Lucy Ann Lance, a seasoned radio personality and community advocate, has left an indelible mark on local media. With over 40 years of radio experience, she has become a familiar voice in Southeast Michigan.
Lance co-hosts “The Lucy Ann Lance Show,” a program that has graced the airwaves since 1993. Drawing from 75 years of combined experience in communications, local journalism, and community engagement, she and her colleague Dean Erskine, along with producer Derek Laughlin, engage listeners in timely and thoughtful conversations.
Her journey began as a radio news anchor and assistant news director in Ann Arbor, and as an assistant manager at Ann Arbor’s Community Television Network, where she worked tirelessly for three decades while continuing her work in radio. Lance’s radio career even includes filing network reports for NBC and Mutual Radio News. Her mentors, including the late Ted Heusel and “Fat” Bob Taylor, shaped her commitment to community engagement.
Beyond the mic, Lucy Ann Lance champions local charities as a volunteer emcee. Her accolades include the former Ann Arbor Business Review’s “Most Influential Women” Award, the Miss America Women of Achievement Award, and the Michigan Small Business Journalist of the Year Award. Her impact extends beyond broadcasting, making her a true Ann Arbor icon.
"The Lucy Ann Lance Show" airs on 1290 WLBY. weekdays from 8 to 11 a.m., on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or on-demand wherever you get your podcasts.
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Lucy Ann Lance, a seasoned radio personality and community advocate, has left an indelible mark on local media. With over 40 years of radio experience, she has become a familiar voice in Southeast Michigan.
Lance co-hosts “The Lucy Ann Lance Show,” a program that has graced the airwaves since 1993. Drawing from 75 years of combined experience in communications, local journalism, and community engagement, she and her colleague Dean Erskine, along with producer Derek Laughlin, engage listeners in timely and thoughtful conversations.
Her journey began as a radio news anchor and assistant news director in Ann Arbor, and as an assistant manager at Ann Arbor’s Community Television Network, where she worked tirelessly for three decades while continuing her work in radio. Lance’s radio career even includes filing network reports for NBC and Mutual Radio News. Her mentors, including the late Ted Heusel and “Fat” Bob Taylor, shaped her commitment to community engagement.
Beyond the mic, Lucy Ann Lance champions local charities as a volunteer emcee. Her accolades include the former Ann Arbor Business Review’s “Most Influential Women” Award, the Miss America Women of Achievement Award, and the Michigan Small Business Journalist of the Year Award. Her impact extends beyond broadcasting, making her a true Ann Arbor icon.
"The Lucy Ann Lance Show" airs on 1290 WLBY. weekdays from 8 to 11 a.m., on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or on-demand wherever you get your podcasts.
November 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Psychotherapist Frank Rubino for On The Couch! Ann Arbor's Skyline Volleyball team is competing for the 2025 MHSAA Girls’ Volleyball State Championship with a transgender player creating issues with some opposing team members and at least one national reporter who says he was harassed by Skyline officials and parents while trying to cover a recent game.
November 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Angela Seabright, Care Management Physician at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's "A Healthier Michigan." How Traumatic Childhood Events Affect Mental Health (Early Childhood Mental Health Awareness Month)
November 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Tara Joshi, Owner of CLAY + CODE for this week's Ann Arbor/ Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce Report! At CLAY + CODE, they are on a mission to unite curiosity, creativity, and community through hands-on STEAM education.
November 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Sarah Clark, Mott Poll Co-Director. While many parents support strategies to train teachers to identify and work with problem students and to have more counselors available at school, a new poll shows that parents who are extremely or very concerned about school safety are more likely to want their child's school to focus on building security and law enforcement strategies.
November 19, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Josh Williams, Executive Director, Maker Works for this week's Community Cares! At Maker Space you have access to hundreds of tools and machines and the classes to learn how to safely use them. Ann Arbor's largest nonprofit makerspace brings your ideas to life, and turns a focus back to making things.
November 18, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Nikhil Majithia, CFA, CFP®, Principal & Portfolio Manager / Co-founder, Vedanta Sentinel Investment Advisors. Six months ago we examined the macroeconomic backdrop of the country in the midst of the tariff announcements. Fast forward to today and we have an interesting backdrop as we look at the state of the economy, consumer, AI, affordability and other issues as 2025 comes to a close.
November 17, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Kailah Ayres-Tuttle, Clinic Director & Therapist, Ellie Mental Health Ann Arbor for this week's Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti Regional Chamber of Commerce Report. Many people are planning holiday gatherings, but some dread family interactions. Kayla offers advice on setting boundaries and managing expectations to make holidays more enjoyable. Ellie Mental Health aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and make therapy accessible to everyone.
November 17, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Andy Hetzel, VP of Corporate Communications, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. They discuss how Collaborative Care addresses needs, but also lowers costs.
November 14, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Wendy Welch for The Weekly Wag with the Huron Valley Humane Society. They discuss Feta, a two-year-old, 68-pound dog at HSHV who needs a low-key home without young children. Feta, described as goofy and full of energy, is currently housed in a non-public kennel, making him less visible to potential adopters. Wendy also covers the HSHV’s process for handling lost animals, stressing the importance of microchipping, filing lost reports, and checking the shelter frequently to increase the chances of reunification.
November 14, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Perry Seibert for this week's Talking Pictures! Perry reviews Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein. Seibert praises del Toro’s unique perspective on monsters and creation, highlighting how the film explores the responsibility of a creator. He notes the film’s beautiful visuals and its departure from Mary Shelley’s original, focusing more on a father-son dynamic and making the creature a sympathetic figure.
November 14, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Ashley Schafer, Director, Main Street Area Association. They welcome Kristina Scobie, Creative Director / Co-Owner, Noteworthy. Noteworthy Wants & Wonders offers gifts for every occasion and all ages. It's an off-shoot of a Noteworthy store near Kalamazoo. They've now expanded to downtown Ann Arbor in the former Bitty & Beau's Coffee location on Main Street.
November 13, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Michael Bright, Assistant Calendar Editor, Ann Arbor Observer to look at the events around town this weekend! As the temperature drops and the snow falls, events start to wander inside, you should follow!
November 13, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Dr. Gustav Lo, MD Chief Medical Officer and Founder, RegenCen. The FDA is removing the warning labels on hormone replacement therapy, a major shift after two decades of confusion and fear following the release of a flawed study linking HRT to breast cancer.
November 13, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Jef Forward, Forward Design Build Remodel for this week's Around the Home with the Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Ann Arbor! BRAG's Pillar Award Builder of the Year recipient is Forward Design Build, led by Jef and Monica Forward. Their in-house team of designers and craftspeople take a project from inception to completion with experience and out-of-the-box thinking that ensures your project is completed in style, on time, and on budget.
November 13, 2025 ~ Nick Nerbonne joins Lucy Ann Lance for this week's Pure Michigan Moment! Southeast Michigan got its first measurable snowfall over the weekend, and ski season can't be too far behind.
November 11, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined by Blake and Devin Lewis, fourth-generation jewelers, who discuss their family business, Lewis Jewelers, which began as a pawn shop in 1921. They share stories of growing up in the store, their specific roles in the company, and their commitment to community involvement. The brothers also mention their grandfather, Mort Lewis, and the cherished client stories that highlight the store’s enduring philosophy of customer-first service.
November 12, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance and Producer Derek Laughlin discuss the recent news that an A.I. generated song tops the country music charts. The algorithm that these A.I. companies use to pull data from has access to all types of music and is able to compile what's most popular or trending in music, and what do you get? An A.I. generated song that is topping the charts. They compare the A.I. track to some human generated tracks (Sons of Legion, Peach Mountain) that may give some answers as to why A.I. is getting it right. Producer Derek Laughlin also showcases his band "Peach Mountain" to demonstrate what A.I. might have issues when it comes to song generation.
November 12, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance is joined weekly by Frank Rubino, Psychotherapist who practices out of Plymouth Michigan for On The Couch! They discuss the radicalization of the nation, as seen in recent elections. They talk about how many Americans feel “politically homeless” and are swayed by promises of government handouts. They also talk about the importance of individual responsibility and psychological flexibility in navigating the current political climate.
November 12, 2025 ~ Lucy Ann Lance talks with Dr. James Grant, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan for this week's A Healthier Michigan! They discuss lesser-known forms of diabetes, including gestational diabetes and a newly recognized type 5 linked to malnutrition. Dr. Grant explains the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, highlighting how the pancreas and insulin function. He also outlines common diabetes symptoms and the importance of regular testing, like the hemoglobin A1C, for early detection and management.
Lucy Ann Lance, a seasoned radio personality and community advocate, has left an indelible mark on local media. With over 40 years of radio experience, she has become a familiar voice in Southeast Michigan.
Lance co-hosts “The Lucy Ann Lance Show,” a program that has graced the airwaves since 1993. Drawing from 75 years of combined experience in communications, local journalism, and community engagement, she and her colleague Dean Erskine, along with producer Derek Laughlin, engage listeners in timely and thoughtful conversations.
Her journey began as a radio news anchor and assistant news director in Ann Arbor, and as an assistant manager at Ann Arbor’s Community Television Network, where she worked tirelessly for three decades while continuing her work in radio. Lance’s radio career even includes filing network reports for NBC and Mutual Radio News. Her mentors, including the late Ted Heusel and “Fat” Bob Taylor, shaped her commitment to community engagement.
Beyond the mic, Lucy Ann Lance champions local charities as a volunteer emcee. Her accolades include the former Ann Arbor Business Review’s “Most Influential Women” Award, the Miss America Women of Achievement Award, and the Michigan Small Business Journalist of the Year Award. Her impact extends beyond broadcasting, making her a true Ann Arbor icon.
"The Lucy Ann Lance Show" airs on 1290 WLBY. weekdays from 8 to 11 a.m., on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., or on-demand wherever you get your podcasts.
