West Michigan's Morning News
Trending News July 10, 2024
This is West Michigan's Morning News on Wood Radio. I'm Steve Kelly. Today is Wednesday, July 10th. Our trending segment brought to you by Consumers Energy. What's hot online? And what's hot now at WoodRadio.com. This is The Trending Now Report on Wood Radio. Former President Trump rally supporters in Derral, Florida. It's a message for those dining out this summer. Every time you leave a tip for the next four months, because it's going to go into effect very quickly, make sure that you write on the receipt. Vote Trump for no tax on trust. No tax on trust. That a campaign stop in Las Vegas, which like Florida, is used to tourist activity. And crani and president Vladimir Zelinski visiting Washington with remarks at the Reagan Institute in D.C. The world saw that Putin could lose. And democracy can win, can win, even when it seemed impossible. At using a microphone, he brought from a time life. The comments were used as President Biden holds a NATO summit. President Biden hosting a summit with NATO leaders in Washington in an effort to rally further support for Ukraine in their defense efforts. Today, I'm announcing the historic donation of area defense equipment for Ukraine. The United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Romania, and Italy will provide Ukraine with the equipment for five additional strategic area defenses. While speaking to officials, President also welcomed the newest NATO members, Finland and Sweden. More online at woodradio.com. Also trending this morning, here's a feel good story. What a community the UP is. A couple weeks ago, Chippewa County Sheriff Mike Bittner posted that his office needed to replenish their supply of stuffed animals that are handed out to kids during traumatic situations. They also make lunch for kids and hand out dozens of stuffed animals on special needs day at the Chippewa County Fair. They were down to just a few left when all of a sudden, Sheriff Bittner walked into his office and found more than 1,000 stuffed animals stuffed in there. It was a really cool picture. They thanked all of the community on Facebook, saying this is exactly what you need. And you know what, here in the Eastern UP, if you need something and put something out there that you're looking for help for, the people come and donate. What a great place to live. Boy, the pistons have been a dumpster fire the last two seasons, right? Transitioning for feeling good. I know too. The reality that is Detroit Pistons basketball, because they've rotated head coaches. They now have new president of operations. But rumors came out last week because the draft was done. We're getting ready for the summer league of what are they going to do with number one overall pick, Kade Cunningham, because the results necessarily have been there team-wise. Well, it is now official. The Pistons in Cunningham, wait for it, have agreed to a five-year, $224 million maximum rookie extension that could become worth as much as $269 million. There's an elevator clause in the contract that would bring the deal to 30% of the team's salary cap. Now, keep in mind, he had a good year last year, 22 points per game, seven assists, around four rebounds. But he's never made an all-star game. He's been injury-prone. So I guess, hit your wagon to Kade Cunningham, and hopefully it pays off. Oh boy, so many questions. But where I'm afraid we're out of time,