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The vote is in - nurses at Corewell Health want to be part of the Teamsters. WWJ's Ryan Wrecker reports the latest details, while Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz deliver Friday's other top stories. (PHOTO: © Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK)
A UAW supervisor has been charged for allegedly sexually assaulting a female employee at a Ford Plant in Sterling Heights.That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local headlines for your Friday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)
A judge will have to decide if the parents of a Michigan woman found in a stairwell of a Chicago apartment building will be able to take her body home. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news update. (Photo: Provided by attorneys for the family of Caitlan Tracey)
A former Detroit Lions linebacker has been charged with assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the developing story, as Tony Ortiz brings you Thursday's top stories. (PHOTO: US Department of Justice)
This holiday season, you can help a Metro Detroiter in need by using a "giving machine."WWJ's Jon Hewett reports from Campus Martius as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill recaps the top local headlines for your Thursday midday. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)
An Oakland County judge has issued a ruling in which the families of Oxford High School shooting victims could each receive $5 million. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news update.
Metro Detroit first responders were recognized Wednesday night for their selflessness and bravery in the line of duty. WWJ's Darrylin Horne reports from the 12th annual Above & Beyond Awards at Ford Field, as Tony Ortiz brings you the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan has revealed that he will not run for a fourth term in office next fall. That's our lead story this midday as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill recaps the top news headlines from across the region. (Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
Three Michigan State Police troopers were taken to the hospital to be checked out after two patrols cars were hit by a suspected drunk driver. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Wednesday morning news update.
Detroit officially has a new top cop. WWJ's Darrylin Horne reports from Interim Police Chief Todd Bettison's swearing-in ceremony, as Tony Ortiz delivers Tuesday's top stories. (PHOTO: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to impose huge tariffs on foreign goods — something that experts say would have wide-ranging effects on the US economy. We take a look at what these moves could mean for regular folks as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top news for your Tuesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
Legislation under consideration at the State Capitol in Lansing would allow for "affordable bail." Some opponents say it could let dangerous criminals back on the streets. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Tuesday morning news update. (Photo: Getty Images)
For the first time ever, a tornado hit Oakland County in November. Sunday's tornado damaged a few houses and businesses. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has your afternoon news update. (Photo Credit: Trifonov_Evgeniy/Getty Images).
Detroit police are looking for suspects involved in a shooting that left a three year old hospitalized. The shooting took place two days before new interim police chief Todd Bettison started his new job. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning news.
Michigan bar and restaurant workers oppose a 2018 ballot proposal, set to take effect next year, that would increase minimum wage in Michigan, but end tipped wages. WWJ's Luke Sloan has your evening update. (Photo Credit: kazuma seki/Getty Images)
Police are investigating after a body was discovered in the parking lot of a movie theater in Oakland County's Waterford Township. (Photo: Gillis Benedict/Livingston Daily via Imagn Content Services, LLC)
An argument between two little boys leads to a shooting in Detroit. A 14-year old is in critical condition after he was shot in the head while trying to intervene. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Friday morning news. (WWJ Photo)
Macomb County says 2025 will be another historic year of fixing the roads. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the story as Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill cover the top stories on Thursday, Nov. 7. (PHOTO: Macomb County Department of Roads)
The U.W. Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point in response to the steady decline in the once-high inflation that had angered Americans and helped drive Donald Trump's presidential election victory this week. That's our top story this hour as WWJ's Tony Ortiz runs down the local headlines for your Thursday midday in Metro Detroit.(Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
2 women are dead and another person hospitalized after a crash on Detroit's east side. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
A road worker has been hospitalized after being hit by a car on I-75 in Detroit Wednesday afternoon. Tony Ortiz has the details, along with the rest of the top stories a day after Election Day. (PHOTO: KT/WWJ)
Representative Elissa Slotkin wins U.S. Senate seat in a close race against Republican Mike Rogers. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have your afternoon update. (Photo Credit: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Election results are mostly in and former President Donald Trump will become the 47th President of the United States. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Wednesday morning news briefs. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
With precincts across Michigan reporting early results, WWJ's Jay Dennis reports Democrat Haley Stevens was among the first candidates to win a race, according to the AP. (PHOTO: Sarah Rice/Getty Images)
In Northville, one precinct had to shut its doors to voters due to a gas leak. WWJ's Darrylin Horne has the details from Hillside Middle School, while Tony Ortiz deliver's the top stories on Election Day. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
As U.S. voters cast their ballots on Election Day, the Michigan Secretary of State's Office says there have been a few disruptions to voting in our state — including due to bomb threats as polling locations.That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the news you need to know for your Tuesday midday in Metro Detroit.(Photo: © Audrey Richardson / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
The polls are open in Michigan, and local and federal officials are on high alert as tensions run high on this Election Day.That's our top story as WWJ's Jackie Page and Jonathan Carlson bring you the news you need to know for your Tuesday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ)
An afternoon fire at a condominium complex in Southfield injured three people and destroyed 32 units. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have this and the rest of Monday's top stories. (PHOTO: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson gave an election update this afternoon -- including historic numbers when it comes to early voter turnout.Plus, we'll hear about what issues young people are focused on this Election Day Eve as WWJ's Tony Ortiz runs down the top local stories for your Monday midday. (Photo: © Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Young voters could be the key to Election Day victories for the next President. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)
We'll have to wait until next year to see if the man accused of killing 13-year-old Na’Ziyah Harris will stand trial. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the details as she and Tony Ortiz deliver Friday's top stories. (PHOTO: Detroit Police Department)
Michigan is once again in the spotlight on the final Friday before the election as both campaigns make stops in the battleground state. WWJ has team coverage of the campaigns as Tracey McCaskill delivers the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Jim Vondruska/Getty Images)
An early morning fire at a scrap yard was aided by the wind and fire officials say 70-100 cars were involved. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news.
Police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead on Detroit’s east side Thursday afternoon. WWJ's Jay Dennis reports as Tony Ortiz runs through the day's top stories. (WWJ FILE PHOTO)
With Election Day less than a week away, election officials with the city of Detroit are laying out their expectations for the city’s turnout and when results will likely be announced. WWJ's Darrylin Horne has the details as Tony Ortiz delivers the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
A person spotted in the Detroit River near the Renaissance Center set off a search involving the U.S. Coast Guard and other first responders. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news briefs.
A University of Michigan student -- legally in-country from China on an education visa -- is now facing criminal charges for allegedly voting illegally in the upcoming election. WWJ's Jon Hewett reports, as Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz deliver Wednesday's top stories. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Three young men have now been charged in the death of Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Reckling over the summer.That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz brings you the local news headlines for your Wednesday midday in Metro Detroit.(Photo: Oakland County Sheriff's Office)
Detroit police are investigating a shooting that left a three year old in critical condition. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news briefs. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Detroit police are reportedly investigating why Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams avoided arrest during a traffic stop in early October. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details as Tony Ortiz delivers Tuesday's top stories. (PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
A gas leak that led to evacuations of students and staff at Michigan State University's East Lansing campus is under investigation. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local headlines for your Tuesday midday. (Photo: Getty Images)
Election Day is one week away. A new poll shows the presidential race remains too close to call, although VP Harris is leading. And voters chime in on the robocalls and texts. WWJ's Mike Campbell and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)
Michigan voters made history this weekend as it pertains to early voting: more than a quarter-million votes were cast across the state. WWJ's Jon Hewett reports, as Tony Ortiz has the rest of Monday's top stories, including more campaign stops in Metro Detroit. (PHOTO: © Audrey Richardson and Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Michigan voters made history this weekend when it comes to early voting. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local news headlines for your Monday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)
Allen Park High School and Bennie Elementary are closed as police investigate a threat. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins WWJ's Jackie Paige with details. (Photo: Getty Images)
A 43-year-old Chesterfield Township man has been arrested by Macomb County Sheriff's deputies and is being charged with child sexually abusive material and using a computer to commit a crime. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill reports. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison is set to become Detroit’s Interim Police Chief. WWJ’s Tracey McCaskill has that, along with Friday’s other top stories. Plus, WWJ’s Jackie Paige previews Saturday’s Michigan-Michigan State game with 97.1 The Ticket’s Jon Jansen. (PHOTO: © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
An Allen Park teenager has died after his moped was hit by a car in Taylor Thursday. Plus WWJ's Mike Campbell reports a statue of a World War II hero, which was stolen from Rouge Park, has been located. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news.
A 44-year-old man has died after a fire broke out at a home on Detroit’s west side Thursday afternoon. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports live from the scene, while Tony Ortiz delivers the rest of Thursday's top stories. (PHOTO: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office says a bogus threat of violence led to a scare for students at Oxford High School. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local news headlines for your Thursday midday in Metro Detroit.(Photo: © Sarahbeth Maney / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
An argument involving three women on Detroit's east side ends with one being run over by an SUV and killed. WWJ's Charlie Langton tops the Thursday morning newscast with WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige.(Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A substitute teacher appeared in a Novi courtroom today after he was charged for sexual conduct with some of his students. WWJ's Darrylin Horne reports from the 52nd district court, while Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill cover the rest of Wednesday's top stories. (PHOTO: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)
A conference is underway at the University of Michigan, focusing on distracted driving and how to keep the roads safe. WWJ's Jon Hewett has the details on what leaders are doing to reduce distracted driving, while Tracey McCaskill delivers the rest of Wednesday's top stories. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
A former president and rapper were the latest to push Detroiters to get out and vote. Barack Obama and Eminem were in Detroit Tuesday night. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning top stories. (Photo: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Former Taylor Mayor Rick Sollars will spend several years behind bars after being convicted on bribery and wire fraud charges. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the details as she and Tony Ortiz run down the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Eric Seals, Detroit Free Press via Imagn Images)
A vacant hotel in Southfield will soon be renovated to house thousands of homeless veterans. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local headlines for your Tuesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Tunnel to Towers Foundation)
A Detroit City Councilwoman is proposing a change that would limit where billboards and other advertisements for marijuana shops could be erected. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Mike Campbell have your Tuesday morning news update.
A pilot is hospitalized after a small plane crash in Washtenaw County on Monday afternoon. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the details as he runs down the rest of Monday's top stories. (PHOTO: Michigan State Police)
One young person is dead, and another is injured, after a drive-by shooting on Detroit's east side. WWJ's Darrylin Horne has the details as our Tony Ortiz runs down the top local news headlines for your Monday midday. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)
A man is taken to the hospital after he was rescued while trying to swim across the Detroit River. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Monday morning news briefs. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Friday marked the biggest day of the election cycle so far here in Michigan, as both Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris paid a visit to Metro Detroit this afternoon. WWJ's Jon Hewett and Darrylin Horne cover their events, while Tony Ortiz has the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Win McNamee/Getty Images)
It's all hands on deck for the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, providing security for same-day visits by both former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. We hear from the sheriff as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local news headlines for your Friday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
Detroit voters will be able to start casting ballots in person tomorrow. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more on early voting in the city. Plus WWJ's Jackie Paige and Mike Campbell report both Vice President Harris and former President Trump will be campaigning in Metro Detroit today. (Photo: Getty Images)
An investigation is underway after badly decomposed human remains were pulled from in the Rouge River in Wayne. WWJ's Tim Pamplin has the details, while WWJ's Luke Sloan delivers the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
A suspect is behind bars, accused of trying to smuggle millions of dollars work of drugs over the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron. We have the breaking details as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top headlines for your Thursday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo credit: St. Clair County Sheriff)
The teen who shot and killed four classmates at Oxford High School wants to withdraw his plea. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson with the latest in the case. (Photo: © Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
It was a frantic afternoon for parents of Bloomfield Hills High School students -- after the school is put on lockdown. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports, as WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the rundown of Wednesday's top stories. (PHOTO: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
A shelter-in-place order has been lifted at Bloomfield Hills High School after a prank call led to a scare for students, and a hefty police response. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top headlines for your Wednesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige report a plea deal is in the works for the ex-CFO of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, plus the state has settled a lawsuit stemming from an active shooter drill at a psychiatric hospital in Northville Township. (Photo: Getty Images)
A suspicious death investigation is underway in Highland Park after a man was found dead in an abandoned home. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the details, along with the rest of Tuesday's top stories. (PHOTO: Michigan State Police)
Detroit leaders gathering on the city's northwest side to celebrate the revitalization of a neighborhood park. WWJ's Jon Hewett brings us that story as our Ryan Wrecker recaps the top local headlines for your Tuesday midday.(Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)
Bloomfield Township trustees vote 6-1 to censure a colleague who posted anti-Israel comments on social media. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Tuesday morning news briefs.
Two Detroit police officers are recovering after being shot by an off-duty officer who was experiencing a mental health crisis Monday afternoon. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports, as Tony Ortiz has the rest of Monday's top stories. (PHOTO: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
Delta Air Lines suspends hot meal service on over 200 flights from Detroit Metro Airport due to a "food safety issue" at its catering facility.We'll have details on that story as WWJ's Ryan Wrecker runs down the top local headlines for your Monday midday in Metro Detroit.(Photo: Getty Images)
A suspect is in custody after a shootout involving Center Line police officers. WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins joins WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson with an update and other top stories. (Photo: Getty Images)
Police in Oakland County are searching for two men who allegedly posed as DTE Energy workers, made their way into a Rochester Hills home and killed an elderly man. WWJ's Darrylin Horne has the details, while Tony Ortiz has the rest of Friday's top stories. (WWJ FILE PHOTO)
A local advocacy group is calling for a hate crime investigation after a 7-year-old girl was stabbed in the throat at a Detroit park. We'll have the latest in that disturbing case as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Friday midday.(Photo: Detroit PD)
Detroit police are investigating a deadly hit and run crash outside of Little Caesars Arena after the Red Wings and Tigers game. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the latest with WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Pat Vitale. (Photo: © Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images)
WWJ’s Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have Thursday’s top stories, including Tigers fans flooding downtown Detroit for Game 4 of the ALDS, where WWJ’s Darrylin Horne was taking in the festivities. (PHOTO: © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Former President Donald Trump is town today, speaking to the Detroit Economic Club at Motor City Casino. The main topic? The US Auto Industry. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz bring you the local headlines for your Thursday midday.(Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news update with a story from WWJ's Charlie Langton who is talking with Tigers fans who are singing and dancing this morning. Plus the latest on Hurricane Milton.
The Tigers beat the Guardians Wednesday in their first home playoff game since 2014 to take a 2-1 lead in the ALDS. WWJ's Jeremy Otto has the details, while Jay Dennis has the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with a deadly double shooting over a matter of $80. WWJ's Luke Sloan brings us the details as our Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Wednesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ)
Fire destroys a 100-year old home in Detroit's Palmer Woods neighborhood. WWJ's Charlie Langton is at the scene and talked with WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Pat Vitale. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A pair of Sterling Heights police officers have been charged with misconduct in office and felonious assault for an incident involving a police dog. WWJ’s Tony Ortiz has the details, along with the rest of the day’s top stories. (PHOTO: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ-FILE)
Its a big day in Corktown as Ford takes the next step integrating the newly renovated train station. We have details on what's happening at Michigan Central as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: © David Rodriguez Munoz / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Michigan residents who vacation or spend their winters in Florida are keeping their eye on Hurricane Milton. WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson have your Tuesday morning news briefs.
Southfield police officials say they have found no evidence of antisemitism after a home invasion at a rabbi’s home last week during a Rosh Hashanah gathering. WWJ's Darrylin Horne has the details, while Tony Ortiz has the rest of Monday's top stories. (PHOTO: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)
Two families are demanding justice following the deaths of two loved ones killed in a rollover crash in Macomb County last week. WWJ's Jon Hewett has that story as our Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Monday midday in Metro Detroit. (Handout photo, courtesy Franco)
A dispute over a food delivery leads to gunfire outside a Detroit factory. One man is dead and a security guard is in custody. WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson have the latest from WWJ's Charlie Langton, plus more Monday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)
A day after former President Donald Trump campaigned in Michigan, Vice President Kamala Harris made stops in Redford Twp. and Flint. WWJ’s Tony Ortiz has the details, along with the rest of Friday’s top stories. (PHOTO: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Michigan's Attorney General files election fraud charges against four voters and three deputy clerks in Macomb County, in an alleged case of double voting. We have the details as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Friday midday in Metro Detroit.(Photo: © Mandi Wright, Detroit Free Press, Detroit Free Press via Imagn images)
Detroit police are investigating after three teens were shot Thursday evening. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Pat Vitale have your Friday morning news, including several drivers getting flat tires on a local freeway.
Hundreds of UAW members rallied and marched to the Stellantis Plant in Sterling Heights today, upset that the company hasn’t delivered on promises in last year’s contract. WWJ’s Tony Ortiz has the details, along with the rest of Thursday’s top stories. (PHOTO: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
A 16-year-old student is in custody after allegedly bringing a loaded gun to Eastpointe High School on Thursday morning. WWJ's Luke Sloan reports. (PHOTO: WWJ file photo)
Presidential politics takes center stage in Michigan again today, as Donald Trump and Kamala Harris have campaign visits planned. It starts with the former President in Saginaw, where a fight broke out ahead of Trump's rally. Those are our top stories as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill brings your the top local news for your Thursday midday in Metro Detroit.(Photo by Emily Elconin/Getty Images)
Dearborn police are searching for a gunman involved in a domestic violence incident early Thursday morning. The situation led to some evacuations. WWJ's Charlie Langton was on the scene and provided an update with WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson.
The Michigan Task Force 1's team has deployed to the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina for nine days of rescue. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill brings us more on that story, along with the other top headlines for your Wednesday midday in Metro Detroit.(Photo by Melissa Sue Gerrits/Getty Images)
A Detroit child and a man were shot on the city's westside Tuesday. A Deputy Chief says she's tired of going to scenes where children are shot. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have that story and more in your Wednesday morning news update.
A merger involving two local health care systems is officially in effect. We have the details as WWJ's Greg Bowman runs down the top local headlines for your Tuesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: © Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press, via Imagn Images)
Police are investigating an early morning stabbing near a Downtown Detroit hotel. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story as out Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson run down the top local news headlines for your Tuesday morning. (WWJ Photo)
People who have their cell service through Verizon have been having trouble texting and making calls since Monday morning. WWJ's Tim Pamplin spoke with frustrated Metro Detroiters about the issue. Tony Ortiz has the rest of the day’s top stories. (PHOTO: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)
Michigan is lending a hand as the U.S. South recovers from the disastrous Hurricane Helene. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local headlines for your Monday midday in Metro Detroit.
(Photo: A man walks past a building on Riverside Drive during the aftermath of flooding caused by Hurricane Helene on Sept. 29, 2024, in Asheville, N.C. © Thomas Costello II / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
A deadly crash in Warren involving an SUV and a police car. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the latest with Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson.
A Farmington Hills man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a postal carrier because he was upset over political mail that he had received. WWJ's Luke Sloan reports as Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Farmington Hills Police Department)
Michigan State Police are looking for two siblings, ages 2 and 6, believed to be with their parents and in danger. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local news headlines for your Friday midday in Metro Detroit.
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If you see these these children call the Michigan State Police Tri-City Post at 989-495-5555
A field trip to the Howell Nature Center ends in tragedy after a tree fell on a boy. WWJ's Beth Fisher reports the 12-year old died Thursday night. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Mike Campbell have the latest, plus presidential candidates will be in Michigan today and tomorrow.
A child has been flown to the hospital after a tree fell on him at the Howell Nature Center on Thursday. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the developing details, while Tony Ortiz has the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
A man has now been charged in connection with the murder of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, who disappeared early this year. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill brings you the top local headlines for your Thursday midday in Metro Detroit.
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A teenager from Battle Creek is dead after a freeway crash in Detroit. WWJ's Mike Campbell tells us what happened, as our Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson run down the top local headlines for your Thursday morning.
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Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy will hold a press conference tomorrow updating the case of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris — missing since getting off a bus in Detroit early this year. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring us the latest on that story as they run down the top news you need to know for your Wednesday afternoon.
(Photo: Detroit PD)
A Detroit police officer is hospitalized, but is expected to be OK after he was shot while on duty late this morning on the city's west side. We have the latest on that developing story, as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Wednesday midday.
(Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
A Dearborn Heights City Councilman says relatives were killed in Lebanon, meantime, a reward has been offered for assaults that have targeted Jewish students at the University of Michigan. Those two stories top the news with WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson.
(Photo: George Fox/WWJ)
The Tigers' quest for the Wild Card playoff spot got a big boost today with their win over Tampa Bay... and in Downtown Detroit the vibe is electric. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring you the local news you need to know for your Tuesday afternoon.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news including a A controversial resolution has been passed in one Michigan county, and more on security concerns for Detroit Lions coach Dan Campbell.
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An investigation is underway after a person was hit by a car in West Bloomfield Monday afternoon, leaving them with severe, life-threatening injuries. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have the details, along with the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning top stories, including an update from our Charlie Langton about the cancellation of classes at Warren Mott High School and a big weekend for the Tigers and Lions.
(Photo: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ)
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for the Michigan State Police officer who lost his life in a crash while he was on duty last week. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details, while Tony Ortiz delivers the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)
A funeral service for an MSP Motor Carrier Officer is bringing out hundreds of first responders to Grosse Pointe. WWJ's Darrylin Horne has that story as our Tony Ortiz runs down the top local news to know for your Friday midday in Metro Detroit.
(Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)
A barricaded gunman situation has evolved after a shooting in Walled Lake early Friday. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have the latest from our Charlie Langton on the scene and the other top stories of the day.
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey is hosting a livestream tonight in Detroit with Vice President and Presidential candidate Kamala Harris. WWJ's Darrylin Horne has the details as Tony Ortiz runs down the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
The Michigan Court of Appeals has agreed with a lower court decision, dismissing the civil lawsuit against Oxford Community Schools in connection with the deadly mass shooting in at the high school there in 2021. We'll look at what comes next as WWJ's Tony Ortiz runs down the top local headlines for your Thursday afternoon.
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Gunshots were fired at Inkster police early this morning and as police search for the gunman, students are being escorted to their bus stop. Meantime, one person is hospitalized, his neighbor is in jail after a shooting in Southgate that allegedly stemmed from a dispute over noise. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news.
No charges will be filed against a man who shot and killed two people at a Detroit Lions tailgate on Sunday, as prosecutors say he acted in self defense. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details, while Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the rest of Wednesday's top stories. (PHOTO: © Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
We're learning new details about a fiery crash that killed people on a freeway ramp in Washtenaw County. WWJ's Tim Pamplin has that story as our Tracey McCaskill recaps the tip news from across the region for your Wednesday midday.
(Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
Communities are turning to the courts in hopes of stopping shipments of radioactive waste to a disposal site in western Wayne County. Plus, former President Trump holds a rally in Flint. WWJ's Mike Campbell and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news.
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Eastern Market executives have decided to cancel tailgating on September 30th for the Detroit Lions' Monday Night Football vs. the Seahawks. We'll have details on that, and what fans can expect in the future as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz run down Tuesday afternoon's top local headlines.
(Photo: © Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
A 15-year-old student is facing charges after police say he was found carrying a concealed handgun at a Southfield high school. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the news you need to know for your Thursday midday in Metro Detroit.
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Businesses will have extra security on hand for future events after two men were shot to death during a Detroit Lions tailgate in Eastern Market. That story tops the All Local with WWJ's Jackie Paige and Mike Campbell.
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The latest round in the fight between the UAW and Stellantis — an unfair labor practices charge, and some unsettling accusations. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz runs down the local headlines for your Monday afternoon in Metro Detroit.
Vice President Kamala Harris is headed back to Michigan — this time with a special guest. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the local news you need to know for you Monday midday.
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An Oak Park man was arrested Sunday afternoon after he shot two men at a tailgating spot in Eastern Market. One man died. The other was last reported in critical condition. WWJ's Jackie Paige has more in the WWJ All Local.
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It was a tragic scene in Lincoln Park this morning after a State Trooper's vehicle was smashed into a semi-truck by another driver. WWJ's Darrylin Horne has the latest details as Tony Ortiz runs down Friday's top stories. (PHOTO: Robert Beaver - with permission to WWJ)
A Michigan State Police trooper was rushed to a local hospital this morning following a deadly crash on a Metro Detroit freeway. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the breaking update.
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An early morning crash had traffic snarled along I-94 in Detroit, meantime two homes were damaged by fire in southwest Detroit. A resident says someone threw something in a basement window before the fire started. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson has your morning news.
A man was electrocuted on the job in Macomb County Thursday afternoon while working on a power line project for DTE. WWJ's Tim Pamplin has the details from the scene, while Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Ronald Delaney, with permission to WWJ)
Why did General Motors and Hyundai decide to work together to develop new products? That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Thursday midday in Metro Detroit.
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A clothing store in Oak Park has been severely damaged by fire. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your morning news briefs.
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A Detroit man is facing attempted murder and other charges for allegedly setting two of his co-workers on fire. WWJ's Luke Sloan brings us the details as our Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down this afternoon's top news headlines from across the region.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the reopened MSU Larry Nassar investigation has ended without new findings in the case against the disgraced former doctor. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the update as she runs down the top local stories for your midday in Metro Detroit.
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The Director of Debate at the University of Michigan weighs in on the presidential debate involving Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson brings you up to date.
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Problems are mounting inside the shiny new Wayne County Jail, leaving a lawyer who represents some inmates crying foul. WWJ's Tim Pamplin has the details and our Tony Ortiz and Tracy McCaskill run down this afternoons top local headlines.
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A Macomb County man is facing charges after authorities say he wired a phony bomb to his car, prompting a police response and evacuations. WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins has the details from Harrison Township, plus our Tracey McCaskill runs down the top news to know for your Tuesday midday in Metro Detroit.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have the latest on a new report on asthma and Metro Detroiters weigh in on tonight's presidential debate.
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A man is in police custody after a disturbing incident on Detroit’s east side early Monday morning that authorities say stemmed from a work dispute. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports. (PHOTO: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
A Detroit mom is facing a felony charge under Michigan's news safe storage law after her young son picked up her gun and shot himself in the head. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the latest on that, plus details on a power outage in Metro Detroit as she runs down the top stories for your Monday midday.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning news including a Monroe County teen arrested for making a threat. Plus, the Lions go to overtime with the Rams.
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A Detroit toddler is in critical condition after getting ahold of his mother’s gun Friday afternoon and shooting himself in the face. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has this story, as well as Friday afternoon's other top headlines. (PHOTO: Cassandra Llamas-Fossen/WWJ-FILE)
The city of Detroit is ready to welcome an influx of people downtown for the Lions season opener. Nearly 70,000 fans are expected to pack Ford Field, but even more will be at local bars, tailgates and parties.
WWJ's Taylor Dietz spoke with the city's Chief of Infrastructure, Sam Krassenstein, about what you can expect if you're going downtown on Sunday.
She also spoke with the owners of Second Best, a bar in Midtown planning a massive tailgate party on Sunday.
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The search is on for a man who robbed a West Bloomfield bank while wearing an “old man” mask on Friday morning. WWJ's Greg Bowman has the details as Tracey McCaskill runs down the day's top stories. (PHOTO: West Bloomfield Police Department)
More than 70-THOUSAND people are expected to head downtown on Sunday for the Detroit Lions home opener. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson has that and more in today's All Local. (PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
The U.S. Secretary of Education made a stop in Detroit today, as the Biden administration announces it's investing billions of dollars to make sure public schools across the nation thrive. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Luke Sloan run down the news you need to know for your Thursday afternoon.
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A newly married couple is behind bars in Flint, after police say a dispute at a wedding escalated to murder. Plus, WWJ's Tracey McCaskill tells us two Michigan hospitals will merge combining 550 sites under one name as she recaps the top local stories for your Thursday midday.
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A mother shot and killed while trying to break up an argument, armed robberies in Oakland County and Green Day is rushed off the stage. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have those stories and more to start your Thursday morning.
There's new hope in the civil brought by families of the victims of the Oxford High School mass shooting. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill being us more on that, plus an update on a Macomb County crash that critically injured a child, as they run down this afternoons top local stories.
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The few thousand workers at Detroit's major sports venues — Ford Field, Comerica Park and Little Caesars Arena — are banding together to improve working conditions. WWJ's Jon Hewett explains as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs downs the top local stories for your Wednesday midday.
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Labor woes in Metro Detroit. A new contract agreement was reached for Oakland University professors, but just hours later Teamsters were walking the picket line at Marathon Oil in southwest Detroit. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have the latest news, including an interview with Congresswoman Debbie Dingell about a town hall meeting over toxic waste in western Wayne County.
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A woman has died after a crash on Schoenherr Road Tuesday afternoon in Sterling Heights. WWJ's Darrylin Horne has the early details, while Tony Ortiz delivers the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)
A protest is taking place outside of the DMC Receiving Hospital, stemming from a woman claiming she was fired after reporting the rape of two disabled victims. WWJ’s Darrylin Horne more on that, plus WWJ's Tony Ortiz tells you what else you need to know on this Tuesday midday in Metro Detroit.
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Back from the holiday weekend, WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have the latest on a teenager shot and killed at the Michigan State Fair. The victim attended school in Ferndale where added security will be in place today.
WWJ's Luke Sloan has your Monday morning news briefs including an update on union members gathering for the annual Detroit Labor Day parade and rally. Also Vice President Kamala Harris is to speak in Detroit this afternoon.
Heading into Labor Day Weekend, WWJ's Tony Ortiz has Friday's top stories, including another round of severe thunderstorms that is impacting big weekend events. (PHOTO: National Weather Service)
Only minor injuries, but a hefty emergency response to a crash involving a West Bloomfield police vehicle. We'll bring you details on that, plus college students who demanded compensation after Gov. Whitmer's COVID shutdowns have their answer as WWJ's Greg Bowman runs down the top local stories for your Friday midday.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Pat Vitale bring you the latest news including a road rage incident in Macomb County that left one driver injured. Plus, U of M begins their football season this weekend.
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With power out now for 48 hours for some 50,000 Metro Detroit residents, DTE Energy is handing out ice and water, We'll get an update on restoration efforts, plus a popular festival nearly derailed by the power problems as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracy McCaskill run down this afternoon's top local stories.
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Frustrations are growing.as Metro Detroiters continue to deal with power outages and downed wires, two days after damaging storms blew through the region. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill brings us the latest on that story as she runs down the top local headlines for your Thursday midday.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson report a little boy is hospitalized after he was shot in a drive-by shooting in southwest Detroit. Meantime, a man has died after he touched a power line on the eastside. Those stories top the All-Local.
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DTE Energy is out with an update regarding power outages and restoration efforts after strong storms rolled through Metro Detroit Tuesday night, and early this morning. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring us the latest as they run down this afternoon's top local stories.
(Photo: Trees down off Welch Rd., just north of Pontiac Trail. Credit Tim Pamplin/WWJ)
A mixed bag for Michigan's third graders in the latest scores from the state's M-STEP test. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has details on that story, plus an update on power restoration after last night's damaging storms, and more top headlines from across the Metro Detroit region.
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news with the latest on the storms, and another visit to Michigan by Vice President Kamala Harris.
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Hundreds of thousands of Michiganders lost power Tuesday, including 175,000 in Metro Detroit. WWJ's Kyle Kimball has the details, while Luke Sloan interviews Craig Bryson of the Oakland County Road Commission about the damage.
The City of Detroit is now a nationwide leader when it comes to heart safety. WWJ's Jon Hewett explains, as our Tracey McCaskill runs down the top locals stories for your Tuesday midday.
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High winds and an isolated tornado are possible in a window between this afternoon and midnight. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your morning news.
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump made his seventh visit of the year to Michigan on Monday, speaking at Huntington Place in Detroit. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have the details, along with the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK)
A Southfield man has been bound over for trial on 12 charges in connection with the murder of a Melvindale police officer. We bring you the latest on that story as WWJ's Tracy McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Monday midday.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your local news on this Monday morning including a report from WWJ's Charlie Langton on the first day of school for thousands of students.
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WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have Friday's top stories, including a jury finding three Metro Detroit security guards not guilty of involuntary manslaughter in connection with a man's death 10 years ago. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
After burning for more than two days, a fire in a massive pile of mulch on Detroit's westside is now out. Detroit fire officials on Friday afternoon told WWJ firefighters left the scene of the fire — at the Detroit Mulch Company on Prairie Street, near Lyndon and Livernois — earlier in the morning, as the fire had been declared extinguished. WWJ's Miranda Richardson reports. (Photo: Mike Campbell)
Over Labor Day Weekend, sandwich lovers will descend upon Detroit's Eastern Market for the first annual Detroit Sandwich Party. The family-friendly event was founded by local chef and entrepreneur Carlos Parisi who sat down with WWJ's Zach Clark to profess his love of sandwiches.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson has your Friday morning news including the closing of a long time and popular bowling alley. Plus, Michigan politicians in the spotlight at the Democratic National Convention (Photo Credit: GeorgeRudy/Getty Images).
As WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring you the day's top stories, Ryan Wrecker reports a 14-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy from Macomb County are behind bars in connection with an alleged plot to kill the girl’s mom.
Months after a giant warehouse explosion rocked Clinton Township, cleanup of the hazardous waste has begun. The U.S. Environmental Agency started the process this week at the Goo Smoke Shop and Select Distributors warehouse on 15 Mile and Groesbeck. (Photo: Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK)
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news with stories about a shooting outside a Dearborn restaurant that left two people injured. Plus, former Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick speaks to Oakland County Republicans and getting children ready for school when it comes to sleep. (Photo Credit: Ajax9/Getty Images).
More than three years after his sentence was commuted by former President Donald Trump, former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick will speak at the GOP Lincoln Day Dinner in Novi Wednesday night.
WWJ's Darrylin Horne spoke with Kilpatrick about his commuted sentence, why he believes in Trump and what life is like after being released from prison.
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A Detroit teenager and her mother have filed a lawsuit accusing 36th District Court Judge Kenneth King of violating the teen’s constitutional rights and causing her severe emotional pain when he ordered her to be put into handcuffs after she fell asleep during a field trip to his courtroom | Meanwhile, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer speaks with WWJ live from Chicago ahead of her speech tonight at the Democratic National Convention. (Photo: Getty Images)
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news including the latest on a large mulch fire on Detroit's westside.
As WWJ's Tony Ortiz runs down the day's top stories, Darrylin Horne has the details on former President Donald Trump's Tuesday visit to Livingston County. (PHOTO: © Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK)
A 40-year old Rochester Hills doctor who specializes in internal medicine is accused of sex crimes involving children and adults in Oakland County. Authorities on Tuesday announced Oumair Aejaz is facing 10 charges, including child sexually abusive activity, stemming from years of alleged abuse and secret recording. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports. (Photo: Oakland County Sheriff's Office)
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have the latest on radioactive waste heading for suburban Detroit. Plus it's National Radio Day and WWJ turns 104.
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Several Metro Detroit UAW locals are filing grievances against Stellantis, and the union’s president says this could “pave the way” for a strike. WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the details as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill delivers the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
Progress is being celebrated in Farmington Hills Monday as demolition gets underway to make room for what the city calls its first major housing project in two decades. WWJ's Jon Hewett was live on the scene and has the details. (Photo: Getty Images)
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Pat Vitale report Detroit police are looking for two suspects involved in a drive-by shooting that left a boy dead. Also get ready for a Super Moon tonight.
It's a legal victory for Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, and a setback for Enbridge in the long legal fight over the Line 5 Pipeline in the Straits of Mackinac. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have that story and more as they run down the top local headlines for your Friday.
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A Lansing man has been sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after he pleaded guilty to murdering 2-year-old Wynter Cole Smith. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the breaking update as she runs down the top local headlines for your Friday midday.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson reports the Macomb County Clerk and Secretary of State are investigating after four voters cast two ballots in the August primary elections.
Investigators have sent a warrant request to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office in the case of 13-year-old Na'Ziyah Harris, who hasn't been seen since she got off a bus on Detroit's east side 7 months ago. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracy McCaskill have the details, plus other top local headlines for your Thursday afternoon.
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New developments in Farmington Hills, after a police standoff lasting nearly five hours. WWJ's Jon Hewett has details from the scene, plus WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down other top local headlines for your Thursday.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson brings you Thursday morning's top stories including an update on the deadly fire and explosions at a Clinton Township business.
For the second time in as many weeks, Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance stopped in Michigan. This time Vance was south of Grand Rapids in Byron Center saying policies supported by Kamala Harris are hurting the state.
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A local restaurant is fundraising to help the victims of the June Rochester Hills splash pad shooting that shocked the community. Today, the Culver's on East Auburn Road in Rochester Hills is donating 50% of all proceeds to the nine victims of the shooting.
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There's good news on the economic front, as the U.S. Labor Department says the consumer price index dropped to 2.9% in July, from 3% in June.
WWJ's Luke Sloan speaks with analyst Mark Hamrick of Bankrate.com about what this could mean for interest rates, as we run down this midday's top stories.
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A Shelby Township man is behind bars after police say he tried to kidnap a 7-year-old girl. Plus, you may be surprised who will be speaking at the Oakland County Republican Party's Lincoln Day Dinner as WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Pat Vitale run down this morning's top local stories.
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Rising tensions have sparked several rescue missions, all aimed at getting Michiganders out of the Middle East amid worries about an escalating Israel-Hamas war. Plus, a Westland woman is charged for what police say was an intentional crash as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down' this afternoons top local stories.
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The UAW is taking legal action following former President Donald Trump's interview with Elon Musk, live on X last night. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has developing details on that story. Plus. a rare 'Do Not Drive' alert is issued by Ford, and more top local headlines for your Tuesday midday.
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One person is killed and some people are looking for a new place to live following a fire at the Kamper Stevens Apartments, a senior high rise in Downtown Detroit. WWJ;s Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson have that story,, plus more top headlines this morning from across the region.
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A Canton man has been charged with murder for allegedly shooting and killing a man who was protecting his daughter. That's our top story this Monday afternoon as WWJ's Tony Ortiz runs down Monday afternoon's local news headlines.
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It's been just about three weeks since Melvindale Corporal Mohamed Said was gunned down and killed in the line of duty.
WWJ's Tim Pamplin sat down for an emotional conversation with Officer Mohamed Hacham, as a large mural depicting his fallen partner's badge was completed in the Downriver community.
Starting tomorrow, "The Connect" electric vehicle shuttle service launches in Detroit. We'll bring you the details, plus the latest on a tragic shooting in Canton as WWJ's Ryan Wrecker runs down Monday's top local news headlines.
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WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning news, including the latest on a deadly shooting in Canton, plus high school athletes begins practice for the new seasons.
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A judge says Michael Jackson-Bolanos cannot face a retrial for murder and home invasion in the death of Detroit Jewish leader Samantha Woll. WWJ's Luke Sloan has details on that, plus WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down this afternoon's top local headlines.
(Photo: From left, Defense attorney Brian Brown, his client Michael Jackson-Bolanos and defense attorney Purna Krishnamoorthy listen to the judge at the Frank Murphy Hall of Justice in Detroit. © Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK)
On the auto beat, WWJ's Jeff Gilbert says layoffs are coming at a Detroit-area auto plant. We'll have details on that story, plus WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz run down other local news headline for your Friday midday.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Pat Vitale have your Friday news with the latest on a smash-and-grab at a Detroit convenience store. Plus, a swatting case involving a Metro Detroit Congresswoman.
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The Democratic nominee for president , Vice-President Kamala Harris continued her tour of Metro Detroit today with a stop at a union hall to talk with UAW members in the city of Wayne. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring us that story, plus other top news from across the region on Thursday.
(Photo: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz -- democratic candidate Kamala Harris' pick for VP -- poses with members of the UAW after speaking at the UAW Local 900 during a campaign stop in Wayne on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2024. © Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, are in Metro Detroit again today; this time showing their support for organized labor..
WWJ's Jon Hewett is there with the latest, plus a former cop is busted on sex charges as WWJ's Greg Bowman runs down other top locals headlines this Thursday midday.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Pat Vitale have your Thursday morning news briefs including an update on a rally in Metro Detroit involving presidential nominee Democrat Kamala Harris. Plus, you could tour a ship that has docked in Detroit.
Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly-named running mate, Tim Walz, will be speaking to a crowd in Metro Detroit today, as they continue their battleground state tour. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring us the latest on that, plus a visit by Donald Trump's VP pick and more on this afternoon's top locals stories.
(Photo: A crowd awaits Kamala Harris at an airport hanger in Metro Detroit, credit: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)
WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson report the presidential campaign will be front and center in Metro Detroit today, with visits by both Kamala Harris and her VP pick, Tim Walz, and Trump's pick JD Vance. Listen for the latest, plus more on the Primary elections.
(Photo: Media gathers in front of the Shelby Township Police Department, awaiting GOP Vice Presidential nominee, JD Vance, who is expected to speak at a private event. Credit Charlie Langton/WWJ).
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news update with the latest on the Primary election candidates and proposals. Plus Detroit police investigating a triple shooting.
Concerns over a possible recession aren't boding well for investors, with the effects being felt worldwide. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill brings us more on that, plus how high interest rates are affecting your credit debt, and more top local stories this midday.
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The city of Detroit was in the running to host the 1968 Olympic Games. A new documentary takes a look back at the bid as officials not only faced opposition from other cities across the world, but from many Detroiters themselves. WWJ's Ryan Wrecker spoke with the director and writer of "Detroit's Olympic Uprising." (PHOTO: Getty Images)
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson catch you up to date with the latest news including possible severe weather in Metro Detroit. Plus, a little boy shoots himself over the weekend.
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WWJ's Jon Hewett was on Detroit's northwest side for a ribbon cutting ceremony today as the Detroit Police Department unveiled their new community center in the refurbished Redford Library. Hewett reports the the renovation cost $2 million.
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The Wayne County Health Department is out with a warning today, confirming a case of the measles. WWJ's Tony Ortiz says those that visited two locations, one in Canton, one in Livonia, in late July should be on the lookout for symptoms.
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The Wayne County Health Department issued a warning on Friday, confirming that a resident tested positive for the measles after traveling internationally. WWJ's Tony Ortiz spoke with Wayne County Health Officer Dr. Abdul El-Sayed. (Photo: Getty Images)
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige report the heavy rain has led to flooding in some homes in Warren and on local roads. Also, Novi native Paul Whelan is back in the United States after nearly six years in a Russian prison. (PHOTO: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
It's being called a "diplomatic feat." Novi native Paul Whelan and two other Americans who have been held in Russian prisons are expected to be home tomorrow after a historic prisoner swap. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracy McCaskill have the latest on that story, plus more top local news headlines for Thursday.
PHOTO: In this handout photo provided by the U.S. Government, Wall Street Journal Reporter Evan Gershkovich, Radio Free Europe journalist Alsu Kurmasheva, and former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan pose with an American flag in the airport lounge on August 1, 2024 in Ankara, Turkey.. (Photo by the U.S. Government/Getty Images)
We're learning more this midday about a massive and complex prisoner swap involving the U.S., Russia, and other western countries that is to include Novi native Paul Whelan, as well as journalist Evan Gershkovich, We hear from an expert on international affairs about what to expect with this swap, as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson bring us the latest.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have the latest on Novi native Paul Whelan who is reportedly being released from a Russian prison after six years.
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Initial reaction is wildly mixed to a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that means a lot of changes to the state's minimum wage law. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the latest on that, plus other top local headlines for your Wednesday afternoon.
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Temperatures in Metro Detroit and across Michigan this fall are expected to be higher than normal. As AccuWeather's U.S. Fall Forecast is released, WWJ's Jackie Paige was joined live by AccuWeather Long-Range Expert Paul Pastelok who tells us when to expect the snow to return.
Plus, WWJ's Tracey McCaskill brings us an update on changes to the state's minimum wage, and more top local headlines from across Metro Detroit.
Who is shooting pets with a BB gun in Woodhaven? WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Wednesday morning news including some high school players attending Lions training camp.
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Michigan's Attorney General is working to limit a proposed DTE rate hike. Here's more on that story, followed by an update on Stellantis buyouts and other top local headlines this afternoon with WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill.
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Testimony is underway in Washington D.C. into the investigation of the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, with the hearing chaired by Michigan U.S. Senator, Gary Peters. WWJ's Jon Hewett has details on that, plus more on this afternoon's top stories with WWJ's Tracy McCaskill.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Tuesday morning news update with the latest on a fire that destroyed two houses in Hazel Park. Plus a new water affordability plan in the city of Detroit and a U.S. Senator from Michigan mentioned as a possible running mate for Kamala Harris.
A Detroit woman is heading to prison after pleading guilty to murdering her 3-year-old son and hiding his body in a freezer. WWJ's Tony Ortiz brings you that story, plus more top news headlines from around Metro Detroit this Monday afternoon.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson bring you the latest news including an informational protest taking place at the University of Michigan Medical Center.
A Michigan State Police Detective was shot today on Detroit's east side. WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins says neither the officer or his cruiser were hit. The investigation into the shooter continues, the suspect remains at large.
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WWJ's Jon Hewett reports that an estimated 8,000 people were on hand in Dearborn today to mourn and celebrate the life of 26-year old Mohamed Said. Said, a Melvindale Police officer was shot and killed in the line of duty Sunday morning. The man accused in the murder has been charged with first degree murder.
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A somber day in Wayne County as 26-year old Mohamed Said was laid to rest, starting with a funeral procession led by police officers from across the state. Said, a Melvindale Police Officer, was shot and killed in the line of duty this past Sunday.
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Buyers beware: WWJ's Ryan Wrecker reports that a deadly listeria outbreak is forcing Boar's Head to recall certain ham products and liverwurst. Those meats were made in late June and could be in countless stores across the state.
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Researchers at Michigan State University are using virtual reality simulations to help understand how stuttering develops in young children.
How does it work? WWJ's Ryan Wrecker spoke with speech-language pathologist Bridget Walsh, and speech therapist Dr. Katie Gerwin.
The MSU Development Speech Lab welcomes families interested in participating in its study to fill out this survey. The lab is specifically seeking families with children ages 3-6 who stutter, or children ages 4-6 who exhibit typical speech and language.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Friday news briefs with the latest on Melvindale officer Mohamed Said. Plus early voting for the primary election begins Saturday.
WWJ's Darrilyn Horne says mourners have been streaming through Dearborn's Ford Theatre for hours to pay respects to slain Melvindale Police Officer, 23-year old Mohamed Said who was shot and killed early Sunday morning. 44-year old Michael Lopez is facing a first degree murder charge in Said's death.
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WWJ's Jon Hewett says the family of Samantha Woll spoke for the first time today following the hung jury in the murder trial of Michael Jackson-Bolanos. Jackson-Bolanos was accused of stabbing and killing Woll, a prominent Detroit Jewish leader. A judge will decide August 9th if Jackson-Bolanos will be retried for Woll's murder.
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Happening in Dearborn -- The visitation for Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said. The 23-year old Said was gunned down in the line of duty Sunday morning. 44-year old Michael Lopez has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the shooting.
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A Detroit judge will decide August 9th if Michael Jackson-Bolanos will stand trial for a second time in the stabbing death of prominent Detroit Jewish leader Samantha Woll last October. Jackson-Bolanos' jury deadlocked on murder charges earlier this month.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have the latest news including breaking news regarding charges for a man suspected of killing a Melvindale police officer.
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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel's Prime Minister, addressed Congress in Washington D.C. today, attempting to bolster support for the war against Hamas. During the speech, Michigan Representative Rashida Tlaib, the only Palestinian member of congress, held up signs that said 'Guilty of Genocide' and 'War Criminal'
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In Lansing today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the state's $82+ billion dollar annual budget. During the signing, Whitmer said the "intentional" budget will help the state accomplish their 'Make It In Michigan' plan.
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According to WWJ's Jonathan Carlson, lawyers for the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy have filed suit against former CFO William Smith along with his wife, mother, sister and a friend. Smith faces decades in prison if convicted in the theft.
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44-year old Michael Lopez, the man accused of murdering 23-year old Melvindale Officer Mohammed Said on Sunday could be charged as early as today. Lopez is currently being housed in the Detroit Detention Center.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have the latest on freeway flooding after heavy rain. Plus charges could be filed as early as today against a man suspected of killing a Melvindale police officer.
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WWJ's Luke Sloan reports a car drove into Lake St. Clair around 12:30 this afternoon near the border of St. Clair Shores and Grosse Pointe Woods. Police say three bystanders jumped into the water to save the man who was rushed to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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Trenton Police say a juvenile made bomb threat this morning to a local recreation center this morning. According to WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins, nothing suspicious was found at the rec center and police were able to trace the call back to the juvenile's home.
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The now former head of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, tendered her resignation today following a failed attempt on the life of former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania rally earlier this month. Cheatle spent time in the Secret Service's Detroit Field Office int he 1990s.
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WWJ's Tracey McCaskill says driving on deteriorating and congested roads is costing Michiganders $17 billion annually, that according to a new AAA survey. The average resident of the Detroit area loses about $3,000 a year on the roads.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Tuesday morning news including the latest on GM profits, a security team hired to find a way to stop car thieves from stealing cars and trucks off dealer lots, and many Delta delays for a fifth day.
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Both Michigan Senator Gary Peters and Governor Gretchen Whitmer were in Macomb County today and so was WWJ's Jon Hewett. Peters tells Hewett that Biden made an 'incredible' decision to step aside.
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While the manhunt for 44-year old Michael Lopez continues, the Melvindale community is remembering 23-year old Police Officer Mohamed Said. Lopez is accused of shooting and killing Said early Sunday morning.
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As student loan debt soars over $1 trillion nationally, WWJ's Jon Hewett reports that Oakland County has kicked off their Student Debt Relief initiative. The county is partnering with Savvy, a company that helps borrowers enroll in government repayment and forgiveness assistance programs.
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According to WWJ's Tracey McCaskill, officials with the 'OK To Say' program in Michigan say it received more calls in 2023 than in the system's 10-year history. OK To Say is the state's student safety program.
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The manhunt for the suspect accused of killing 23-year old Melvindale Police Officer Mohamed Said, 44-year old Michael Lopez, continues. Lopez remains on the loose after allegedly shooting and killing Officer Said at Oakwood and Dix roads on Sunday morning.
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Reaction in Michigan continues Monday morning to President Joe Biden deciding to drop out of the 2024 Presidential race with just months to go. The big question locals is what role might Governor Gretchen Whitmer play in the Democratic ticket?
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After failing around midnight, a glitch in the Microsoft owned CrowdStrike crippled travel, hospitals, banks, government services and countless other businesses. While things have slowly gotten back to normal, WWJ's Tony Ortiz says it left plenty of headaches behind.
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As the sun heats up, officials at AAA of Michigan believe this might be the busiest season of travel since the pre-COVID summer of 2019. During COVID, cruises took the biggest hit but they've returned as one of the most popular vacation options.
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After a massive global outage at Microsoft, emergency services, planes, banks and countless other businesses were unable to operate. But WWJ's Tracey McCaskill says many services are beginning to return to normal, albeit slowly.
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A 33-year old Dearborn woman is dead following a crash this morning along Michigan Avenue. Police tell WWJ that the woman was hit by another driver who ran a red light while speeding. The other driver remains in critical condition.
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Earlier today, a Detroit jury hung, say they could NOT reach a verdict in the murder trial of Michael Jackson Bolanos. Jackson Bolanos is accused of killing Woll, a prominent Detroit Jewish leader, last October. Prosecutors haven't decided if they'll try him again.
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A standoff with a barricaded gunman in Redford Township is over. Police were able to get the man out of the house and arrest him at a home near 7 Mile and Inkster. No word yet on what lead to that standoff.
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New on WWJ: The jury was not able to come to a consensus on the murder or home invasion charges against Michael Jackson Bolanos. Bolanos was found guilty of lying to police. Woll, a prominent local Jewish leader, was stabbed to death at her Detroit home back in October.
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The Redford Township SWAT Team is dealing with a barricaded gunman inside a home near 7 Mile and Inskter. It's not clear what lead up to the situation but police continue to communicate with the man through a bullhorn.
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Democrats in Michigan are calling out the record of Donald Trump's running mate. WWJ's Jon Hewett reports that Michigan Senator Debbie Stabenow says there isn't enough focus on Vance's record.
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your top stories for Thursday morning including a report from Charlie Langton about car thieves hitting Macomb County dealerships and Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance speaking at the RNC.
Happening in Orion Township, the Oakland County Sheriff says a 67-year old man was a shot and killed while trying to break into the home of his ex-girlfriend. WWJ's Darrylin Horne reports that the woman's stepson shot the suspect in the head as he attempted to hurt the victim.
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Despite many calls from high level Democrats for Joe Biden to step down, WWJ's Jon Hewett says that Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlan Gilchrist is affirming his support of the sitting president.
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Vice President Kamala Harris fir the first time addressed the assassination attempt targeting former President Donald Trump, saying that "violence is never acceptable."
During a campaign stop in Kalamazoo, Michigan, VP went on to address several issues she says are crucial for voters to keep in mind ahead of the election.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says criminals have been calling Michiganders and telling them they have CARES Act money available but must claim it immediately. WWJ's Greg Bowman reports the bad actors use that as an opening to steal your personal information.
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Good news for borrowers: The Federal Reserve seems increasingly convinced that the inflation rate will drop to the desired 2% which could signal rate cuts in the coming months.
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Mike Campbell have your Wednesday news briefs with more on complaints about garbage pickup after Priority Waste bought GFL. Also debate continues over Detroit's solar plan.
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Jurors again returned to a Detroit courtroom today to continue their deliberation in the case against Michael Jackson Bolanos and again they left without reaching a verdict. Bolanos is accused of murdering prominent Jewish leader Samantha Woll back in October.
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In his first appearance following the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump is scheduled to be in Grand Rapids Sunday. It will also mark the first join appearance on the campaign trail for both Trump and Vice Presidential pick J.D. Vance.
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Detroit Police say a man experiencing a mental health crisis walked into a gas station parking lot and started shooting after saying he was being followed. Three people were shot, one remains in critical condition.
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Thousands remain without power after severe storms ravaged Metro Detroit overnight. WWJ's Greg Bowman reports that tornado sirens blared in multiple cities this morning around 2:30.
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Tuesday morning news briefs including the latest on power outages from severe storms and Amazon workers prepared for Prime Days. (Photo: Getty Images)
At the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this afternoon, former President Donald Trump announced Ohio Senator JD Vance as his pick for Vice President. WWJ's Jon Hewett has local reaction to the decision.
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A year after a bill was signed into law in Michigan that prevents conversion therapy in regards to sexual orientation. WWJ's Darrylin Horne reports that now there is a lawsuit challenging the law.
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In the latest RealComp survey, total housing inventory grew in the month of June, but pending sales are down. WWJ's Ryan Wrecker spoke with RealComp CEO Karen Kage about why the latest numbers are encouraging for Metro Detroiters. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
A sprawling investigation continues after former President Donald Trump was shot at a Pennsylvania rally over the weekend. One person was killed and two others seriously injured. How will that affect this week's Republican National Convention?
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The jury in the Samantha Woll case returns for deliberation this morning after telling the judge on Friday that they were deadlocked. Michael Jackson Bolanos is accused of killing Woll, the prominent Detroit Jewish leader, back in October.
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Will there be a mistrial in the case of murdered Jewish leader Samantha Woll, who was stabbed to death in her Detroit home? Jurors told a Wayne County Circuit Court judge today that they are hopelessly deadlocked. WWJ's Jon Hewett reports from the courthouse with the breaking update.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news update with the latest information about a deadly fire in Hazel Park and new details about an AT&T security breach.
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The next couple of days could be critical for President Joe Biden, as he plans a visit to Michigan to fight back against calls for him to drop out of the race for the White House. WWJ's Tony Ortiz tells us who wants to see a change at the top of the Democratic ticket, and why, as he brings us Thursday's top local stories.
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"It's better than we expected." Visit Detroit CEO Claude Molinari has great news to share about the financial impact of the 2024 NFL Draft on the city. He spoke with WWJ's Jeremy Otto.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news briefs including the latest on a 54-foot pleasure boat that's been stuck in the Detroit River for several days.
Michigan State Police are warning drivers not to try to drive through the flood waters, as the remnants of Hurricane Beryl are soaking Metro Detroit-area roads and freeways. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down your local news headlines.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news briefs with the latest on the heavy rain that hit Metro Detroit, one local fire station closed due to mold.
Closing arguments wrapped up this hour in Wayne County Circuit Court, in the trial of a Detroit man accused of killing Jewish leader Samantha Woll. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring us the update, plus more on Tuesday top news from around Metro Detroit.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have the latest on how much rain Metro Detroit will get from what was Hurricane Beryl. Plus, an alligator rescued from a Detroit home.
Detroit police and city officials are rolling out a new strategy to crack down on gun violence at so-called “pop-up” block parties after two people were killed and 19 injured in a shooting over the holiday weekend.
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Prosecutors on Monday continued their cross-examination of Michael Jackson-Bolanos, the man accused of murdering noted Detroit Jewish leader Samantha Woll last October.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news including the latest on a mass shooting in Detroit that left two people dead and 19 others injured. (Photo: Ajax9/Getty Images)
A Flint-area teen who went missing back in May has been found safe in Miami, Florida after he was spotted on a Twitch live-stream.
Meanwhile, Oakland County teens are recovering in area hospitals after an early morning shooting at a house party in Pontiac. (Photo: Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images for Marriott Bonvoy)
WWJ's Mike Campbell has your Friday morning news briefs including a story from our Jon Hewett about Fourth of July celebrations in the city of Dearborn that led to minor injuries for two responding police officers and numerous citations issued for parents and children alike.
WWJ's Mike Campbell has your holiday news briefs including an explosion at the Red Run Golf Club in Royal Oak.
Millions of Michiganders are hitting the roads and using the airports to travel for the 4th of July weekend. We'll have that story, plus the man accused of murdering Detroit Jewish leader Samantha Woll takes the stand in his own defense, and WWJ's Tracey McCaskill brings more on Wednesday's top local news.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Wednesday news briefs with more on a Delta flight diverted to New York. And Metro Detroiters already planning for the holiday.
A man has been found dead, his body pulled from an Oakland County lake. We have the latest on that breaking story, plus WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring updates on a deadly crash after a police chase in Warren, and more on Tuesday's top local news from around Metro Detroit.
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news stories with the latest on a chase involving Warren police, and a cut in shifts at a local auto plant.
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The man accused of murdering 2-year-old Wynter Cole-Smith last summer now faces life in prison after entering a guilty plea in the horrifying case. WWJ's Tracy McCaskill and Tony Ortiz bring us the update, plus another Rochester Hills splash pad shooting victim is out of the hospital and more on this afternoon's top local news.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning news briefs including more on gas prices as well as the closure of Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights.
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WWJ's Luke Sloan and Tracey McCaskill have your Friday afternoon news briefs including a settlement involving an arrest with the use of facial recognition.
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Mike Campbell have your Friday morning news briefs including reaction to Thursday night's CNN Presidential Debate.
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news briefs including more on a vigil in Romeo for murdered Oakland County Sheriff deputy Brad Reckling.
It's week three of the trial for the man accused of murdering Detroit Jewish leader Samantha Woll. WWJ's Luke Sloan will have the latest from the courtroom, plus a local businessman is stepping up to help the family of fallen Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Reckling, and more on today's top news from across the region.
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your top news stories of the day, including the latest on the suspects involved in the shooting death of Oakland County Sheriff's deputy Brad Reckling.
The Macomb County Sheriff's Office Marine Division swoops into action to save four boaters whose boat capsized on Lake St, Clair. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Luke Sloan have that story, plus the latest in the Samantha Woll murder trial and other stories from around Metro Detroit.
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A line of severe weather moving into Metro Detroit area has already knocked out power to thousands of people on the west side of the state. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have more on that, plus the latest in the murder of an Oakland County Sheriff's deputy and other top local stories from across the region.
A lot of excitement, as crowds pack Downtown Detroit tonight for the annual fireworks show. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Luke Sloan have more on that story, plus the investigation into the fatal shooting of Oakland County Sheriff's Deputy Brad Reckling Saturday night, and other top local stories from around the region.
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news including the latest on the Oakland County deputy shot and killed over the weekend.
There were at least a dozen cars and trucks with flat tires, pulled off to the side of southbound I-75 near I-275, Friday afternoon. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz bring us that story, plus thousands of power outages remain in Metro Detroit after Wednesday's damaging storms.
(UPDATE: We've since learned the flat tires were from a ladder on the freeway. The ladder is now off to side).
It was a planned explosion to bring down an old power plant in Trenton. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news with a report from our Charlie Langton who watched the demolition.
Severe weather that blew through Metro Detroit last night has left 33,000 DTE Energy customers without power. That means no air-conditioning or fans or lights, as some residents are cleaning up the mess left by wind damage. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the latest on that, plus other top news from around the region on Thursday.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your latest news briefs including reports on storm damage across Metro Detroit.
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Stay cool! TheExcessive Heat Warning is over for Metro Detroit, but there's still a Heat Advisory in effect. Plus, water woes in Livonia and the latest on the investigate into the Rochester Hills splash pad mass shooting when Jackie Paige runs down Wednesday morning's top local stores.
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Michigan State Police are investigating after human remains were found on the campus of the University of Michigan. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz will bring you more on that, plus the sweltering heat hovering over Metro Detroit and today's other top news from across the region.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news briefs including an Excessive Heat Warning for people in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
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New information this afternoon about the mass shooting at Brooklands Plaza splash pad in Rochester Hills over the weekend, WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have the latest, plus court is back in session in the trial for the murder of Detroit Jewish leader Samantha Woll, and more on Monday's top local stories.
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news including the latest from Rochester Hills on the mass shooting at a splash pad. Plus a warning about scams connected to the shooting.
As former President Donald Trump celebrates his 78th birthday, he is also planning a campaign stop in Detroit this weekend. WWJ's Jon Hewett has that story, plus our Tracy McCaskill and Tony Ortiz run down other top news from across the region on Friday.
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Supporters of former President Donald Trump are planning what they're calling a Massive 'MAGA Boat Parade' in Michigan this weekend. Plus, an update on summer roadwork -- and lot of it -- as WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Pat Vitale bring us Friday's top local stories.
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National Weather Service forecasters say last week's tornado in Livonia proves that we should be prepared for the worst every time severe weather eyes our area. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz bring us more on that story, plus testimony in a high-profile murder case, and other top local news Thursday from across the region.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has your Thursday morning news including stories about two Oxford School Board members resigning and teacher layoffs in Ann Arbor.
Testimony is underway in the trial for the man accused of murdering a Jewish community leader in Detroit.
First on the witness in Wayne County Circuit Court Wednesday was Kevin Mull, who discovered Samantha Woll's body. WWJ's Tony Ortiz brings us the latest from the courtroom, plus more on this afternoon's top local stories.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has your morning news briefs including a report from Charlie Langton on Metro Detroit's most dangerous intersections, and our Mike Campbell on teacher contract talks in Detroit Public Schools Community District.
The jury has been selected in the murder trial for the person accused of killing Detroit Jewish community leader Samantha Woll. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have the update from the courtroom, plus action from a group tackling gun violence in Oakland County, and more top local stories from around the metro area.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has your morning news update including a report from our Charlie Langton that the longtime chairman of the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy -- which has been rocked by an embezzlement scandal -- spoke to donors at an annual fundraiser last night.
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One person is dead and another is in critical condition following a single-engine plane crash in rural Washtenaw County. WWJ's Tracy McCaskill and Tony have details on that developing story, plus more top news from across Metro Detroit on Monday.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning news briefs with more on protests over a new apartment building in Royal Oak. Plus trial is starting today for a man accused of murdering a Jewish leader in Detroit
Sold-out tours of Michigan Central Station are underway now through next weekend. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has more on that plus a Livonia woman charged with murder for setting a deadly house fire, and Friday afternoon's other top news from around Metro Detroit.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Friday morning news with stories about the concert to kickoff the re-opening of Michigan Central and support builds for a family who lost a child when a tornado ripped through Livonia.
A teenager has been arrested in connection with a threat made against a school in Oakland County. We'll bring you that developing story and more as WWJ's Tracy McCaskill and Tony Ortiz run down this afternoon's top news from around Metro Detroit.
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A 2-year-old boy was killed when a large tree fell onto a family's home as a line of strong storms blew across Metro Detroit. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have the latest on the damage left behind in Livonia and Farmington Hills, plus more on today's top local news.
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Charges have officially been announced against the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy's former chief financial officer. We'll have the latest on that case, plus charges against a father who allegedly murdered his girlfriend and shot and wounded their child and more on Wednesday's top local news with WWJ's Tracey McCaskill.
There's a chance for severe weather in Metro Detroit, expected to hit during the afternoon commute. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have details on that, plus an update on an Ann Arbor man with a suspended license who was on a Zoom call with a judge ... while driving ... and other top local stories Wednesday from around the region.
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Now that a petition proposing to raise the minimum wage in Michigan has been removed from the 2024 ballot, those supporting the measure are calling on state lawmakers to act.
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A man from Michigan who went viral for driving during his virtual court hearing for a suspended license is now speaking out, saying he never knew that his license was suspended.
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With more than $40 million missing from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy, the non-profit has launched a probe into ex-CFO William Smith. And Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer heads to Washington D.C. this week to meet with members of the Biden Administration. (Photo: Ryan Garza via Imagn Content Services, LLC)
Mayor Mike Duggan and other city officials on Monday joined Motor City Pride in raising a ceremonial Pride flag in Spirit Plaza Downtown Detroit to mark the start of Pride Week.
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As Ford prepares to reopen the historic Michigan Central Station with celebrations kicking off with a concert Thursday, the company's CEO is looking beyond the renovated building.
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The Southfield offices of a University of Michigan Regent has been vandalized with graffiti in support of Palestine. And Jaylin Brazier, who was convicted of murdering his cousin Zion Foster and dumping her body, will be sentenced on Monday. (Photo: Charlie Langton)
The Detroit Grand Prix kicks into high gear on Friday for Free Prix Day in the Motor City, with qualifying races getting underway. And as Detroiters use the People Mover to get around Downtown this weekend, should they anticipate that it will soon cover a larger area? (Photo: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Following the conviction this week of former President Donald Trump in a historic hush money case, WWJ Legal Analyst Charlie Langton gets the reactions of Michigan politicians at the Mackinac Policy Conference. And the City of Detroit is searching for developers in the hopes of restoring the historic Packard Plant. (Photo: Steven Hirsch/Pool via USA TODAY NETWORK)
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) on Thursday announced a second human case of bird flu has been confirmed in Michigan. Meanwhile, WWJ's Jon Hewett reports that members of Congress have questions for the president of the University of Michigan over his handling of students amid tensions of the Israel-Hamas war. (Photo: Getty Images)
The Wayne State University Police Department moved in on the pro-Palestinian encampment on campus .. breaking it up, and removing it this morning. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson bring us the latest on that, plus they sit down with Michigan Gov, Gretchen Whitmer ahead of her keynote address at the Detroit Regional Chamber's Mackinac Policy Conference on Mackinac Island.
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One construction worker is dead, and another is critically injured after they both fell several stories at school n Detroit's west side. We have details on that plus WWJ's Tony Ortiz runs down the tip local stories from across the metro area on Wednesday.
The sun is shining on Mackinac Island, as the Mackinac Policy Conference is getting underway. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson are there — among business and political leaders from across the state — as they bring you Wednesday's top local stories.
In the Grand Rapids area, a Michigan State Trooper has been charged with murder for hitting and killing a man who was running from police. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring you details on that story, plus an arrest in a local freeway shooting and more Tuesday top news from around Metro Detroit.
WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Tuesday morning news update with information about a protest on the Wayne State University campus, plus Detroit police involved in a deadly shooting.
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A well-known Detroit nightlife destination is closed indefinitely because of a partial building collapse. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have more on that, plus a Memorial Day weekend travel update from AAA, a spike in gas prices and other top news Friday f rom around the metro area.
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New information about a crash that led to an hours-long closure of I-94, Friday morning. Plus, gas prices are high for the holiday, a bruhaha over street closures in Northville, and more on today's top local news with WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson.
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A liquor store on Detroit's west side was the target of a smash-and-grab early this morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton has details on that. Plus, also in Detroit, two children are dead after a pair of shootings; one with an unsecured gun.
Jonathan Carlson brings us Thursday's top local stories.
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A rally of more than 100 protestors in front of the Washtenaw County Courthouse, after several were arrested yesterday during the dismantling of the pro-Palestine encampment at U of M. WWJ's Jon Hewett was there.
Also, a celebration today in Downtown Detroit and more as Tony Ortiz runs down today's local stories from across the region.
Protests continued outside of the Washtenaw County Sheriffs Office, after police moved in to clear the pro-Palestine encampment on the University of Michigan campus this morning. Plus, WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill bring us news about a visit from Vice President Kamala Harris and more on Tuesday's top news from around Metro Detroit.
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Police at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor have moved an encampment off the Diag, where pro-Palestinian protesters had been set up for weeks. Plus, a new look for the Detroit Zoo water tower is unveiled as WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson bring us today's top news from around Metro Detroit.
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Two men are in police custody after allegedly trying to solicit sex from minors in Macomb County's Chesterfield Township. WWJ's Tony Ortiz have more on that, plus a deadly dog attack and other top news from across Metro Detroit on Monday.
WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has your Monday morning news briefs including an update on a deadly motorcycle crash in Farmington Hills.
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A murder charge filed against a Detroit man accused of killing a Dearborn man with a single punch during a road rage dispute. WWJ's Luke Sloan has details on that, plus a triple shooting by a Taylor man, a new jobs report of out University of Michigan and Friday's other top local stories.
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It took a dozen years, but the Detroit City Football Club is close to getting a permanent place to call home. More on the story live from WWJ's Mike Campbell, plus our Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson recap this morning's top local stories from across the region.
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After less than an hour of deliberations, a verdict has been reached in the trial of Jaylin Brazier, accused of killing his 17-year-old cousin. WWJ's Darrylin Horne has the details.
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WWJ's Jon Hewett reports police have busted up a large, violent car theft ring operating in Metro Detroit.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Thursday morning news update including a report about new technology going up along Detroit-area freeways that is focused on wrong way drivers.
A Dearborn Heights woman has now been charged with murder, after allegedly shooting and killing her boyfriend during a fight. The latest on that, plus today's other top local stories with WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz.
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Former Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick has filed new documents in federal court regarding his restitution payments, and a raid this morning on the city's northwest side. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson has today's top local stories.
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge is just weeks away from connecting the U.S. and Canadian bridge decks. On Tuesday bridge officials were able to give a tour of the deck. WWJ's Jon Hewett was there.
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Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts has been fined $1,500 for using the city’s publicly funded cable TV channel to promote his preferred political candidates. WWJ's Luke Sloan reports.
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Trial is underway in Oakland County for two suspects accused of plotting the murder of a popular local jeweler. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)
The trial resumed today for a man accused of killing his cousin, Zion Foster of Eastpointe, and putting her body into a dumpster: WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have today's top stories from around Metro Detroit.
WWJ's Pat Vitale and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning news including a government investigation after two crashes involving automated vehicles. (Photo: Getty Images)
Multiple area police department are assisting in the search for two armed suspects in a deadly shooting in Melvindale. In Oakland County, a bridge has been closed for emergency repairs. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has those stories and more top news from around Metro Detroit.
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A local attorney says at least three families have come forward seeking information and action after their children were allegedly touched inappropriately at an elementary school in the Huron Valley School District. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your top news of the morning. (Photo: Getty Images)
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your latest news including a report that government safety regulators have “significant safety concerns” about a Ford recall, and the latest on the tornadoes that tore through West Michigan this week.
A new report says Oakland County's economy is now fully recovered following the impact of the pandemic recession -- with job growth expected to continue at a steady pace. Plus, West Michigan is cleaning up after several tornadoes tore through several counties.
Here's WWJ's Tracey McCaskill with Wednesday's top local stories.
WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your tops stories of the day including the latest from Kalamazoo County where tornadoes hit Tuesday evening.
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WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Tuesday morning news update with the latest on an oily substance dumped on several roads in West Bloomfield. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
We start on the roads, where there's a big problem heading out of Downtown Detroit. WWJ's Scott Ryan has those details. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris is in Detroit at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has more on today's top stories.
Detroit police are searching for suspects in a triple shooting. Workers at a local auto plant take strike authorization vote starting today. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson have your Monday morning news.
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A Dearborn Heights woman is charged with attempted murder in the alleged shooting of her boyfriend, in the home they shared; Michigan State Police assisted in the pursuit of a man in a stolen Dodge Challenger, In Detroit, the police chief is somber as he updates reporters about a shooting at a park.
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Detroit Public Schools Community District Superintendent Nikolai Vitti says the increased availability of marijuana edibles have led to an escalation in drug use among students.
Also Friday morning, the search continues today for two people wanted for a quadruple shooting at a park, and there's been a serious crash involving a bicyclist on the east side.
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The search for two suspects continues this afternoon, after four people — including two children — were shot at a park on Detroit's west side.
To condemn anti-Semitism that's seeping through protests on campuses -- representatives introduced a resolution, labeling May 2nd as 'End Jewish Hatred Day' plus more on today's top local stories.
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Two suspects wanted in connection with the shooting of four people at a Detroit park are still on the run. Police are investigating two deadly crashes, in Southfield and on I-94. Plus, more on Former President Trump's latest visit to Michigan.
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WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige have your morning news including an update on a Sterling Heights mall redevelopment project and May Day rally at U of M. (Photo: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ)
With spring sports now in full swing, Corewell Health is rolling out a new program for kids with head injuries.
Plus, a Monroe County woman appears in court in a drunken driving murder case, a man is arrested for an alleged sexual assault on U of M's Ann Arbor campus. and more on this afternoon's top stories. (Photo: Getty Images)
The woman who crashed her SUV into the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County while allegedly driving drunk, killing two kids, has another court appearance. Plus, the state reaches a $55 million settlement with workers regarding unemployment benefits, and more on this morning's top stories from around Metro Detroit.
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The search for a missing Oakland County woman is over. In other news Monday, there's been a police shooting on Detroit's Belle Isle. (Photo: Oakland Co. Sheriff)
Here's your latest news with WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige. Some people from out of state are expressing interest in the city of Detroit following the NFL Draft. (Photo: © Eric Seals / USA TODAY NETWORK)
It's day two of the NFL Draft. As the streets of Downtown Detroit fill up with fans, WWJ's Tony Ortiz leads our team coverage from Music Town.
In other news today, a new study says vaping has turned into a public health crisis in Michigan. (Photo: © Dana Afana/Detroit Free Press / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Detroit's years of planning for the NFL Draft is paying off in a big way: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, announcing last night that Detroit set the all-time Day One NFL Draft record with more than 275,000 fans in attendance on Thursday.
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Students at Michigan State University have set up an encampment on campus to pressure MSU to divest in Israeli related investments as the conflict goes on in Gaza. Campus police told students that what they're doing violates university policies.
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This is Draft Day in Detroit. The first round of the NFL Draft will start at 8 p.m. — and there's a lot of excitement, with thousands of people visiting the city. WWJ's Tony Ortiz is in our Draft headquarters at Music Town in Downtown Detroit. (Photo: © Kathy Kieliszewski / USA TODAY NETWORK)
The opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft is in downtown Detroit this evening. It's been years in the making and Governor Gretchen Whitmer says its time to show the world what we're about.
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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is ramping up some tests of new crash prevention technology. And as we hear from WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, that technology is having trouble.
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As the NFL Draft draws near -- excitement is ramping up in Downtown Detroit. WWJ's Jon Hewett is right by the stage with an update. In Warren, a father faces charges while his son, who found his unsecured gun. Here's more on today's top stories from across Metro Detroit. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin who suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field last year will be in Detroit this weekend offering free CPR training -- and giving out AEDs. It's part of his Chasing M’s Foundation CPR Tour happening on Saturday at the Corner Ballpark in Corktown.
Charges have been filed against three teens in connection with a fight outside a high school that injured a police officer in Warren.
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The Monroe County Prosecutor's Office has filed murder and other charges against Marshella Chidester, the driver of an SUV that crashed into the Swan Boat Club killing two children. It's alleged she was drunk, a charge her lawyer denies.
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The Justice Department has agreed to pay over $138 million to the victims of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. The FBI knew of allegations against Nassar for months and did nothing, allowing the abuse to continue.
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Criminal charges are expected tomorrow against a 66-year-old woman who police say was drunk when she crashed into a building in Monroe County over the weekend -- killing two children at a birthday party.
Drivers headed to downtown Detroit will see more road closures around the NFL Draft theater. Woodward Avenue is closed from Campus Martius to Hart Plaza. (Credit: Getty)
Charges are expected to be filed today against a suspected drunk driver who crashed into a building in Monroe County over the weekend, which was hosting a children's birthday party. Two children -- a young brother and sister -- were killed. Many others were injured. WWJ's Jon Hewett has details.
Phase 4 of road closures and detours are now in place for the NFL Draft. WWJ's Michelle Pena with the update from the 24 HOUR Traffic Center. (Credit: Getty)
Green Oak Township Police says around 11 o'clock yesterday morning, the man came to a 7-Eleven store south of Brighton to meet up with who he thought was a 14-year-old girl. But it was actually a person dedicated to catching predators across Michigan. The man was arrested in the parking lot. He's now in jail as the case is reviewed. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
Although Michigan law prohibits retailers from charging prices that are "grossly in excess" of what others are charging for the same thing -- a general rise in prices does not automatically equal price gouging.
ER doctors at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit are on the picket line, and will remain there until 2 p.m. WWJ's Mike Campbell explains why.
On March 29th, five Detroit men, ranging in age from 33 to 48, were shot outside of a nightclub on West Chicago near Oakman Boulevard. Hunter is currently in police custody. He's due in court this morning. (Credit: Mike Campbell)
Detroit Police Chief James White unveils how Homeland Security, ATF and the FBI will be working together ahead of the NFL Draft.
Detroit native Big Sean headline NFL Draft concert series. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
A fast moving storm hit Ferndale and other Metro Detroit cities, tearing at least three roofs off around Woodward. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Detroit Police Department already working to keep NFL Draft safe, by working with the federal government and state of the art technology. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
Residents of the Lansing area were under a tornado warning this afternoon. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service issuing a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the entire WWJ listening area until 7-o'clock.
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As she announced felony charges against former Republican state House Speaker Lee Chatfield and his wife, Attorney General Dana Nessel is also taking aim at what she called Michigan's "inept" campaign finance laws.
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is set to announce charges in the long-running investigation into former Michigan speaker of the house Lee Chatfield. This investigation allegedly has to do with the former speaker's use of millions of dollars in political contributions.
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The Oakland County Sheriff's Department is hosting a public town hall tonight trying to generate more awareness around the growing danger of opioid addiction and overdose deaths.
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Dan Gilbert's footprint growing even bigger in downtown Detroit as he lands a plum tenant at the Hudson's building. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more
Early Monday morning, Robinson was arrested and charged with operating while intoxicated following a crash near East Eisenhower Parkway and South State Street in Ann Arbor. (Credit: Melanie Maxwell/USA Today)
GM is staying in Downtown Detroit, but moving a few blocks up Woodward. GM CEO Mary Barra and Bedrock CEO Dan Gilbert to make the formal announcement at 4:30. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
Hope asks that people look out for signs of human trafficking, someone who looks uncomfortable with the person they're with -- wearing clothing inappropriate for the weather. (Credit: David Rodrigues Muno/USA Today)
'Phase 3' of road closures is beginning for the NFL Draft. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
It's National Work Zone Awareness Week -- reminding drivers to SLOW DOWN and use caution when in a construction zone. (Credit: Getty)
Developing in Downtown Detroit, Friday afternoon: Police and the fire department have responded to an explosion and fire at a DTE substation. A loud explosion was heard as the fire broke out near Third Street and Lafayette.
Detroit has spent over $1B to build affordable housing in the city, and city officials are celebrating 4,000 units being built. (Credit: Jon Hewett/WWJ)
A wind advisory in effect Friday with gusts between 45-50mph. The National Weather Service says to drive carefully and lock down anything that could be blown away outside.
The Michigan State Police and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services have announced the purchase of gun locks, free to the public and available in all MDHHS county offices and many local health departments statewide. (Credit: Getty)
Crews are still on the scene of a bad crash on I-696 this midday. Michigan State Police is asking drivers to slow down in the rain, after a semi truck crashed into the median at westbound I-696 near Greenfield in Oak Park. (Credit: WWJ)
The two men are accused of approaching the 44-year-old man in the parking lot, beating him with baseball bats, and leaving the area in a white Chevy pickup truck.
Our developing story this hour, Michigan State Police have closed southbound I-75 at Eight Mile after a deadly crash. WWJ's Charlie Langton is at the scene.
Officials at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn say a coyote may be to blame for the death of a sheep. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A 5th case of the measles has been confirmed in Michigan, as a 4-year-old from Detroit has contracted the illness. (Credit: Getty)
Three people have been shot in Lansing during an officer-involved shooting. Lansing police tells WWJ that two of three people shot were officer, as well as a suspect.
Jennifer and James Crumbley have been sentenced to 10-15 years in prison with time served. But it is likely not over, as they are expected to appeal.
Eastern Michigan University has given the 'all-clear' to students after receiving a bomb threat Tuesday. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Students at Eastern Michigan University are being asked to evacuate their residence halls after an alleged bomb threat -- Walton, Phelps, Best, Dowing, Eateries, DC1, Wise, Buell, and Putnam. They are doing this out of an abundance of caution.
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Parents of confessed Oxford school shooter Ethan Crumbley, James and Jennifer Crumbley, were both sentenced to 10 to 15 in years in prison today following their convictions on four counts of involuntary manslaughter earlier this year.
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James and Jennifer Crumbley, the parents of the self-confessed Oxford High School shooter, will be sentenced this morning. WWJ legal analyst Charlie Langton will be in the courtroom.
State Police say police found the semi in St. Joseph Township and the semi truck driver crashed into a police vehicle and then crashed into a home. Police say he got out of the truck and ran away and then got into a violent altercation with an officer. The officer shot the driver, who was taken to the hospital, but later died from his injuries. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
We are just minutes away from the peak of the solar eclipse here in Southeast Michigan -- as the celestial event captures the attention of millions of people in the area. WWJ's Jon Hewett is in Luna Pier down in Monroe County.
As millions of people watch a solar eclipse -- General Motors is thinking about the moon. WWJ's Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Getty)
Millions of spectators in the U.S., Mexico and Canada are eagerly anticipating the total solar eclipse. (Credit: Getty)
Britteny Lee says it happened around 5:00 Friday morning, when she heard her son, Juwan Perry Junior, screaming her name, waking her up.
The home opener for the Tigers is underway in Detroit, as the Tigers try to keep their hot start going. WWJ's Jeff Lesson has more. (Credit: David Munoz/USA Today)
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit New Jersey this morning, and was felt in Philadelphia and New York.
It's a brisk morning ahead of opening day, but that's not stopping Tigers fans from heading to downtown Detroit for festivities. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A teen shot by Police is out of the hospital and could face charges. Police Chief James White says the suspect was being checked for carrying a concealed weapon when he ran, shots were fired, and the teen went down.
Hundreds of students with two Palestinian groups on campus walked out of class at noon holding a rally in the Diag. Videos posted to Instagram show that the crowed then moved into buildings on campus, including the art museum and chemistry building. (Credit: Getty)
21-year-old Noah Williams has been charged with assault with intent to murder and assault with a dangerous weapon in connection with the two incidents.
James and Jennifer Crumbley will be sentenced next week, and the Oakland County prosecutor is asking a judge for the maximum sentence. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
A Rochester woman was arraigned Tuesday for allegedly stalking a man from her local gym -- and threatening, then accosting his girlfriend.
The Macomb County Sheriff’s Office became aware of this in December when they caught 36-year-old Aaron Muterspaw of Warren talking about the plot, while he was talking on the phone in jail. (Credit: MACOMB COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE PHOTO)
Michigan State Police say the incident happened in area of I-94 near State Street yesterday afternoon. Investigators say a 38-year-old man from Jackson was driving westbound on I-94 when his front tire detached from the car, it went over the median wall and hit a Chevy Malibu traveling eastbound.
An awards ceremony scheduled for Friday will recognize a group of Sterling Heights heroes. Employees say a family was shopping when the father of an 18-month-old boy ran up to the cashier, frantically asking for help because the child wasn't breathing.
One person is dead and two others injured following a crash in Dearborn Heights. It happened Tuesday afternoon at the intersection of Van Born and Gulley roads. Police say a tow truck was traveling westbound on Van Born when it collided with a vehicle turning onto Gulley from Van Born. (Credit: WWJ)
Former President Trump is making a campaign stop in Michigan. He's in downtown Grand Rapids addressing supporters at DeVos Place. Trump opened his remarks talking border security, blaming President Biden for the boost of migrants.
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A months long drug investigation by Livonia Police leads to the arrest of a Detroit business owner. WWJ's Jon Hewett reports investigators are calling it the largest seizure of fentanyl in Michigan history.
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It was just before 9 o'clock last night that Eastpointe PD was dispatched following a report of shots fired. Officers discovered that the incident began blocks away as the victims told them that they were parked outside a home there, when another vehicle pulled up along-side and began shooting at them. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
A Detroit man is behind bars after leading police on a chase in a stolen Jeep over the weekend. It was all recorded on dash cam. (Credit: Getty)
A package of bills signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer today -- called the Michigan Family Protection Act. Among other things, the bills repeal a ban that criminalized surrogacy contracts in the state. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
Some safety advocates are concerned that Hyundai and its sister brand Kia may be moving too slowly to repair millions of recalled vehicles. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the details. (Credit: Rodney Coleman-Robinson/USA Today)
At least one Macomb County school will not hold classes today after a series of bomb threats were made over the weekend. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office, saying in a statement that Sutton's attorney had contacted officials a week ago, saying the 29-year-old was going to Tampa to turn himself into authorities. But, it wasn’t until last night that Sutton reported to the jail. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
Members of the US Marshal Detroit Fugitive Apprehension Team were trying to arrest the man -- who has several violent felony warrants. As they were trying to arrest him, the suspect tried to drive away -- dragging agents along with him. One shot was fired by one of the team members. (Credit: Getty)
Fire crews found a detached garage completely engulfed. As they worked to put out the flames, they found a 72-year-old man inside the garage, already dead. Investigators think the man may have knocked over a space heater, which caused the fire.
A suspect is at large in connection to a shooting at a west side Detroit bar that should not have been open. The shooting stemmed over a dispute for a parking spot. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Two men went missing Thursday on Lake St. Clair after leaving to go jet skiing, but only one man was found to this point. The search for the other skier resumes today.
WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says it's starting to look like the auto industry will see relatively little impact from the Baltimore port closing. The Port of Baltimore is the most important in the country when it comes to shipping automobiles.
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A man and woman were found dead Wednesday in a Madison Heights home that had caught fire. After an investigation, WWJ's Darrylin Horne says authorities have determined the man stabbed the woman to death and then turned the knife on himself.
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The Spirit of Detroit statue is getting in the spirit. It's all to celebrate next month's NFL Draft in Detroit. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
It's a new season of baseball! WWJ's Chris Fillar joins us with a preview of the Tigers season opener in Chicago today. (Credit: WWJ/Charlie Langton)
Following the collapse of the bridge in Maryland, car makers are adjusting after the subsequent closing of one of their most important ports. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Jasper Colt/USA Today)
The Palisades Power Plant is on its way to becoming the first restarted nuclear power plant in U.S. history.
Detroit Police gearing up for a big month of downtown sports events, starting with the Sweet 16 then the NFL Draft. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Wayne County court facilities is hiring private arm security guards, upsetting the Sherriff's Office. (Credit: Kirby Lee/USA Today)
Detroit is on the clock. There are only 30 days remaining until the NFL Draft brings 100,000s of football fans to the city. The draft will be free and open to fans in the downtown area surrounding Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza.
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The state of Michigan is forgiving more than $3 million remaining on a taxpayer-funded loan from the 2014 construction Detroit's Q-Line. The remaining $3.5 million on the $10 million loan is being forgiven in exchange for the state being able to freely advertise on the side of the street car.
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Accuweather meteorologist Matt Benz says the stormy weather is expected to move in during the late afternoon and evening hours. Stay with WWJ for the very latest.
A police standoff in Royal Oak last night lasts for more than three hours before the suspect is taken into custody. More from WWJ's Charlie Langton. (Credit: Getty)
A big celebration today for the city of Detroit -- which is marking a remarkable financial turnaround -- going from the nation's largest municipal bankruptcy in 2014, to achieving investment grade status in just 10 years.
Between this weekend's NCAA Sweet 16 regional championship taking place in downtown Detroit and the NFL Draft just about 30 days away, tens of thousands of people are expected to be in the area. It's the perfect opportunity for people to see the city in a different light. (Credit: Getty)
A man who allegedly stabbed a pregnant woman, killing her and her unborn child, could be charged today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
The man's house exploded round 10 p.m. Sunday night, while he was in his kitchen making the fireworks. He was able to escape and was taken to a local hospital, but we're hearing that he lost a couple of fingers and suffered other non-life threatening injuries to his hand. (Credit: Charlie Langton/ WWJ)
Stellantis is cutting 2% of its Engineering Technology and Software, WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
The OU campus is brimming with excitement after a huge upset win over 3-seeded Kentucky during March Madness.
A winter weather advisory is in effect across Southeast Michigan as Southeast Michigan could see anywhere between 1-3" inches throughout the day.
Oakland University had a huge upset last night, as they beat the 3 seed, Kentucky. WWJ's Chris Fillar has more. (Credit: Charles LeClarie/USA Today)
The Detroit News obtained federal filings today that say 27-year-old Rashad Trice has decided to plead guilty to 'kidnapping resulting in death', a felony that could land him in prison for life.
Metro Detroit now has a fourth case of measles this year. This is the second case in Washtenaw County. It involves an adult without prior immunity to measles, who was exposed to the first case in the county. (Credit: Michigan Department of Corrections)
The now 63-year-old Lawrence DeLisle killed 8-year-old Bryan DeLisle, 4-year-old Melissa, 2-year-old Kathryn, and 8-month-old Emily by driving his station wagon into the Detroit River on August 3, 1989. He was sentenced to five life terms without the chance of parole. (Credit: Getty)
Eastpointe City Council voted 4 to 1 this week to keep the road five lanes from Tuscany Avenue to Kelley Road, rather than make it three lanes as voted "for" back in February, because there would be no money for the so-called "road diet."
The big financial story of the hour. The federal reserve has spoken. We go to WWJ Business Editor Murray Feldman with what they're saying on interest rates.
Lions cornerback Cam Sutton has a warrant out for his arrest in Hillsborough County, Florida. where he's accused of strangling a woman. Sutton hasn't been seen or heard from since the incident March 7th. (Credit: Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office & Junfu Han/USA Today)
Allen Park residents upset over deteriorating conditions of sidewalks. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
Detroit police have posted a $2,000 reward for information leading to whoever fired two shots at officers on the city's eastside. (Credit: Getty)
More connectivity means more concerns about vehicles being targeted in cyberattacks WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert paid a visit today to Upstream's Ann Arbor facility. Gilbert reports that Upstream aims to protect vehicles from hackers.
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Drivers in Redford Township are being forced to reroute around a sinkhole. Puritan Street. west of Fox Street near 5 and a half mile and Inkster is closed due to the sinkhole. Wayne County says the street will be closed for a few days as crews make repairs.
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According to reports, the calls were made in 2022 and 2023. There were no specific threats made. As a result of the threats, Crumbley's phone privileges were allegedly restricted. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Despite pleas from residents and from alumni of Roosevelt Elementary School in Keego Harbor, the West Bloomfield School District has voted to demolish the more than century-old building.
The parents of the victims in the Oxford school shooting are speaking out this afternoon, about their frustrations towards the school district. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
There is a shortage of primary care doctors in Michigan, how do you fix that? (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Clinton Township Board to meet Monday. Some people are expected to question how the township didn't know about the materials stored in the building. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The Grizzlies and the Spartans are NCAA Tournament bound. The details from WWJ's Jeremy Otto. (Credit: Robert Goddin/USA Today)
Charges have been filed against the suspect in connection to the murder of a transgender woman in Wayne County last June. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
U.S. Supreme Court rules public officials can block comments on social media in certain comments, this stems from a court case in Pontiac. (Credit: Getty)
James Crumbley found guilty on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Sentencing is April 9th. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
U.S. Attorneys Office files request to have any unclaimed property of Kwame Kilpatrick seized, as he still doesn't pay hefty fines owed to the U.S. Government.
This new report looks at population totals on a county-by-county basis from July of 2022 to July of 2023 and while Wayne and Oakland Counties both saw small population declines of 7,700 and 600 residents respectively, Macomb County saw a slight uptick in the number of residents adding about 1,000 people.
After an hour and an half of deliberating yesterday -- the jury in James Crumbley's manslaughter trial is back at it today. (Credit: USA Today/ Mandi Wright)
Developing news, taking us to Detroit's near west side -- where crews have been battling a big house fire. WWJ's Mike Campbell is there.
A Michigan State Police detective is being sued by a woman who's accusing him of some very disturbing behavior. The woman alleges in a lawsuit that the 27-year veteran of the force made unsolicited sexual advances toward her, and sent inappropriate pictures and videos of himself. (Credit: WWJ)
Closing arguments underway in James Crumbley's manslaughter trial, after five days of testimony, including 15 witnesses and video from the November 2021 killings of four students. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
The U.S. House has passed legislation that could ban TikTok in the United States. The bipartisan vote was 352 in favor of the ban, and 65 opposed.
Hazel Park police searching for six people in a smash-and-grab at a JARS recreational marijuana dispensary. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Two former Warren police officers are expected in court today for a probable cause conference. Both charged with failure to uphold the law after they tased a truck driver at a traffic stop. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Police in Detroit are continuing their search for 13-year old Na’Ziyah Harris. WWJ's Jon Hewett is on scene as investigators are searching on the city's west side in the Rouge River for the teen who has been missing since January.
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It's day four of testimony in Oakland Country today where James Crumbley is facing four counts of involuntary manslaughter after his son killed four people at Oxford High School. James' wife Jennifer was convicted on the same charges last month.
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It happened around 6:15 Monday evening inside a home on Deerfield Court near Darwin Avenue. When police arrived on the scene, they found the victims inside.
We're waiting for more information from St. Clair Shores Police about an Israeli Flag that was vandalized several times --- WWJ's Mike Campbell joins us to explain. (Credit: WWJ)
Testimony is back underway today, for a third day in Oakland County Circuit Court in the trial of James Crumbley, father of convicted Oxford High School shooter, Ethan Crumbley. Joining us with more is WWJ's Jon Hewett.
The Sheriff's Department says 34-year old Sabrina Finnemore remembered grabbing a knife while arguing with her 36-year-old cousin at the Prentiss Pointe Apartments in Harrison Township, but doesn't remember the stabbing. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Testimony in James Crumbley's manslaughter trial is set to resume .WWJ legal analyst Charlie Langton brings us up to date.
State lawmakers are now trying to figure out what happened in Macomb County last week, following a fire turned explosion. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Defense attorneys are cross-examining former Oakland County Sheriff's investigator Edward Wagrowski -- trying to make the case that James Crumbley did not know about his son playing with the gun.
The Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network is opening up its mobile crisis response program to the weekends -- and they will expand services to children. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Authorities in Clinton Township will update their investigation into the industrial fire and explosions, while the family of the teen killed plans to lay him to rest today.
Anti-sexual violence activist Brenda Tracey plans to sue MSU and former football coach Mel Tucker.
James Crumbley, the Oxford School Shooter's father, is on trial for on four counts of involuntary manslaughter. In day one of the trial, chilling witness testimony was heard. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
WWJ's Mike Campbell heads down to the rubble of the the Clinton Township industrial fire and explosions to check in with nearby businesses. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Opening statements in James Crumbley's involuntary manslaughter trial will be made Thursday. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The teen who died in the Clinton Township in the industrial fire and explosions is being remembered. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
A man is behind bars -- after an argument led to a deadly shooting at a Pontiac motorcycle club. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details.
Clinton Township police have resumed their investigation into the source of the fire and explosions in Clinton Township Monday night. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Jon Hewett/WWJ)
Was a fake camera posted outside a ballot box in Plymouth Township a case of voter intimidation? That's what police want to know, and they're now searching for a suspect.
It's day two of jury selection in James Crumbley's involuntary manslaughter trial. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Plymouth Township Police Department)
A 19-year old man is dead and debris was scattered up to four miles away following multiple massive explosions at a Clinton Township business Monday night. WWJ's Jon Hewett says the victim was standing a quarter-mile away watching the explosion when he was hit by a projectile.
Jury selection begins today in the involuntary manslaughter trial of James Crumbley, the father of the Oxford High School shooter. Last month, James' wife Jennifer was convicted on all four counts of involuntary manslaughter.
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Investigation and cleanup continue after explosions at an industrial plant rocked Clinton Township. WWJ's Charlie Langton has details. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
The involuntary manslaughter trial for the father of the Oxford High School shooter gets underway today with jury selection.
Stellantis says cuts at two Jeep plants turned out to be not nearly as deep as first announced: Plus, health officials are reminding Michigan residents that the measles vaccine is safe and effective after two more local patients were diagnosed with the extremely contagious disease. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the details, plus more on this afternoon's top stories. (Photo: © Kimberly P. Mitchell via Imagn Content Services, LLC)
The demolition of Detroit's Packard Plant enters its final demolition phase today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Beginning today, a portion of southbound M-53 will close for a $16M construction project. WWJ's Tina Marie joins us from the 24 hour traffic center. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A car has slammed into a wall at a Canton Walmart, will several reportedly injured.
The Detroit Pistons hosted a 'Second Chance Summit,' offering expungement opportunities to hundreds of Detroiters. (Credit: Getty)
Two men face felony charges for allegedly drag racing, causing a crash that killed one and critically injured another. WWJ's Chralie Langton has more.
A woman who has missing for more than 7 years was found at a motel in Inkster. (Credit: Getty)
The Batmobile -- and other iconic rides -- all making their way to Detroit for Autorama this weekend. WWJ's Jon Hewett joins with more.
Michigan Democratic Representative Rashida Tlaib held a news conference on the humanitarian crisis in Rafah, the safe zone where over one-million displaced Palestinians are sheltering. (Credit: Jack Gruber/USA Today)
Fire crews remain on the scene of an extended stay hotel in Farmington Hills where the area is currently blocked off. We get the latest from the scene with WWJ's Charlie Langton.
Michigan State Police are waiting for autopsy results following a crash on Belle Isle. Troopers responded to the single-car crash Wednesday, where the driver hit a utility pole. They found the car on fire. After the fire was out, DFD realized there was a person inside the car, but wasn't the owner. The owner loaned their car to a woman to run some errands. (Credit: WWJ/Charlie Langton)
Cleanup is underway in the Flint area -- after a tornado touched down during those powerful overnight storms. WWJ's Jon Hewett is in Grand Blanc. (Credit: Calhoun County Sheriff's Office)
Troy Police take 3 people to jail and confiscate fentanyl, after getting calls on a suspected drunk driver in a Sonic drive-thru.
A wind advisory is NOW in effect for all of southeast Michigan. The National Weather Service says wind speed is expected to get up to 20 to 30 miles per hour with gusts around 45.
A tornado touched down in Genesee County early this morning. WWJ's Beth Fisher has more. (Credit: Getty)
As the Metro Detroit area set a new record high temperature of 70 degrees today, severe weather is headed to the region. Forecasters say the storms could start around 8pm and produce hail, high winds and possibly even a tornado.
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A morning crash on Detroit's southwest side involving an ambulance ends with three people in the hospital. Two first responders were treated at the hospital and released while the driver of the other vehicle remains hospitalized in stable condition.
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While we are expecting some rain this morning, thunderstorms are expected tonight. We could break the record for high temperatures today. Forecasters say we'll get into the mid-60's and should break the record of 63 set in 1976. The severe weather is expected to arrive in Metro Detroit after 8pm tonight.
The polls are now open in Michigan. WWJ's Charlie Langton was live in Dearborn, where he's talking with voters.(Credit: Getty)
An early morning email bomb threat led to the early dismissal of classes at Oxford High School today. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard says computer crimes investigators with the department traced the email back to Malaysia.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office says today that 11-year-old Lamara Glenn passed away this morning -- after being taken off life support late last week. Four men have been charged in the drive-by shooting -- and the prosecutor's office says those charges will be updated later today. (Credit: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)
Ahead of the Democratic primary in Michigan -- opponents of the Biden Administration's military backing of Israel amid the war in Gaza rallied in Hamtramck, urging residents to cast an "uncommitted" vote in protest.
Police in Warren are investigating TWO fatal crashes over the weekend that occurred within 24 hours of each other. The details LIVE from WWJ's Charlie Langton (Credit: WWJ)
Three men have been charged in a drive-by shooting that left an 11-year-old Detroit girl in critical condition.
MSP is looking for an armed suspect connected to a road rage incident along I-75 in Northern Oakland County. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
An early morning crash involving a semi has EB I-696 down to one lane. WWJ's Mike Campbell was live at the scene. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
Detroit police have arrested a 5th person in connection to the shooting of an 11-year-old girl. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Tens of thousands of cell phone customers nationwide are without service. AT&T reportedly has the largest number -- over 50,000 reports of outages or signal loss -- but reports also say T-Mobile and Verizon customers are affected.
A state lawmaker from Garden City is proposing new laws that would prohibit utility companies from making political contributions. (Credit: Ronald Martinez/Getty)
Some local police departments are reporting trouble with their 911 service, in connection with a big nationwide outage of wireless services. WWJ's Mike Campbell reports which services are affected, and more importantly, which municipalities are reporting 911 issues.
Two small children are being credited with saving the life of their father, following a suspected drug overdose. But, there's a lot more to this story. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: Getty)
Attorney General Dana Nessel says Heather Lombardini and Sandy Baxter -- who were in charge of the two non-profits accused of funneling money to Unlock Michigan -- are now facing felony charges. (Credit: Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley will make two campaign stops in Michigan before next Tuesday's primary election. WWJ's Beth Fisher has more.
The father of the Oxford High School shooter returns to an Oakland County courtroom today as he fights for a change of venue. The latest from WWJ legal analyst Charlie Langton.
A fifth suspect is still being sought in connection with the tragic shooting of an 11-year-old girl Tuesday morning. Lamara Glenn was shot in the head while sleeping on a couch in a home on Pennsylvania Street near I-94 on Detroit's east side. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
A woman was shot in the leg multiple times outside of the Ruth's Chris steakhouse on Big Beaver in Troy on Monday night. WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins reports police believe this was a targeted attack by the suspect. That suspect has yet to be apprehended.
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54-year old Jerome Brown of Warren has been convicted of raping his great niece, starting when she was just 7-years old. WWJ's Tony Ortiz reports the abuse went on for two years. Following Friday's conviction, Brown faces up to life in prison.
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An 11-year-old girl who should be getting ready to go to school is instead hospitalized in critical condition after she was shot in the head overnight. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The suspect who shot a woman outside the Ruth's Chris Steak House in Troy last night is still on the run. Anyone who may have any information is asked to call Troy Police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK UP. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
As early voting starts today in Michigan's presidential primary, WWJ's Jon Hewett reports that former President Donald Trump spent a large chunk of a weekend rally in Oakland County repeating false claims that he won the state in 2020.
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Following a two week search, an Auburn Hills woman and her infant have been found in Warren. Authorities say the woman has a history of mental illness. It's alleged that the mother assaulted a family member and then fled with the child.
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Wayne County ramping up its effort to halt street racing by expanding penalties and fines. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
Detroit police adds nearly two dozen officers today. Chief James White says the new recruits needs to 'pay attention to the small things'. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
Detroit police find a stolen bull and sheep from a local farm. A calf and a goat are still missing. WWJ's Charlie Langton has details.
A Redford man is to be sentenced today for a murder he committed while on parole for another murder. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more. (Credit: Carlie Langton/WWJ)
Following the shooting in Kansas City that left one dead and injured 30, Detroit Police Chief James White addressed security for the upcoming NFL Draft, to be held here in Detroit. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. (Credit: David Rainey/USA Today)
WWJ has learned that the 15-year-old shot over the weekend at a hotel in Southfield has died. The teen from Ferndale was with his friends alone in a room at the Westin Hotel, when he was shot early Sunday morning. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the story.
Auto workers at Stellantis are in line to get profit sharing checks of more than $13,000. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Detroit Police and family members are "very concerned" for the safety of a 13-year-old girl not seen since January 9th. Na'Ziyah Harris was last seen getting off the bus near Outer Drive and Warren Ave on the city's west side.
A top White House official is in Detroit this afternoon -- claiming the economy is in great shape. WWJ's Jon Hewett has the details.
Vice President Kamala Harris is planning a visit to Michigan ahead of the State's primary election February 27th. (Credit: Richard Burkhart/Savannah Morning News / USA TODAY NETWORK)
A key meeting between the judge, prosecution and defense ahead of James Crumbley's manslaughter trial. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
A 19-year-old man dies in a crash attempting to flee from police in Southfield. Two 17-year-old girls were in the vehicle, and were taken the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Today marks the first anniversary of the shooting at Michigan State University that took the lives of three students. The university is holding remembrances throughout the day and officials say safety improvements have been made and will continue to be made.
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Michigan joins 20 other states today with the enacting a red flag gun law that will allow the courts to take away the gun of a person deemed to be mentally unstable. The state will now also require all gun owners to keep their firearm stored safely.
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One year ago today, three students at Michigan State University lost their lives when a gunman opened fire on campus. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins us with a look back.
Michigan joins 20 other states, plus the District of Columbia, to enact an 'Extremist Protection Order' law, also known as Red Flag Laws. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
We have learned that Southfield Police are investigating a shooting, where a 15-year-old boy from Ferndale was shot in the back of the head during a sleepover at a local hotel. (Credit: Matthew Dae Smith/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered all U.S. and Michigan flags upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff tomorrow. This, to honor and remember the students who lost their lives in the shooting at Michigan State University in East Lansing a year ago.
Gas prices have skyrocketed up 26 cents from last week to an average of $3.26 a gallon for regular unleaded. That's 32 cents more than at this time last month, but still 5 cents less than this time last year.
The former Hannan Memorial YMCA on Detroit's east side has a date with the wrecking ball. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A Fraser middle school is in a soft lockdown after a bullet was found in a bathroom. Police believe there is no immediate threat, and students are slowly being released to parents.
Prosecution has asked for some of the Oxford High School students from the time of the shooting be allowed to testify against James Crumbley. (Credit: Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Gas prices in Metro Detroit seem to be floating around $3.29 per gallon, a huge spike from last week. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The U.S. Coast Guard is handing out awards to a crew who saved a man who fell off the Ambassador Bridge. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details. (Credit: Getty)
There was a meeting today between Senior White House officials and local Arab and Muslim leaders in regards to the Israel-Hamas war. But they weren't welcomed by everyone, as a protest gathered in Dearborn. WWJ's John Hewett has more. (Credit: Jon Hewett/WWJ)
According to deputies, a small blue Chevy pick-up truck drove through the employee gate around 6:20am -- causing lots of damage. There were no injuries. Police chased the car around the county, but were eventually able to arrest the 24-year-old driver.
We're expecting a high of 56 today. The average temperature at this time of year is 35. With temperatures much higher than normal today and tomorrow, you may want to get outside and enjoy it while you can.
Senior White House officials will be in Michigan today for meetings with Arab and Muslim American leaders. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Mark Robison/USA TODAY NETWORK)
Governor Gretchen Whitmer spent time today laying out the priorities of her proposed $80B budget plan for fiscal year 2025.
The former IT Director of Fraser has been sentenced for embezzling from the city. Michele Kwiatkowski was sentenced to 11 months probation and ordered to pay $89K in restitution, after using the city's credit card to buy personal items. (Credit: Rodney Coleman-Robinson/USA Today)
Following yesterday's guilty verdict, Jennifer Crumbley is looking at up to 15 years in prison. More live from WWJ legal analyst Charlie Langton.
In Canton, the Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. A 55-year-old Canton man was hit and killed as he tried to cross the busy roadway. The driver -- a 23 year old man from Ypsilanti -- stopped at the scene. Police say alcohol does not appear to be a factor. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, has been found guilty on all four counts of involuntary manslaughter. Each count could lead to up to 15 years in prison. Her sentencing has been set for April 9th.
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Dearborn High School was locked down for hours this morning after a shell casing was found in the building. Investigators say the casing was found around 8:30 this morning. Police say there's no threat to the school at this time.
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DTE is dealing with significant damage after an underground fire. They're reporting significant damage to equipment. About 1,700 homes and businesses without power in Beverly Hills, Bingham Farms, and Franklin. WWJ's Pat Vitale has more.
An Endangered Missing Alert has been issued for a one-month-old child who went missing with her mother on Friday. The mom -- 32-year-old Amanda Prowell-Smith -- has a history of mental health issues, no job, no money and is unable to care for a child. (Credit: Road Commission for Oakland County)
Jurors deliberating the case against Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford High School shooter, have asked the judge a couple questions. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
The Genesee County Sheriff's office reveals their department has investigated 18 school threats during the current school year. Sheriff Chris Swanson reminds everyone to be vigilant, citing how the Oxford High School shooter started with written threats. (Credit: Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Hearts are heavy across the Detroit area, following the news that local basketball legend Earl Cureton passed away suddenly on Sunday. WWJ's Chris Fillar has more.
President Biden coming out in the support of the city of Dearborn after a Wall Street Journal op-ed piece, published Friday, that labels the city as "America's Jihad Capital". (Credit: Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK)
After a roughly hour-long cross-examination of Jennifer Crumbley earlier today, final arguments are being made in her manslaughter trial. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
A Macomb County man could face life in prison after allegedly killing his roommate. The man and his roommate got into a verbal argument which escalated into a physical altercation. The accused allegedly punched the victim multiple times in the head, leading to his death. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Jennifer Crumbley took to the stand in her own defense yesterday. Now the prosecution will get an opportunity to cross-examine her. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
Tragedy in Milford as an elderly woman dies after being pulled from a pond. Police were originally called to rescue a dog from the pond, but then found items that indicated a person had fallen through. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
The trial for the mother of the Oxford High School shooter resumes today. In court yesterday, jurors heard from Jennifer Crumbley's former lover. WWJ legal analyst Charlie Langton was in the courtroom.
President Biden is visiting Michigan Thursday, presumably to visit with UAW members. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
The Federal Reserve has decided to not raise interest rates, that's the 4th straight time. WWJ's Murray Feldman has the details.
Prosecutors say they could wrap up their case in the manslaughter trial of Jennifer Crumbley this afternoon, clearing the way for Crumbley to possibly testify in her own defense, as early as tomorrow in Oakland County Circuit Court. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Canton police are seeking information about a Sport Utility Vehicle that may be linked to a deadly shooting. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
The Flint school district is asking the state to forgive $56 million in debt. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: WWJ)
Following a December with virtually no snow, Metro Detroit is again getting hit with a January snowstorm. The region was blanketed by anywhere from 3 to 5 inches of snow, greatly impacting the the afternoon commute.
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As the trial of Jennifer Crumbley continues, attention on the witness stand today turned to the alleged actions, or inactions, of James and Jennifer Crumbley on the day their son walked into Oxford High School and killed four of his classmates.
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Depending on where you are, you might not see it yet, but the snow is falling in some areas and it's heading our way. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Former president Donald Trump apparently is not happy that the UAW is endorsing President Joe Biden's reelection campaign. Posting on Truth Social on Monday, Trump called UAW President Shawn Fain "a weapon of mass destruction" on auto workers and the US auto industry. (Credit: Jasper Colt/USA Today)
Testimony is has resumed in Oakland County Circuit Court in day 3 of the manslaughter trial of Jennifer Crumbley. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
No details yet from police in Canton, on a homicide investigation that began overnight. WWJ's Ryan Marshall joins from the scene with the latest details. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA TODAY NETWORK)
The Lions lose a heartbreaker in San Francisco. WWJ's Chris Fillar has a recap of last night's NFC Championship game. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
We're following developing news in Canton where police say they are investigating a death on Koppernick Road, west of Holly Drive.
Testimony has resumed in Pontiac this afternoon in the manslaughter trial of Jennifer Crumbley, with witness testimony now focusing on the text messages she sent the day of her son Ethan's shooting spree inside of Oxford High School. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. (Photo: Zoom screenshot/WWJ)
Lions merchandise is flying off the shelves -- ahead of their NFC Championship game this Sunday. WWJ's Ryan Marshall joins with more.
Water woes in western Wayne County this hour after a massive water main break. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
A flood warning has been ISSUED for parts of Wayne County today. Forecasters say Ecorse Creek in Dearborn Heights has risen above the flood stage and moderate flooding is occurring. The river is expected to crest later this morning and the water should recede tonight. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
In day one of the trial against Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of the Oxford school shooter, emotions flared. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
A bomb threat at University of Michigan causes massive police response, but no explosives were found. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details.
A Michigan State Police trooper was killed while investigating a suspected drunk driver Wednesday Night. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
Jim Harbaugh is leaving the University of Michigan following their National Championship run to head back to the NFL. He will become the coach of the Los Angeles Chargers. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
A group of Shelby Township police officers will NOT face charges -- after an officer-involved shooting this month. WWJ's Ryan Marshall joins with the details.
Ford is recalling more than 2,000,000 Explorer SUVs because of an issue with some trim. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the details. (Credit: David McNew/Getty)
This morning's dense fog is slowing down drivers and combined with the ice, more schools are closing. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: WWJ/Mike Campbell)
Jury selection continues today in the trial for Jennifer Crumbley -- the mother of the Oxford High School shooter. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Detroit police investigators have been testifying this afternoon during a hearing to determine if a man suspected of killing Synagogue President Samantha Woll will stand trial on murder and other charges. Plus, police are updating the case of two rappers and their friend found dead a year ago, a look at the roads after freezing rain, and more on this afternoon's top local stories. (Photo credit: Crime Stoppers)
It's a Winter Survival Day here in SE Michigan. The Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 4:00 this afternoon. Accuweather's Dean Devore has more.
Tickets to watch the NFC Championship watch party at Ford Field are SOLD OUT. The $20 tickets sold out less than 12 hours after going on sale at 10:00 Monday morning. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A Winter Weather Advisory for Detroit and the suburbs is in effect now until Tuesday afternoon, with a slick mess expected on the roads in Metro Detroit. Plus, tomorrow, the trial for Jennifer Crumbley is set to begin. And a 7-year-old who went through his own hospital stay during COVID is paying it forward in his own special way. (Image credit: National Weather Service)
Lions fans are ECSTATIC about seeing the Honolulu Blue advance to the next round. We get more from WWJ's Charlie Langton. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
Stops on the 9-Jefferson Bus Rapid Transit pilot project will see daytime service every 10 minutes on weekdays and every 15 minutes on weekends going forward, along with other stops getting increased service.
With massive crowds are expected in Detroit this weekend for the Lions' divisional playoff game, police are ramping up preparations with an increase in deployment of officers. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has details.
While you're downtown, why not take the People Mover. It's free!
Plus, Ford Motor Co. is making big moves at two of its plants in Metro Detroit.
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Breaking news from the Auto Beat, with a big announcement from Ford. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert joins us with more. (Credit: Dave Boucher/USA Today)
A popular Harrison Township restaurant is figuring out what to do following a fire that destroyed their building. Benvenutos went up in flames Thursday morning. A passing Macomb County Sheriff's deputy saw smoke coming from the building around 1 a.m.
Dearborn's fire chief has been sentenced to one year's probation and 120 hours of community service after being caught driving drunk last summer. Chief Joseph Murray was arrested on August 29th in the area of Telegraph Road and Annapolis Street in Dearborn Heights after officers stopped him for speeding.
Federal safety investigators want to know if a recall for a fire risk in some Chrysler minivans really fixed the problem. Let's get the live update from WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert. (Credit: City of Dearborn)
A few more inches of snow is expected in Metro Detroit Thursday morning, making roads slick and dangerous. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
A plow truck driver is under investigation after an 86-year old was run over walking to her car in Fraser. (Credit: Getty)
Lions fever is at an all time high with another playoff game coming up this weekend -- anticipation is also growing for the NFL Draft as preparations ramp up in Detroit. Commissioner Roger Goodell speaking at a fireside chat today at Ford Field.
DOZENS of drivers are getting their tires shredded by potholes on 696. Diane Cross of MDOT says the freezing temps, and over 40 year old freeway, have created the PERFECT conditions for potholes. (Credit: Jeremy Reper/USA Today)
On top of the cold weather we have to contend with, we're going to get more snow. WWJ's Dean Devore has more.
Tens of thousands of students have another day off because of the extreme cold. All public schools in Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, Livingston and Washtenaw counties are closed today. (Credit: Getty)
WWJ's Jon Hewett reports that Sterlin Minion Sr. and Halyssa Brown will be bound over for trial after 5 year old Sterlin Minion Jr. got ahold of a gun and shot himself in the face back in December. Neither Minion nor Brown were home at the time.
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In a surprise move, Stellantis has removed Mark Stewart as the company's North American Chief Operating Officer. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says Stewart will be replaced by Carlos Zarlenga.
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Drive to arrive alive -- and on a morning like this, that could mean slowing down. Here's WWJ's Mike Campbell with the latest on the morning commute.
Stellantis has replaced its top North American executive. More from WWJ AutoBeat Reporter Jeff Gilbert. (Credit: Getty)
Novi Basketball canceled their rivalry games against Northville. At Royal Oak Schools -- ALL afterschool and evening activities are canceled for tonight -- including evening classes at Churchill Community Education Center. Latchkey remains in session. School is being dismissed at a normal time. (Credit: Getty)
If you are planning to fly out of Metro Airport this afternoon or have someone coming into town, you may want to check your flight status. Flight Aware says more than 120 flights have been canceled or delayed today.
Utilities, like Consumers and DTE, preparing for a strong winter storm this weekend. WWJ's Beth Fisher has more.
A Detroit police officer was hospitalized after a shooting on Detroit's west side last night. He and the two suspects are expected to be ok. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details. (Credit: Getty)
Community leaders are gathering in Detroit today for an all day policy conference event organized by the Detroit Regional Chamber. Topics include how to improve educational outcomes for Michigan students.
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Cummins is recalling 600,000 Ram trucks as part of a settlement with federal and California authorities that requires the company to remedy environmental damage caused by illegal software that let it skirt diesel emissions tests. The company will also pay a $1.7 billion fine.
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While we have some snow this morning in Metro Detroit, a major winter storm is eyeing southeast Michigan tomorrow. The National Weather Service has posted a Winter Storm Watch from tomorrow morning through Saturday morning.
The Taylor School Board has voted to close several elementary schools in an effort to offset a budget deficit. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: Getty)
A Romulus man faces murder charges after a crash on the Lodge that killed the parents of six children. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
Detroit Police will be out in a neighborhood where an 11 year old was shot and killed on Sunday. (Credit: WWJ)
The Michigan Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today over Governor Whitmer's decision to order businesses to CLOSE during the COVID-19 pandemic. WWJ legal analyst Charlie Langton joins to explain.
A heroes welcome in Ann Arbor last night, as the national champion Michigan Wolverines returned home from Houston. (Credit: Logan Riely/Getty Images)
The Macomb County Sheriff's Department has taken over the investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Shelby Township this morning.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is trying to stop a proposed DTE gas rate increase. The increase would cost customers all over Michigan an additional $266M. (Credit: WWJ)
Road crews in Oakland County are on standby as Southeast Michigan remains under a winter weather advisory. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
The Wolverines beat the Huskies in the College Football National Championship Game Monday night. WWJ's Chris Fillar has the details. (Credit: Mark J. Rebilas/USA Today)
It hasn't happened in 27 years, but tonight the Michigan football team will try to win the College Football Playoff National Championship. We talked live with University of Michigan President Santa Ono, who is there for the game. He calls the environment "ELECTRIC!" (Credit: Kirby Lee/USA Today)
The Michigan Wolverines and Detroit Lions weren't the only big winners in football this season. A local man is taking home half a million dollars thanks to his unbeaten record.
An overnight truck fire is still causing delays on I-696 WB in Oakland County. WWJ's Michelle Pena has more.
A fire at an Ann Arbor apartment fire has taken the life of one person. An investigation is ongoing. WWJ's Greg Bowman has more. (Credit: Getty)
Michigan's two US senators are raising concerns about non-union carmakers efforts to resist the UAW's organizing efforts. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
A man who survived a house explosion in Washtenaw County is getting better, but has a long recovery ahead of him. Northfield Township police say 72-year old Richard Pruden has been upgraded to stable condition. His grandson, Stephen Bragg, also remains hospitalized in stable condition. Four others died in the explosion. (Credit: Getty)
The parties involved in the redistricting lawsuit in Michigan will talk with a federal judge today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: David Rodriguez Muno/USA Today)
The firm hired to conceptualize an expansion for the Huntington Place presented to the Detroit Planning Commision Thursday.
A man is behind bars after assaulting his roommate, and holding her captive for hours. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel out with a details of ANOTHER retail fraud theft -- this time involving Meijer. WWJ's Jon Hewett has details. (Credit: Kevin Whitlock/USA Today)
There hasn't been much talk of -- or need for -- road salt and other winter tools, but that may be about to change. AccuWeather is talking back to back snow events. The good news -- there's apparently plenty of everything available. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Getty)
An investigation underway downriver after a school district is notified of a threat against the high school. The threat was made against Carlson High School in Gibraltar, although the school is closed for winter break.
Mayor Mike Duggan and other city leaders in Detroit praised a drop in violent crime for the 2023 calendar year.
According to the MSP, a threat was emailed to the State Capitol. It was deemed not credible, but out of an abundance of caution the Capitol was evacuated for the day. WW's Jon Hewett has more. (Credit: David Rodriguez Munoz/USA Today)
A vigil for the four people killed in the Northville Township house explosion is planned for this weekend. The cause of the blast is still under investigation.
Opponents of Michigan Republican Party Chairwoman Kristina Karamo are considering removing her from her position. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
Investigators in Washtenaw County say there is still no exact cause known following a house explosion that left four people dead last weekend. WWJ's Jon Hewett is in Whitmore Lake and says because the house was leveled, investigators may never know what caused the blast. (Photo: Northfield Township Fire Department)
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It’s a sad start to what was supposed to be a happy new year for one Detroit family after a barricaded gunman situation turned into an apparent murder/suicide on New Year's Day. Police say that, following a standoff, the suspect allegedly killed his girlfriend before turning the gun on himself.
The Michigan Wolverines will take on the Washington Huskies for the National Championship title. WWJ's Chris Fillar joins live with a look at what it took for Michigan to get there.
Everyone's talking about this! One ticket matched all six numbers to win last night's massive Powerball jackpot. That ticket was bought at a store in Grand Blanc. (Credit: Junfu Han)
Michigan State Police say an Inkster Police cruiser crashed into another vehicle Friday afternoon along Norfolk near Beech Daly. Two officers and the driver of the other car are hospitalized in stable condition. The cause of the crash is unknown.
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WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins reports that the City of Eastpointe says that after testing over 60 homes, about 13 percent of them were found to have excessive lead levels in their lines. As a result, officials must repair the pipes and then sample the water to ensure safety.
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In the span of about a month, Corwell Health announced two data breaches, each which exposed the information of 1 million customers. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel says the state legislature must take action to prevent this from happening again.
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WWJ's Ryan Marshall is at Detroit Metro Airport where thousands are on the move following the Christmas holiday and ahead of the New Year. Marshall says there isn't much issue other than 'organized chaos'.
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The Michigan Supreme Court says it will not hear a case that attempts to keep Donald Trump out of the 2024 Republican Primary in Michigan. The suit says that Trump violated the 14th Amendment in 2021 following the January 6th insurrection.
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WWJ's Greg Bowman spoke to the man who was shot Tuesday in Garden City while attempting to help a man following a crash. The victim is expected to make a full recovery. The suspect was shot and killed following a confrontation with Garden City Police.
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Michigan State Police are investigating after a Hamtramck man was shot and killed by police following a car crash and suspected road-rage incident. Garden City Police say the man shot a person who was attempting to help after the suspect crashed.
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Despite it being the day after Christmas, the weather feels more like Easter Time across Michigan. AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean DeVore says that today Metro Detroit could break the temperature record of 58 set back in 2019.
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Protestors calling for ceasefire in Gaza disrupt traffic in Farmington Hills. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. (Credit: Jon Hewett/USA Today)
Harper Woods police searching for suspect in shooting that left a woman injured. Police say the shooting was not random.
Several of Michigan's redrawn districts deemed unconstitutional, and have been ordered to be redone by federal judges.
Former President Trump accused of pressuring Wayne County canvassers to not certify 2020 election. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Lily Smith/USA Today)
A lockdown has been lifted at several schools in Harper Woods -- after a shooting in the area of Kelly Road, Woodcrest and Lansdowne streets. Police were on the scene and searching for the suspect -- and have not said if anyone has been caught. The schools were locked down as a precaution. (Credit: Matthew Dae Smith/USA Today)
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is expected to announce charges in a public integrity investigation. There's no word on who will be charged, but former House Speaker Lee Chatfield and several others tied to the former lawmaker have been under investigation.
A traffic stop turns deadly on Detroit's west side overnight. Investigators say a DPD officer shot and killed a man last night after a traffic stop.
A Livonia man could be charged today after allegedly shooting and killing his brother. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: WWJ)
A forklift is the cause of the fire at GM's Factory Zero plant in Detroit. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
An emergency situation at Selfridge Air National Guard base has ended with no injuries. A jet reported landing gear issues and had to circle the airfield before landing. Three people were on board. (Credit: Getty)
Some good news for drivers and businesses in Macomb County as a major road construction project has wrapped up. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: WWJ)
Detroit police are investigating an early morning double shooting on the city's eastside. One man died at a home on Lappin Street near Hayes and Seven Mile. A second man was taken to the hospital and is listed in critical condition.
The Michigan Supreme Court is being asked to reinterpret the statute of limitations involving sexual assault allegations made against a former priest with the Catholic Diocese of Lansing.
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Three alleged porch pirates face charges for swiping packages in St. Clair Shores. On Saturday, police caught the trio with several empty boxes in the area of 13 Mile and Harper. Some gifts were recovered.
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Icy conditions are being blamed for a 30 to 40 car pileup that shut down Telegraph Road for hours last night. WWJ's Mike Campbell joins us from the scene with more.
A yearlong investigation into a prostitution and human trafficking operation across Metro Detroit ends with three women facing charges. (Credit: Getty)
The Detroit Medical Center is updating its visitor guidelines in response to an uptick in flu cases throughout the state. All patients are now only allowed up to two visitors at any one time, and visitors ages 12 and under will not be allowed on inpatient hospital floors or in the observation units. (Credit: Getty)
A resolution to rename one mile of Holbrook Street as a "symbolic gesture" to Palestine has been passed by the Hamtramck City Council. Holbrook Street -- from St. Aubin Street to Buffalo Street -- will be renamed "Palestine Avenue."
A Macomb County man COULD be facing charges today after a nearly 12-hour barricaded situation over the weekend. WWJ's Charlie Langton was live with the details. (Credit: Getty)
Friday night, just before midnight, calls came in about a crash on southbound M-39 near Plymouth. On arrival, Michigan State Police found the driver -- a 49-year-old Detroit man dead, and a bullet hole in the truck bed.
Michigan State university has settled with the families of the 3 victims who were killed in the February mass shooting. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
Michigan State University also passes a resolution to reveal Larry Nassar documents it has kept private for years. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details. (Credit: Nick King/USA Today)
Sterling Heights police shot a suspect for allegedly attempting to run them over Thursday night. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
The Regional Transit Authority is considering a plan to transition the QLINE from a non-profit to a integrated transit system
One man is dead after officer-involved shooting in Pontiac. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
The Detroit Police Department is looking for TWO men connected to a robbery over the weekend. On Sunday, investigators say two men came into a victim's home. They allegedly assaulted the homeowner and other people in the house and stole some things. They both had guns and left the scene in a U-Haul. (Credit: Getty)
Charges for the man accused of killing Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll. 28-year-old Michael Jackson-Bolanos of Detroit has been charged with felony murder, home invasion, and lying to police, after Woll was stabbed to death outside her home on the city's east side in October. (Credit: Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue)
The search is on for whoever set fire to a gas station on Detroit's east side. During the overnight hours, someone torched the inside of the BP station located at the intersection of Jefferson and Chene, just east of the downtown area.
The Federal Reserve has just made its final interest rate decision of the year. WWJ Business Editor Murray Feldman has the details.
Having seen an increase in the number of younger patients suffering from respiratory infections this holiday season, Corewell Health is instituting visitor restrictions at three Metro area hospitals. (Credit: Elaine Cromie/Getty)
Cleanup continues on the Northbound Lodge at 7 Mile where a crash involving a semi led to a fuel spill. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
The Detroit Police Department has submitted a warrant request in connection with the death of downtown synagogue leader Samantha Woll. The suspect was arrested Sunday. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A Sterling Heights high school student has been arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting another student. It happened last week at Henry Ford the Second High School. The school is working with families and students to provide support if needed.
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Legionella -- the bacteria that can lead to Legionnaires Disease -- has been detected in the McNamara Federal Building in Detroit. The potentially deadly bacteria was first detected in a water tank on the roof. Symptoms are similar to a severe pneumonia or lung infection.
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Workers and visitors to the McNamara Federal Building in Detroit are being told about a disease found in the water system. WWJ's Mike Campbell reports, Legionella has been detected in the water system of the west Downtown office high-rise. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
Former Michigan Governor Rick Snyder can officially put the Flint water crisis behind him. WWJ's Charlie Langton explains.
A Delta Airlines flight from Amsterdam to Detroit diverted to Canada -- after an in-flight emergency. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has the details.
A mid-Michigan man drove around with a lottery ticket worth $2,000,000 in his truck for four months -- without realizing it was a winner. (Credit: Getty)
Police confirmed that a person of interest has been taken into custody in connection with the death of Jewish leader, Samantha Woll. This is the second person of interest Detroit Police have taken into custody. The first was released after being held for 72 hours. (Credit: Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue)
National real-estate firm, Arkhouse Management and Brigade Capital Management, offered to buy Macy's for $5.8B, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Victims of the the Oxford school shooting and their families gave heart-wrenching testimony at the sentencing of Ethan Crumbley. WWJ's Jon Hewett and Charlie Langton have more. (Credit: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)
A psychedelic church filing a $1B lawsuit against Detroit, claiming racial and religious discrimination.
Today begins what could end up being days of testimony, as Ethan Crumbley's sentencing takes place starting Friday. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
A barricaded gunman on Detroit's east side has turned himself in after a standoff with police. It is believed the dispute began when the suspect had a dispute with their landlord.
An effort to boost immunizations across the country continues -- and the director of the CDC is in Detroit today, talking about vaccines. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. (Credit: Kevin Cox/USA Today)
Some people who work in bars and restaurants are voicing opposition to increasing the hourly wage for tipped workers. Michigan Supreme Court justices heard arguments today about a case that involves a 2018 ballot proposal.
Blue Cross and Blue Care workers are going back to work with a new contract -- and getting a hefty check to boot. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
An announcement expected today from the University of Michigan about a new institute designed to fight antisemitism. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
A teen without a license led Michigan State Police on a high-speed chase in a stolen car through Oakland County. It ended when the teen crashed, leaving him in critical condition. WWJ's Greg Bowman has more.
A task force has been set up to investigate a number of break-ins and burglaries at upscale homes in Oakland County. Several homes in Bloomfield Township and other areas have been targeted with the thieves stealing money and jewelry. (Credit: WWJ)
A Macomb County man is scheduled to be sentenced today for killing a bar bouncer. More details from WWJ legal analyst Charlie Langton.
Thursday's Menorah in the D ceremony in downtown Detroit will be safe. That message, from event organizers who say they have the full support of local and national law enforcement. More from WWJ's Mike Campbell. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
If you are a speeder you are not alone! AAA is out with a new study on our driving habits and, it is not pretty. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details.
Funeral arrangements are planned for a White Lake Township teen who drowned while trying to get away from police over the weekend. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
About 45,000 Ford and Lincoln vehicles are being recalled because of doors that can fly open while you're driving. Let's get more live from WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert
Investigators identified the body discovered by a hunter as Kelly McWhirter, who was murdered by her husband. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
A bomb threat interrupted service at a Detroit church, once home to the late Reverend Charles Adams. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins with more
Former Tigers manager Jim Leyland -- who led one of the most successful eras in franchise history -- is headed to the hall of fame. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more. (Credit: Julian Gonzalez/USA Today)
The Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at Wayne State University warns of laced drugs after a rash of overdoses, including a mass overdose event last week in Calhoun County. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
No injuries after a DDOT bus crashed on Detroit's east side. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: WWJ/Charlie Langton)
Questions still remain surrounding why a man who died in the MCC ventilation system would crawl in there in the first place. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
A Sterling Heights baker had the fight of his life after an air fryer exploded while he was frying chicken. He suffered chemicals burns inside his lungs, but has been able to return to work. (Credit: Getty)
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today has announced a proposal to strengthen its so-called "Lead and Copper Rule" -- requiring municipal water systems across the country to replace lead service lines to customers sooner, rather than later. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. (Credit: Getty)
It's a story you're hearing only on WWJ. A masked man seen jumping fences and running through backyards in Royal Oak. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has more.
Two years ago, four students were killed -- seven others injured -- in the Oxford High School shooting. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details on this Wildcat Remembrance Day. (Credit: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)
A cause of death has been determined for a Clinton Township man whose body was found in a ventilation system at Macomb Community College on Sunday. 36-year-old Jason Thompson became trapped in the HVAC system dying of asphyxiation when he couldn't find a way out.
There will be NO charges against a gas station store clerk, involved in a deadly shooting over the weekend, deemed to be in self defense. (Credit: Justin Sullivan/USA Today)
General Motors says the auto strike cost it $1.1B, and will reduce its 2023 profits by about a billion dollars. They still expect to make up to $9.7B dollars for the full year.
Top executives at the UAW and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan step in to reach a tentative contract agreement. Workers, however, will remain on strike until the contract is ratified. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
While workers at MotorCity Casino and Hollywood Casino at Greektown are back on the job after ratifying their agreements about a week-and-a-half ago, those at MGM Grand Detroit are still on strike.
Today in East Lansing, the Michigan State Spartans introduced Jonathan Smith as their new head football coach. Live from East Lansing, WWJ's Jon Hewett reports the coach is being welcomed with open arms.
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WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says that overall prices on the used vehicle market are down 5 percent from the all-time pandemic high. But, if you're looking for a used electric vehicle, those prices have dropped about 34 percent.
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Efforts to refloat a freighter that ran aground and remains stuck in the Detroit River near Belle Isle will get underway Tuesday. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WJJ)
A 12-year old led Ann Arbor police on a slow-speed chase while driving a stolen forklift. The pre-teen took the construction vehicle from Forsyth Middle School and was driving 15 to 20 miles per hour through neighborhoods.
150 days and counting. Detroit city leaders are marking the days to the 2024 Draft in downtown Detroit. WWJ's Jon Hewett joined from outside Ford Field with the details.
Reports of a foul odor leads to the discovery of a body in Macomb Community College's ventilation system. Police are now identifying the man as 36-year old Jason Anthony Thompson from Clinton Township. He had been reported missing earlier in the month. (Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Cleanup is underway at The Filmore in downtown Detroit, where an SUV crashed into the building early this morning. We get the latest from the scene with WWJ's Charlie Langton. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Federal investigators will be trying to determine the cause of a plane crash near Ludington that killed TWO people from Indiana.
With less than 24 hours to go before the Thanksgiving holiday yet many in the area are still working on the finishing touches to their celebration. WWJ has team coverage from across Metro Detroit, including from those working to help the less fortunate.
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Good news for auto manufacturers -- vehicle sales are up 10 percent from this time last year. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter says the sales came ins-spite of the just-ended UAW strike against the Detroit 3.
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Metro Airport is swarming with people as people arrive and leave ahead of Thanksgiving. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Getty)
The day before Thanksgiving is the biggest bar night of the year, and the MSP warns people to make smart choices. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
After a two month pause, Ford is resuming work on its battery plant project in Marshall -- but the facility will be scaled back. In a live report, WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says that the plant will be about half the size as originally planned.
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Two suspects are in custody after authorities recovered 123 handguns stolen from a Dunham's store in southwest Michigan last week. Two brothers are facing federal charges after it's alleged detectives found the stolen firearms inside a pair of blue Yeti coolers.
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With light rain falling I-696 WB in Macomb County remains CLOSED this hour. WWJ's Michelle Pena has more.
Michigan State Police execute search warrants at three homes in Detroit and rescue suspected victims of human trafficking Monday night. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
There are indications today that General Motors is making some significant moves to fix its Cruise self-driving vehicle business. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert joins us with more.
The UAW has now officially confirmed that all three auto contracts have been ratified. Ford says it's going to need to find other savings to offset what it calls "significant costs" added by the new contract. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
While workers at Hollywood Casino at Greektown and Motor City Casino have voted to end their strike, the walkout continues at the MGM Grand. More from WWJ's Charlie Langton. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
Monroe County Sheriff's office says the chase started Saturday night after reports of someone driving erratically on SB I-75 in Frenchtown Charter Township. Police tried to pull the driver over, but they drove away. The chase continued into Ohio, until the car made a U-Turn and crashed into a deputy's car. The 43-year-old West Bloomfield woman was taken into custody.
The Detroit Casino Council reached a tentative agreement today with the city's three casino operators. WWJ's Ryan Marshall reports the agreement includes significant wage increases, workload reductions, healthcare and technology protections, and several other details.
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Honda is recalling around 250-THOUSAND cars because bearings can fail and cause engines to stall and increasing the risk of a crash. The recall covers several models and model years. Dealers will inspect and repair or replace the engines if needed.
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Some streets in Redford look like a river this morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton is on scene and says the city is dealing with 17 water main breaks and they aren't exactly sure what caused the breaks.
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Police have a section of downtown Ann Arbor blocked off. Police tape is up at Huron and Forest streets. There are also two police cars stationed in the area. It is unclear what is happening at this time.
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Police in Royal Oak are looking for a man who tried to carjack an employee getting into her car Tuesday night outside Addams elementary school along Webster avenue. She locked her doors and sped off before the man was able to get inside.
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Lincoln Park Schools says a parent reported a student with a gun OFF school property on Tuesday. The district confronted the student and found a loaded gun in their backpack, with ammo and a knife. The district DOESN'T believe there's a threat toward the schools.
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The Oakland County Sheriff says Tarah Baldwin of Roseville was killed when her Saturn collided head-on with a pickup truck on Rochester Road near Barclay Circle just before 8 o'clock this morning. Two others were taken to the hospital but are expected to survive.
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The Michigan Farm Bureau says a Thanksgiving dinner for 10 will cost just over 61 dollars this year -- a drop of 4.5 percent from last year. WWJ's Tony Ortiz reports lower turkey prices can be thanked for most of the drop but other staples are down too.
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It's a tradition for many families and friends -- Thousands of hunters are expected in fields and woods this morning for the start of firearm deer hunting season. WWJ's Charlie Langton is talking to hunters as they head out.
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The Oxford Community Schools Board of Education met last night for the first time since a report was released on the deadly shooting at Oxford High School, issuing an apology. At least one parent of a victim rejected the boards apology, saying it didn't go far enough.
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The continuing strike against MGM Grand Detroit, Hollywood Casino Detroit and Greektown Casino is having a big impact. WWJ's Tony Ortiz says the Michigan Gaming Control board measured casino revenue in Detroit dropping 18 percent in October.
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WWJ Business Editor Murray Feldman said that in the month of October, the national interest rate dropped to 3.2 percent. But, Feldman said that not every sector is seeing relief.
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We're learning new details from police about a body found in a car in Roseville overnight. WWJ's Murray Feldman has more.
Quite a scene on Detroit's east side where a car has crashed into a driving school! WWJ's Charlie Langton reports from the scene. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Another non-union carmaker is giving its workers a big raise in the wake of the new Detroit Three contracts. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has more
Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of the Oxford school shooter Ethan Crumbley, have requested separate trials. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Oakland County Sheriff's Office)
The Revive275 project moves into a new phase today, and undoubtedly some drivers will NOT be very happy about it. So, it's important to know before you go.
A former Farmington High School basketball coach could find out this afternoon if he'll stand trial on sex assault charges. A hearing is scheduled in 36th District Court this afternoon for Jerremy Thompkins who is facing two counts of criminal sexual conduct. (Credit: Detroit PD)
St. Clair Shores police are investigating a shooting that left one injured. When police arrived they found the victim conscious and responsive.
A 43-year-old Armada man facing felony charges for pushing an officer over a banister and assaulting another one. The officer who fell suffered broken bones, while the other was banged up as well. (Credit: Macomb County Prosecutor’s office)
Oxford community members upset at district's lack of participation in recent listening session. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The DPD says the name of the suspect in connection to Samantha Woll's murder will not be released. The police say they are at a critical juncture. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
A Michigan judge is hearing arguments today on dueling lawsuits in the state -- which revolve around whether Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson has the authority to keep Donald Trump's name off state ballots for president. (Credit: Jennifer Altman/USA Today)
The Tigers make a splash, hiring one of baseball's best play-by-play broadcasters as the club's new TV voice. Jason Benetti comes to Detroit after eight seasons with the rival Chicago White Sox. He can also be seen on national telecasts, calling MLB games, college football, and college basketball for FOX.
With a suspect in custody in connection with the murder of synagogue president Samantha Woll, Detroit Police are now working to bring charges. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
A police chase and crash on the east side -- with a patrol car getting pretty banged up. WWJ's Mike Campbell is on the scene. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
Two democrats from the Michigan house won mayoral races in their cities, leaving state legislature split upon their departure. WWJs Charlie Langton has more.
Several Metro Detroit communities vote 'no' on recreational marijuana stores. WWJ's Mike Campbell has why. (Credit: Getty)
Tuesday was election day here in Michigan, and plenty of seats changed hands, from the city level to the state level. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
President Biden and UAW President Shawn Fain are to meet in Illinois Thursday, to celebrate the new contract.
In Warren, voters will be electing a new mayor and for the first time in years, Jim Fout's name is NOT on the ballot. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
With temperatures starting to drop, striking casino workers plan to ask Detroit City Council members for a "Strikers Bill of Rights". Organizers say with the walkout entering its 4th week and the days growing shorter and the nights colder, a bill of rights will ensure the health and safety of picketers. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
Early results from Ford UAW locals show the tentative deal getting support from most workers -- but the numbers vary depending on the local. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the details.
A bipartisan effort to help protect sexual and domestic violence victims gets across the finish line today. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
A former Warren police officer will be arraigned today on charges of allegedly beating a prisoner. More from WWJ's Charlie Langton. (Credit: WWJ)
MSP says Port Huron police officers were called out to Roche Bar, for a large fight and a person being held down by bouncers from the bar. Upon arrival, officers discovered that the 26-year-old man being held down was unresponsive. He was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead.
Dearborn Fire Chief Joseph Murray was arraigned this morning on drunk driving charges. In August, Murray was allegedly speeding down the road in Dearborn Heights when he was pulled over and arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.
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There is new hope for those facing lung cancer. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more from DMC Huron Valley Sinai Hospital with a woman who recently had surgery for to remove a cancerous mass from her lungs.
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The southbound Lodge freeway is closed on Detroit's west side at 7 Mile Road. WWJ's Charlie Langton is on scene where sources say the closure is in relation to a non-fatal shooting.
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Redford Union High School's secondary campus is CLOSED today while police investigate a deadly assault involving two janitors. School officials say it happened Thursday evening after school was dismissed and NO students were present.
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Crossings at Wick Road and Tobine Road in Wayne County remain closed after a massive train derailment. 14 train cars were involved -- Three were carrying chemicals, which have been deemed non-hazardous.
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A man was arrested this morning after allegedly bringing a gun to a Jewish leadership building in Bloomfield Township. In a statement from the federation -- leaders believe the man was having a mental health crisis and this was NOT an act of anti-Semitism.
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For the first time in over three years, downtown Northville is back open to traffic. More from WWJ's Mike Campbell. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
An added layer of security at the Big House. The University of Michigan is implementing a new walk-through weapons detection system -- it will be fully operational for Saturday's game against Purdue.
NO interest rate hike from the Federal Reserve. WWJ Business Editor Murray Feldman has with the details. (Credit: Getty)
Bloomfield Hills fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire in a mansion along Lone Pine Road. Firefighters from several departments were called to help put out the flames that were first reported around 2pm yesterday.
We got a little snow on Halloween in Metro Detroit. But WWJ's Beth Fisher reports live other parts of the state got slammed. Grand Haven 6.8 inches of snow and Holland five inches. It's led to school closings and more than 41-thousand power outages for Consumers Energy. (Credit: Getty)
A candidate for the Hamtramck City Council is being questioned after posting some inflammatory comments on social media. The post, made on a page that lists Nasr Hussain as the account holder, asks if the Holocaust was "advance punishment" for Israel's "savagery" in the Israel-Hamas war.
An independent report on the Oxford High School shooting places blame on several district officials, including the former superintendent. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
On Detroit's west side overnight, a man is killed in a shooting following an argument at a gas station. WWJ's Mike Campbell was on the scene with more. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
The deal between the UAW and General Motors likely means the end of a series of auto strikes that have now dragged on nearly seven weeks. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
Multiple police officers in Warren injured -- after trying to take down two armed suspects. Officers were responding to a call for shots fired. When they arrived, two men ran inside a house and refused to come out for hours. When they did -- police say -- the two suspects attacked the officers.
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A woman driving a Mazda rear ended another car, which then plowed into a third car in the northbound lanes of the Southfield Freeway at Joy Road. The 25-year-old behind the wheel of the Mazda had to be rescued from the car. She was rushed to the hospital, where she remains this morning in critical condition. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
A teenager is dead after a shooting in Pontiac over the weekend. WWJ's Charlie Langton has details. (Credit: Getty)
The Michigan State University Board of Trustees met today for the first time since controversies came to light about board chair Rema Vassar. Trustee Brianna Scott is calling for Vassar to step down -- accusing her of bullying board members and administrators, and violating board rules of conduct and ethics.
The UAW is reportedly closing in on contract with GM, this comes after they came to an agreement with Ford earlier this week. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Kirthmon Dozier/USA Today)
A man in is in critical condition after being shot outside a Southfield apartment complex. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
A teen is recovering after being shot at a park on Detroit's east side. (Credit: Charlie Langton/USA Today)
While the excitement around the Detroit Lions continues -- excitement is growing from city officials around the NFL Draft, which is months and months away. WWJ's Jon Hewett joins with the latest.
Striking Ford workers at the Michigan Assembly plant are ready to get back to work. WWJ's Mike Campbell talked to some of those workers. (Credit: Scott Olson/Getty)
Ford CEO and president Jim Farley confirmed the deal. It calls for wages at the automaker to go up 25%. That means Ford workers are no longer on strike. WWJ's Mike Campbell is talking with workers at the Wayne assembly plant. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
Unionized workers continue their walkout at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. With the strike now in its sixth week, the healthcare insurer is sharing details of its latest offer.
As over 45,000 UAW workers walk the picket line, big news from the Auto Beat -- there are reports that the UAW could be close to a deal with Ford. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the very latest.
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WWJ's Ryan Marshall reports a Detroit mother and another young man have been charged with murder in connection with the death of a seven year old boy. The pair is also charged with torture and child abuse.
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Drivers, take note: Oakland County's HOV lanes are now in effect. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
For the second day in a row, a section of Commerce Road in Oakland County is closed due to a fire. West Bloomfield Police have shut down the area of Commerce Road and Three Ponds and expect it to remain closed for at least a couple of hours.
As General Motors posts a $3,100,000,000 third quarter profit, the UAW adds the company's most profitable plant to its strike. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Mike Clevenger/USA Today)
Detroit Casino workers who have been out on strike about a week are looking for support from the Detroit City Council.
Despite the opening weeks of the auto strike -- General Motors posts a very strong third quarter profit. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Getty)
One person is sent to a local hospital with injuries to his hand after fire breaks out at a home in Orchard Lake early this morning.
UAW workers at the Sterling Heights Stellantis plant have walked out in a surprise to many, expanding the UAW strike against the Big Three.
Michigan is reportedly seeing a surge in strep throat cases. According to some doctors, current rates of strep throat are the highest they've seen in years, and some doctors expect to see more through the rest of the year. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A weekend of mourning for the loved ones of a Detroit Jewish leader. The funeral service was held Sunday afternoon for 40-year-old Samantha Woll, who was found dead outside her home Saturday morning.
There are now more apologies from Michigan State University after an Adolf Hitler trivia question that appeared on the scoreboard before Saturday night's game against Michigan. WWJ's Beth Fisher has the latest. (Credit: Getty)
The search has expanded for a missing Genesee County woman after she went missing earlier this week. Her husband, who is suspected of killing her, took his own life when confronted by law enforcement.
Tragedy in Macomb County as a man allegedly shot and killed his estranged wife in front of their kids, after she allegedly filed for divorce. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: Genesee County Sherriff)
Tragedy in Macomb County as a man allegedly shot and killed his estranged wife after she filed for divorce. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
UAW President Shawn Fain is going to update his members on the ongoing contract negotiations Friday afternoon. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has the details. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
Local high school students stage a walkout today protest of the Israel-Hamas war. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more. (Credit: Ryan Marshall/USA Today)
The Southwest Detroit Business Association claims semi trucks are speeding along W. Vernor Highway, putting people at risk, including school kids. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has more.
Family and loved ones of a 4-year-old boy who was fatally attacked by a neighbor's dog are grieving the child's death. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
A Livonia gun shop is targeted by would-be thieves overnight. WWJ's Mike Campbell is talking with the owner. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
In a deal announced today, Henry Ford Health and Ascension Michigan have agreed to what the two companies are calling a 'joint venture'. WWJ's Luke Sloan reports that the hospitals will be branded as Henry Ford with the deal set to close next year.
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Reporting from the annual Michigan Cyber Summit, WWJ's Jon Hewett says that experts are cautious of the rise in artificial intelligence technology, saying it is making it harder for cyber security systems to do their jobs.
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Three family members have neighbors to thank for saving their lives when a devastating fire breaks out at their home early this morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Genesee County Sherriff Chris Swanson is asking for help searching for a missing couple. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
Workers at ALL THREE of Detroit's casinos are joining the picket line this afternoon. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more. (Credit: Jon Hewett/WWJ)
General Motors' Orion plant will be idle longer than expected. The 1,000 Orion workers will be offered positions at other Michigan GM plants, until they can return to Orion in late 2025. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
The cost of the UAW strike against the Detroit Three is growing by the day -- now estimated at $7.7B. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
US Representative Rashida Tlaib is co-leading a measure calling for an immediate de-escalation and cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Sarabeth Maney/USA Today)
Jewish residents in Metro Detroit held a rally today, calling for peace in the Hamas-Israel conflict. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
The UAW responded to Bill Ford's call to end the strike from Monday morning. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
The Michigan Taskforce for Palestine claims it is seeing an increase in threats against Arab and Muslim community members. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Workers at Detroit's casinos could go on strike any day now and contract negotiations stall. (Credit: Getty)
In a video posted to social media this morning, UAW President Sean Fain said that for now there will be no additional strike targets added by the union. But, he warned the Detroit 3 that if talks to progress, the next target could be announced at any time.
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Local law enforcement is stepping up patrol in response to the war between Hamas and Israel. People in places like Farmington Hills may see an added police presence at places of worship. Authorities say it's not in response to a threat but more a preventative matter.
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Michigan State Police say a wrong way driver crashed head-on into another car at 4:30 on the ramp from NB I-75 to the SB Lodge freeway. The at-fault driver has died, the other driver was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
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Ford executive says the company has reached the limit of how much money it will spend to get a contract agreement with the striking United Auto Workers. More than 33,000 workers are now on strike against Ford and Detroit competitors General Motors and Stellantis.
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A semi-truck fire shut down a stretch of I-75 at LaPlaisance Road for over three hours today. But, WWJ Traffic Anchor Scott Ryan says the fire is out and crews have reopened the freeway.
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A man who wielded a sword this morning and made threats at the Warren Police Department has been arrested. WWJ's Tony Ortiz says later in the morning, Warren officers found the man at a nearby park in Sterling Heights.
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The UAW strike is expanding in a major way. Last night the union 8,700 members at Ford's Kentucky Truck Plant joined the strike after it says Ford refused to make further movement in bargaining.
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A little boy has been safely reunited with his mother after wandering around Hazel Park overnight. Police tell WWJ when the child couldn't find his way back home, he knocked on a neighbor's door. That neighbor called police who posted the little boy's picture on Facebook.
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Today marks day five of conflict in Israel. More than two thousand people have died since the fighting began and thousands more have been injured. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more with Israeli Consul General Yinam Cohen.
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It's 27 days and counting for the UAW strike against Ford, Stellantis and General Motors. WWJ's Tony Ortiz reports that economic experts say the work stoppage has already cost the Michigan and U-S economies billions
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WWJ's Charlie Langton is on the scene and says firefighters were called to Vernor and Lawndale around 4 a.m. At one point, the fire went to 3 alarms, but was later downgraded to 2 alarms.
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In Dearborn last night, hundreds filled the Ford Center for the Performing Arts for a rally in support of the Palestinian people in Gaza. The rally was held without politicians like Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Senator Gary Peters.
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There will soon be new life for the Dodge Fountain in downtown Detroit's Hart Plaza - as repairs get underway. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
Palestinians in Metro Detroit will be holding two protests regarding the situation in the Middle East. The first Free Palestine protest and rally is scheduled for tonight at the Ford Community and Performing Art Center in Dearborn.
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Governor Gretchen Whitmer, among the many politicians at a "Rally for Israel" last night, at Congregation Shaarey Zedek in Southfield. (Credit: Rodney Coleman/USA Today)
The mayor of Eastpointe is scheduled to be sentenced today for fraudulently applying for a grant under the “CARES ACT Small Business Fund”.
What led to the deadly shooting isn't yet known, but prosecutors say they've got their man. Officially charging 29-year-old Edmond Doheny with fatally shooting his 19-year-old brother Dennis. (Credit: Grosse Pte. Woods Department of Public Safety)
Tonight's Powerball jackpot now stands at an estimated $1.55B dollars -- with an estimated cash value of $680M dollars. The jackpot ranks as the third largest in the Powerball game and fourth largest among U.S. lottery jackpots.
Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone isn't thinking about Sunday's win over the Carolina Panthers. His parents are stuck in Israel. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
The impact of the UAW strike is going to be felt by the consumer very soon if it continues as vehicle production slows.
A man was carjacked at gunpoint overnight along I-75 in Detroit. No arrests have been made yet. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
One man from Grosse Pointe Woods is after being shot overnight.
UAW President Shawn Fain is expected to update its members on the ongoing contract negotiations Friday afternoon. WWJ's Greg Bowman has more. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
The hearing looking into alleged misbehavior by former Michigan State University head football coach Mel Tucker is taking place on campus today and tomorrow -- but without the coach himself. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
UAW president Shawn Fain is planning to update negotiations with the Big 3 tomorrow afternoon. Fain is expected to give what sources say are "substantive" updates, but its not clear if any new workers will be called on to strike.
There's a key hearing today as part of its Title IX investigation into former Michigan State head football coach Mel Tucker. WWJ's Mel Tucker has more. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
McLaren Health Care has been hit by a ransomware attack. The company issued a statement saying investigators are looking into reports that some data may be available on the dark web and if they find any individuals whose information was impacted, those people will be notified.
General Motors is taking steps to make sure it has plenty of money on hand as the UAW strike continues. WWJ Business Editor Murray Feldman says GM is asking for a $6 billion line of credit
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WWJ's Luke Sloan reports a 78-year old Roseville man is dead after he was hit by a car in Clinton Township at Groesbeck at 15 Mile Road. Police say alcohol and drugs are not suspected in the crash.
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In a release last night -- Ford says its newest offer includes boosted wages, improved benefits, product commitments for every UAW factory, job security, and more. However, the company said the dispute over battery plants remains unresolved. The union has not yet commented on Ford's new offer. (Credit: Matthew Dae Smith/USA Today)
An 8-year-old Detroit boy is fighting for his life after being shot in a home on the west side. Investigators say someone got ahold of an unsecured gun -- it fired and a bullet hit the young boy in the head.
A man is dead after jumping out of a stolen vehicle and running onto a Detroit freeway. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details. (Credit: Gillis Benedict/USA Today)
Another candidate wants the US Senate seat being vacated by retiring US Senator Debbie Stabenow. Former Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced this morning that he's running for the seat.
The parents of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley WILL go to trial on FOUR charges of involuntary manslaughter. The Michigan Supreme Court has DENIED to hear their case.
What caused a house to explode on Detroit's west side yesterday remains under investigation. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
Ford engine failure investigation expands to new models -- nearly 709,000 cars impacted. WWJ's Jackie Page has more. (Credit: Getty)
A 30-year-old Warren man who jumped off a pontoon boat to swim in Orchard Lake on Sunday drowned after being unable to make it back to the boat.
Production of mid size and larger SUV's has been idled, along with mid size pickup trucks. Parts depots are also impacted. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
Tigers great Miguel Cabrera takes his final bow on Sunday and the sellout crowd roars its appreciation. WWJ's Chris Fillar has the details. (Credit: Kirthmon Dozier/USA Today)
In a live video Friday morning UAW President Shawn Fain announced the expansion of their strike against the UAW and GM. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
The judge presiding over the Ethan Crumbley court case rules that Crumbley is eligible for a life in prison sentence. Formal sentencing to take place in December.
A judge will decide if Ethan Crumbley deserves life in prison or a lesser sentence this morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
A week after its most recent expansion, the UAW may expand again Friday. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
A vote today in Lansing will now make it harder for those convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors to own a gun. WWJ's Jon Hewett reports the vote was along party lines in the Democratically controlled legislature.
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41-year old Tonya Lacey was arraigned yesterday on a child abuse charge after her 2-year old child shot and killed himself with an unsecured firearm in June. WWJ's Tony Ortiz says Lacey faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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Another week, another looming UAW strike expansion. There's been talk of ANOTHER announcement around strike expansion Friday morning -- exactly a week after 38 parts distribution centers in 20 states throughout the country walked-out on the job. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
Former President Donald Trump tells auto workers the transition to electric vehicles will cost them their jobs. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
It's now official -- Mel Tucker has been fired as head football coach at Michigan State, effective immediately.
An investigation is underway into this week's abrupt dismissal of noted Orchard Lake St. Mary’s high school baseball coach Matt Petry. (Credit: Nick King/USA Today)
Following Tuesday's visit to the UAW picket line from President Joe Biden, former president Donald Trump will be in Macomb County later today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Police in Genesee County investigating a hit-and-run on the UAW picket line outside of General Motors' Flint Processing Center. (Credit: Daniella Heminghaus/USA Today)
President Biden spoke to striking auto workers in Wayne County today, issuing support for the UAW members. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has the details.
According to new data from the CDC -- Michigan has had the 10th most fentanyl poisoning deaths in the U-S over the past year. Nationwide -- the CDC says more than 77,000 drug overdose deaths during the last year involved fentanyl. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that some evidence against the man accused of killing Danielle Stislicki can NOT be used. In a unanimous decision, the Appeals Court upheld a lower court ruling that excluded Stislicki's keys, fitness tracker and some security video that put the suspect, Floyd Galloway, in the area of the murder.
Four juveniles have been charged as adults following a robbery attempt and shooting in Warren that left a man critically injured. (Credit: WWJ)
The new "Jobs Court" program looks to place non-violent offenders who qualify in jobs with employer partners, and if they stay in those positions for at least one year, their criminal offense could be dismissed. (Credit: Getty)
The University of Michigan may be running out of time for starting construction of the Detroit Center for Innovation.
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are planning visits to Michigan this week. Mr. Biden is scheduled to speak in support of the union Tuesday, even though the specifics of his visit haven't been released.
The Lions earned a much-needed win following a deflating loss at home to Seattle. They beat the Atlanta Falcons -- 20-to-6. Lions defensive end and Michigan native Aidan Hutchinson lead the way with 2 sacks. (Credit: Kirthmon Dozier/USA Today)
UAW President Shawn Fain announced an expansion of the unions strike against Stellantis and GM Friday. (Credit: Mike Clevenger/USA Today)
One person has tested positive for hepatitis A following an event at Pine Knob Music Theatre.
The UAW, in a new social media post, is threatening to strike more plants as negotiations continue with the Big Three.
The Mackinac Republican Leadership Conference to be held this weekend at the Grand Hotel, but it is expected to be smaller this year. (Michael Clevenger/USA Today)
Two Sterling Heights officers have been credited with saving a little girl's life, after she went into cardiac arrest following an asthma attack. (Credit: WWJ)
Charges have been filed against a mother of a 2-year-old boy who was killed in June after finding an unsecure gun.
A fire on Detroit's east side engulfed a vacant home, no one was hurt. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: WWJ)
A condominium complex in Shelby Township was the scene of a home invasion and shooting this morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
WWJ's Jon Hewett reports that new numbers show violent crime in some parts of Detroit is trending down; while in Dearborn, a beloved community member is dead after a shooting outside a restaurant. Plus, the latest on fallout from the ongoing UAW strike. (WWJ Photo)
Classes are canceled today at Ecorse High School following the death of a senior -- identified by family and friends as Denell Kemp. Detroit Police say the 18 year old was at a stop light around 11:30 Monday night when someone pulled up and opened fire.
Pit bulls are now banned in Grosse Pointe Shores. City Council members voted against the dogs Tuesday night after another dog was attacked and lost its leg. The incident happened in June. (Credit: Getty)
On Day Five of the auto strike, carmakers are promoting their offers as a "win-win" -- while the UAW is saying if they don't get better offers, we’re going to have a bigger strike. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
Warren police have announced the arrest of four teens in connection with a shooting outside a local high school last week.
Sources telling WWJ that a natural gas explosion may have been triggered by thieves attempting to steal copper pipes from inside a vacant building. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
UAW President Shawn Fain in a video posted to social media claims if a deal is not struck by Friday they will strike more facilities. (Credit: Charlie Langton/ WWJ)
By some estimates, the strike against the Detroit three is now costing automakers a combined $150M a day -- a cost that’s likely to go up as the strike expands. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
We're starting to see the first impact from the UAW strike among Michigan Auto Suppliers. WWJ's Greg Bowman has more. (Credit: David Rodriguez Munoz/USA Today)
Progress is said to be slow in talks aimed at ending the UAW strike against Detroit's three automakers. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
It happened before noon Saturday when sections of the top two floors of the 4-story Del Bene building collapsed, sending bricks falling onto the sidewalk below. (Credit: David Rodriguez/USA Today)
A Genesee County man has been charged after allegedly threatening UAW President Shawn Fain in a series of text messages.
A rally is being held in Downtown Detroit by the UAW to rile up support for the strike. (Credit: Eric Seal/USA Today)
For the first time ever, the UAW is striking against all 3 Detroit automakers. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
A man and his teenage sons are facing charges for a brutal attack on police officers in Shelby Township.
A Michigan State University student killed in a mass shooting on campus last February will be honored at Clawson High School tonight.
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The United Auto Workers union says it will strike any carmaker that doesn't have a contract at midnight tonight -- but there will be selected targets. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
It's Day 2 of the Detroit Auto Show. WWJ's Charlie Langton is at Huntington Place. What's capturing his attention? (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
While the focus may be on the UAW and the Big 3's looming strike, over 1,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan workers have already hit the picket line. WWJ's Tony Ortiz says the union wants to end outsourcing and achieve equitable pay for its members.
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The deadline for a new contract for the UAW from the Detroit 3 is just over 24 hours away. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says Ford has proposed what they say is the best offer in 80 years.
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Ford kicks off the Detroit Auto Show by showcasing its new F-150. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has the details.
With the contract expiring Thursday night, Ford has made its 'most generous offer in 80 years'. UAW is expected to respond Wednesday. (Credit: Sarabeth Maney/USA Today)
In the wake of the suspension of Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker, newly named "acting" head coach Harlon Barnett stepped up to the microphone today -- meeting with the media in East Lansing. Joining with the story is WWJ's Jon Hewett. (Credit: Nick King/USA Today)
Auto workers today preparing for a strike while their negotiators try to prevent one. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more.
A jack-knife semi crash scene still causing issues for drivers this morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins us with the details.
Mel Tucker has come out swinging against the sexual harassment allegations he faces. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more details (Credit: Nick King/USA Today)
WWJ speaks with USA Today Investigative Reporter Kenny Jacoby who broke the story this weekend that led to Tucker's suspension, without pay, as the school investigates him for allegedly sexually harassing Brenda Tracy, a rape survivor who has made educating athletes about sexual violence her life’s work.
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The UAW has set a midnight Thursday deadline for a strike but WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says there is optimism from one of the Detroit 3: Stellantis
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Some seeking medical care in Rochester may have to look elsewhere. WWJ's Charlie Langton reports nurses and technologists at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital have launched a three-day strike.
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From the auto beat, WWJ's Jeff Gilbert says the pace of both UAW-Detroit THREE contract talks -- and the rhetoric -- will likely pick up in these days before the deadline.
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WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says Stellantis is offering workers an almost 15 percent pay raise. UAW President Sean Fain is set to respond to the latest offer later today. The UAW has set a September 14th strike deadline.
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Following the deadly campus shooting in February that claimed 3 lives, WWJ's Greg Bowman reports that today, Michigan State University voted 5-2 to ban firearms across the campus.
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The expectations have never been higher for the Detroit Lions and on opening night they delivered, beating the defending Super Bowl Champion Chiefs in Kansas city 21-20. WWJ Sports Anchor Chris Fillar says the team could feel the support from the fans, despite being on the road.
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The contracts between the UAW and the Detroit 3 expire in less than a week and the union says they are staying firm until their demands are met.
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An off-duty Livonia cop is hospitalized with critical injuries after the motorcycle he was driving crashed with a truck on Thursday, authorities announced.
GM's latest contract offer to the UAW has been rejected, with the union calling it 'insulting'. (Credit: Getty)
Michigan State Police is investigating a possible freeway shooting on I-275 in Canton. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details.
A 16-year-old, one of four people charged in the kidnapping of infant twins, to make a court appearance today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: WWJ)
Dan and Jennifer Gilbert have given $375 million in partnering with Henry Ford Health and the Chicago-based Shirley Ryan Abilitylab to bring a new facility to southeastern Michigan. WWJ's Jon Hewett says the facility is expected to be completed within the next 5 years.
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WWJ's Ryan Marshall reports that Oakland County is getting $35 million to help fight the opioid epidemic. The money comes from lawsuits against major drug companies that began in 2014.
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While in Congress, Rogers served as Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. He entered the private sector in 2015. With today's announcement, Rogers becomes the first prominent Republican to jump into the race.
Warren Mayor Jim Fouts is continuing his fight to try and hold onto his job. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the latest. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
The search is on for a man suspected of killing his 64-year-old mother in Inkster on Labor Day. Michigan State Police identify the suspect as 25-year-old Joshua Hill. Officers were called to the home on Glenwood Street after getting reports of suspicious activity. They found Hill's mother dead of multiple gunshot wounds. (Credit: Michigan State Police)
More information about a Labor Day crash in Lenawee County that killed four people. Michigan State Police said four men -- ranging from 18 to 35 -- died in the crash. It happened around 10-30 yesterday morning when a truck hit a Ford F-150 on Britton Highway and Milwaukee Road, near Tecumseh.
A massive fire at an apartment building in Van Buren Township destroys a half-dozen units. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
Another hot and humid day means some students have the day off from school. Officials in Southfield have closed all schools today. There will be no school-related activities. (Credit: Getty)
As the holiday weekend begins, thousands of Metro Detroiters hit the road. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more. (Credit: Mike Clevenger/USA Today)
Some experts say Ford's proposal that was rejected by the UAW could be built upon.
Police presence remains in Belleville after two people were shot overnight. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
UAW President Shawn Fain has filed unfair labor practice charges against GM and Stellantis. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
Stellantis says its multi-million dollar fix for odor issues at its Mack Avenue plant is working. More from WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Dearborn's fire chief has been put on leave aft being arrested for allegedly driving drunk earlier in the week.
A long-vacant former metal stamping plant on Detroit's east side will get the wrecking ball starting today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
Macomb County officials have officially declared a State of Emergency in Chesterfield Township. It's in response to last week's historic rain and flooding. As the township works to recover, the declaration will help the township receive much-needed resources from the state.
With the fall legislative session set to begin next week, Governor Gretchen Whitmer is laying our her agenda. WWJ's Jon Hewett says the focus is on the health of the state of Michigan, the health of both the environment and the residents.
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Good news on the campuses of the University of Michigan -- After starting the semester Monday without internet, WWJ's Jonathan Carlson reports the internet has been restored to all campuses. But, officials say cybersecurity questions remain.
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A judge overrules parents at a local elementary school, allowing a 5G tower to activate. Joining WWJ's Mike Campbell with more. (Photo Credit: Lyndsy Tankersly)
A former Detroit detective, scheduled for sentencing in federal court today following an FBI investigation into bribery and corruption within several city governments and a towing operation. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins us with the latest details.
The city of Dearborn confirming that Fire Chief Joseph Murray has been arrested for allegedly drunk driving. Multiple reports say he was pulled over early this morning on Telegraph. He was allegedly going too fast, weaving in the road.
A recently-released video is bringing hope to the family of Paul Whelan. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details. (Credit: Whelan GoFundMe)
A man who was wrongfully imprisoned for over seven years has filed a multi-million-dollar lawsuit against the officer who -- his lawyers say -- intentionally hid evidence. The details from WWJ legal analyst Charlie Langton.
Drivers in Wixom may need to give themselves extra time to get around a giant sinkhole. More from WWJ's Mike Campbell. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
A 16-year-old girl has been charged for her alleged role in the kidnapping of two twin infant boys that prompted an Amber Alert out of Livonia last week.
There are still thousands of people who still don't have power following the severe weather that rolled through Michigan last week. (Credit: Livonia Police Department)
The Michigan State Police are investigating a possible shooting on EB I-94 near Van Dyke. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
Thousands are still without power after the storms on Thursday night. WWJ's Beth Fisher has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Multiple confirmed tornados touched down during Thursday night's severe storms, leaving a path of debris and destruction across Southeast Michigan. The storms also left 250,000 without power across the state. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Another round of severe storms brought at least one, maybe two, tornados to Metro Detroit Thursday night. (Credit: Getty)
Following intense rain overnight into the early morning hours, Detroit Metro Airport was basically shutdown when the entrances to the airport flooded. WWJ's Ryan Marshall reports that while things are improving slowly, there are still a lot of folks who are both stranded and frustrated
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Detroit Metro Airport wasn't the only hard hit area -- Canton Township Supervisor Anne Marie Graham-Hudak tells WWJ's Tony Ortiz that several major roadways remain underwater. Graham-Hudak asks people to avoid washed out roadways.
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The flooding caused by last night's heavy rain is causing problem after problem for area residents. Basements are backed up, vehicles are stranded on roadways and travelers trying to get to the airport are stuck in traffic. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
An investigation underway on Detroit's west side after a body is found lying on the sidewalk. WWJ's Charlie Langton was on the scene. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the kidnapping of 14-day-old twins who were the subjects of an Amber Alert on Monday.
Thomas Howie of Madison Heights discovered a clawed rat's foot in his minestrone soup mid-bite. Attorney Daniel Gwinn of Troy-based law firm Gwinn Legal, PLLC has filed a $75K lawsuit against Olive Garden on behalf of his client. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more.
An Ann Arbor hotel is facing hefty fines after a worker died last fall from carbon monoxide poisoning. The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA) has imposed 8 citations totaling more than $155K in penalties. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson has the details. (Credit: Scott Olson/Getty)
A major announcement this morning from the Detroit Auto Show. Organizers saying that Jennifer Hudson will take the stage Friday, September 15th, at the show's signature Black-Tie Charity Preview. (Credit: Gary Vasquez/USA Today)
Still many questions to be answered following yesterday's Amber Alert where two-week old twin boys were abducted. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the latest.
According to reports, Michigan head football coach Jim Harbaugh has been issued a 3-game suspension by the university.
Twin baby boys who prompted an Amber Alert have been FOUND after they were allegedly abducted from a Livonia hotel. An investigation is now underway. WWJ's Jon Hewett has details. (Credit: Robert Goddin/USA Today)
It's all hands on deck as police try to find two-week-old twin boys abducted from Livonia. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: Michigan State Police)
Teachers in the Detroit Public Schools Community District are expected to report to school this morning after an agreement has been reached with the union on a new contract. WWJ's Greg Bowman has details.
4th and final day of testimony has concluded in Ethan Crumbley's pre-sentencing hearing, but a decision isn't expected until December. WWJ's Jon Hewett has the details.
Even though the Dream Cruise doesn't begin until Saturday, folks are already out with their classics. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert reported live from the scene. (Credit: Zach Clark/WWJ)
The Michigan State Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian crash on I-696 EB near Groesbeck. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
A lawsuit has been filed against Dearborn Heights School District the following death of student who took her own life.
A crane has fallen over, damaging a middle school in Wayne County. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more. (Credit: Ryan Marshall/WWJ)
Seven people have been charged in connection with a car theft ring that operated in Wayne County.
We're following developing news in Detroit's Indian Village where residents of a home wake up and find a brand new stolen Jeep Grand Cherokee in their backyard. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/USA Today)
The light is NOT on at a Motel 6 in Southgate. It's been condemned, displacing guests. WWJ's Mike Campbell joins with details.
Lab assistants from the Detroit Medical Center took to the picket line today. Union leaders say the company is offering workers pennies in wage increases and refuses to bargain on health care.
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The Michigan State University Board of Trustees has cleared the way for alcohol sales at Spartan Stadium and other sports venues. Sales are expected to start September 16th when MSU plays Washington.
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A crash in Clinton Township leaves ONE person dead and TWO others critically injured. The 51-year-old driver of the Suburban and her 8-year-old daughter had to be extricated from the vehicle -- the mom later died at the hospital. A 50-year-old Macomb Township woman driving the other SUV was also pulled from her vehicle -- and is now hospitalized.
A Las Vegas man has been sentenced to 12-and-a-half years in prison for sex trafficking children while visiting metro Detroit. (Credit: Getty)
Members of the UAW will vote next week on authorizing a strike -- as contract talks with the Big Three continue. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert joins with the details. (Credit: Junfu Han/ USA Today)
Two months after the tragic accidental shooting death of a two-year-old boy, Howell's Police Chief has released a statement regarding the ongoing investigation.
Rain is expected to continue thru the morning. The National Weather Service issuing a Flood Watch that is in effect for much of southeast Michigan until 4 this afternoon.
Work continues to remove a semi that jackknifed on SB I-75 just after Schaefer. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the update. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
The National Transportation Safety Board is providing new insight this afternoon into yesterday's plane crash that ended the Thunder Over Michigan air show. WWJ's Jon Hewett joins with the latest details. (Credit: Wallace Winters)
Michigan State Spartans fans will know later this week if they'll be allowed to buy alcoholic drinks at sporting events during the upcoming school year. If passed, beer and other alcohol will be sold at four football games.
The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating what caused a fighter jet to crash during Sunday's Thunder Over Michigan air show. WWJ's Charlie Langton has details. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Two Nigerian men have been extradited to the U-S after being indicted for their roles in an international sexual extortion ring.
Howell Police say they found a 20-year old shot to death in a home just after midnight following a 9-1-1 call of shots fired. WWJ's Greg Bowman reports that authorities says a suspect is in custody and there is no threat to the public.
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A manhunt is underway after a Detroit police officer was shot in the leg overnight while attempting to serve a warrant on the city's east side. WWJ's Charlie Langton is on scene and says three men remain at large. The officer is believed to have suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
According to WWJ's Tony Ortiz, Berkley Police say the 79-year old driver from Southfield may have had a medical emergency before the truck crashed into the Beaumont Apartments on Coolidge Highway.
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Nine of the 16 Michigan Republican Party electors accused by the state Attorney General of filing fake election documents appeared in court today. WWJ's Jon Hewett says all are facing felony charges.
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WWJ's Charlie Langton is on the scene of an unusual crash in Detroit, he joins with the latest details. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A drug bust in the city of Detroit nets eight pounds of crystal meth -- worth about $80,000 on the streets.
Inkster police now say that they've reunited a young boy - who was found wandering by himself earlier this morning - with his mother. (Credit: WWJ)
A woman is facing several charges after breaking into cars at multiple Downriver businesses earlier this month. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details.
Michigan State Police are asking for the public's help in finding a driver who hit and killed a Detroit woman who was dancing in the middle of the Southfield Freeway. Witnesses say the 62-year old was half naked while in the southbound lanes of the freeway near Ford Road yesterday afternoon.
Macomb County will have two new mayors later this year after voters have their say in the primary elections. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins us with details. (Credit: WWJ)
A hearing is underway for Jaylin Brazier. He is charged with second degree murder and tampering with evidence in the case in which he said the 17-year-old Foster stopped breathing while they were smoking marijuana at a Detroit home more than a year ago. Brazier told police he put the body in a dumpster. (Photo: Michigan Department of Corrections)
A Michigan man -- who claims a COVID treatment medication resulted in him suffering multiple strokes -- has filed suit against the drug's manufacturer, and the hospital that administered the medication to him. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
Polls officially open this hour, and Warren residents will be out casting their vote for a new mayor. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins from Warren, with details around this controversial election. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
An Oakland County man has pled guilty to a pandemic fraud scheme that made him nearly a MILLION dollars. WWJ's Kyle Kimball has more.
City Council President Pat Green says they have filed a motion to have a judge dismiss a federal lawsuit brought by Fouts last week -- which aimed to upend the primary election scheduled for TOMORROW. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
Concerns are rising over Detroit's EMS staffing. WWJ's Charlie Langton reports.
Work is scheduled to get underway today that will turn a stretch of I-94 from Detroit to Ann Arbor into a state-of-the art mobile corridor. M-DOT is partnering with the mobile company Cavnue to bring the roadway of the future to Michigan--the first of its kind.
A lot of people talking about this on Facebook this morning. A little girl run over by a golf cart in Westland. But there was no HUMAN driver behind the wheel when it happened. WWJ's Greg Bowman has the details. (Credit: Getty)
After years of interruptions from COVID and then flooding, Dearborn is finally bringing back its Homecoming Festival. WWJ's Jon Hewett has more.
A woman is dead after a suspected domestic dispute on Detroit's eastside. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
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The man accused of kidnapping and killing a 2-year-old Lansing girl will be in court today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
The GM pushes back against the UAW's list of demands, thought they do expect an increase to wages. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Lansing Police Department)
Two people are hospitalized after a shooting outside a UAW hall in Saline, near Ann Arbor. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more. (Credit: Ryan Marshall/WWJ)
The Teamsters are not happy with General Motors' self-driving vehicle plans. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert joins with details.
Developing news in Macomb County where thieves have broke into a pharmacy. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins from the scene with details.
The search is on for a group of vandals wanted for damaging art in downtown Plymouth. WWJ's Mike Campbell joins us with details. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
With the primary election less than a week away, Warren Mayor Jim Fouts says he should be on the ballot. After numerous state court challenges, the mayor is suing the city council in federal court after his name was taken off of the ballot.
A shootout between families following a heated child custody hearing ended with two people and a business struck by gunfire and vehicle crashing into an Eastpointe restaurant.
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A 200-million dollar lawsuit has been filed against the Detroit Medical Center on behalf of the family of a nurse who was kidnapped and killed earlier this year. WWJ legal analyst Charlie Langton joins with the latest.
With the primary election less than a week away, Warren Mayor Jim Fouts isn't giving up his fight to have his name on the ballot. The president of the Warren City Council, who is running for mayor, says Fouts could file a federal lawsuit against the city council so he can seek a fifth term. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
There's been some progress made at the site of a major water transmission line break earlier today in Macomb County. Suzanne Coffey is the CEO of the Great Lakes Water Authority, and she spoke with WWJ earlier. (Credit: Matt Ziehm)
Testimony has resumed today in Pontiac, in a hearing that will help determine if confessed Oxford High School Shooter Ethan Crumbley will spend the rest of his life in prison. Joining us with more is WWJ's Jon Hewett.
Breaking news in Macomb County where a water main break is causing water issues for residents in Macomb and Chesterfield Townships. WWJ's Beth Fisher joins with the latest.
Detroit police are investigating a deadly shooting on the city's westside early this morning. Police say a 41-year old man was shot inside a home on Sussex Street near the Southfield Freeway and Grand River. (Credit: Getty)
One of General Motors' important new electric vehicles is heading to dealerships. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the story.
On a five to two decision, Justices say those who were injured before the new law went into effect in 2019 should continue to receive that care while paying higher insurance rates for long-term care. There are approximately 15,000 people who need that type of care. (Credit: Getty)
A medical fraud scheme that helped immigrants illegally obtain U.S. Citizenship has led to the conviction of a Pontiac Doctor who is now heading to prison. WWJ's Greg Bowman has details.
Gas prices rose 18 cents from a week ago. Michigan drivers are now paying an average of $3.67 per gallon. AAA says gas prices could continue to rise of demand remains high with the current supply. (Credit: Getty)
Day 2 of confessed Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley is as emotionally charged as the 1st. WWJ's Jon Hewett has the details.
Wednesday's storms have come and gone but nearly 80,000 residents in Metro Detroit remain without power. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
Today is day 2 of Ethan Crumbley's Miller Hearing where they trying to determine whether or not he should gave the option for parole or not. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
It will be another hot one in Metro Detroit this afternoon, and that will be combined with yet another Ozone Action Day.
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Testimony has resumed this afternoon in Pontiac, in a hearing that will help determine if confessed Oxford High School Shooter Ethan Crumbley will spend the rest of his life in prison. Joining with more is WWJ's Jon Hewett.
Survivors of Larry Nasser filed a lawsuit today against Michigan State University -- alleging the school withheld information from the state regarding the investigation. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
The number of power outages following Wednesday's severe storms stands at more than 155-thousand. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
A judge begins a key hearing today before he decides the future of Oxford High School shooter Ethan Crumbley. The Miller Hearing is expected to last at least two days. The hearing gets underway at 9 a.m. (Credit: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)
Severe weather came through Southeastern Michigan Wednesday afternoon. And as we hear from WWJ's Brooke Allen and Tony Ortiz, residents are dealing with downed trees and power outages.
Amazon is bringing a new twist to an old site in Detroit. The e-commerce giant cut the ribbon on a new fulfillment center on the city's east side today, located on the old Michigan State Fairgrounds. WWJ's Ryan Marshall reports from the scene.
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Have you heard of a "derecho"? Forecasters say Southeast Michigan could experience this today. WWJ's Dean Devore has more.
Stellantis posts a $12.6B profit for the FIRST HALF of the year. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Getty Images)
After months of negotiations and strike threats, UPS and the Teamsters -- the union representing some 340,000 UPS workers nationally -- have reached a tentative deal on a new contract. Joining with the latest is WWJ's Jon Hewett.
Michigan football is likely going to be without coach Jim Harbaugh to begin the new season in September. Harbaugh is reportedly negotiating a four-game suspension after he admitted to lying about recruiting violations back during the COVID season. (Credit: Rick Osentoski/USA Today)
GM earned $2.6B in the quarter. That's a 5% increase from last year at the time. GM also now saying it expects to make between $9.3B and $9.9B for the full year...roughly a billion more than they'd forecast before. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Mario Tama/ USA Today)
42-year-old, Latrice Pebbles Jones from Plymouth had gone to help retrieve an uncooperative elderly patient who had laid down in the eastbound lanes of Five Mile near Middlebelt. The patient was put in a wheelchair, which, moments later, an 80-year-old driver swerved to avoid -- in the process hitting Jones, who was later pronounced dead at the hospital.
Police have SHUT DOWN a local freeway -- after a body was found in the back of a car earlier today. Michigan State Police says an investigation team is on the way to eastbound I-96 near Joy in Detroit after the body was found.
The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office has charged a Detroit man with the killing of his girlfriend. WWJ's Jackie Paige has more. (Credit: WWJ)
A bad crash on the Southfield Freeway in Detroit has left a little boy with life-threatening injuries. WWJ's Greg Bowman has details.
An old dilapidated building on Cass Avenue near Little Caesar's Arena in Detroit is at the center of a controversy over whether or not it should be torn down. (Credit: Getty)
GM is looking to use the former American Motors building as a possible warehouse. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
A Detroit woman has been charged in connection to the killing of a woman outside of a Livonia liquor store. (Credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty)
Thursday's storms brought heavy flooding and power outages to Metro Detroit. WWJ has all the details. (Credit: WWJ)
We are keeping an eye on the sky as severe weather is possible later this afternoon and into the early evening. The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of Metro Detroit until 8 o'clock tonight.
Police in Madison Heights are trying to figure out why two small children were left abandoned near a dumpster at a school. (Credit: Getty)
A brief scare at Detroit Metro Airport when a security breach brings TSA screening to a halt. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details.
A $50,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of two suspects who allegedly robbed a mail carrier in Southfield Tuesday afternoon. (Credit: Getty)
White Boy Rick, who's real name is Rick Wershe Jr., says FBI agents, Detroit police officers and federal prosecutors are guilty of child abuse. According to WWJ Legal Analyst Charlie Langton, today, in federal court, Wershe will ask a federal judge to allow his $100M lawsuit to move forward.
A witness to a deadly shooting on an Ann Arbor are freeway on Tuesday tells WWJ today that she was terrified after calling police to report the shooter. Michigan State Police continue to investigate the incident that left a 28-year old Detroit man dead.(PHOTO: Tresa Baldas/Detroit Free Press)
There are still a lot of questions as Michigan State Police try to find a driver involved in a deadly shooting along a Metro Detroit freeway. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins with more.
A group of Michigan residents charged with forgery and other felonies for their alleged role in a false-electors scheme in the 2020 presidential election could face a judge as early as today. (Credit: WWJ)
Warren police being hailed as heroes after saving a teenager in distress.
It's GM's turn to start contract talks with the UAW. (Credit: WWJ)
WWJ's Charlie Langton reports that Dearborn Heights Police are searching for multiple suspects after the Warren Valley Golf Course was severely damaged by a golf cart over the weekend. Police say the damage could be in the $10,000 range.
People living near the Stellantis Mack Avenue plant on Detroit's far east side are complaining about bad odors coming from the plant. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says the City Council is now asking questions after Stellantis thought they had the issue fixed.
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A police chase that started on Detroit's west side, ended in a multi-car crash on the city's east side. WWJ's Charlie Langton reports from the scene that the suspect could be tied to a homicide investigation. Authorities say, thankfully, no one was injured.
A manhunt continues after two people were shot, one fatally, in Harper Woods on Thursday morning. Harper Woods PD say the suspect is a 5'8" man wearing a dark hoodie driving a newer black Dodge Charger. (PHOTO: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A Detroit Police Commissioner -- who was spotted with a known prostitute in his truck -- is DENYING that the two were engaged in a sex act when the cops pulled up. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Caught -- at least by video surveillance. Police are now asking for YOUR help to find a man caught exposing himself at a Burlington Coat Factory. WWJ's Kyle Kimball has the details. (Credit: WWJ)
More than eight-thousand homes and businesses remain without power this hour following severe storms overnight. Some of the largest outages are located in Sterling Heights and in the Chesterfield / New Baltimore areas.
More charges expected today after a man, wanted in an assault in Troy AND a murder in Detroit -- is taken into custody. The update from WWJ's Ryan Marshall. (Credit: Troy PD)
A female shopper says she was violently attacked in her own car, in a busy Troy parking lot. And the accused suspect is still on the loose. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The man who is accused of killing 2-year-old Wynter Smith, after police say he abducted the toddler from her Lansing home -- appears in federal court in Grand Rapids today. (Credit: Getty)
Five years after her death, jury selection is set to get underway today in a trial to decide the future of Aretha Franklin's estate. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Detroit sports had a good weeked, between a no-hitter, the MLB draft and a big trade the Red Wings and Tigers have some new faces to look forward to. WWJ's Chris Fillar has more. (Credit: Mark Rebilas/USA Today)
A gun fight between two groups of people send bullets flying early this morning and one stray bullet hit an eight year old boy. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins us from Detroit with the latest.
Family and friends will gather for a second straight night to remember and mourn the death of two-year old Wynter Cole-Smith. WWJ's Jon Hewett was at a candlelight and balloon vigil last night. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Sadness and outrage -- being felt across the state, after the body of a missing toddler is found in an overgrown alley on Detroit's east side. Wynter Cole Smith was only two-years-old. Investigators say the Lansing toddler was kidnapped by her mother's ex-boyfriend.
Just when you thought it was safe to get in the water at your local beach, the Oakland County Health Department has SHUT several of them DOWN. A total of 14 beaches in the county are now off limits because of high levels of E. coli. (Credit: Lansing Police Department)
The man accused of kidnapping a 2-year-old Lansing child COULD be charged today. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins with those details
Reports say four people -- ages 19 to 40 -- were shot earlier this morning at Washington Square. Lansing Police say NONE of the injuries are life-threatening and the victims are being treated at a local hospital. (Credit: Lansing Police)
SEVERAL suspects on the loose after THREE early morning shootings yesterday in Detroit.
A man arrested in Saint Clair Shores this morning after an amber alert was issued for a Lansing child. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: WWJ/Charlie Langton)
Michigan's new distracted driving law now in effect, meaning you cannot touch your phone at all while behind the wheel. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Ford is recalling over 14,000 Hybrid Fusions, and warning people not to plug them in. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has the details. (Credit: Getty)
The nearly $82-billion-dollar state budget plan for 2024 finally passed after the Legislature took key votes to approve the biggest part of the plan, and give it immediate effect.
The Detroit Red Wings snag two top-20 picks last night in the first day of the draft, selecting C Nate Danielson at 9 and D Axel Sandin Pellikka at 17. (Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel/USA Today)
Hundreds arrested in what's being called the LARGEST sweep in Warren Police Department history. WWJ's Charlie Langton with those details.
Once again, the Michigan Health Department is warning people to be careful if they go outdoors today. An Air Quality Alert remains in effect as a result of smoke from wildfires in Canada drifting over Metro Detroit and the entire state. (Credit: Getty)
An investigation underway in Washtenaw County following a quadruple shooting in Ypsilanti Township Monday evening. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
A judge has ruled in favor of the city when it comes to the pensions of Detroit police officers and firefighters. (Credit: Getty)
The number of power outages following last night's severe weather that blew across SE Michigan is growing. At last check just a few minutes ago, the DTE outage map showed more than 75,000 homes and businesses are without electricity this hour.
UAW President Shawn Fein has fired the unions top counsel, as he continues to shake it up in an attempt to change the union. (Credit: Getty)
Another round of job cuts could be coming to Ford, as they try to rebalance skills and business plans. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
Jobbie Nooner sees a rainy start on Lake St. Clair this weekend. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: Brian Wells/USA Today)
New numbers out today show that 2022 was an especially deadly year for pedestrians. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Getty)
A building fire on Detroit's east side is keeping firefighters busy. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
A suspect is in custody in connection with a shooting this morning in Southfield. WWJ's Mike Campbell is live with the latest.
The Roseville Police Department is the target of a lawsuit filed by the family of a man who was shot and killed by police last year. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: WWJ)
A gas station on Detroit's west side is INTENTIONALLY set on fire this morning. We get more from the scene with WWJ's Mike Campbell. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
Police say after parking his car at a Speedway near downtown -- a man set some rags on fire, right near the pumps. There were also a number of gas cans and propane tanks surrounding the man's car.
A shooting in Detroit Sunday night has left four people between the ages of 16 and 18 hospitalized. There's no information at this time on what led up to the shooting.
We're told group of motorcycles was traveling on the freeway near Wayne Road in Romulus -- weaving in and out of traffic around 9 last night. One of them - a 32 year old man from Detroit -- hit the back of a car at a high rate of speed. He died in the crash. (Credit: WWJ)
Was it a tornado or straight line winds that dealt damage to parts of Monroe County? that's what the National Weather Service is trying to determine.
The parents of the 11-month-old shot by his 6-year-old brother have been charged with 2nd degree child abuse. (Credit: Getty)
We're learning more about the man who was struck and killed while changing a flat tire on I-94 in Harper Woods Tuesday night. WWJ's Mike Campbell joins us with the update.
A Wayne County jury rules in favor of a 25-year-old man who sued a Dearborn police officer over an arrest gone terribly wrong. Luther Gonzalez-Hall was awarded $9.3 million in a lawsuit filed against the officer over a 2018 arrest. (Credit: Getty)
We're following developing news on Detroit's east side, where there's been a fatal crash involving a pedestrian. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Tragedy in Howell after a child finds an unsecured gun and is shot and killed. Police say the two-year-old was taken by EMS to a local hospital and was later pronounced dead.
A 44-year-old woman is dead over a dispute stemming from a love triangle in St. Clair County, and her 'best friend' has been charged with open murder. WWJ's Mike Campbell reports. (Photo: St. Clair County Sheriff's Office)
23-year-old Sam Gartley of Macomb Township had been running a business out of the Russell Industrial Center in Detroit when he was shot and killed on Monday in what his family is describing as an attempted robbery.
A one-year-old boy who was shot by his six-year-old cousin last night is undergoing surgery this morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
You may want to limit your outdoor activities today. An Air Quality Alert is in effect once again for all of Southeast Lower Michigan.(Credit: Getty)
A scary situation over the weekend as a two-year old Macomb County girl was found by her family face down in their swimming pool. Deputies Jonathon Potocki and Mitchell Blount arrived at the home and continued lifesaving measures. They took the little girl to the hospital in their cruiser. The toddler spent the weekend in the hospital -- and is back home with her family.
The City of Highland Park has reached an agreement to pause pending cases tied to a $24,000,000 water bill. The update from WWJ's Charlie Langton. (Credit: Getty)
Van Buren Township Police are searching for the parents or guardian of a young boy who was found walking down the street alone early this morning. Police say they received a report about the child around 1 a.m. He is about 3 or 4 years old and has short brown hair and brown eyes.
Developing in downtown Detroit this hour: there's a BIG water main break. Gratiot is blocked off. WWJ's Charlie Langton was on the scene with more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Westbound I-94 is currently closed at Livernois. MSP officials are currently on the scene after reports of a shooting. (Credit: Getty)
Administrations from Pontiac School District and Southfield Public Schools have decided to cancel school today, as temperatures are expected to be high. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details.
An investigation is taking place into why a single engine plane crashed into a Detroit back yard. Miraculously the two people on board suffered only minor injuries.
The Detroit Pistons have signed Monty Williams to a record breaking contract, naming him their next head coach. WWJ's Chris Fillar has more. (Credit: Ron Chenoy/USA Today)
Two people are hospitalized and a suspect is on the run after a police chase ended in a crash in Dearborn. WWJ's Luke Sloan with the latest (Credit: WWJ)
Police are searching for a man who sexually assaulted a woman and exposed himself on the campus of the University of Michigan.
The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy declared Tuesday to be an action day for elevated levels of ozone. Pollutants are expected to be unhealthy for sensitive groups.
The Detroit City Council will vote next week on a 10-year, $51.8 million tax break for four residential and commercial buildings in downtown Detroit within the Ilitch organization and billionaire developer Stephen Ross' $1.5 billion District Detroit real estate development project. (Credit:Getty)
The Michigan State Police is blaming high speeds for the fatal crash on Telegraph Thursday.
A construction worker from Hillsdale has died after being hit by car while directing traffic. (Credit: WWJ)
New information coming to light about the Lansing man police say carried out the mass shooting at Michigan State University in February. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Matthew Dae Smith/USA Today)
It's called "Operation We Will Find You". It's a joint effort between the U.S. Marshals Service, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Michigan State Police and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services. Over a 10-week period, officials say the initiative recovered 25 missing children in Metro Detroit, with some found thousands of miles away, including in New Zealand.
An effort to reduce violent crime in the city of Detroit extends to Lansing today. WWJ's Charlie Langton with a preview.
A controversial proposal is under consideration in Oxford where the school district is looking at putting guns in buildings -- inside locked gun safes. (Credit: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)
Fire crews working to figure out what started a giant fire at a strip mall in Southfield this morning. WWJ's Mike Campbell has those details. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
An investigation continuing in Harper Woods as police try to determine the circumstances that led to the shooting of a 10-year-old boy. The boy was taken to a local hospital in critical condition.
Shemy Shembechler, putting out a statement this morning -- days after being hired, then fired by the University of Michigan. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
An Oak Park man could be charged today in connection with the fatal shooting of his ex-wife on Saturday. Shortly after the shooting, the 43-year-old suspect turned himself in to Detroit Police. (Credit: Nick King/USA Today)
The California man who stabbed two, killing one, in Metro Detroit earlier this week is set to be charged today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Students and teachers with L'Anse Creuse North High School upset over the field conditions, saying that it is a danger.
Why did a California man travel to suburban Detroit where he randomly stabbed two people, before killing one of them? WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The city of Detroit is continuing to experience a drop in population. According to the latest estimate from the U.S. Census Bureau, between 2021 and 2022, the city lost almost 8.000 residents. (Credit: Getty)
A Madison Heights man is facing charges for allegedly pointing a laser at a Michigan State Police helicopter. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Carpool lanes could be coming to a stretch of I-75 in Oakland County. Two bills that would allow the Michigan Department of Transportation to designate high-occupancy vehicle lanes have been approved by a state House committee. (Credit: Getty)
The question of adopting "gun-free" zones in certain parts of downtown Detroit could be back before City Council members later this morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins us with those details
Oxford High School seniors plan to wear ORANGE cords during graduation Thursday, to show they are survivors of gun violence and honor the four who died in the 2021 school shooting. (Credit: Getty)
Police still working to catch the man accused of kidnapping and murdering a local nurse over the weekend. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the latest.
It began just before 8pm in the local lanes of WB I-96, just east of Schaefer. MSP says a GMC Yukon was speeding when it hit the base of an overpass, throwing all four people from the vehicle. They were killed immediately.
An Oakland County heath officer is suspected to be a victim of a murder-suicide in Pontiac. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more
The Detroit Lions schedule was announced yesterday, and they took the opportunity to do it in a fun way. WWJ's Chris Fillar has more. (Credit: Kirthman Dozier/USA Today)
A threat closes Saline High School. WWJ's Mike Campbell reports live, specific students are targeted.
Richard "White Boy Rick" Wershe gets arrested in Miami on charges of assaulting and robbing his girlfriend. More from WWJ's Charlie Langton. (Credit: Tresa Baldas/USA Today)
Multiple police agencies of converged on a west side Detroit neighborhood. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
Embezzlement charges have been filed against a former department head with the City of Fraser. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
Two bills, introduced in the State House, that call for allowing juveniles to get out of prison after 10 years, will face scrutiny in Lansing today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
A Detroit woman is facing charges after robbing and assaulting an elderly woman.
Detroit's Marcus Garvey Academy is reopening today, after undergoing a thorough cleaning, following the death of a student from an unknown illness.
TSA is investigating a Detroit Metro Airport agent after a video came out of the agent roughly handling a dog. (Credit: Getty)
A wrong way driver on I-696 led to the death of another driver Friday morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A bus driver in Howell has been fired, after confessing to drinking on the job.
There's a warning out this morning from Detroit Public Schools following the death of a kindergarten student. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
The solution to Highland Park's $24M dollar debt to the Great Lakes Water Authority COULD be a state bailout. The Senate Appropriations Committee has green lighted over $20M dollars for the city to use to repay the bill.
Michigan State Police are investigating a shooting death of a man found in his car on the side of I-275. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
A driver is dead after crashing into the back of a bus in Southfield. Michigan State Police says the driver was speeding when they crashed into the back of a SMART bus. The car immediately went up in flames. The driver's body was found inside the car. (Credit: WWJ)
The mayor of Highland Park has declared a state of emergency as the city continues to be gripped by a $24M dollar bill to the Great Lakes Water Authority. The city council voted AGAINST hiring legal counsel to mediate the debt.
A man who spent 13 years in prison for the murder of his daughter is getting a new trial based on a questionable conviction. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
An early morning crash led to shots fired near I-96. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
A Royal Oak synagogue was vandalized with anti-Semitic remarks over the weekend.
The Detroit Lions caused quite a stir when they took a running back and linebacker with their 2 first round picks yesterday. WWJ's Chris Fillar has more.
University of Michigan graduate instructors will be picketing outside of Big House during commencement tomorrow. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Kirby Lee/USA Today)
People everywhere, and especially in the city of Warren, are buzzing this morning about a 7th grader who saved a busload of students after the driver loses consciousness. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
Football fans have been waiting for this for months, and now it's finally here: the NFL Draft! WWJ's Chris Fillar has the details
Michigan State Police make several arrests in connection with a freeway shooting late Tuesday afternoon. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
The mother of a Sterling Heights elementary school student is outraged after her daughter is poked by a needle during a school event. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: Getty)
Detroit Police are trying to unravel a mystery: the death of a popular 53-year-old neurosurgeon whose body was found inside his home on Sunday. He had been fatally shot, but the circumstances surrounding his death are still unknown.
Ascension Oakland-Macomb Hospital is the target of a lawsuit alleging racial profiling of the lead singer of The Four Tops. (Credit: Mike Fender/USA Today)
Multiple police departments across Southeast Michigan have begun Operation Ghost Rider today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The City of Detroit has begun it's 1st ever 'Demolition Week' as it attempts to remove blight from the city. WWJ's Jon Hewett explains. (Credit: Getty)
The family of 2 men that were hit and killed in a construction zone by a semi truck have been awarded $96M. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
An 11-year-old Detroit boy is recovering after he was struck by an accidental discharge of a gun while he was jumping on a bed. (Credit: Getty)
Lawyers for the Great Lakes Water Authority will be in a Wayne County courtroom today in an effort to force Highland Park officials to pay their $19 million water bill. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Police in Clinton Township are asking for the public's help in finding the person who called in a bomb threat to the Sephora store at the Partridge Creek Mall. (Credit: Eric Seals/USA Today)
The Detroit Public Schools Community District could be cutting DOZENS of para professionals and other staff members -- as the federal pandemic assistance runs out next year.
A Detroit city council member wants to make a large portion of downtown a gun free zone. Councilwoman Mary Waters would like the area to cover Greektown, the riverfront, Hart Plaza, and Spirit Plaza. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
He was once a highly-respected member of the Detroit Police Department, but today, former lieutenant John F. Kennedy is expected to learn his sentence for accepting bribes. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
The city of Highland Park votes to ask Governor Gretchen Whitmer to expedite a Chapter 9 municipal bankruptcy filing. The city owes the Great Lakes Water Authority $19 million, which officials say they can't pay.
What a change in the weather! Following several days with highs in the 80's, it's back to feeling more like fall in metro Detroit. Accuweather meteorologist Dean Devore has more.
The man arrested in connection with the murder of 51-year-old Jude Walton -- the former commissioner of Ann Arbor's Independent Police Oversight department -- will be arraigned today. The suspect -- identified as 54-year-old Ricky McCain -- is facing multiple chares -- including murder, home invasion and rape. (Credit: Getty)
I-696 WB from Telegraph to I-275 will be closed through the weekend, as well as I-96 both ways. WWJ's KT has more.
A shooting overnight on Detroit's west side leaves 4 injured and 1 under arrest. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: Getty)
We're getting an update this hour regarding a trooper that was hurt in an early morning crash. WWJ's Mike Campbell was on the scene.
Fire officials, reminding people of the importance of smoke alarms, after someone was killed in an early house fire in Oakland County. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
More witnesses are expected to testify today against a Farmington Hills doctor who's accused of molesting youth hockey players. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
A notorious gang leader will spend life behind bars following his conviction on a laundry list of charges, including murder, racketeering and narcotics trafficking. Federal prosecutors say 38-year-old Duane Peterson served as the leader of the “It’s Just Us” violent street gang that at one point boasted 40 members. (Credit: Getty)
The city of Highland Park may have a financial emergency on its hands as it struggles to pay a multi-million dollar water bill. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Thousands of Michigan residents will have their criminal records automatically expunged today. Under clean slate legislation that went into effect in 2020, most misdemeanors that are seven years old and non-violent felonies over 10 years old will automatically be wiped from criminal records.(Credit: Getty)
There has been a heavy police presence at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing this morning, but a crisis seems to have been averted. WWJ's Beth Fisher with more.
A third suspect could be arraigned today in connection with the murder of a woman whose body was found inside an abandoned building in Monroe County last month. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
Detroit firefighters are battling a blaze at an apartment building, at least 11 people have been injured so far. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Detroit Police are looking for information into a shooting that sent a 15-year-old girl to the hospital.
Tigers Opening Day is an unofficial holiday in Detroit! And the celebration is already getting started. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Troy Taormina/USA Today)
The superintendent of Wyandotte schools has resigned as pressure on the district grows over a decision to put a cell phone tower on a school. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details.
Severe storms that are expected to hit Metro Detroit has DTE Energy crews gearing up for possible power outages. More than 50 crews will be leaving their Redford site later this morning and heading to do their normal work before the storms hit.
Charges could be filed as early as today against a man arrested after raping two women on Detroit's northwest side. The suspect, who police identified as Kenneth Davis Junior, was taken into custody last night, just a couple hours after police released his photo. Police Chief James White said Davis was wanted for raping an 80-year old woman last week and raping a 64-year old woman on Monday night. (Credit: WWJ)
Former president Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in to the Manhattan District Attorney's office later today to face the first criminal charges ever filed against a former president of the United States. WWJ Legal analyst Charlie Langton joins us with more. (Credit: Chet Strange/Getty)
Harper Woods police are following up on leads in hopes of finding a gunman involved in a deadly weekend shooting. Officers found some evidence, but no victims at the scene. They later found out a man was taken to the hospital and died.
A teenage suspect is on the loose after shooting and killing a man on Detroit's west side. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
In Livingston County -- a parent volunteering at an elementary school in Pinckney will face charges after a gun fell out of their holster in front of students. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
Detroit Police are investigating an early morning crash that killed 2, after a car ran into a semi. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Ypsilanti man pleads guilty for lying on a security clearance for the Navy, hiding his connection to the Taiwanese navy. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
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A massive fire is burning in the area of West Chicago and I-96. WWJ's Charlie Langton is on the scene and joins us live with the details. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Detroit Police have one suspect in custody in connection with a shooting Monday that left a nine-year-old boy and a 27-year-old woman injured. Two other suspects are still being sought, although police say they're closing in on a second man.
A Macomb County man who spent years in prison for a crime that he did NOT commit will be released later today, thanks to a NEW project in the prosecutor's office. (Credit: Getty)
The effort to find the man who sexually assaulted an 80-year-old woman last Sunday night is expanding. A $1,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest.
Assistant Police Chief Charles Fitzgerald says shortly after 5:30 Monday evening, they received a call that the boy had been dropped off at Children's Hospital of Michigan with a gunshot wound to the stomach. (Credit: WWJ)
Forty-year-old Paul Jacobs initially was charged with a misdemeanor for failing to report a note that threatened to blow up the school. According to investigators, Jacobs admitted he left the note in a way that others would see it so that he would get a day off work.
A fight at a party in Eastpointe overnight leads to gunshots, sending one man to the hospital. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
The Sheriff's Deparment says deputies responded to a home near Lake Orion Saturday on reports of a missing 5-year-old boy with special needs. Firefighters eventually found the boy in about a foot of water on the cover of a neighbor's above ground pool. Paramedics immediately began performing CPR on the child -- he later died at the hospital.
A house fire on Detroit's east side has claimed the lives of at least 2 people. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
More than nine hours after a gasoline tanker crashed and overturned on the OFF ramp from EASTBOUND I-94 to Hall Road in Macomb County, crews have gotten the area cleaned up and the ramp has reopened.
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A teenage girl was hit and killed by a car last night in Walled Lake, WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details.
A Dearborn Heights man who wasn't supposed to have a gun was shot and killed by Oakland County Sheriff's deputies after he shot his wife and in-laws. A 69-year old man was shot and killed while the suspect's wife and mother in-law were shot and wounded. (Credit: Getty)
Wayne County Executive Warren Evans is calling the county's juvenile jail a public health emergency. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Despite widespread opposition to the T-Mobile cell tower sitting on top of Washington Elementary School in Wyandotte, it appears the structure is there to stay.
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A shooting on Detroit's west side leaves several people injured. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
Not much is known at this time, other than the man was crossing the highway when he was killed instantly after being hit by FOUR vehicles. While two of the drivers fled, two others remained on the scene to talk with authorities. (Credit: Getty)
MSP says 150 vehicles were involved in total -- 84 of which were damaged. The other 66 cars involved were not damaged, but they were part of the slide offs'. 16 people were taken to the hospital, but the extent of their injuries is still unknown at this time.
Michigan State University is headed to the Sweet 16 for the first time since 2019. (Credit: Adam Cairns/USA Today)
MSP is investigating an alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old boy inside Wayne County's juvenile detention facility. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The search is on for the gunmen who shot at a 2 teenagers in Detroit. The 13-year-old was killed and the 17-year-old wounded. (Credit: WWJ)
Firefighters in Macomb County are cleaning up after an early morning fire sends residents scrambling. WWJ's Mike Campbell joins with more.
An Oakland County woman charged with hitting and killing a Michigan State student on New Years Day is back in Michigan and expected to face a judge tomorrow. The Oakland County Sheriff's Department says 57-year old Sue Howson flew to Thailand two days after hitting 22-year old Benjamin Kable on Rochester Road. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
Crashes on both NB and SB I-75 have the freeway closed near Hazel Park. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Davison Freeway was shut down earlier this morning as police received reports of gun fire. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: WWJ)
M-DOT says it will now likely take a week to fix a damaged bridge that has left a section of I-94 in Ann Arbor CLOSED to traffic.
Southfield Police will be releasing more details about a fiery crash along 8 Mile Road over the weekend that's drawn a lot of attention to a good Samaritan. (Credit: Ann Arbor Police Department)
Michigan State Police are searching for a driver who shot another driver on the Southfield freeway Sunday afternoon. According to investigators, the incident happened following a crash on the northbound Southfield. Police say the two drivers got into an argument after the crash, and one of the drivers left the scene, returned, and fired shots into the relative's vehicle, striking the other driver in the left arm.
A crash Sunday afternoon on Detroit's east side sent a Detroit Police officer and a child to the hospital. There's no word at this time what led to the crash, however police say both the officer and the child suffered non-life threatening injuries. (Credit: WWJ)
As another snow storm slams Michigan, hundreds of schools have been closed, flights have been canceled, and traffic is causing major commute delays. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
I-696 from I-275 to Telegraph will have only one lane open with all ramps closed Thursday. WWJ's KT has more.
The state House has approved a package of bills repealing Michigan's Right to Work law. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Matthew Dae Smith/USA Today)
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan delivering his 10th State of the City speech last night. He several topics -- including improving neighborhoods, removing blight, city development, reducing crime, and more.
Low water pressure appearing to pose a problem for firefighters battling a 4-alarm fire in Grosse Pointe Park this morning. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
A 14-year-old is in custody after he is allegedly shot a 40-year-old near an elementary school in Roseville. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The Macomb County Prosecutor's office charged 71-year old Rex Phelps with accosting a minor and criminal sexual conduct as a result of the romantic relationship that lasted several months. Detectives say Phelps was teaching the 15-year old about airplanes and flying with her and the two had sex at the Ray Community Airport in northern Macomb County and during flights. (Credit: WWJ/Charlie Langton)
Thousands of DTE customers are still without power this Monday morning following Friday's storm. Crews have restored power to thousands of others and are getting ready to go back out today. WWJ's Charlie Langton
Troopers were called to the area of I-75 and 12 Mile last night after a driver said he thought another driver pointed a gun at him and he thought there was a gunshot. There were no injuries. (Credit: Getty)
Another winter storm is expected to hit Metro Detroit today, with estimated accumulations anywhere between 3-6 inches.
Michigan State Police, issuing a reminder that help is available. This, after troopers were called to the scene of a car in a ditch Thursday evening. Troopers say the driver yelled to them from the woods that he was injured but armed with a gun. Despite efforts to help the man, police say he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. (Credit: Getty)
Much of SE Michigan will be under a winter storm watch, starting at noon tomorrow. Areas could see 3-6 inches of snow.
Michigan State University will start removing the temporary memorials that have been placed around campus following the February 13th mass shooting. MSU says after being ground into mulch, the flowers will be used to plant a memorial tree outside Berkey Hall. Other items will be removed and preserved by the school's archives and museum. (Credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty)
A massive fire along I-94 in Detroit is destroying an abandoned apartment building. WWJ's Charlie Langton was on the scene.
A major road construction project scheduled to get underway this hour on a long stretch of Telegraph Road in Wayne County. KT has the details. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
33-year-old Tyler Hood was arrested last (Monday) night at a Novi trailer park without incident. Officers saw Hood getting into a car with a weapon, and when they tried to pull him over, he started firing at them before jumping out and running off
Police in Ann Arbor are asking for tips following a pair of sexual assaults over the weekend. (Credit: Getty)
State lawmakers expressing frustration about the ongoing power outages that left hundreds of thousands of Michiganders in the cold for days after the storm. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Wintery weather, moving back into southeast Michigan today -- with a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY in effect from 10 to 4. The precipitation, expected to begin as a period snow and/or freezing rain before changing over to rain. (Credit: Getty)
I-75 between Square Lake and I-696, and I-696 between Telegraph and I-275, will be closed this weekend. WWJ's KT has the details.
DTE says more than 400,000 customers remain without power following the severe weather that struck Michigan this week. (Credit:Getty)
More than 626-thousand homes and businesses across the state are without electricity this hour. DTE Energy is reporting more than 432-thousand outages. Executives are giving an update on the damage and restoration efforts right now. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
An ice storm warning goes into effect at noon for St. Clair, Livingston, Oakland, Macomb and Washtenaw counties. The National Weather Service says significant icing is expected, along with snow and sleet accumulations of up to two inches.
Detroit Police and Child Protective Services are investigating after a young boy was found on the city’s west side --all alone. He's now back with his parents - but investigators still have a lot of questions. (Credit: Getty)
Much of southeast Michigan will be under a winter storm watch from noon tomorrow until noon Thursday, with a widespread, heavy mix of freezing rain, sleet and some snow possible.
A barricaded gunman situation in Grosse Point Shores came to a peaceful end last night, following a stand off that lasted several hours. (Credit: Getty)
Many questions remain unanswered about the motive of the man who shot eight Michigan State University students Monday, killing three.
A 24-year-old Detroit man faces up to five years in prison after pleading guilty to making threatening phone calls to the Detroit Job Corps Center. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
After being in the mid 50's yesterday, temperatures will dip drastically to the 20's as Metro Detroit will be under a winter weather advisory until 4am
Thousands of people, gathering at Michigan State University last night -- to support each other and remember the victims of Monday's mass shooting: Brian Fraser, Alex Verner and Arielle Anderson - plus the FIVE students who were critically injured.
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The mass shooting at Michigan State University is reigniting the debate over gun legislation. WWJ's Charlie Langton is live with the very latest.
A middle school student in the Wayne/Westland school district has been killed in a crash involving a school bus. Family members of 12-year-old Jacob Escobedo say the Franklin Middle School student died after he was hit by the bus outside the school on Tuesday.(Credit: Matthew Dae Smith/USA Today)
A lone gunman is dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after he walked onto Michigan State University's campus and killed 3 people, and wounded 5 others. (Credit: Nick King/USA Today)
Ford claims the inflation reduction act played a role in their decision to build their new battery plant here in Michigan.
There have been 4 take-downs in the past 8 days over US airspace, 3 unidentified objects -- the latest over Lake Huron, yesterday -- and a Chinese spy balloon.
Detroit Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing a Chevy Silverado by hitching it to another truck. (Credit: USA Today)
44-year-old Yousef Kosho--who operates Great Health Pharmacy in Madison Heights--has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to charges of illegally distributing more than 25 thousand opioid pills.
Mayor Mike Duggan has submitted a proposed amendment to the City Council, outlining his plan to spend $156 million in surplus funds from the last fiscal year.
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Delta flight 275 from DTW to Tokyo diverted to Minneapolis, after hours in the air over Canada and nearly reaching Alaska. The aircraft involved seats over 300 passengers. The cause of the diversion hasn't yet been confirmed.
Charges levied against a Macomb Township teen who allegedly robbed a Huntington bank branch in New Baltimore before going on the run. WWJ's Mike Campbell joins us with the update. (Credit: Getty)
President Joe Biden has asked Republicans in his State of the Union address to work with him to "finish the job" of rebuilding the economy and uniting the nation. He used his address Tuesday night to reassure a country beset by pessimism and fraught political divisions.
It's an important day in Lansing -- as Governor Whitmer will present her budget recommendations to lawmakers. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story. (Credit: Jack Gruber/ USA Today)
18-year-old Cartier Woods was a senior at Northwestern High School. He went into cardiac arrest during a game last Tuesday night. First responders gave him CPR for nearly an hour and he was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Woods fought for his life for nearly a week and was taken off life support yesterday.
Investigators are trying to figure out what led up to a murder-suicide in Taylor overnight. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A push by democrats at the state level could see up to $500 return to taxpayers in the form of 'inflation relief'
Michigan State Police arrested two suspects following a shooting on the Lodge Freeway.
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Michigan State Police telling us that detectives have wrapped up their work at an abandoned apartment building where 3 bodies were found late yesterday. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the very latest.
Ford CEO Jim Farley promises change after a disappointing 2022 earnings report. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more. (Credit: Scott Olson/Getty)
A state senator is calling for Child Protective Services to be more transparent after a horrific case of child abuse leads to the death of a five-year-old boy. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
43-year-old James Adam Baird, has been arraigned on four different counts of sexual abuse allegedly committed on children between 10 and 15 at schools in Westland and Garden City. He was ordered to wear a GPS tether and is currently free on personal bond from 2 courts. If convicted, he faces up to life in prison. (Credit: Getty)
The attorneys for the Oxford School District are asking a judge to dismiss a multimillion dollar lawsuit against 7 district employees. WWJ's Charlie Langton explains.
The extremely cold temperatures leading the City of Detroit to open two 24-hour warming centers for residents. The centers will be open though Sunday and are located at Farwell Recreation Center on East Outer Drive and Patton Recreation Center on Woodmere. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)
GM earned $9.9 billion in 2022, meaning profit sharing checks up to $12,000. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
The body of a Washtenaw County teen has been found near here school's athletic fields, after she had gone missing for several days.
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An Oakland County Sheriff's deputy, who authorities say had been in contact with a Pontiac mother and her two sons who were found dead in a field, has resigned. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff's office is asking for the public's help in finding a 15-year-old girl who's been missing since Friday. WWJ's Greg Bowman has the latest in this live report.
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MSP has released the identity of the man found dead on the Southfield Freeway, he appears to have been dumped there. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
An Inkster man has died from shoveling snow, authorities suspect a heart attack. WWJ's Kyle Kimball has the story. (Credit: WWJ)
Nearly 8 inches of snow in Ann Arbor, 6 in Wyandotte, 6.5 at Metro Airport. And now the clean up begins. Metro Detroit road crews and private contractors worked through the day, and night, to get the freeways and main roads in good shape for the morning commute.
For the first time in three years, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer was back in front of a live audience of Lansing lawmakers last night, to deliver her fifth "State of the State" address. (Credit: Getty)
Snow is accumulating fast in Metro Detroit as schools close, and traffic builds due to slick roads and crashes.
A man fired at a police helicopter in Detroit last night, police returned fire and killed the man. When entering the home they discovered the man had many weapons. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for Wednesday, 4-8 inches is expected.
Murder charges have been filed against a gas station clerk who's accused of shooting a customer last week.
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All lanes on the NB Southfield freeway near Plymouth are closed after the body of a 22-year-old man is found shot to death. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
A woman is in critical condition after she and her Chrysler 300 were struck by a Chevy Silverado in the center lane of eastbound-94 near Cadieux in Detroit early Sunday morning.
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A murder investigation is underway at a Redford gas station after an altercation turned deadly. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The suspect involved in the New Baltimore bank robbery is now supposedly involved in a car theft and police chase in Indiana. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
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A U.S. district judge in Detroit will hear oral arguments today in a lawsuit surrounding an 1888 painting by Vincent van Gogh. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
New Baltimore police are still searching for an 18-year old suspect wanted for robbing a bank on Tuesday. Police have named Jacob Edwards a person of interest in the robbery of the Huntington Bank in New Baltimore.
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The University of Michigan football program has placed co-offensive coordinator Matt Weiss on leave, while an investigation into alleged computer access crimes is conducted. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Police are still searching for the suspect who robbed a Huntington Bank yesterday afternoon in New Baltimore.
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Police obviously take freeway shootings serious. One driver erroneously thought reporting one was the best way to get help for something else. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story
We're expecting to learn more details today about the man who shot and killed a woman outside of a Detroit liquor store last month. (Credit: Getty)
According WWJ's Luke Sloan the officer involved shooting happened just after 7 Monday morning at a Ctigo gas station on Detroit's Northwest Side. No officers were injured and heavily armed gunman survived. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
After hours of standoff outside of home in Detroit, police discovered that the suspected murderer of two was not inside the home. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
5 suspects have been arrested following an officer involved shooting outside an Ulta Beauty in Green Oaks Township. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
For the third time this month, Richmond school district is shut down following a threat of violence. WWJ's Charlie Langton is on-scene and says the Richmond Middle School principal received the threat last night. (PHOTO: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Flights are being delayed at Metro Airport and across the U.S. after a computer outage at the FAA.
An attorney from Grosse Pointe Farms is set to appear in court today. Facing embezzlement charges linked to a trust of Carhartt heiress Gretchen Valade. (Credit: Getty)
Michigan Supreme Court Justice Richard Bernstein apologizes to his colleague for, in his words, overstepping her hiring process. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
28-year-old Alyssa Itchue was first reported missing on September 20. Now, based on fingerprint analysis, her body has been identified and her family informed.
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The Detroit Lions were eliminated from playoff contention earlier in the day, but despite that they went to Green Bay and eliminated the Packers as well. WWJ's Chris Fillar has more. (Credit: WM. Glasheen/USA Today)
No school for students of Oak Park High School, as four students have been arrested in connection to a shooting outside of it. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
The Sheriff's Department has seized the car believed to be involved in the crash along Rochester Road that left 22-year old Benjamin Kable dead on New Year's Day. WWJ's Chris Keyzer has the details.
A major drug bust in Detroit has led to the arrest of two people believed to be responsible for causing multiple overdoses across the area, and one death. (Credit: WWJ)
A new member of the Michigan Supreme Court is sparking controversy for hiring an ex-convict as a clerk in her office. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Detroit Police and the FBI are working at a home on the eastside last night following the discovery of a body in a shallow grave. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A 32-year-old Detroit man has been charged with domestic violence after he was seen forcing his former girlfriend into a van on Christmas Day. In a video, that went viral, showed Quintin Dorrough forcing the 39-year-old victim into the van.
Crime in Oakland County increased slightly last year. In 2022, there were a total of 37 homicides in the county, which is two more than the year prior. (Credit: Getty)
Two suspects are behind bars in connection with an officer-involved shooting Monday afternoon in Warren. After the suspect crashed into another vehicle, the man and a woman who was with him jumped out and started running. Police say the male suspect, a convicted felon, pointed a gun at officers, who returned fire.
Three people are dead in a murder-suicide on Detroit's eastside. WWJ's Kyle Kimball has the details.
A woman was shot and killed Thursday night in a parking lot on Detroit's west side. WWJ's Ryan Marshall says the suspect, who remains at large, took off in the victim's SUV. Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit Police or Crimestoppers. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
An early morning house fire in southwest Detroit has claimed the life of one person. WWJ's Ryan Marshall is on scene and says the structure collapsed as the firefighters were battling the blaze. No firefighters were injured. (PHOTO: Ryan Marshall/WWJ)
Southwest Airlines cancellations continue to wreak havoc across the country and right here at Detroit Metro Airport. WWJ's Ryan Marshall is at Metro with a Texas family who has been stranded in the terminal for days. Is this the day they get to go home? (PHOTO: Ryan Marshall/WWJ)
An investigation is underway after an attempted smash-and-grab overnight at a long-standing Detroit party store. WWJ's Charlie Langton is on the scene and says while the 'smash' was successful, the 'grab' seems to not have worked to plan. (PHOTO: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Despite snow accumulation falling well below expected levels, the Christmas weekend winter storm is still causing problems for those traveling in-and-out of Detroit Metro Airport. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more from Romulus. (PHOTO: Ryan Marshall/WWJ)
While the snow totals have been less than anticipated, the high winds and cold temperatures are creating dangerous travel conditions. These conditions have caused traffic and flight delays. (Credit: Ryan Marshall/ WWJ)
Flights are already being cancelled at the Metro Detroit airport, as the winter snow storm approaches Michigan. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more
Investigators say the man was making a run on the west side of Detroit yesterday. He was approached by 2 suspects wearing ski masks. One of the suspects was carrying an handgun and threatened the victim -- while his partner unloaded several items from the truck. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
As Christmas fast approaches, so to does a winter storm. How are Michiganders and companies preparing? (Credit: Getty)
A mobile home fire in Rochester Hills kills 1 man. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Detroit Police still searching for the suspect in a deadly shooting of a teenage boy on Detroit's west side. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Michigan State Police are investigating a fatal shooting on I-94, after a man was shot and killed while driving. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
One man is dead after he drew his weapon on officers inside the Dearborn Police Department, prompting the officer to shoot him. Michigan State Police is investigating. (Credit: Getty)
All but one lane of I-96 is closed in Livonia as police investigate a possible shooting that took place between a semi truck and another vehicle. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: WWJ/Charlie Langton)
A woman is dead after being stuck by a car on I-96 in Redford. Police say they still don't know why she was on the freeway.
The number of outages is growing in Hamtrack where DTE says wind damage has knocked more than 4,000 homes and business offline.
Three Jackson County men will be sentenced today after being convicted of aiding in a plot to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
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Investigators are working to identify a woman who was killed on I-94 in Van Buren Township last night. Michigan State Police, got a call about an object that was hit near Haggerty causing a crash. Troopers determined that it was the body of the victim, hit multiple times.
We're learning more details about an overnight shooting on Detroit's southwest side that left one man dead. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Getty)
Detroit Police arrest a suspect in connection to a murder that happened two years ago. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
At least two people are dead in Livingston after a semi-truck crashed through the median on US-23, colliding with two vehicles head on. (Credit: Getty)
With their win over the Minnesota Vikings, the Detroit Lions have pulled within one game of .500. The new look Lions is having a positive impact on the people of Metro Detroit. WWJ's Jeff Lesson has more.
According to AAA, gas prices in Michigan have dropped 20 cents on average since last week. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the story.
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Four people have been shot in a drive-by outside of the Westin hotel in Detroit. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more
Michigan State Police have recovered various drugs following a drug bust in River Rouge.
Farmington Hills police are increasing patrols near bus stops after a stranger danger incident. The parents of a 12-year old told police that a strange man stopped his car near her and offered her candy. She didn't take any and walked away. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
A downriver man will soon be returning home after spending more than a month behind bars in a Saudi Arabia prison. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Multiple suspects wanted after an attempted smash and grab of a gun store in Dearborn Heights. WWJ's Mike Campbell has details.
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I-696 WB closed at I-96/I-275 interchange due to a rollover crash. WWJ's KT has the details.
A child has died following a crash on the Southfield Freeway last night. A car was driving slowly with its hazards on due to a flat tire, when a box truck slammed into the back. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more. (Credit: WWJ)
A Dearborn man charged with threatening families and staff at a Bloomfield Hills synagogue went on an obscenity-laden rant in front of a judge yesterday.
Detroit Police searching for 3 drivers who performed donuts and drifting at an intersection for about 4 minutes yesterday.
An 18-year old and her boyfriend were driving near Grand River, when someone fired at least 8 shots at their car. The young couple was NOT hurt. MSP is investigating.
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Two people are in custody while one person is still on the loose following a stolen vehicle police chase in Southfield. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
A fire early in the morning destroyed three mobile homes in Novi, there were no injuries. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
35-year-old Hassan Chokr allegedly made anti-Semitic and racist threats to parents, young children and security personnel at a preschool and Synagogue Friday morning. He has been charged with two counts of ethnic intimidation. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Gas prices across the country continue to fall, with the average in Michigan at $3.52, but some gas stations are actually below $3. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more.
Southfield police are looking for a suspect involved in a non-fatal. A Dearborn Heights man and Detroit woman were shot late last night as they were driving near Ten Mile and Greenfield. Both victims are expected to be okay. (Credit: WWJ)
According to records obtained by The Detroit News, Kilpatrick owes the IRS $634,000 from 2003 to 2008 -- a timespan that covers nearly his entire tenure as mayor.
The City Of Detroit is being sued over its expansion of ShotSpotter technology. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Rodney Coleman/USA Today)
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for all of Southeast Michigan until 10 pm.
A semitruck has hit the median on WB I-696 at Lahser, causing all lanes to be closed. WWJ's KT has more.
Today is the one year anniversary of the Oxford school shooting. WWJ's Charlie Langton tells you how people are remembering that horrific day. (Credit: WWJ)
I-75 is closed for cleanup after a car fell off an overpass above I-75 onto the freeway. There are no major injuries. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The woman who died in shootout with Dearborn Police following a car chase and crash, took her life, according to the Michigan State Police. (Credit: WWJ/Charlie Langton)
Former Oxford School leaders are expected to speak out today with regard to inaction take by the school district prior to and after the shooting that occurred a year ago. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
The Michigan Board of State Canvassers will meet at 10am to vote on certification and take public comments at the end of the meeting. (Credit: Kelly Jordan/USA Today)
The name of the game for many shoppers on Black Friday is speed, and quickly getting their desired item before they fly off the sleeves. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more.
One dead after a domestic dispute on Thanksgiving in Monroe. WWJ's Kyle Kimball has more. (Credit: Ryan Marshall/WWJ)
Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital in Grand Rapids last week requested to add nearly 50 beds.
According to AAA, over 1,700,000 Michigan residents are expected to travel during the holiday, which is expected to be the third-busiest Thanksgiving for travel since 2000. (Credit: Getty)
A threat posted to social media has forced Westland John Glenn High School to go to remote learning today.
Michigan State hockey player Jagger Joshua claims he was called a racial slur by an Ohio State player several times. The player accused of making the slurs received a game misconduct, but its not clear if he faced any discipline from Ohio State. (Credit: Getty)
A multi-car crash, likely due to speeding, has caused Outer Drive in Detroit to be blocked off. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details.
A memorial will be held tonight for a Northville couple who lost their lives in a car accident last week.
The Detroit Lions have won 3 straight games, climbing their way to 2nd in the NFC North. WWJ's Chris Fillar has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
The investigation into a Farmington Hills doctor accused of sexually assaulting patients while working for local hockey associations is now spanning Metro Detroit and across the country and into Canada.
The twitter account for St. Clair Sheriff's Office has been hacked, tweeting anti-LGBT rhetoric. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit:Getty)
A notice of intent has been filed by the family of Hana St. Juliana, the 14-year-old who was fatally shot last year. The family's attorney alleges that Michigan State Police did not review reports filed by parents and students on the OK2SAY program.
Ferndale High School is closed today following another threat, and a another student arrested. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Getty)
Michiganders may have gotten spoiled with a warm start to November but that has changed rapidly and snow is in the immediate and long-term forecast. WWJ AccuWeather Meteorologist Dean DeVore has the latest.
WWJ's Mike Campbell continues to follow the search for two alleged armed robbers that forced a Monday lockdown of Oakland University's Campus.
In front of a packed house, the Dearborn school board announced they would ban several books amid months-long controversy in the community.
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Oakland University's campus is closed until 10am while police search for two armed gunmen who were fleeing law enforcement, last seen near campus. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more.
Ferndale High School is closed today after an anonymous threat was allegedly posted to Instagram, according to multiple reports. (Credit: WWJ)
The Detroit Police responded to a call of a mentally ill woman attacking her family. After 45 minutes of negotiations they entered the home, shots were fired, and the woman was killed.
Police in Clinton Township are investigating a bomb threat that forced the evacuation of Clintondale High School and Middle School. (Credit: WWJ)
A woman is in critical condition after a crash on the Southfield Freeway last night. Michigan State Police say the 28-year-old was driving a dark sedan when she drove off the freeway and up the embankment -- hitting a tree.
Classes will return to normal this morning at Roseville High School, a day after a student brought a gun to school, causing a lockdown. The district says the student who brought the gun will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. (Credit: Getty)
At approximately 1:30am, the AP called the race for Governor Gretchen Whitmer. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Proposal 3 passed, making Michigan the first state to defeat an abortion ban.
For the first time in nearly 40 years, Democrats will control all 3 houses in Michigan. (Credit: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)
The Powerball drawing has been delayed to technical issues in one state.
Midterm election day is here, and the polls have opened across the state. Hear from various WWJ reporters in the Metro Detroit area. (Credit: Getty)
Governor Whitmer joins WWJ ahead of Tuesday's election, where she says she feels energized.
Children 5 and under can no longer visit Corewell hospital unless medical attention is needed, as RSV continues to surge. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more. (Credit: Getty)
The couple wanted following two English Mastiffs deadly attack on another dog have come forward. They claim they did not know they were wanted for questioning and supposedly were on a first date walking the dogs when the incident occurred.
Gas prices in Michigan have risen another 10 cents per gallon overnight, the new statewide average is $4.22. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more. (Credit: Getty)
A dense fog blankets much of Metro Detroit, creating low visibility in many areas. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
A man in Warren is in critical condition after being shot in the head following a domestic dispute. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A 10-year-old student in Oakland County has been suspended for 5 days after claiming he would shoot up the school.
A thief stole copper piping from Cody High School in Detroit, leaving the school with no heat and forcing the school to temporarily close.
A Lincoln High School hall monitor is accused of having sex with students, including a 14-year-old girl. (Credit: Getty)
A good Samaritan helped warn neighbors in her apartment community that the building was fire, saving lives. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
A man accused of transporting a dead body in the bed of his truck in Roseville has been arrested. (Credit: Roseville Police Department)
A crash involving 2 semitrucks has closed EB I-696 from Greenfield to 10 mile. WWJ traffic report KT has more.
Following a brawl in the tunnel after the Michigan and Michigan State game, MSU Head Coach Mel Tucker has suspended 4 players.
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Multiple roads are closed in Monroe this morning while police investigate an accident involving a pedestrian and a train.
Police are looking for a person of interest in connection with a traffic accident in Roseville - after a 62-year-old woman was found dead in one of the vehicles. (Credit: Getty)
A 911 caller told police he was on the Southfield freeway, when a white Chevy Suburban pulled up alongside him and fired multiple shots at his car. MSP says they counted about 10 bullet holes in the caller's car. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
An investigation has been launched after a video showing a Detroit school bus driver allegedly fighting an elementary school student made the rounds on social media. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Getty)
The district is Atherton Community Schools, that's just southeast of Flint. All buildings are closed through the week after multiple students received messages indicating violence, sent through AirDrop on their cellphones. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
A new trial date has been set for the parents of Oxford High School murderer Ethan Crumbley. An Oakland County Circuit Court judge has scheduled the trial for James and Jennifer Crumbley on January 17th. They are charged with involuntary manslaughter. (Credit: Getty)
A Pontiac man will likely be facing charges in the death of a Lyft driver. After crashing into a utility pole, the driver was taken to the hospital where it was discovered she was shot in the back of the head. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
A freshman student at Clintondale High in Clinton Township, who brought his airsoft gun to school and began waving it around, is in police custody. The incident prompted a 90 minute lockdown.
A woman sustained non-life threatening injuries after driving her car off the service drive and onto the Lodge freeway in Detroit last night. (Credit: Getty)
A pair of police standoffs, involving barricaded gunmen, continue this morning in Detroit. In one of the standoffs a woman has died. WWJ's Charlie Langton is on the scene with more.
The search for the West Michigan family of 4 that went missing is over. The family has been located safely in Wisconsin, but believe someone is after them.
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A candlelight vigil was held at Annapolis High School last night for 12-year-old Joey Smith -- who died after being hit by a car while riding his bike home from a football game last week. Over 100 people attended.
Authorities from the Michigan State Police are looking for tips to help find a West Michigan family of four who vanished last weekend.
A Southfield man is expected to appear in court today in connection with the murder of a 17-year-old girl from Detroit. (Credit: Getty)
An almost 9 hour barricade situation on Detroit's westside ends peacefully, thanks to a brave and quick-thinking teenager.
One of the two suspects arrested yesterday in connection with a body found on I-94 last Friday has been released. The second suspect remains in custody pending charges. (Credit: Getty)
A barricaded gunman situation continues on the west side of Detroit, having started last night. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
A judge has ruled NOT to limit which Oxford victims can receive information from the court during the case against the parents of accused gunman Ethan Crumbley.
Eastern Michigan University basketball star Emoni Bates will be in court today for a plea agreement. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Police in Grosse Pointe Woods are searching for a suspect after a man was nearly kidnapped yesterday while walking his dog. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins with more.
A Macomb County Veterinarian has been charged with animal abuse after he was caught on tape - allegedly beating and choking a German Shepherd in his home.
Michigan State Police are continuing to work through evidence after a woman was found dead on I-94 in Macomb County Friday. (Credit: Getty)
An argument between two parties led to gunfire, but no known injuries, outside the Macomb Mall on Sunday. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
A fire on Detroit's west side has destroyed a home. no one was injured in the fire -- but the four to five occupants of the home now face a total rebuild.
Police are still searching for a suspect following a deadly hit-and-run Saturday night outside Little Caesars Arena. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
An accident investigation has closed I-275 in Wayne County -- and backups could continue for hours. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
The first Michigan gubernatorial debate is "in the books", as Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Republican candidate Tudor Dixon went head-to-head in Grand Rapids last night.
An Oxford teenager is being held without bond after making online threats. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins us with the details.
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A juror in the third Gretchen Whitmer kidnap trial is being accused of flirting with one of the defendants. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
Stellantis is cutting the third shift -- which produces Jeep Wagoneer SUVs -- at its Warren plant effective immediately.
A police chase ends with a man jumping off the Rouge River bridge. The unidentified man was allegedly among a group stealing Ford Mustangs from the Flat Rock Assembly Plant last night. (Credit: Getty)
A former Oakland County Sherriff's Deputy accused of using the internet to meet a teen girl for sex has received internet privileges back. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
Police in Taylor say they have received reports of adults trying to follow and lure children.
Detroit City Council has approved expansion of funding for its shot spotter program. (Credit: Getty)
The search will resume today in Monroe County after a boater went missing following their boat sinking. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
A crash on the lodge freeway this morning ended in gunfire. The incident happened just before 5 a.m. One of the drivers involved in the crash allegedly fired a single shot at the other.
Smash-and-grab thieves hit two businesses in Detroit overnight. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/ WWJ)
An off-duty Detroit police officer was sitting in his car with his girlfriend, when multiple suspects approached the vehicle and fired upon him. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Detroit Police continue to investigate a drive-by shooting that left a man dead yesterday on the city's east side. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details
A man accused of killing a Hampton Inn hotel clerk in Dearborn last Thursday was handed a laundry list of charges yesterday. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
One man is in custody today after a 7-hour stand-off with police in Dearborn yesterday. A clerk has been confirmed dead. WWJ's Mike Campbell joins us with more.
Detroit Police are busy this morning with a couple of active shooting investigations. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
the abandoned Frank Beard Elementary school is set to be demolished on Friday. WWJ's Charlies Langton has more.
The average price for a gallon of regular gas in the state is now 4.33 -- a 10 cent jump from yesterday's average.
Ford is again raising the price of it's popular F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has the story. (Credit Bill Pugliano/Getty)
A blaze on Detroit's east side has destroyed a home. WWJ's Charlie Langton is on the scene.
An attempted vehicle hit and run led to a shot fired on I-75 last night. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
A person in Clinton Township has been hospitalized after being hit by a car while riding a bike.
Geoffrey Fieger has been hired to represent a family whose member was allegedly shot 30 times by Detroit Police. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Lansing Police say an officer-involved shooting has shut down multiple streets.
A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a suspected drunk driver last night in Canton. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more. (Credit: Getty)
A person has died following a crash in Oakland County. WWJ's Charlie Langton is on the scene with the details.
Two Dearborn parents will be in court today, facing charges after allegedly abusing their one-month old baby.
Police in Windsor, partially closing the Ambassador Bridge last night. WWJ's Erin Vee has the story. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A crash in Monroe county has forced a portion of Telegraph road to be shut down. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
Cleanup continues in Warren as cleanup for the train derailment continues. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A power outage in Ortonville has left 2,000 homes and businesses in the dark.
DTE has sent over 300 contractors to Florida to help with restoration once Hurricane Florida passes through.
I-94 from I-75 to I-96 is closed through Tuesday as construction on a new bridge is being done. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.
State lawmakers will allow clerks to process absentee ballots up to 2 days before the election day. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
An investigation underway on Detroit's east side after a man's body is found lying in the middle of the street. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
Detroit Police asking for the public's help as they investigate a quadruple shooting on the city's east side.
According to police the suspect and the victim, a 53-year-old man, were arguing in a parking lot Monday morning when the suspect hit the victim with his car and drove off. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Police on Detroit's west side this morning continue to search for the gunman who shot a Michigan State Police trooper -- sending him to the hospital in critical condition. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Chesterfield Township police and the Macomb County Prosecutor says more charges could be filed at a later day in connection with the murder and attack on our overnight anchor Jim Matthews and his family.
Two teens have been charged in connection with a drive-by shooting that killed a 2-year-old boy in West Michigan. (Credit: Getty)
An investigation into the murder of WWJ anchor Jim Matthews continues this morning -- with new information likely to be released today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
MSP says overnight one of the occupants in a crash on I-96 in Detroit, a 54 year old male from Redford Township, has died. The second occupant, a 67 year old female from Redford Township, is in extremely critical condition. Family of both occupants have been notified. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
Drivers around Detroit are now paying an average of $4 for a gallon of regular gas -- nine cents higher than a week ago. (Credit: WWJ)
Police are looking for the vandals who've targeted an anti-abortion resource center in Southfield a couple of times in the past few months. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Police say a woman was walking in the area of South Gibraltor Road and Navarre on Wednesday night when two men wearing all black jumped out of an SUV and tried to take the stroller. They didn't get it.
An Eastern Michigan University official is due in court today -- after getting arrested for indecent exposure. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
There's a large power outage is effecting more than 2,500 homes and businesses in Oakland County, the cause of the outage has NOT been determined.
Over 6,000 nurses and the University of Michigan have come to a tentative agreement for a new contract, after the previous one expired in June. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
School is back in session this morning in the South Redford School District after classes were canceled for two consecutive days because of a cyber attack. (Credit: Getty)
A cyber attack has forced the Redford school district to close for the second straight day. Charlie Langton has more.
Detroit police are asking for the public's help in finding a man who carjacked a 95-year old woman. Investigators say the victim was in the passenger seat of her car when the suspect came up and asked a question before getting into the driver's seat and driving off, with the woman still inside the car.
Michigan State Police and Hamtramck officers arrested the man under the Gratiot Avenue/I-375 overpass yesterday afternoon after good Samaritans told officers where the man was hiding. (Credit: Getty)
The Federal Reserve will begin a two day meeting today where they are expected to raise the interest rates to fight rising inflation.
Professors at Eastern Michigan University today will vote on a tentative contract that last week called a halt to their strike.
Warren's Mayor is pushing back on a proposal for a movie shoot at one of it's parks. The movie is about the Taliban and sex trafficking. (Credit: Getty)
DTE is reporting just under 6,000 customers without power -- with most outages effecting New Baltimore, Warren, Madison Heights, Troy, and West Bloomfield following severe storms Monday morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story
Laura Hibbert says her son was acting in self defense when he and his best friend were targeted for nearly three weeks and eventually attacked by a group led by a 17-year-old boy -- all of this apparently happening over a girl. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
A Detroit Police Officer is in the hospital after being shot in the leg accidentally by a fellow officer around 5 p.m. yesterday on Prevost street on Detroit's west side. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A Macomb County teen facing criminal charges related to school threats. WWJ's Charlie Langton reports it was an out of state man who helped police.
A man still listed as a "John Doe" is dead after being struck while walking in Southfield. WWJ's Mike Campbell is reporting on what we know about the situation this morning.
A man accused of hiding cameras in public bathrooms at businesses in and around Ann Arbor is back behind bars and expected to face a judge today. (Credit: Getty)
Clinton Township police tell WWJ that the victim was struck on Gratiot Avenue south of Hall Road, M-59 around 5am. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the story.
Two people have been arrested in three gun store robberies that police say put dozens of guns on the streets.
Charges could come today in the threats that closed three schools yesterday in Warren. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Dearborn Police Department)
Three buildings in Warren Consolidated Schools are closed this morning due to a school shooting threat -- Cousino High School, Carter Middle School, and Community High School. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.
There is an extra police presence at two schools in Fraser this morning. There are social media posts about a stabbing near the high school campus - but nothing has been confirmed.
It's a big day in Detroit - with the return of the Auto Show after a three year break - and a visit from the President. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Fire officials in Detroit investigating a deadly fire on Detroit's east side. WWJ's Charlies Langton has more.
Law Enforcement is seeking help finding thieves who made off with 100 guns in three "smash and grabs" in Westland and Dearborn Heights.
There is armed security at Oxford Schools following an online threat. The Oakland County Sheriff says someone wrote "come bring a gun to Oxford School" on Snapchat. (Credit: Getty)
Stellantis and striking workers have reached a tentative agreement after walking out late last week over health and safety issues. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has more.
Michigan State University President Samuel Stanley is being given until tomorrow to step down. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
Professors will be returning to the classrooms today at Eastern Michigan University - after school officials say they have reached a tentative contract with the school. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A judge refused to issue an injunction, which would have forced Eastern Michigan University faculty to go back to work. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Detroit Police is investigating a string of connected robberies, the latest of which ended in the death of a pizza delivery driver.
An autopsy shows that a Sterling Heights woman who was found dead in her car in Woodhaven had multiple gunshot wounds. (Credit: Dan Jenkins/WWJ)
Eastern Michigan University has filed a complaint in Washtenaw County Circuit Court, asking a judge to issue an injunction forcing everyone back into their classrooms. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
The iconic Lafayette Coney Island has been temporarily closed due to health violations. WWJ's Sandra McNeill has more.
Michigan State Police say they got a call from the driver of a box truck on I-94 who claims he was shot at on the freeway. (Credit: J.D. Pooley/ Getty)
The Eastern Michigan University faculty has voted to go on strike. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
Detroit Police are investigating the shooting death of a 62-year-old on the west side of Detroit.
The family of 36-year-old Kasey DeBat is pleading for help in the search for her sister, who has been missing since Monday night. (Credit: Debat/Sanzhez family/Livonia PD)
Classes resume today at Eastern Michigan University as contract negotiations are ongoing with the university's professors. WWJ's Sandra McNeill reports.
An Oakland County Sherriff's Deputy working at the County Jail has been suspended while after an investigation was launched into his alleged 'wrongdoing' online. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the full story.
With the Labor Day holiday behind us, the campaign for Governor will be heating up. Republican gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon says the economy is the top issue for many people. (Credit: Bill Pugliano/ Getty)
A Redford woman is suing Wendy's after she claims she contracted E. Coli from the fast food chain's lettuce.
A Vigil has been held for missing Elezabeth Lewis of Commerce Township. The 15-year-old was last seen leaving Stratford Villa mobile home park off of North Wixom Road on Thursday, August 18th.
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The City of Detroit will finally begin accepting applications TODAY for limited recreational marijuana licenses in the city. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
The Anchor Bay School Board has voted 5 to 1 in favor of hiring 5 armed security guards to rotate between buildings during the school year.
The board of state canvassers deadlocked on two ballot proposals, involving abortion and expanded voting rights. The vote yesterday was 2-2. (Credit: Getty)
A senior community in Highland Park is especially struggling with the power outages. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the story.
DTE crews are out inspecting reports of 3,300 wires down, the hope is to have 80-percent of the power restored by Thursday.
The Detroit Lions are signing QB Nate Sudfeld to be the backup for Jared Goff, WWJ's Chris Fillar has more.
The storm yesterday knocked out power to over 240,000 buildings in Metro Detroit. In Richmond people wondered if a tornado touched down, but the National Weather Service claimed it was a 'gustnado'. (Credit: WWJ)
Detroit police arrested a man believed responsible for killing three people early Sunday morning. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more.
Another hearing is set to get underway today regarding allegations that members of a Michigan militia tried to kidnap the governor. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
Excitement is high for students and teachers across Detroit -- the new school year gets underway today. (Credit: Detroit Police Department)
The Giant Slide on Belle Isle reopens after a chaotic opening weekend that saw videos of the slide go viral worldwide.
Southbound I-75 will close from 8 Mile to I-375 Friday night through Monday morning.
Detroit Police Department adding 300 officers to weekend patrol to help curb gun violence
Michigan Court of Appeals rules in favor of catastrophic accident victims
Man arrested after pointing air gun at person in Detroit
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The Oxford school year begins today, with new security measures, WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story.
The mysterious illness killing dogs in Northern Michigan has been identified as parvo.
An underground storage tank near the closed Riverside Osteopathic Hospital has leaked red dye diesel into the Detroit River.
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Detroit police are on the scene of a deadly shooting on Detroit's west side, WWJ's Charlie Langton has more.
Detroit Police are seeking charges against the uncle after a 5-year-old boy got a hold of a gun and shot himself Monday night.
A violent car crash in Detroit has sent five people to the hospital.
A young boy who was shot last night on Detroit's west side has now died, Charlie Langton has the story. The jury in the re-trial of two men accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is scheduled to reconvene later this morning in U.S. District Court in Grand Rapids. Negotiations are set to resume today in a labor battle at one of Michigan's biggest hospitals. (Credit: Charlie Langton/ WWJ)
A man is dead after he crashed his car into a pole in Warren, Charlie Langton has the story. A police chase that began in Southfield and led into Detroit ended with a crash and the arrest of three people. The defense has rested in the trial over the plot to kidnap the Governor, WWJ's Rob Mason has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
An Oakland County judge will rule later this morning if a restraining order barring enforcement of Michigan's 1931 law banning abortion will continue while a lawsuit moves through the courts. According to the Grand Blanc Township Police Department, two cars were drag racing on northbound I-475, one of which took off when police tried to pull him over. Detroit Police are set to launch a Traffic Safety Blitz in the city. Police say they will mobilize more than 40 officers to conduct traffic stops in response to an increase in traffic accidents and what they describe as quality of life complaints. (Credit: Getty)
State Police say their investigation shows the motorcyclist was going too fast and was unable to take the curve I-96 and Evergreen and struck the median wall. WWJ's Greg Bowman has more. A vigil, happening last night for a little boy who's died, a week after being hit by a car while riding his bike. A former school administrator at an academy in Hamtramck is facing rape charges. (Credit: Getty)
The Great Lakes Water Authority is now adding another week to the expected repair time to fix that ruptured water main. The Martin Luther King Boulevard bridge in Pontiac is in such bad shape that all traffic is closed, and significant repairs will be made. The state of Michigan is seeing a nearly five fold increase in E.coli cases. (Credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
WWJ's Mike Campbell reports that Metro Detroit residents who remain under boil water advisories are struggling to find bottled water, and it could be up to two weeks before water service is returned to normal. 2023 will be the last model year for the Dodge Challenger and Charger according to WWJ's Jeff Gilbert. A Redford man has been arraigned on multiple felony charges after he allegedly fired on Detroit Police when they tried to pull him over.
130,000 in Metro Detroit are still boiling their water this morning, after water main break on Saturday forced nearly a million people to do so over the weekend. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. Investigation launched into Eastpointe apartment fire. A church in Macomb County is asking for help after its food pantry shipping container was fire bomb. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
A carjacking suspect shot at a Detroit police officer during a foot chase Thursday. Two suspects have been arrested with one still at large. Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy prior to going missing Jacob Hills met Avion Sanders at a party in Detroit. WWJ's Sandra McNeill has the story. Possible homicide charges could be filed today against the suspect in the death of a man inside the GM Orion Township Assembly Plant. (Photo credit: MSP)
WWJ's Charlie Langton reports a murder investigation is underway this morning at the Orion Township GM plant, which has been shut down for the day and workers told to go home. An 18-year-old man was struck by a truck while trying to cross the Lodge Freeway last night, he is in critical condition. Tigers General Manager Al Avila has been fired, reports WWJ's Chris Fillar. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Parents waited in line for hours last night to address the Oxford School Board after new revelations surfaced in the November deadly shooting at the high school. A body was been found in a burning car this morning on Detroit's east side. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story. Former Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman is at the heart of a scandal resulting from a city audit. (Photo Credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)
At least one suspect is in custody after a Red Ford Bronco led police on a chase before wrecking early this morning in Detroit. /people are starting to line up at a gas station on Detroit's east side because of a FREE gas giveaway, WWJ's Charlie Langton has that story. Beth Fisher reports a man and woman both drowned in Lake Michigan Monday. And finally, thousands without power in Madison Heights and Royal Oak after a fire occurred at a substation. (Photo Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Two people have died in house fire on Detroit's east side, WWJ's Charlie Langton has that story. The Detroit Police are investigating 2 separate mass shootings that occurred in Detroit, just 12 hours apart. Gas prices are down an average 20 cents from this time last week. (Photo Credit: WWJ/ Charlie Langton)
More than 17,000 Costco Teamsters members could go on strike after the union rejected the company's final offer. Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera pondering retirement amidst chronic knee pain. The prisoner from Eastpointe who had escaped during a transfer is back in custody. (Photo Credit: Nick Turchiaro/USA TODAY)
On today's All Local, A 3-year-old was shot on Detroit's west side, WWJ's Charlie Langton has the story. Roberta Jasina tells us that a new born baby was found in a Detroit home around 3 a.m. The mother has been contacted and is being questioned. Also, two people were found dead in a Macomb County home, police are still investigating. (Photo Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ Newsradio)
A Wayne State University economics professor says the cost of just 2-days of U-S/Canada trade being halted at the border is 101-million dollars. Professor Dr. Michael Belzer conducted an economic analysis of border crossing delays following the September 11th terror attacks and says in 2022 with the pandemic and supply chain issues the long-term effects from the Ambassador Bridge closure could be economically catastrophic. He talked with WWJ's Erin Vee.
Detroit City Clerk Janice Winfrey reportedly in financial trouble as her re-election campaign is underway. Winfrey talked with WWJ's Charlie Langton.
He's a 22-year Detroiter on a mission to help his generation learn and earn money off of investing through their cell phone. WWJ's Stephanie Davis talks to Jorden Peterson about his skyrocket success in network marketing and trading in the financial markets.
Similar to other cities, Livonia businesses are having issues finding workers. Livonia Chamber of Commerce President Dan West talked with WWJ's Jackie Paige about that as well as the real estate market.
Making sure young K-12 students in Detroit succeed in a post-pandemic world. That's the goal of a public and private partnership in the city, which is providing employment opportunities for young people through programs like Grow Detroit's Young Talent. Nicole Sherard-Freeman, Group Executive for Jobs, Economy and Detroit At Work, talked with WWJ's Jackie Paige at the Mackinac Policy Conference.
It's a first for Detroit PAL. The non-profit has formed a hockey league this Fall. In this edition of Voices of the Community, WWJ's Stephanie Davis talks to Detroit Police Corporal, Marcus Norwood who heads the program and who has coached hockey for years.]
WWJ's Jackie Paige hosts a WWJ News Special, I'm Listening. It's a look at mental health. Listen in as Margaret Trimer from Delta Dental talks about her personal story and how the company is helping people. Plus Melissa Peters from the Judson Center and Larry Burns from the Children's Foundation join in along with WWJ's Dr. Deanna Lites who talks mental health and kids.
She loves the game of hockey and she's rare! Adrienne Bray of Detroit is one of a few black women on the ice in this region and the only one in her league. In this edition of Voices of the Community, Newsradio 950's Stephanie Davis shares her story.
It's back to school time for parents too! Newsradio 950's Stephanie Davis talks to the CEO of the Detroit Parent Network about the organization's continued training and preparations for parents across the state.
It's a program designed to help reduce the infant mortality rate in Detroit. Sister Friends, a City of Detroit program in it's 4th year, pairs pregnant moms with women mentors to help ensure a healthy pregnancy. In this edition of Voices of the Community, WWJ's Stephanie Davis talks to a project coordinator and the mother of a newborn.
She was among the population of Detroiters hesitant to get the COVID19 vaccine until recently. Hear the reasons why 21-year old MSU senior Chandra Fleming changed her mind in this edition of Voices of the Community.
Talese Michelle of Detroit is an up and coming artist whose work is on display at the Detroit Artist's Market exhibit. WWJ's Stephanie Davis talks to Michelle about her work, inspiration and advice to other artists.
It's another genre of music that has put Detroit on the map. Charivari of Detroit is hosting its 8th annual music festival August 12-15th featuring house and techno music at the historic Fort Wayne. Newsradio 950's Stephanie Davis talked to Theresa Hill, one of the festival creators.
WWJ's Stephanie Davis profiles Clarence Smith who has served as a Detroit Police Reserve Officer for more than 40 years.
The new book "Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk and the Bet of the Century" gives the interesting story behind the world's richest carmaker, and the interesting person who's the driving force behind it.
We talk with author Tim Higgins.
The historic area in Detroit once known as "Black Bottom" has a State historical marker recognizing the thriving African-American community that was intentionally destroyed through discriminatory housing policies and urban renewal development. WWJ's Stephanie Davis reports.
GM has begun quietly reopening its offices, and letting people who had been working from home come back in, where appropriate.
It's the start of creating a new work model simply called "Work Appropriately" where you work from the place that creates the best opportunity for success--for you and the company.
We talk about it with Laura Jones, who's GM's Director of Corporate Talent and Global Staffs HR.
It's an effort to help improve the quality of life for communities throughout Wayne County. In this edition of Voices of the Community, WWJ's Stephanie Davis talks to Wayne County Sheriff, Raphael Washington about the department's S.C.O.U.T. initiative which stands for Sheriff’s Community Organized Urban Team.
Ford and its vehicle automation partner Argo AI are putting self driving Escapes into Lyft fleets in Miami and Austin. We talk about it with Bryan Salesky, founder and CEO, Argo AI
Ford's Mustang Mach E wins Car and Driver's first "Electric Vehicle of the Year" award. We talk with Ford EV Marketing Manager Jason Mace.
We talk with Jim Taylor--a veteran auto industry executive, who's now CEO of Electric Last Mile Solutions, a Troy based start-up that plans to build electric vans at the former Hummer plant near South Bend, Indiana.
They just started trading on Wall Street this week.
What's happening with the hydroplane races in Detroit this year? Hydrofest organizers say they want to hold the races in August, but they need sponsorship money to the tune of 125-thousand dollars. WWJ's Roberta Jasina talked with Doug Bernstein, one of the directors of Detroit Riverfront Events, which puts on the event.
It's an effort to show positive black men to the World. In this edition of Voices of the Community, Newsradio 950's Stephanie Davis features one of the organizers of the first 100 Black Men Photo Shoot.
Happy Father's Day!! In this edition of Voices of the Community, Newsradio 950's Stephanie Davis talked to 3 generations of fathers, the McGee men of Detroit.
Sterling Heights police launching a new speed enforcement campaign this week, after an uptick in traffic complaints last year despite there being fewer drivers on the road. Chief Dale Dwojakowski talked with WWJ's Amber McDonald.
Little league baseball is back at Detroit PAL. CEO Robert Jamerson, in this edition of Voices of the Community, talks about safety, the games and having fun at the Corner Ballpark.
A new book details the rise, fall and escape of Carlos Ghosn. We talk with Hans Greimel and William Sposato, authors of "Collision Course--Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars That Upended an Auto Empire."
We talk with Jeff Schuster of LMC Automotive about why small pickups could be the next big thing.
For the 11th straight year, all seniors at Loyola Detroit High School, an all-boys school in Detroit, will get a diploma today and everyone of them has been accepted to college. Principal Wyatt Jones III talked with WWJ's Sandra McNeill.
It's been a week since a Huntington Woods woman learned her son was arrested and taken to a prison in Myanmar. Danny Fennster was arrested as he was about to board a flight for a surprise visit home. His mother Rose talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
Saturday is National 529 Day, for May 29th, to celebrate giving the gift of higher education. The Michigan Education Trust is offering a match as part of the day. Trust Director Diane Brewer talked with WWJ's Beth Fisher about the day and Michigan Education Trust.
It's a mystery. What were two workers who helped build Michigan Central Depot trying to tell those of us in the future.
Workers renovating the old train station found a message in a beer bottle.
We talk about it with Ford's archivist Ted Ryan.
A Detroit man's freedom from prison after he was wrongfully convicted is led by his childhood friend,now wife, who went to law school to help secure his release. WWJ's Stephanie Davis talked to both Roeiah Epps-Ward and Ramon Ward.
Should UAW members directly elect their leaders? There will be a vote on the question later this year, and the campaigning has begun.
We talk with Scott Houldieson of the group Unite All Workers for Democracy.
Toyota, Honda and GM finish in the top three spots in an annual survey of carmakers and thier relationships with their suppliers. But, there's a lot of change brewing.
We talk with study author David Andrea of PlanteMoran.
The family of George Floyd is preparing to host events with civil rights leaders and politicians from across the country in the next couple days to honor the Tuesday anniversary of Floyd's death. Detroit Police Chief James Craig talked live with WWJ's Mike Campbell Saturday and said the death has had a significant impact on policing.
Starting June 1st, there will be more fans allowed in the stands at Comerica Park. WWJ's Mike Campbell talked with Detroit Tigers Vice President Ron Colangelo Saturday morning about the fans and team.
It's a few days in the hospital for U-S Congresswoman Debbie Dingell of Michigan. A spokesperson says she underwent emergency surgery in Washington D-C for a perforated ulcer and the procedure was successful. The Dearborn Democrat talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
The Detroit Public Schools Community District this week voted on a plan to return to face-to-face learning as COVID19 cases slowly decline. WWJ's Stephanie Davis highlights both sides of the debate and with Board President, Angelique Peterson-Mayberry.
It's prom and graduation season in Metro Detroit and that has the Michigan Liquor Control Commission putting out a warning to parents. Commission Chair Pat Gagliardi [gag lee ARE dee] talked live with WWJ's Brooke Allen.
President Joe Biden toured the Ford electric vehicle center in Dearborn Tuesday. Listen to what he had to say about an electric future and competing with other countries like China.
Ford is going to begin adding new features to its newest vehicles through over the air updates.
We talk about it with Kate Pearce of Ford's Connected Vehicles team
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer provided an update on the coronavirus and vaccinations in Michigan Wednesday. She was also asked about her trip to Florida at a time she was discouraging people from traveling.
Detroit Police Chief James Craig announced he's retiring June 1st, but wouldn't say if he'll run for Governor. The chief and Mayor Mike Duggan talked with reporters Monday afternoon.
Stellantis--which includes the former FiatChrysler is the latest big carmaker to adopt a hybrid work model for its salaried employees.
We talk about it with Shannon Dziuda, Lead, Human Resources, Special Project, who's in charge of implementing the program.
Carmakers are taking a hard look at the features on their vehicles, and how many computer chips they use. Fewer chips per vehicle, means more vehicles that can be made.
We talk with analyst Jeff Schuster of LMC Automotive.
Ford introduces the Explorer Timberline, which is a new trim line aimed at people who want to take the vehicle off-road.
We talk with Explorer Marketing Manager Lee Newcombe.
Vehicle sales are defying a pandemic and tight inventories. But, those great sales are depleting those inventories.
We talk about April sales and what may happen in the future with analyst Jessica Caldwell of Edmunds.com
They're calling it the catch of a lifetime, the largest fish ever caught in Michigan. Three workers with the US Fish and Wildlife Service were out surveying the Detroit River last week when they hooked a 250 pound sturgeon. Two of those involved were Jenny Johnson and Paige Wigren who talked with WWJ's Sandra McNeill.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has announced a MI Vacc to Normal plan that sets milestones for vaccinations and re-opening parts of the state. This is the entire briefing.
WWJ Newsradio 950's Stephanie Davis celebrates the radio retirement of one of our own, Citybeat Reporter Vickie Thomas after 30 years on WWJ.
WWJ's Stephanie Davis talks with our citybeat reporter Vickie Thomas who will retire Thursday after 30 years as a reporter for WWJ Newsradio 950.
New guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says fully vaccinated Americans don't need to wear masks outdoors anymore unless they are in a big crowd of strangers. WWJ's Brooke Allen talked with Dr. Matt Sims, director, Infectious Diseases Research at Beaumont Health about the new information
Michigan is going to lose another congressional seat as a result of Census numbers released Monday afternoon. Congresswoman Debbie Dingell talked live with WWJ's Zach Clark about what this means for the state.
Many hospitals across the state are still treating a large number of covid-19 patients, but there is some encouraging news. WWJ's Dr. Deanna Lites talked with Michigan Health Director Elizabeth Hertel.
This is the day you can take your unwanted prescription drugs to a police station. This is Drug Take Back day with police departments and some hospitals collecting drugs between 10am and 2pm. Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard talked with WWJ's Jackie Paige about the program.
A group of metro Detroit area teens sit down with WWJ's Stephanie Davis to talk about the issues of most concern to them.
New research shows electric vehicles are as safe, or safer than gasoline and diesel powered vehicles.
We talk about it with David Harkey of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
A lawmaker from Detroit has introduced legislation to improve policing and build better public trust in law enforcement. Representative Tyrone Carter talked live with WWJ's Roberta Jasina and Mike Campbell about the Derek Chauvin verdict and legislation that would provide greater transparency into police misconduct records and use-of-force incidents.
Cadillac rolls out the final production version of the Lyriq, its first electric vehicle.
We talk about it with Rory Harvey, VP of Cadillac.
WWJ's Jackie Paige talks live with former Detroit Police Chief Isaiah McKinnon about the guilty verdicts in the trial for former officer Derek Chauvin.
With closing arguments set for Monday at the Derek Chauvin murder trial for the death of George Floyd, Detroit police chief James Craig says the Detroit Police Department remains in a state of "readiness." He talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
As we head into the weekend, there is still a lot of concern about the spread of the coronavirus in Metro Detroit and across the state. Dr. Franklin Rosenblat, an infectious disease specialist at McLaren Oakland, talked live with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
On this weeks road trip, Rob talks with guest travel guide Dave Lorenz of Travel Michigan. They visit some of the best places to visit Michigan during the summer travel season.
Michigan is expanding the use of monoclonal antibody therapy. Governor Whitmer made the announcement during a Wednesday news briefing in which she also didn't announce any new restrictions even as the number of coronavirus cases continues to rise.
Raven Crowe is the winner of the 20th Annual Oratorical Competition held by the 100 Black Men of Greater Detroit. For this edition of Voices of the Community, Crowe talks with WWJ's Stephanie Davis about the main message of her speech of her future plans in the medical field.
The organizers of the North American International Auto Show are bringing new cars to Downtown Detroit, the first weekend of August.
We talk about it with Auto Show Chairman Doug North.
Just in time for the Mustang's 57th birthday this Saturday, Ford is opening the archives to let people get a glimpse into the development of the vehicle, back in a very different time.
We talk about it with Ford Archivist Ted Ryan.
The U.S. is recommending a "pause" in the distribution of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots. WWJ's Roberta Jasina and Jason Scott talked live with Dr. Arnold Monto, an epidemiologist at the University of Michigan and who also leads the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee.
Eastern Michigan University if hosting an e-sports conference this weekend. Charles Spencer, the Assistant Director of eSports at EMU, talked live with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
Michigan’s coronavirus case rates are up 375 percent since its previous low on February 19th. According to the CDC, the state has a seven-day case rate of 492 per 100-thousand people, the highest case rate in the country. WWJ's Mike Campbell talked with Michigan State University Epidemiologist Nigel Paneth...
Governor Whitmer is asking schools to go to remote learning and cancel sporting events for two weeks as a way to slow the spread of the coronavirus. The Governor is also urging Michiganders to avoid dining indoors and avoid gathering with friends indoors for two weeks. Listen to the Governor's latest briefing.
Dearborn Democrat Debbie Dingell and southwest Michigan Republican Fred Upton have sent a letter to the Biden administration saying the surge in coronavirus cases has placed a significant strain on the state's public health infrastructure and hospitals have started to cancel surgeries. Congressman Fred Upton talked live with WWJ's Roberta Jasina and Jason Scott.
On this week's Road Trip, Rob travels to the State of Colorado and talk with guest tour guide Carly Holbrook, PR representative of Colorado Tourism Office.
If you have a child 6 to 14 years old, you can enter them in a sweepstakes to win a "Pistons for a day" contest. It's sponsored by the Pistons and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Andy Hetzel from Blue Cross Blue Shield talked with WWJ's Beth Fisher.
She wrote a book about her experience in losing a loved one to COVID-19. In this edition of Voices of Community, WWJ Newsradio 950's Stephanie Davis talks to an Ypsilanti woman who is vowing never to forget the victims of the corona virus.
Facebook is looking at the impact of the pandemic on small businesses. A new Global State of Small Businesses Report shows how Michigan is just slightly above the national average when it comes to the number of businesses that have closed or cut jobs. Michelle Morris, Vice President of Global Marketing Solutions at Facebook, talked with WWJ's Amber McDonald.
Today was National Beer Day and Michigan is making a reputation as one of the top beer destinations in the country. Otie Mckinley, from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, talked with WWJ's Beth Fisher about the beer industry in the state
Los Angeles County Sheriff officials today releasing the cause of the crash that put golf legend Tiger Woods in the hospital in February. Reporter Craig Fiegener from KNX radio in LA talked live with WWJ's Zach Clark.
One of the world's most sought-after public speakers will be in metro Detroit this weekend. Shawn Fair, CEO of Fair Consulting Group, is hosting a Leadership Experience Tour and he talked with WWJ's Brooke Allen.
3 U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are suing the Department of Homeland Security and alleging that black travelers are routinely targeted and harassed at the Blue Water Bridge between Port Huron and Sarnia, Ontario. Attorney Deborah Gordon is representing one of the workers and she talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
The public observance of Easter returns to churches across metro Detroit this year -- after the pandemic canceled last year's in-person celebrations. Father Mario Amore, a priest in the Archdiocese of Detroit, talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
The 50th Annual Hash Bash taking place in Ann Arbor today on the campus of the University of Michigan. While some part of the event was virtual, others were expected on the Diag at noon. Among them will be Adam Brook, also known as Mr. Hash Bash. He talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
The Detroit Tigers will be honoring the legacy of the late Al Kaline during their game on Tuesday at Comerica Park. Tigers Vice President of Communications Ron Colangelo talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
On this week's Road Trip, we are talking Detroit Tigers Baseball and Opening Day. Rob and guest tour guide, Tony Ortiz, visit some of the hot spots in Detroit and talk about some opening day traditions.
The Detroit Tigers open a season of promise today at Comerica Park. Chris Granger, Group President of Sports and Entertainment at Ilitch Holdings, talked with WWJ's Jason Scott and Roberta Jasina.
There is hope during this pandemic. In this edition of Voices of the Community, WWJ's Stephanie Davis hears from a local pastor on the significance of Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday at a time of grief, stress and frustration.
It's one of the biggest days for Detroit baseball. It's Tigers Opening Day. Ahead of the game, Chris Ilitch, Chairman and CEO of the Detroit Tigers, talked with WWJ's Jason Scott and Roberta Jasina about the day, the coronavirus pandemic and District Detroit.
We talk with John Bozella, President and CEO of the Alliance For Automotive Innovation -- an auto industry trade group -- about how the President's infrastructure plan will impact the auto industry, and the move to electric vehicles.
The IRS recently extended the filing deadline for individual tax returns to May 17th, but doesn't apply to everyone, and you may still want to file your taxes by April 15th. Lawrence Levy of Levy & Associates talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
Detroit philanthropic leader Mariam Noland is retiring as president of the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan after serving for 36 years. Noland talked with WWJ's Jackie Paige.
Vehicle sales have bounced back from the early days of the pandemic, have weathered inventory shortages and are now surviving a shortage of computer chips.
JD Power analyst Tyson Jominy talks about their expectations for March and for the first quarter.
WWJ's Brooke Allen talks with Macomb County Executive Mark Hackel about a fourth vaccination site that is opening in Warren.
There is still a lot of concern about the spread of the coronavirus in Michigan. The number of new cases topped 5,000 yesterday for the first time this year. Dr. Harrison Tong, director of emergency medicine at McLaren Oakland, talked live with WWJ's Brooke Allen.
On this week's Road Trip, Rob Travels to the State of Tennessee and talks with guest tour guide Dave Jones, East Tennessee Division Manager of the Tennessee department of Tourist Development.
In recognition of Women's History Month, Newsradio 950's Stephanie Davis talks to Shareese Shorter, one of the co-owners of Skinphorea in Royal Oak.
A look at pedestrian deaths in the first half of 2020 shows a 20 per cent increase, when you take into account miles driven.
We talk about it with Jonathan Adkins, director of the Governors Highway Safety Association
One of the concept vehicles that Jeep is bringing to a big off road event is an electric version of the Wrangler--aimed at extreme off roading.
With talk with Jeep North America head Jim Morrison about their "Easter Jeep Safari" concepts...and particularly about the electric Jeep Magneto.
The latest health order from the state will allow more fans to be at the Detroit Tigers home opener. Chris Granger, Group President of Sports & Entertainment for Ilitch Holdings, talked live with WWJ's Mike Campbell.
A Michigan company has a major role during March Madness. Connor Sports, in the Upper Peninsula, is responsible for a key component of the tournament -- the floor. WWJ's Stephanie Raymond spoke with Technical Director Jason Gasperich.