On Sunday, February 22, Spotlight on the News interviews Walsh College President & CEO Dr. Suzy Siegle. How is she leading Michigan into the world of entrepreneurial education of the future? Spotlight will also remember Tuskegee Airman Sgt. Cleveland Williams and Rev. Jesse Jackson's strong connection to Detroit.

Spotlight on the News, now in its 61st season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.

We love sharing your feedback for Channel 7.The kickoff of our 2026 If You Give a Child a Book campaign prompted some very uplifting comments.

Heather Dubois reacted to the excited children at Crothers Elementary School in Warren:

I cant blame them, 5 free books! Thats incredible.I love reading so to me this is so special.

And she wanted our Carolyn Clifford to know:

What an amazing role model you are.

Another viewer described Americas reading challenge:

We gotta do better.Dont shoot the messenger.

-              Bitniz Mack

Vicki Perry wrote:

My 9-year-old niece loves to read.She got 17 books for her birthday, and she is flying through them. 

Marvin Harris said:

Thank you for your service.

Alycia Roberts wrote just two powerful words in capital letters:

THANK YOU

Ricky Rich used one word to describe his emotion:

Yes!

Carolyn Jennings showed her approval for the book campaign this way:

That's absolutely awesome! 

Keith Reynolds gave us his thumbs up and one:

Awesome 

Another viewer gave us three animated Awesomes:

-              Michelle Goik Sankovic

And there was this thoughtful comment from Val Peterson:

With all the bad things that are happening in our country right now, thank you for doing something positive for our children.

Our station editorial about Michigans tough winter weather this year caused one Channel 7 viewer to look on the bright side.He wrote:

But its warming up next week, I heard.

-              Ryan Limes

And this final comment:

This is a good old fashioned Midwest winter!

-              A. Pressley

Thanks for writing and watching.

Im Chuck Stokes, Editorial Director

Broadcast: February 19 - 22, 2026

On Sunday, February 8, Spotlight on the News will interview Gerald McBride, Detroit radio DJ, author, TV & movie producer, and CEO of Voice-Over Productions. After 45 years in the broadcasting business, McBride, the voice heard around the nation, is branching out into unfamiliar territory with his new memoir; God & the DJ. It's a special Black History Month conversation. Spotlight will also pay tribute to four legendary Detroiters who recently left us.

Spotlight on the News, now in its 61st season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.

On Sunday, February 1, Spotlight on the News will interview Linda Little, President & CEO, Neighborhood Service Organization and Dr. Nikolai Vitti, Superintendent of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. What plans have these two Southeast Michigan leaders made to impact housing, health, human services, and education in this region? Find out this weekend.

Spotlight on the News, now in its 61st season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program. It airs every Sunday at 10:00 a.m. on WXYZ-TV/Channel 7 in Detroit, is streamed live on wxyz.com and broadcast at 11:30 a.m. on 23.1 WKAR-HD in East Lansing.

Its time to share our Community Comments from the first month of the 2026 calendar year.

Norene Dillard Blackwell wrote:

I remember being at the Detroit Auto Show one year and looking at a very fancy car. I looked up across the vehicle and there was Dennis Edwards of the Temptations looking at the same vehicle!

Which explains why the 2026 Detroit anthem was: My drive. My city. My show.You never know who you may see.

TY Dotson asked on Facebook:

Why do you care what goes on inside Detroit city limits? Seriously, whats the obsession?

Viewer Timothy R. Bottle responded with a short but perfect response. He wrote:

It affects the whole state.

Paul Smith remembered:

GM used to send us to the show FREE during work time. It was better in the 60s & 70s.

Our station coverage of the annual Auto Show Black-Tie Charity Preview drew thousands of viewers and lots of comments. But these few may have summed it up best.

Jill Renfroe said:

I enjoyed the broadcast. You guys (looked) great.

Another TV-7 viewer wrote with a touch of humor:

Love the cars! God approves! Lol!

-          Carlotta Popoola

Keith Reynolds said with his thumb up:

Very nice.

Our station editorial about our TV-7 Newsmakers of the Year prompted this response from Celeste Malone of Midtown Detroit. She wrote:

Thank you for this morning's tribute to Mayor (Mary) Sheffield and Dan Gilbert for their contributions and untiring efforts to uplift the city I love.

Ms. Malone, it was our pleasure!

Thanks for writing and watching.

I'm Chuck Stokes, Editorial Director

Broadcast: January 29 - February 1, 2026