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Elissa Slotkin to give Democratic rebuttal to Trump's address next week Feb 28, 2025

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Good morning, it is Friday, February 28th, 2025. Today is the memorial of St. Gregory of Narek.

On the program:

* Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) to give response to President Donald Trump’s address to Congress on Tuesday

* Proposed ban on Chinese drones could affect Michigan police agencies

* US Department of Transportation says Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) is among the most expensive for domestic flights

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Lent starts next week. Are you ready?

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Gov. Whitmer strikes bipartisan tone in State of the State Feb 27, 2025

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Good morning, it is Thursday, February 27th, 2025. Today is the memorial of St. Gregory of Narek.

On the program:

* Great Lakes Water Authority was more than 7% raise in water rates

* Holtec International wants small reactor at Palisades nuclear power plant by 2030

* Stellantis profit-sharing checks to be roughly 73% lower than last yearLIVE Stellantis stock price: $STLA

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: What Governor Gretchen Whitmer didn’t mention in the State of State Address might suprise you

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L'Anse Creuse Public Schools discloses $9mil budget deficit Feb 26, 2025

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Good morning, it is Wednesday, February 26th, 2025.

On the program:

* L’Anse Creuse Public Schools in Clinton Township says they did not account for COVID-19 relief money ending when making a budget

* Preservation Detroit works to stop demolition of the Renaissance Center

* Apple opening a manufacturing supply academy in DetroitLIVE Apple stock price: $AAPL

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Matthew Handley and Dr. Marcus Peter discuss Catholic patriotism

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Gov. Whitmer expected propose cell phone limits in schools Feb 25, 2025

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Good morning, it is Tuesday, February 25th, 2025.

On the program:

* Governor Gretchen Whitmer expected to promote nicotine tax and cell phone usage limits in schools during Wednesday’s State of the State address

* Fieger Law demanding answers from Oxford Center after boy dies in hyperbaric chamber

* Pregnent women in Kalamzoo can get $7500 in aid, no income limit required

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Bishop Daniel Thomas (Toledo, Ohio) explains why in vitro fertilization is morally unacceptable

[God teaches us] that death to sin and life in the Spirit is his gift, and promising that whatever he puts to death he will restore to life again.

St. Gregory of Nyssa

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Pope Francis remains in critical condition Feb 24, 2025

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Good morning, it is Monday, February 24th, 2025.

On the program:

* Jim Runestad elected Michigan GOP chair; Curtis Hertel, Jr. elected Michigan DNC chair

* Judge denies request to exclude breathalizer test in case against Monroe County woman who crashed in to boat club in 2024

* Detroit officials say it could take six weeks to repair homes from water main break

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Special report on Pope Francis

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Tipped wage deal passes, no deal on paid sick time Feb 21, 2025

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Today’s program was recorded before last night’s breaking news. Lawmakers have come to a deal on paid sick leave.

Good morning, it is Friday, February 21st, 2025. Today is the memorial of St. Peter Damian.

On the program:

* State lawmakers reach deal on tipped wage but have not agreed on paid sick time ahead of today’s dealine

* President Donald Trump re-appoints Governor Gretchen Whitmer to Council of Governors

* Budget cuts may see more than thirty teachers lose their jobs in Jackson School District

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: National and international news

In serenity look forward to the joy that follows sadness. Hope leads you to that joy and love enkindles your zeal

St. Peter Damian

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Grand Blanc police investigating after threat made to high school Feb 20, 2025

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Good morning, it is Thursday, February 20th, 2025.

On the program:

* Police in Grand Blanc say someone called in a bomb threat to Grand Blanc High School; official say it is likely not credible

* Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan says the nearly 400 homes flooded on Monday should be inspected immediately

* Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib announces bid for re-election with support from President Donald Trump

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Advice for having difficult conversations with parents about assisted living

We must always meditate on God’s wisdom, keeping it in our hearts and on our lips. Your tongue must speak justice, the law of God must be in your heart.

St. Ambrose

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Pope Francis Center opens emergency shelter amidst frigid temperatures Feb 19, 2025

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Good morning, it is Wednesday, February 19th, 2025.

On the program:

* The Pope Francis Center in Detroit opens as an emergency shelter due to frigid temperatures

* Bay City residents unhappy with Bay City Bridge Partners tolling decisions

* US Army Corp of Engineers considers designating Line Five Tunnel project with “emergency” status following President Trump’s energy emergency declarationLIVE Enbridge stock price: $ENB

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Why do we celebrate the feast of a chair?

For as the word we speak is an image of the Word who is God’s Son, so also is the wisdom implanted in us an image of the Wisdom who is God’s Son.

St. Athanasius

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Michigan Department of Education keeping DEI for now Feb 18, 2025

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Good morning, it is Tuesday, February 18th, 2025.

On the program:

* Fire at Consumers Energy powerplant in Bay County; no risk of power lossLIVE Consumers Energy stock price: $CMS

* Michigan Department of Education keeping diversity, equity, and inclusion for now

* Rep. Debbie Dingle (D MI-06) says Veterans Affairs employees in her district are worried about job loss

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: An update on Pope Francis’ health and other world news

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Detroit restaurants hope for tipped wage to stay Feb 17, 2025

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Good morning, it is Monday, February 17th, 2025. Today is the memorial of the Seven Founders of the Servite Order.

On the program:

* Detroit restaurants and bars remain hopeful legistlature will keep the tipped wage by Friday

* Attorney General Dana Nessel files amicus brief in lawsuit against Trump Administration’s ban on transgender military service members

* General Motors dropping DEI language from investor reportLIVE GM stock price: $GM

* Local weather for Detroit and Saginaw

Plus: Michael New shares how pro-life laws have actually saved lives

Let us work for the food which does not perish – our salvation. Let us work in the vineyard of the Lord to earn our daily wage in the wisdom which says: Those who work in me will not sin. Christ tells us: The field is the world.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

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