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  • Whitmer presented a bold plan for literacy — How feasible is it?

    Whitmer presented a bold plan for literacy — How feasible is it?
    Feb 27 2026
    During this week's State of the State address, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said literacy is the top priority in her final year in office. In her budget, the governor recommended $100 million to fund high-impact tutoring, $100 million for literacy curricula, and $50 million to train teachers — which would all have to be approved by the legislature. So, how realistic is that plan? WWJ's Amanda Forrester spoke with Chalkbeat Detroit Bureau Chief Lori Higgins, who covers the education beat in Michigan. (Photo: Getty Images)
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  • Governor Whitmer reflects on her final State of the State address

    Governor Whitmer reflects on her final State of the State address
    Feb 26 2026
    Governor Gretchen Whitmer joins WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar to discuss her eighth and final State of the State address before the Michigan Legislature. (Photo Credit: Bill Pugliano / Getty Images)
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  • New poll shows pets are good for middle-aged and older adults

    New poll shows pets are good for middle-aged and older adults
    Feb 25 2026
    The bond between people and their pets is especially important as adults start to get older. That's the finding of a University of Michigan National Poll on Aging. WWJ's Pat Vitale learned more about the report from Dr. Preeti Malani. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
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  • What's the focus for the Lions this week at the NFL Combine?

    What's the focus for the Lions this week at the NFL Combine?
    Feb 25 2026
    The NFL Combine continues this week in Indianapolis, as coaches and representatives are in Indianapolis to see draft prospects. 97.1 The Ticket's Will Burchfield is there, and spoke live with WWJ's Tony Ortiz about what Lions fans should know. (Photo: General manager Brad Holmes of the Detroit Lions speaks to the media during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 24, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana. By Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
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  • Michigan Small Businesses expect modest revenue growth in 2026

    Michigan Small Businesses expect modest revenue growth in 2026
    Feb 25 2026
    Bank of America Detroit President, Ed Siaje, joins WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins to discuss the bank's Business Owner Report; providing an outlook for Michigan businesses for the rest of the year. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)
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  • Have you planned for your final farewell? Conversations around funerals are changing

    Have you planned for your final farewell? Conversations around funerals are changing
    Feb 25 2026
    When families avoid the conversation, it can create emotional stress, financial strain, and conflict at the worst possible moment. But WWJ's Tim Pamplin tells us the way Metro Detroiters plan for and think about funerals is changing. He's digging into the topic in his special series, "The Cost of Saying Goodbye." (Photo: Getty Images)
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  • The U.P.'s Calumet on pace for more than 300 inches of snow

    The U.P.'s Calumet on pace for more than 300 inches of snow
    Feb 25 2026
    Calumet, north of Houghton in the U-P, is on pace to have more than 300 inches of snow this winter. WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with a U-P tour guide, Yooper Steve Jurma. (photo credit-Getty Images)
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