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A local mall is being evacuated due to flooding. Troy Police confirming to WWJ that Oakland Mall on 14 Mile between John R. and I-75 has been evacuated due to standing water in portions of the mall. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

It was a packed City Council meeting in Dearborn as the members voted on a new ordinance in regards to short term rentals in the city. That's or top story this Wednesday morning as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar run down your local news headlines. (Photo: Getty Images)

Some residents in Macomb County are not happy with response times from the county's Animal Control Division, and are taking to social media to sound off. The department is budgeted for seven deputies, but currently only have three on staff. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

A teenager jogging in Plymouth Township says a man in a white pickup honked at her and then turned around and made a comment about how beautiful she is. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news.

More details today on a fatal weekend police chase that took the life of an innocent young father. Sources tell WWJ that Roseville police were chasing a 16-year-old in a stolen vehicle when the chase ended in Warren with multiple cars colliding at 11 mile and Van Dyke. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

Closure for the family of a Livingston County man who went missing last week. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Livingston County Sheriff Department)

We're learning new information -- as a McDonald's employee accused of stabbing and killing her manager yesterday has now been arraigned. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

Charges could be filed today against the suspect connected to the deadly stabbing at a local McDonald's. She posted a message on Instagram two days ago. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Warren police are going public with body-cam and dash-cam video, aiming to shut down what they call the false and dangerous rumors about the death of Rakim Wright on Tuesday morning. WWJ's Tony Ortiz have the afternoon's top news stories.

A big recall at Ford because of fuel pump problems. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Oakland County authorities say a 13-year old and 15-year old are in custody after a shooting that left an 18-year old young man dead and a second person is in critical condition. We have the latest information as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz run down the top local headlines for your Wednesday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

Michigan State Police are investigating after a reported shooting along eastbound I-96 in Detroit Tuesday night. Two men are hospitalized with gunshot wounds. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news.

One teen is dead, one hospitalized, and more are on the run after a group allegedly tried to break into a White Lake Township garage, and were shot by the homeowner. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have your Tuesday afternoon headlines. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

An investigation is underway on Detroit's northeast side after an early Tuesday morning deadly shooting involving Warren police. Investigators say the suspect fired shots at officers, but the family is disputing those claims. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

A suspect is now in custody in connection to the shooting that injured a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old woman during this year's big Detroit fireworks show. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the local headlines for your Monday afternoon. (Photo credit DPD)

Nurses and support service workers at McLaren Macomb hospital in Mt Clemens went on strike Monday morning. Despite the walkout, executives say the hospital remains open and operational. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Detroit's Police Chief says an officer was shot in the hand during a struggle with a teenager during an investigation into breaking and entering incidents on the city's eastside. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Friday morning news.

The Republican-led House has given final passage to President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says two teens have been arrested in connection with a triple shooting that left a four-year old boy dead. Plus, a record number of people are expected to travel this July 4th holiday weekend. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo: Dan Jenkins/WWJ)

A worldwide crypto syndicate has dug itself into the real estate scene in Detroit -- and now city officials are looking to root it out. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

A 17-year-old boy is hospitalized after gunfire rang out at an apartment complex near St. Aubin and Lafayette, just east of downtown. Police are still searching for a suspect and a motive remains unclear at this time. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)

Southfield Police have a man in custody that was allegedly wielding an axe while attempting to rob a bank. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

Siena Heights University in Adrian will close at the end of the next school year because of mounting financial difficulties. The university has been open for 105 years. WWJ's Pat Vitale and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo: Words of encouragement, hope and inspiration were written on the Alive! graffiti art table during a mental health fair Feb. 8, 2023 for to students and staff at Siena Heights University. © Brad Heineman/The Daily Telegram / USA TODAY NETWORK(

Community leaders come together today to call for MORE support in their attempts to help cut down on violence. Three teenagers and a four year old were shot and killed over the weekend. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has top news stories. (PHOTO: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Thick black smoke was billowing into the air on Detroit's eastside early Monday after a fire at a waste treatment facility and used oil recycling company. WWJ's Pat Vitale and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

An investigation is underway after a school bus crashed along M-53 in Macomb County this afternoon. Officials with the Utica Community School District say one of their buses was involved in a single-vehicle crash, but no students were on-board at the time. Only the driver, who was returning from summer school drop-offs, was on the bus. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

The Lodge Freeway was closed in downtown Detroit Friday morning as a result of fire hydrants that were left on all night. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

A doctor from Royal Oak is being slapped with human trafficking and drug charges. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

An Ann Arbor man who had been missing since Monday was found alive in a creek Wednesday. Police say Ralph Yang was found by a resident involved in a community search. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Ann Arbor Police Department)

SWAT teams have now taken a man into custody following a neighborhood lockdown in Van Buren Township. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

DTE Energy say some people will not have power restored until Thursday after storms packing winds of up to 57 miles per hour blew through Metro Detroit Tuesday. Cleanup was underway Wednesday at the Detroit Golf Club where the Rocket Classic Pro-Am was being played. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Darrylin Horne)

Heavy storms topple trees, flood roads, and knock out power to thousands. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

Dearborn Heights Police are looking for someone allegedly harassing a local family in a creepy-looking, orange mask. According to investigators, a man in a mask has been targeting a local family with, what they call, "disturbing behavior." WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Dearborn Heights PD)

TSA officers had to evacuate a portion of Detroit Metro Airport after finding a grenade in a carry-on bag. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo credit: TSA)

Wayne police have identified the gunman who was shot and killed by a security guard at CrossPointe Community Church as 31 year old Brian Browning of Romulus. His mother attended services there. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Two Southgate police officers who were shot yesterday have been released from the hospital. The Southgate Police Chief tells WWJ the officers are in good spirits. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has top news stories.

Dangerously hot conditions will blanket Metro Detroit over the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch until Tuesday evening. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

People living near 14 Mile and Garfield in Fraser are cleaning up after a tornado touched down Wednesday afternoon. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning, Juneteenth, news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Tim Pamplin)

Strong storms move through metro Detroit, with more on the way. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)

Heavy rain, high winds, hail and an isolated tornado are all possible, according to forecasters from Accuweather and the National Weather Service. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday morning news.

Michigan State Police say they've been in contact with eight individuals, believed to be U.S. Senators and Representatives, whose names were included in documents written by suspected Minnesota murderer Vance Boelter. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (PHOTO: In this handout provided by Hennepin County Sheriff's Office, Vance Luther Boelter poses for a booking photo on June 16, 2025 in Green Isle, Minnesota. By Hennepin County Sheriff's Office via Getty Images)

The Michigan Department of Transportation says traffic signals set up on the ramps to I-96 in Novi, Wixom and Milford will be turned on starting Wednesday. Drivers will have to wait for a green light to enter the freeway. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)