August 29, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Nick Nerbonne for this week's Pure Michigan Moment. Nick introduces a fall bucket list with over 20 suggestions, including visiting Michigan’s waterfalls, such as Akiak Falls, and exploring orchards for apple picking, corn mazes, and cider mills like Blake’s Cider Mill.

August 29, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor, Ann Arbor Observer. This weekend in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti offers a range of family-friendly events. Highlights include the Selene Community Fair with its auto cross championship, livestock shows, and tractor pulls on Friday and Saturday, along with a performance by the Saline Fiddler’s Philharmonic on September 1st. The Professional Youth Theater of Michigan will stage “The Addams Family” musical at the Riverside Arts Center in Ypsilanti, with shows at 7 PM on Friday and Saturday. For comedy fans, Michael Keefe performs at the Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase on Friday and Saturday evenings.

August 28, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Sarah Clark, Mott Poll Co-Director. A child’s family health history may help parents and healthcare providers decide whether and how to address certain medical and mental health conditions. The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health asked a national sample of parents of children 1-18 years about their attitudes and experiences regarding their family health history.

August 27, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by The Michigan Insider crew from our brother station, The BIG 1050 WTKA; Sam Webb, 24/7 Sports and Ira Weintraub, WLBY & WTKA Program Director. The University of Michigan Wolverines are set to kick off their football season with a night game against Fresno State on Saturday night(8/31). They share insights on the team’s new head coach Sheronne Moore, the sign stealing scandal, and the upcoming season.

Jim Harbaugh’s decision to move to the NFL for a Super Bowl win, his son Jay’s career with the Seahawks, and the broader commercialization of college football, including high coaching salaries like Harbaugh’s $17 million, are discussed. Allegations involving Connor Stallions and illegal signal-stealing practices cast a shadow over Michigan, though Harbaugh denies any connection.

Concerns about compliance with NCAA rules arise, particularly after someone used credentials not tied to their name, implicating Harbaugh, who faces a potential four-year show cause penalty, though it’s unlikely to affect him due to his NFL ties. Amid these allegations, Harbaugh stepped down from an honorary captain role.

Despite the controversy, Michigan’s recent national championship win is defended, emphasizing the legitimacy of their victory and new player amenities reflecting the competitive nature of college football. Financial aspects like NIL deals shifting revenue benefits are also noted. Optimism surrounds Michigan’s home game schedule and prospects, predicting a 10-2 or 11-1 record, with confidence against Ohio State and home advantage against Oregon. Nostalgia for past games against Notre Dame and future schedules are also discussed.

August 27, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dan Chlebos for this week's Beyond The Courtroom. The discussion centers on the multifaceted challenges faced by police officers, particularly their mental and emotional well-being. Dan Chlebos, a former police chief and current university instructor, underscores the significant stress that comes with police work, which involves ongoing cases and unresolved issues unlike typical jobs.

August 27, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Laura Bauman, MPH, Epidemiology Program Manager, Washtenaw County Health Department. West Nile virus is the leading mosquito-borne disease in the continental U.S., primarily spread by mosquitoes that feed on infected birds, with human risk peaking from mid to late August. While most people bitten by infected mosquitoes show no symptoms, about 25% experience mild symptoms like fever or rash, and around 1% may develop severe neurological complications such as meningitis or paralysis. Elderly individuals and those with underlying health conditions are particularly at risk.

August 26, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Jessica VanBynen, Deputy with Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office. They highlight the critical issue of distracted driving, underscoring how modern vehicle technology and various distractions compromise drivers’ focus on the road. Deputy Jessica VanBynen from the Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office recounts her traumatic experience of being severely injured during a routine traffic stop when a distracted driver side-swiped her patrol car, pinning her between vehicles. VanBynen’s injuries have resulted in multiple surgeries, daily pain, and a prolonged absence from work. She stresses the importance of driver attentiveness and adherence to laws requiring drivers to slow down and move over for emergency vehicles.

August 26, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Stewart Beal, President, Beal Properties and Roman Williams, Acquisition Specialist, Beal Capital. In a stunning development, the Haab's building in downtown Ypsilanti is getting a new lease on life with tenants set to reopen the restaurant in 2025. The Haab's Barrel House will pay homage to the old Haab's Restaurant which dated back to 1934.

August 26, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Perry Seibert for this week's Talking Pictures. They talk about “Ezra,” directed by Tony Goldwyn and starring Bobby Cannavale as Max Brandl, explores the life of a stand-up comic grappling with a recent divorce and the challenges of raising his autistic son, Ezra. Featuring Robert De Niro as Max’s father and Rose Byrne as his ex-wife, the film is notable for its authentic representation, with William Fitzgerald, an actor on the autism spectrum, portraying Ezra. The movie delves into themes of love and acceptance, emphasizing Ezra as a challenge rather than a danger.

August 26, 2024 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Annabelle Smith, Fleet Feet Marketing Director/UESCA Certified Ultrarunning Coach and Ashley Schafer, MSAA Executive Director.