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Fly cases soaring in Michigan, more than 600 people hospitalized

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 10:13


The CDC says Michigan is one of five states reporting very high levels of flu activity. Southeast Michigan has seen the most activity in the state. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday, New Year's Eve, news briefs. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

New Year to start with frigid temperatures

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2025 10:20


There will be some snow flurries and colder weather to welcome in 2026. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Tuesday morning news.

Fire at Motel 6 in Southgate sends residents scrambling for help

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2025 10:00


An early Monday morning fire in Southgate damaged the Motel 6 hotel on Northline Road. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Livingston County homeowner shoots man who was trying to see estranged wife

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 9:49


A deadly shooting in Livingston County involving a homeowner and a man trying to see his estranged wife. The Sheriff's Department says the shooting happened after the husband drove from Lake Orion to a home on Nicholson Road on Christmas Day. WWJ's Luke Sloan has your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Tim Pamplin)

Child, woman shot in northeast Detroit home on Christmas Eve

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2025 10:40


Detroit police are trying to find a gunman who fired several shots into a home wounding a woman and child early Wednesday morning. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

It's never too late! Shoppers looking for last minute Christmas gifts

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 10:16


Two days until Christmas and many Metro Detroiters were at the store today buying last minute gifts. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Man accused of killing bell ringer in Westland goes to court

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 9:40


A suspect accused of killing a bell ringer outside of a Westland Kroger has been charged. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Westland PD)

Man shot to death after domestic dispute in Inkster

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 10:01


Inkster police are investigating a shooting at the The Flats apartment complex. Family members say the victim was a 23 year old man. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton) Editor's note: In this report early Monday, WWJ erroneously reported that this was a case of a girlfriend shooting her boyfriend. The story has been corrected based on updated information from police, who say a person related to the woman involved in the domestic dispute shot the victim.

Salvation Army bell ringer shot at Kroger store in Westland

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 10:04


Westland police are expected to release more information later today about a deadly shooting at the Kroger store on Ford Road. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Local police warn holiday shoppers about thieves stealing gifts across state

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 9:48


Holiday shoppers beware, they could be a victim in a statewide crime spree. Canton Police say the suspects will steal shopping bags, purses, or any other valuables from unlocked cars as shoppers buy their gifts inside stores. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Prosecutors shift focus to fight sex trafficking in Oakland County

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 9:41


Human trafficking cases in Oakland County are no longer handled like routine crimes, with a shift in focus for investigation and prosecution. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news headlines for your Wednesday afternoon.

Temps in Metro Detroit to reach near 50 before plummeting at end of week

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 10:41


Southeast Michigan is taking a ride on the weather roller coaster with rain, wind and warmer weather before the cold moves back into Metro Detroit. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: NWS Detroit)

Man accused of grabbing, raping young girl arraigned in circuit court

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 10:07


The case of a Macomb County man accused of grabbing a young girl on a sidewalk and sexually assaulting her is moving through the courts. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have your Tuesday afternoon news briefs. (Photo credit: Macomb County Prosecutor's office)

No heat at Highland Park apartment building, residents say they're cold

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 10:18


With temperatures well below freezing, some people are living in an apartment building in Highland Park without heat. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Man wins multi-million dollar lawsuit against a Clinton Twp police officer

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 9:35


A man receives MULTI-MILLION dollar judgement against a Clinton Township Police officer accused of using excessive force. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

3 people, including teen, die in Monday morning house fire in Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2025 10:16


An early Monday morning house fire in Detroit leaves three people dead and two in critical condition. One of those killed was a teenager. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

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Fired U-M coach Sherrone Moore charged with home invasion, stalking

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 10:35


The former University of Michigan head football coach, who was fired and arrested this week, has been arraigned on formal criminal charges. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill runs down the headlines for your Friday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: 14A-1 District Court)

Ex-UM football coach to face a judge today

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2025 10:15


The Washtenaw County Prosecutors Office is expected to hand down charges today against former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, who remains in protective custody. WWJ's Luke Sloan and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

A Detroit hospital makes $5 million investment in its mom-baby units

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 10:33


A hospital in Detroit just made a nearly $5-MILLION dollar investment -- so that mothers have a comfortable space to welcome their newborn babies. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

UM football coach fired, arrested as part of assault investigation

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2025 11:03


Major developments involving the University of Michigan football program and now ex-coach Sherrone Moore. Moore was fired Wednesday afternoon and then taken into custody by Pittsfield Township Police who are investigating assault allegations. WWJ's Luke Sloan and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Winter Weather Advisory in effect for parts of Metro Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2025 10:21


Mother Nature dumped anywhere from 7 1/2 to two inches of snow on Metro Detroit overnight leading to a slow commute with many spinout crashes. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Pete Kowalski)

Two men who posed as DTE workers, murdered a Rochester Hills man sentenced

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 9:16


The two men who posed as DTE workers and murdered a Rochester Hills jeweler have just been sentenced. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Snow slows late morning commute, more expected this evening

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2025 10:29


Snow that started falling in late morning drive has forced drivers to slow down. About an inch is expected Tuesday morning, but more is expected at night. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Tuesday morning news briefs. (Photo credit: WWJ's Rob Davidek)

Mayor Mike Duggan gives 'Exit Interview' at Detroit Economic Club

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 9:39


Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan reflecting on his time leading the city. He spoke at the Detroit Economic Club. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

He put a ring on it, Mayor-elect Sheffield gets married

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2025 10:19


Detroit Mayor-elect Mary Sheffield tied the knot with Rickey Jackson Jr. on Sunday in a private ceremony. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

MSU athletics announce largest financial donation in university history

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 9:52


MSU athletics announces its largest financial donation in university history. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Delta Air Lines network glitch causes major delays at Metro Airport

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 10:52


There were major delays and long lines at Detroit Metro Airport's McNamara Terminal as a result of a network outage affecting Delta Air Lines. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news.

Double shooting in Detroit leaves one man dead, woman injured

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 9:32


A double shooting in Detroit leaves one man dead and a woman injured. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Record cold expected in Metro Detroit tonight, lows in single digits

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 10:04


Many cities are opening warming shelters to help those in need as temperatures could drop into the single digits overnight. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit AccuWeather)

President Trump is rolling back fuel economy standards

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 9:47


President Trump is rolling back Biden administration fuel economy standards. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Public hearing about Wastenaw County data center is tonight

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 10:34


The public will get a chance to weigh in on a new data center proposed for Saline Township in Washtenaw County. The Michigan Public Service Commission has scheduled a virtual public hearing for 6 p.m. on DTE Energy's application for approval of contracts for the center. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)

Late night fire in Groveland Township ended in tragedy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 8:43


A late-night barn fire in Groveland Township ended in tragedy as firefighters discovered a body inside. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Semi crashes into fire truck along I-75 in Monroe County

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 10:01


Overnight snow led to several crashes along Metro Detroit roads early Tuesday morning. In one case a semi crashed into a fire truck along I-75 in Monroe County. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news.

Court for 4 people charged in hyperbaric chamber explosion that killed boy

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 9:56


A preliminary exam took place today for the 4 people charged in connection to a hyperbaric chamber explosion in Troy that killed a 5-year-old boy. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Judge could decide today if Troy biz owner will stand trial after explosion

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 10:48


Testimony has resumed in the case against four defendants charged in the death of a 5-year-old boy, who was killed following an explosion in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber at The Oxford Center in Troy. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Metro Detroit grocery stores jam-packed with last-minute Thanksgiving shoppers

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 9:22


The clock is ticking down to the big meal, and grocery aisles across Metro Detroit are packed. WWJ's Jon Hewett is braving the crowds at the Meijer in Madison Heights as our Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz run down down the headlines for your Wednesday afternoon. (Photo: Getty Images)

Trenton police officer shoots, kills man wanted for shooting in Inkster

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 10:00


A man is dead following an officer involved shooting in Trenton. Police say the suspect was wanted for a shooting in Inkster. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

Pontiac parents face possible life in prison, accused of starving 2 kids

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 8:46


Three Pontiac residents are facing life in prison over accusations of intentionally starving two of their children. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news headlines for your Tuesday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Oakland County Sheriff's Office)

Man trying to cross five lane road in Roseville, hit by Jeep, killed

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 10:48


Roseville Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a Jeep that hit a man trying to cross Little Mack early Tuesday morning. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

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Oak Park police investigating hit-and-run that killed a disabled veteran

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 8:48


Oak Park police are investigating a hit-and-run that killed a disabled veteran. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Gunman on the run after shooting at Partridge Creek Mall in Clinton Twp

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 10:07


Clinton Township police are trying to track down a man wanted for in a shooting at Partridge Creek Mall on Sunday night. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Tens of thousands head downtown for Detroit's tree lighting

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 9:17


The holiday spirit on full display in Downtown Detroit where the crowds are starting to form for tonight's tree lighting event. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

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