launch its "Support MI Clerks" campaign aimed at boosting recruitment and supporting local election officials. "The scary statistic is, elect...
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Lions Open Preseason Amid Optimism, Competition
ALLEN PARK, Mich. ~ The Detroit Lions open the preseason Thursday night against Cincinnati with several roster battles still unsettled, as coaches evaluate young talent and depth pieces ahead of another season with playoff expectations. PODCAST: Description Among the camp standouts is linebacker Devin White, who signed...
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Mortgage, Auto Loan Delinquencies Reflect Growing Household Financial Strain
DETROIT ~ More Americans are falling behind on mortgage and auto loan payments even as unemployment remains relatively low, highlighting financial pressure facing many households amid years of elevated living costs. Diane Swonk, chief economist at KPMG US, said on 760 WJR's 'JR Morning that inflation remains a major dr...
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Trump Confirms Departure of Karoline Leavitt from Press Secretary Role
U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed in a Truth Social post Wednesday afternoon that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving her role at the end of the month to spend more time with family.
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Aug. 12, 2026 ~What issues will matter most to voters in the next midterm elections? Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) argues that concerns over health care access, rising living costs, and economic affordability will be key factors. See the full video HERE.
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Lions Open Preseason Amid Optimism, Competition
ALLEN PARK, Mich. ~ The Detroit Lions open the preseason Thursday night against Cincinnati with several roster battles still unsettled, as coaches evaluate young talent and depth pieces ahead of another season with playoff expectations. PODCAST: Description Among the camp standouts is linebacker Devin White, who signed...
5h ago
LIV Golf Cancels Team Championship in Michigan
LIV Golf remains a reportable story in Michigan because of the uncertainty surrounding its planned return to Plymouth. According to reports, players were informed that LIV's Team Championship at The Cardinal at Saint John's Resort has been canceled just weeks before it was set to take place. The news is significant be...
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Flock CEO Touts Company's Commitment to Public Safety Amid Public Backlash
Flock Safety is the leading producer of ALPRs, which capture photos of license plates and vehicle details of cars on roadways, parking lots, and shared access points, while recording data on the location, date, and time a vehicle's image was captured, according to Flock's website. These cameras are used primarily by lo...
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Trump's Executive Order Aims to Change Vaccine Recommendations, Drawing Ire from Medical Experts
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that calls for changes to federal recommendations on childhood vaccinations, drawing rebukes from health experts.
Aug 11, 2026
