In 1994, a Michigan stadium made history by becoming the first indoor venue to host the World Cup games.

For many in Michigan, the electric bill is an unaffordable expense. Today on Stateside, a reporter provided insight into the state's efforts to help, including details on a new approach — and who stands to benefit from it. Also on the show, a young adult author joined us to discuss his debut novel, which tells the story of two young people and the mystery they aim to unravel.

East Lansing, MI is hosting a Summer Solstice Jazz Festival this Friday and Saturday, June 26-27, 2026. The event will take place downtown, between M.A.C. and Albert Street.

Southeast Michigan native celebrities are set to gather at the Detroit Opera House in an inaugural celebrity charity event called “The Coney.” The event aims to raise money for the Children’s Foundation of Michigan and the Detroit Creativity Project.

Today on Stateside, the man behind the effort to bring the World Cup to Michigan in 1994 has a new book chronicling the story. Then, we revisit a story on the history of Mackinac Island.

Blake’s Orchard and Cider Mill in Armada, Michigan hosted a Strawberry Festival on June 20 and 21, 2026, with an outdoor market, strawberry-themed menu items, jam making workshop, and berry picking in the field.

The Michigan Shakespeare Festival makes a comeback after federal funding cuts. Then, how Vernors, Michigan’s oldest pop brand, celebrated its 160th birthday. Plus, how to make sense of a confusing campaign ad against gubernatorial candidate John James. Also, new installments of Mornings in Michigan and On Hand.

You say "lieutenant," I say “leftenant” but let’s not call the whole thing off.

Unco Chad's Hawaiian Flavaz, a food truck that travels around southeast Michigan, serves up authentic poke and other local Hawaiian dishes.

While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from slaveholders themselves.