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'Move Over Law' crackdown on drivers across Michigan today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 10:26


Move over for emergency vehicles — it's the law. That's what state and local police departments will be looking for in a crackdown today. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have the local news headlines for your Monday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

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Republican candidate drops out of race for Michigan Governor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 7:49


Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has dropped out of the race to be the Republican nominee for governor. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Air Quality Alert extended into weekend, hospitals treating more patients

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2026 10:16


The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says Friday will be worse than Thursday when it comes to air quality. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Friday morning news. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Events cancelled, workers wear masks as wildfire smoke hits Michigan

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 11:33


Air quality in Metro Detroit is the worst in the world thanks to smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Shari Davidek)

Scorching hot weather has people hitting the splash pads

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 9:40


We don't have to tell you, but it was super hot today and that sent many people to water parks and splash pads. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

1 dead, 2 wounded after shooting along I-96 in Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2026 10:33


Michigan State Police are investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting that left one person dead and two others injured. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

BRUTAL HEAT: Advisory covers Michigan's entire Lower Peninsula today

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 9:27


Health officials suggest limiting strenuous outdoor activity today as dangerously hot temperatures take over the state. WWJ's Jackie Paige has the local news headlines for your Tuesday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

Health officials investigating possible source of parasite outbreak

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 9:09


State health officials may finally have a prime suspect in Michigan's massive, ongoing stomach parasite outbreak. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Extreme heat forecast to hit Metro Detroit starting Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 10:16


The week begins with extreme heat in the forecast for Metro Detroit. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: National Weather Service)

Gordie Howe International Bridge may be closer to opening

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 8:28


High-stakes international friction may finally be cooling down over the Detroit River. The Associated Press is reporting that the highly anticipated Gordie Howe International Bridge is now on track to open by late July. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Suspect caught after leading police on multi-mile chase through Oakland County

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2026 10:31


The Oakland County Sheriff Department says a suspect, who led several police officers on a chase through several communities, was captured a few hours after he tried to run away. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Marisa Jenkins)

Prosecutor charges Ohio man in officer involved shooting at Taylor Sheetz

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 11:17


The Wayne County Prosecutor formally charges an Ohio man in connection to an officer involved shooting at the Taylor Sheetz gas station. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Cases of cyclosporiasis rising in Michigan, produce biz owners seek more info

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 10:21


The number of cases of cyclosporaisis in Michigan has jumped significantly in the past week. The cause of the illness is still under investigation. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

5 year old Detroit boy shot while riding bike near park, police search for gunman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 10:12


A 5-year-old Detroit boy is recovering in the hospital after being shot while riding a bike last night near a park on the city's northwest side. Police look for person of interest. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

DTE's CEO gives update on power outages, apologizes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 8:31


Roughly 400,000 DTE customers were left in the dark after Friday's storms. Now, the CEO of is speaking out by issuing an apology, as well as plans to make its services better. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Officer involved shooting in Dearborn Heights, suspect arrested after standoff

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2026 10:15


One man is in custody after he was shot by Dearborn Heights police who responded to a domestic disturbance near Cherry Hill and John Daly roads. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Officer-involved shooting investigated at Sheetz in Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 9:23


Police are on the scene of an officer-involved shooting at a Sheetz gas station on Eureka Road and I-75. That's where Taylor Police stopped a U-haul in connection with an aggravated robbery out of Cleveland, reportedly connected to dollar stores. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Thousands of Metro Detroiters have no power following Friday storms

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 11:44


Thousands of Metro Detroiters are without power and some have fired up generators as a result of storms that hit Friday evening. DTE reporting more than 79-thousand customers are without power. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning news and talked with DTE Energy Director of Operations Jerry Tullio. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

2 dead, 1 wounded after shooting at Fairlane mall in Dearborn

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 10:33


A shooting at Fairlane Town Center leaves two young men dead and another injured. WWj's Tracey McCaskill has your Friday afternoon news report. (Photo credit: WWJ's Darrylin Horne)

Free school lunches and pre-K for all funded in new state budget

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2026 11:06


Michigan lawmakers pulled an all-nighter and approved a new state budget early Friday morning. The budget includes funding for free school lunches for public and private schools. WWJ's Greg Bowman talked with State Rep Mike Harris of Waterford and has your Friday morning news. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)

Michigan State lawmakers say there's a budget breakthrough

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 10:01


House Speaker Matt Hall announced on social media that a deal has been made on the State Budget. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the afternoon's top news stories.

2 children, 2 adults killed in crash along I-75 in Oakland County

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 10:37


Michigan State Police say four members of a Pontiac family were killed Wednesday night after their car was hit by a truck along southbound I-75 in northern Oakland County. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Amid heat wave, air conditioners and lights are off due to power outages

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 10:07


A few thousand homes and businesses in Warren were without power early Wednesday morning as an Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Marisa Jenkins)

Extreme Heat Warning in effect for Metro Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 10:53


Metro Detroiters are feeling the heat. Temperatures are expected to feel like 100+ over the next three days and an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Lions release Terrion Arnold, who's facing kidnapping charges

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 10:10


Detroit Lions release Terrion Arnold, who's facing criminal charges. His bond was set at $1 million, with house arrest and other conditions. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Livonia police officer involved in deadly shooting

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 10:28


An investigation is underway after an officer involved shooting in Livonia. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Police say they'll shut down planned teen takeover at the Livonia Spree

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2026 10:34


The Livonia Police Department is taking steps to stop a planned teen takeover at a popular festival this weekend. That's our top story as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar run down the local news headlines for your Friday morning in Metro Detroit. (Image courtesy Livonia Police)

Authorities respond to Redford home with dozens of cats inside

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 10:08


Fire crews and animal control responded to a Redford home today and dozens of neighbors are grateful. They say the homes foul smell has been an issue for years. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 10:49


The Detroit Lions could lose another defensive player after his arrest in Florida on some serious criminal charges. That's our top story as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar run down the local news headlines for your Thursday morning. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Teen driver charged with murder in deadly police chase crash

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 9:51


A 17-year-old is behind bars without bond, accused of leading Warren police on a high-speed chase before slamming into and killing an innocent driver. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news headlines for your Wednesday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Warren PD)

Fire destroys home in Grosse Pointe Park, father and daughter seek new home

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 9:59


A Father and his daughter will have to find a new place to live after a fire in Grosse Pointe Park this morning. No injuries are reported. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

President Trump makes endorsement in Michigan Governor race

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 8:42


President Donald Trump makes his endorsement in the Michigan Governor race. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Detroit fireworks are tonight, police expect large crowds, curfew is in place

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 10:53


Tens of thousands of people are expected in Detroit's Hart Plaza as well as on Belle Isle to watch the fireworks show that starts just after 10 o'clock tonight. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news.

Roseville home destroyed by fire, deemed suspicious

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 11:23


An investigation is underway after a home went up in flames this morning in Roseville. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning headlines. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

Innocent driver killed during police chase on Warren-Detroit border

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 10:19


A Detroit man was killed on Eight Mile Road when his car was hit by a pickup truck that was being chased by Warren police. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news.

Concerns about flooding in metro Detroit with heavy rain on the way

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 9:37


There are concerns about flooding in metro Detroit with heavy rain on the way. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Tornadoes possible as storms take aim at Metro Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 10:44


The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch for a portion of southeast Michigan as heavy rain, and possible tornadoes, are in the forecast for Wednesday afternoon and evening. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: National Weather Service)

Curfew approved for annual fireworks show in Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 9:00


Next week, the skies of downtown will light up for the Detroit Fireworks ceremony, but for kids under 18, they will need a guardian to watch in person. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Massive pool party renews discussion about short term rentals in Birmingham

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 10:08


A pool party in Birmingham has re-ignited the conversation about short-term rentals in the community. The City Commission heard from many residents Monday night. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

12-year-old girl rushed to hospital, found floating in a pool in Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 8:49


12-year-old girl taken to hospital, found floating in pool at Taylor apartments. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Adopt-a-Road sign offends some in Oakland County

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2026 10:57


Outrage among some in Oakland County because an Adopt-a-Road sign acknowledged Palestinians. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news.

Early morning storms packing winds of 60 mph knock out power to thousands

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 10:22


Early morning storms packing winds of 50 to 60 miles per hour knocked out power to more than 25-thousand homes and businesses in Metro Detroit. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

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