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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)

Ex-Warren officer found not guilty in deadly crash

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 9:39


Former Warren police officer James Burke, who was charged with manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed two men in 2024, was found NOT guilty by a jury on all charges. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Opening of Gordie Howe International Bridge delayed

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 10:13


The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority announced Thursday morning that Canada and the United States have "agreed to delay the opening of the bridge, taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues." WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Fishflies inundate cities along Lake St. Clair

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 10:05


They're annoying, smelly and a nuisance, but experts say fishflies are a sign of healthy water in Lake St. Clair. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo Credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

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Cleanup in parts of Michigan after quick moving storms

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 9:10


Severe storms roll through Wayne County -- and other areas out-state in Michigan. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

2nd Detroit freeway shooting in less than a week leaves 2 wounded

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 10:26


Michigan State Police are investigating the second freeway shooting in less than a week on Detroit's east side.WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news.(Photo credit: WWJ)

Big celebration planned for opening of Gordie Howe Bridge

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 8:56


There will be a big celebration at the Gordie Howe International Bridge this Friday, with an opening date reportedly in the works. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Livonia police arrest suspect wanted for home invasions

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 10:44


Charges are pending against a man arrested over the weekend by Livonia police for a series of home invasions. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Victoria Williams, with permission)

Whitmer requests President Trump declare major disaster in Michigan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 9:50


Many Michigan families are still struggling to recover from devastating storms that brought widespread damage and severe flooding to 43 counties across the state in April. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

State Police investigate shooting on I-94 that left one driver wounded

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 10:16


Michigan State Police troopers searched for evidence along I-94 on Detroit's east side early Friday morning, after a driver said they were shot. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your morning news.

New info in case of Ashley Elkins, who prosecutors believe was killed by ex

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 9:58


There's been an update when it comes to the case of Ashley Elkins, who prosecutors believe was killed by her ex-boyfriend. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Taylor police look for boyfriend who lived with dead girlfriend for days

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 10:10


A bizarre case, unfolding Downriver. Police say a man lived with the dead body of his girlfriend for several days. Now they're looking for him. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Scott Ryan)

Masked gunman robs Jimmy John's employees in Oakland County

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 11:11


The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is searching for an armed robbery suspect after a late-night holdup at a Jimmy John's in Independence Township. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Macomb County high school prom cancelled due to gun threat

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 10:06


High school students in Clinton Township were all dressed up for the prom, when it was suddenly canceled because of a gun threat reported to police. That's our top story as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar run down the local news headlines for your Wednesday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

Trial begins for former Warren cop accused in crash that killed 2 men

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 10:07


Jury selection will begin Tuesday in the case of former Warren Police Officer James Burke who is accused of speeding over 100 miles per hour before he crashed. Two men were killed. (Photo credit: Macomb County Sheriff Department)

Police say deadly after-prom party shooting appears to be self-defense

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 9:06


Hazel Park police say a deadly after-prom party shooting appears to have been a case of self-defense. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

Drivers face more detours due to Restore the Reuther reconstruction project

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 10:12


More ramp closures go into effect on Monday along westbound I-696, as the long-term reconstruction project moves along — adding to frustration for drivers. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Man drives Cadillac into terminal at Detroit Metro Airport, arrested

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 10:08


A man in his 60s who crashed a car into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning told police he was there to meet Tom Cruise. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has your Friday afternoon headlines. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

Gunfire at after-prom party in Hazel Park leaves one dead, one hospitalized

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 10:14


A young man has died and a young lady is hospitalized following an early Friday morning shooting in Hazel Park. Police say it happened at an after-prom party. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Michigan State Police needs to hire hundreds of jobs

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 11:06


Last Friday, Michigan State Police graduated 62 news state troopers, the department says it needs hundreds more. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Acid spills onto I-94 after semi truck crash in Ann Arbor

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 11:24


Drivers along I-94 in Ann Arbor were detoured for hours after a crash involving a semi truck. Firefighters were dealing with an acid spill. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Ann Arbor Fire Department)

MSP investigates shooting on the Southfield Freeway

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 10:35


Michigan State Police investigate shooting on Southfield Freeway. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Fireball spotted in sky over southeastern Michigan

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 10:06


It was quite a spectacle in the sky this morning over southeastern Michigan. Some people reported this morning that they saw an apparent fireball in the sky near Detroit Metro Airport. (Photo by NASA/Ames via Getty Images)

Man to be sentenced after crash kills two kids and their grandmother

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 9:42


A man will be sentenced after crash kills two kids and their grandmother. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Major sewer project leads to detour on Jefferson Ave in St. Clair Shores

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 10:39


A massive sewer project will cause detours for drivers along Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores. Business owners are worried they'll lose customers. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Michiganders hit the road for Memorial Day weekend!

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 9:50


The Memorial Day weekend is underway, with thousands traveling from Metro Detroit to spots across the state ... and across the country. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the top local news headlines for your Friday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

Charges filed after mother is shot and carjacked in Oakland County

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 10:42


An Ann Arbor man is facing attempted murder and several other charges related to a shooting and carjacking in Orion Township earlier this week. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Oakland County Sheriff Department)

More affordable housing coming to downtown Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 10:08


A major shakeup in the race for governor, as former Mayor Mike Duggan says he's dropping out. Plus. there's more affordable housing is coming to Detroit's downtown area. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the top local news headlines for your Thursday afternoon in Metro Detroit.

Flight to Detroit diverted due to concern over Ebola virus

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 10:22


An Air France flight scheduled to land at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Wednesday was diverted to Montreal over concerns that a passenger was exposed to the Ebola virus. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Thursday morning news. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Book officially closes on Detroit's historic bankruptcy

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 9:00


The book is officially closed on Detroit's historic bankruptcy. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Suspect arrested after shooting, carjacking woman in Orion Township

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 10:42


An Ann Arbor man is in the Oakland County jail and facing charges after he was arrested for shooting a woman and stealing her car. The victim's son witnessed the shooting. This all happened in Orion Township Tuesday evening. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Canton man, who tried to save pet, dies in house fire

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 10:25


Canton investigators are searching for the cause of an early Tuesday morning house fire that left one man dead. Two others escaped and were not hurt. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo: Luke Sloan/WWJ)

MSU president receives nearly $1M raise

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2026 10:13


The Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted in a Sunday night meeting to nearly double President Kevin Guskiewicz's salary. He will now be making $2 million a year. Some trustees are concerned Guskiewicz could leave for another job. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Waterford Twp officers involved in deadly shooting placed on leave

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 9:27


Waterford Township police officers involved in a deadly shooting have been placed on administrative leave. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Police involved in deadly shootings in Waterford and Ecorse

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 10:04


Michigan State Police are investigating deadly shootings in Waterford and Ecorse. Two men, one who allegedly had a gun and another a knife, were killed. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Greg Bowman have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

New TikTok trend called the 'door kick challenge' hits Macomb County

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 10:38


Police in Macomb County are warning of the latest dangerous TikTok challenge. This one involves teens kicking garage doors. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Relief for those grappling with no water in northern Oakland County

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 10:07


Finally some relief for those grappling with no water this week in northern Oakland County. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Warren police arrest man wanted for breaking into 8 churches

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 10:22


Warren Police investigators say they caught a serial burglar who was targeting local churches. The man was riding a bike to the churches. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Warren Police Department)

Water crisis continues to ripple through daily life in Oakland County

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 9:22


The water crisis continues to ripple through daily life in Oakland County, keeping local classrooms empty at least until Thursday. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Deputies seek drivers who hit, killed man trying to cross road in Pontiac

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 10:25


Oakland County Sheriff's Department investigators are looking for two drivers involved in a deadly crash involving a man trying to cross Featherstone Road in Pontiac. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

No water means no working fire hydrants in Orion Township

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 9:35


With about 50,000 residents of Orion Township now under a state of emergency -- and fire hydrants with no water -- the fire chief has issued several orders closing businesses and banning open fires. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Water emergency update: Residents pick up water, damage pipe removed

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 10:10


A steady stream of cars seen Monday morning as residents in northern Oakland County stopped to get water following a transmission line ruptured over the weekend. Several communities are affected. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Greg Bowman have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

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