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WJR News Now
From breaking news to developing stories, get a fast, reliable roundup of the headlines shaping your day. Updated morning, noon, and afternoon each weekday, it's the news you need, when you need it.
Episodes
WJR News NowEvening Update: Haley Stevens' Fiancé Backs Mike Rogers, Larkin Chooses to Sit Until Trade
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Hegseth Fires Top General, Detroit Poverty Rate Hits 20-Year Low
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowBrewers Bring the Bubbly, Pollsters Get Jittery, and Savannah River Sets Off the Alarm
October 29, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick discuss the Brewers’ World Series win, Michigan Senate polling, a fatal I-96 crash, and a Savannah River…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Fed Rates Hold, Kerby Joseph Returns
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Deadly Train Crash in Spain, Michigan AG/SOS Poll Update
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowElection Drama, Embassy Chaos, and Trunk-or-Treat Treats
October 28, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick discuss Israel’s uncertain election, a Serbia embassy attack, the Michigan Senate race, US-Canada trade…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Trump Expected Back in Michigan, Violent Crime Hits 7-Year Low
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Uptick in Early Voting, Red Wings Survive in Edmonton
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowLions Timeout Saves the Day While Michigan Polls Keep Everyone Guessing!
October 27, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discusses Michigan’s Senate and governor polls, early voting turnout, upcoming campaign visits, Israel’s…
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Evening Update: The Michigan Education Crisis
October 26, 2026 ~ This evening on WJR, WDIV's Nick Monacelli joins Marie Osborne to discuss the state of Michigan's failing education system and what needs to…
WJR News Now2 Presidents. 1 Weekend. Pistons & Lions Win
Kevin Dietz Recaps the visits from both President Obama and President Trump this weekend. He dives into the Pistons and Lions' win. Steve Courtney recaps the…
WJR News NowLions Roar, Pistons Purr, and Politics Gets a Pep Talk!
October 26, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and Chris Renwick cover the Lions’ 20-17 win over Green Bay, the unbeaten Pistons, Trump and Obama rallies, Michigan early…
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Evening Update: New MSU Deputy Athletic Director & Weekend Political Rallies
October 23, 2026 ~ WJR's Marie Osborne breaks down the late afternoon headlines including Michigan State University appointing Mike Polisky as their new Deputy…
WJR News NowDetroit Pizza Honors, Michigan EV Investment Concerns and MSU Trustee Disputes
Kevin Dietz brings you the latest headlines from pizza, to EVs to transparency at the University level. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See…
WJR News NowIndustrial Accident in Macomb, Toledo Chemical Leak Update, and Federal Election Monitors in Michigan
10-23-26 Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss the morning's headlines including an industrial accident in Macomb, the chemical leak in Toledo, and Michigan…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Dan Miller Returns, Sheffield Backs El-Sayed
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Debate Recap, Larkin Update
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowSenate Showdowns, Lions Contract Drama, and Larkin Wants Out!
October 22, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson cover the Michigan Senate debate, Ferndale school threats, Sam LaPorta’s stalled Lions contract talks, and…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Debate, Disappointment, and Freedom
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowMichigan Man Released from Russia, New Whistleblower Program
October 21, 2026 ~ Stephen Hubbard, a Big Rapids man, was released from a Russian prison and President Trump announces a new whistleblower program. Kevin Dietz…
WJR News NowGas PricGo South, Senate Race Heats Up, and the Pistons Pull Off a Miracle
October 21, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick talks about cheaper Southern gas, a Toledo chemical leak, Michigan Senate polling, tariffs, and Pistons and Red Wings results…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Pistons Home Opener and Birmingham Lifts Rental Ban
October 20, 2026 ~ WJR's Ryan Ermanni, Bethann Long, and Marie Osborne discuss the Detroit Pistons season opener at Little Caeser's Arena for an afternoon…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Basketball Tips Off, Archdiocese Restructuring
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowRen Center Gets a Billion-Dollar Makeover and a Whole Lot of Buzz!
October 20, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson discusses this morning's top stories, Dan Gilbert’s Renaissance Center project, upcoming elections, health updates, local…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Lions' Injury Updates, France Protests, and Flying Cars?
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Big Plans, Big Games, Big Trouble: RenCen Reimagined, College Football Shakeups & DTW Crash Charges
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowBeef, Bad Resumes, and Shorter-Than-Avocado Careers!
October 19, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson discusses local news, the Detroit Pistons, a historic marathon, church changes, and the closing of Sign of the Beef Carver…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Celebrating Sweetest Day and Tesla Roadster Debut
October 16, 2026 ~ WJR's Ryan Ermanni breaks down the afternoon headlines including Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiling the Tesla Roadster, what he describes to be a…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Debate Recap, Football Preview
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowTragedy at School, Gubernatorial Debate, and The 36th Annual Goodfellows Tribute Breakfast
Lloyd and Jamie are at the 36th Annual Goodfellows Tribute Breakfast discussing the news of the day. Including a School Shooting, and the Gubernatorial Debate…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Bigger Checks, Bigger Playoffs, Bigger Stakes: Social Security, College Football & Michigan Politics
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: From WJR to the Debate Stage: Mike Rogers to Join the Show, John James and Jocelyn Benson Set to Square Off
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowSpooky Drinks, Sunny Puerto Rico, and Serious News on JR Morning
October 15, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss inflation, gas giveaways, local data centers, kidnapping updates, and a controversial high school…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Portal Moves, Tragedy in Detroit, and a High-Profile Case Update
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Big Names, Bigger Moves: Zacharia Debuts, DeBrincat Stays, Trump Eyes Marysville
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowPope Leo Recovers From Lung Surgery As Community Rallies Behind Dan Miller
October 14, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses Pope Leo’s lung surgery, President Trump’s rallies, local political races, General Motors’ employee rankings, and…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Healing, Handcuffs, and Honor Across Michigan
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Shakeups, Setbacks & Surveillance
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowBallots, Badges, and Bizarre Timing: Three Weeks Until Election Day Chaos
October 13, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick discusses political news, including midterms, the Ilhan Omar federal search, Russian diesel sanctions, and football updates…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Detroit Lions Tribute Win to Dan Miller
October 12, 2026 ~ WJR's Ryan Ermanni discusses Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell and Jared Goff tributing their 45-21 win over the Arizona Cardinals to Dan Miller…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Roaring Success and Heavy Hearts: Lions Win, Pope Surgery, Dan Miller Family Mourns
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowLions Roar, Pope Slows Down, and 80-Degree Days in October?
October 12, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick returns to host, discussing unusually warm temperatures, the Lions win over Arizona, local community banners, and a Lansing…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Who Won the Michigan Senate Debate?
October 9, 2026 ~ WJR's Ryan Ermanni takes a deep dive into last night's eye-opening Senate debate between Mike Rogers and Abdul El-Sayed that took place in…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Debates, Freeway Reopenings, and a Football Preview
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowFrom Nobel Nods to Debate Brawls: The Morning Chaos Kickoff!
October 9, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson starts your day by covering Michigan Senate debates, the Michigan Secretary of State race, a General Motors insurance switch, a…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Homecoming & Heartbreak: USS Lincoln Returns, Lake St. Clair Crash Victims Are Identified
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Friday Night Fallout, Debate Spotlight & a College Crossroads
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowFrom Lethal Injections to Jail Jams: Thursday’s Wild Morning Mix!
October 8, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson hosts JR Morning, discussing AI car repairs, small business healthcare costs, local development talks, and Middle East…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Lions Health Check, Child Shot, Ford Shake-Up
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Victory, Verbal Sparring and an Execution Update
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowFall Weather, Hockey Cheers, and Big News
October 7, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson discusses Michigan’s gubernatorial debate, political polling, local school funding, infrastructure budgets, international…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Campaign Clashes, Courtroom Turns & Economic Promises
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: From the Ice to the Campaign Trail: Larkin Returns as Global and Political Tensions Rise
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowPistons Stage a Comeback While Politics Heat Up in Michigan!
October 6, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson and political consultant Mario Morrow discuss Michigan voter turnout, campaign strategies, and political enthusiasm for the…
WJR News NowEvening Update: From River Trail Tragedy to Football Frustration
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this evening's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Plague, Daylights Savings Time Debate, Stricter Voter ID Laws, and College Football
October 5, 2026 ~ Kevin Dietz highlights the latest on a new plague, the latest arguments on Daylight Savings Time, stricter voter ID laws and recaps college…
WJR News NowSinkholes, Spooks, and Nine-Dollar Gas: Morning Coffee and Detroit Drama!
October 5, 2026 ~ Lloyd Jackson opens JR Morning covering local Detroit news, election debates, the Lions’ loss, sports updates, gasoline prices, and political…
WJR News NowEvening Update: Three dead and four injured in a mass shooting on Detroit's west side
October 2, 2026 ~ Three lives were lost and four others were hurt in a mass shooting on Detroit's west side, and now prosecutors have filed charges against a…
WJR News NowAfternoon Update: Deadly Case, Major Cash, Massive Power
WJR's Nick Lundberg brings you the top stories from around Michigan and the United States in this afternoon's WJR News Now update. Hosted by Simplecast, an…
WJR News NowUpdates from Detroit Sports, A Wayne County Commission Vote on Data Centers, and an Update on A Child Who Brought a Gun to Daycare
Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson discuss The Lions and the Pistons, The Wayne County Commission Vote to Veto a Decision on a new Google Data Center, and the…