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Drug bust in Westland leads to seizure of fentanyl, crystal meth, cash, gun

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 9:56


A drug enforcement team raids a Westland home and seizes fentanyl, crystal meth, a gun and cash. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Friday morning news. (Photo Credit: Michigan State Police)

A Michigan senator makes case to keep Chinese brand cars out of the U.S.

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 10:06


As President Trump prepares to head to Beijing, a Michigan senator is making her case to keep Chinese brand cars out of the U.S. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

Lewd photos appear on Wayne County Sheriff's personal Facebook page

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 10:16


Wayne County Sheriff Raphael Washington is defending himself after two sexually explicit photos were posted to the sheriff's personal Facebook page. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Detroit is getting a new professional sports team

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 10:01


Its official! Detroit is getting a professional women's hockey team. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Sterling Heights council approves tax plan to redevelop Lakeside Mall site

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 10:44


Construction could begin soon on the Lakeside Mall redevelopment. The Sterling Heights City council approved a $573 million tax incentive plan to redevelop the mall into a mixed-use development. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Marisa Jenkins)

New info about a case of arson at Huntington Place in Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 9:36


New information is being released about a case of arson at Huntington Place in Downtown Detroit. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Warren police arrest man who held dog for ransom

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 10:09


Warren Police helped reunite a family with their dog after he was allegedly held for ransom. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Warren Police Department)

Saline Township officials at the center of a growing recall movement

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 10:13


Saline Township officials are now at the center of a growing recall movement tied to data centers. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

25,000 drivers have to find alternate route as I-696 ramp closes

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 10:31


Drivers who use westbound I-696 and use the exit to Lahser, Telegraph, Northwestern Highway will have to find a new way to get to work. The ramp is closed as part of the Restore the Reuther road construction project. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Money troubles have Spirit Airlines passengers at DTW concerned

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 9:51


Money trouble could force Spirit Airlines to cease operations. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Pain at the pump! Gas prices jump 28 cents in past day to average $4.86

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 10:03


The average price of gas nationwide is $4.39 a gallon, according to Triple A. In Michigan, it's 47 cents higher at $4.76. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Surprising change at the top for Detroit's Auto Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 9:17


A surprising change at the top at the Detroit Auto Show. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Man arrested for running meth lab at MSU building

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 10:17


An investigation continues today after a meth lab scheme was busted at Michigan State University. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

"Kids Over Clicks" package of bills passes the Michigan Senate:

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 9:42


A package of bills has passed the Michigan Senate, seeking to improve internet safety for children. But there are some privacy concerns. 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: Getty Images)

6 students taken to hospital after eating marijuana-infused gummies

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 10:10


Quite a scare for the families of several Detroit school kids after marijuana-infused edibles make their way into an elementary school classroom. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Guilty verdict on all counts in Melvindale police officer murder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 10:06


A Wayne County jury has found Melvindale cop killer, Michael Lopez, guilty on all charges. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

General Motors reports 1st quarter earnings of $2.6 billion

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 10:20


It's a good start to the year for General Motors as executives reported a solid first quarter profit. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Recall effort for Oakland County Commission Chair moving forward

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 9:29


The effort to recall Oakland County Commission Chair Dave Woodward is moving forward after an Oakland County election panel approved the petition language. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Operation Ghost Rider targets distracted drivers across Michigan

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2026 10:14


It's called Operation Ghost Rider, and it involves undercover police officers looking for distracted drivers. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: National Transportation Safety Organization (NTSO)

Ex-girlfriend of Sherrone Moore says he manipulated, controlled her

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 10:06


The woman at the center of the Sherrone Moore controversy, 32-year-old Paige Shiver, sat down with ABC's Good Morning America for the first time since the former University of Michigan football coach was sentenced to probation. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Jon Hewett)

Three convicted in killing of marijuana business owner

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 9:53


Three people have been found guilty on charges in the murder of a man at his marijuana business in Pontiac. That's our top story this Thursday afternoon, as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local headlines from across Metro Detroit.

Republican Tom Leonard withdraws from governor's race, 5 candidates remain

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 10:03


The field of Republicans who want to be governor of Michigan is down to five after one candidate announced he's withdrawing from the race. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Madison Heights Police make life saving effort at restaurant

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 10:29


A tense situation ends in a life-saving rescue by Madison Heights police. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

UM regent under investigation for alleged lewd comments about student

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 10:05


The University of Michigan will investigate alleged messages sent by Regent Jordan Acker. In a statement, Board Chair Mark Bernstein said the university is aware of messages allegedly sent by Acker which allegedly reference a UM student's sexual activity. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Four fishermen rescued from the Detroit River

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 9:46


Four fishermen had a scary moment on the Detroit River this morning, but thankfully some good Samaritans were on the water to help out. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Detroiters complain about trash, crime at west side apartment building

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 10:58


Just weeks after the city cleaned up around a vacant apartment building on Detroit's west side, residents are once again complaining about trash and crime. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Livonia residents sound off on proposed police station

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 9:42


There could be a new police station built in Livonia, but some residents are opposed to the idea. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

2 accused of painting swastikas, other symbols on fence in Sterling Heights

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 10:16


Sterling Heights police have arrested two 19-year-olds, from Idaho and South Carolina, for allegedly spray-painting a swastika and other symbols on the fence of a Sterling Heights home early Sunday morning. It happened in a neighborhood near Hall Road and Van Dyke. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Marisa Jenkins)

Southfield barricaded situation ends peacefully

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 9:47


The Southfield Police worked for hours to negotiate with a man they say was barricaded in the basement of his home. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has details on that story and more of what to know for your Friday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

Ford recalls 1.4 million F-150 pickups

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 11:08


1.4 million Ford F-150 pickup trucks are being recalled after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the truck will unexpectedly downshift. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news update. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)

Detroit unveils 6-point plan aimed at keeping the community safe

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 9:28


The city of Detroit just announced a 6-point plan that it says will keep the community safe, and help with youth engagement. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Chris Keyzer have the afternoon's top news stories.

8 tornadoes confirmed in Michigan Tuesday night, Wednesday morning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 10:18


The National Weather Service says 8 tornadoes touched down across the state including in Lincoln Park and Ann Arbor. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Severe weather, possible tornadoes, hit Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 10:01


Early morning storms that forced cities to sound their emergency sirens caused damage in Ann Arbor, at the University of Michigan as well as downriver. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Former U of M football coach Sherrone Moore sentenced after No Contest plea

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 9:47


Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore has been sentenced after he pleaded "no contest" last month to two misdemeanors. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the afternoon's top news stories.

Lawsuit describes Dearborn Heights facility as House of Horrors

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 10:14


A civil lawsuit filed against Vista Maria includes allegations of sexual and physical abuse at the hands of staff. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Three people rescued from the water in Lake St. Clair

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 9:36


The Macomb County Sheriff's Office confirms three people needed to be saved from the water this afternoon in Lake St. Clair. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Shelter in place alert in Marine City caused by swatting incident

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2026 10:09


An hours-long police investigation in St. Clair County ends up to be a swatting incident. Marine City police and other departments responded to downtown after a hostage situation was reported. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: St. Clair County Sheriff Department

Ex-boyfriend a person of interest in disappearance of Detroit woman

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 10:13


A woman has been missing in Detroit for more than a week, and investigators have a lot of questions for her ex-boyfriend. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Friday morning news. (Photo from Detroit Police Department)

School bus crash south of Metro Airport leaves three students injured

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 9:43


A school bus crash in Huron Township left multiple students hurt after part of the road collapsed. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Husband of Michigan woman missing in the Bahamas in custody

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 10:32


A criminal investigation is now underway after a Michigan woman goes missing in the Bahamas. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Detroit cracking down on dozens of troubled apartment buildings

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 9:34


Detroit is launching a coordinated legal crackdown on dozens of troubled apartment buildings. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Free gas in Detroit means long wait for drivers

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2026 10:41


A Detroit gas station owner was providing relief for some drivers in the form of free gas. WWJ's Luke Sloan has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

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