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Fire officials say safety should be part of your spring cleaning plans

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 9:35


Spring cleaning is underway for most. Which is why the Detroit Fire Department is urging home owners to include fire safety in their plans. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Meteor seen in sky over Michigan Monday night

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2026 10:34


Many people are reporting a meteor in the sky over Metro Detroit Monday night. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Sterling Heights man facing charges for beating girlfriend's dog to death

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 9:18


A Sterling Heights man is facing felony charges after authorities say he was caught on video beating his girlfriend's small dog to death. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill has the day's top stories.

34-year old driver dies after crash involving several cars on I-96

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 10:12


A man is dead after his vehicle hit a semi and was hit by another truck while on I-96 in Detroit Sunday night. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Charged filed in deadly I-696 crash in Farmington Hills

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 11:22


An arrest has been made in a deadly crash along I-696 that involved a wrong way driver. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news headlines for your Friday afternoon. (Photo: Farmington Hills PD)

Clawson police warn about possible fake DTE Energy worker

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 10:25


Clawson police are trying to determine if a man spotted walking in a neighborhood was impersonating a DTE Energy utility worker. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Clawson Police Department)

Health officials declare measles outbreak in Washtenaw County

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 9:26


The Michigan Health Department says there is a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County, with three cases confirmed in the past week. That's our top story this afternoon as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down your local news headlines.

Lawsuit alleges substitute teacher watched porn in front of young students

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2026 10:32


A lawsuit has been filed against the Academy of Warren Middle School in Warren after a substitute teacher allegedly watched porn in front of 10-year-old children. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Crash, fire in Canton Township sends nine people to the hospital

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 9:41


A fiery crash in Canton sends nine people, including police officers, to the hospital. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

Man in custody after woman is shot dead in Macomb County

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2026 10:04


Center Line police arrest one man after he allegedly shot his wife Tuesday night. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Five-day old dead, after apparently being mauled by the family dog

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 10:30


An infant from Oakland County is dead after apparently being mauled by the family dog. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Farmington man dies after hitting snow plow on Detroit freeway

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2026 10:04


Michigan State Police are investigating a deadly crash on I-96 in Detroit late Monday night. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Leaders call for new steps to combat hate crimes in Michigan

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 10:18


Last week's attack on Temple Israel prompts local leaders to call for new steps to combat hate crimes in Michigan. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

3 dead, 1 critical after crash near Little Caesars Arena in Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 10:37


Detroit police have launched an investigation after three people were killed and another was critically injured in a crash on Cass near Temple early Monday morning. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Wind gusts near hurricane speeds causing power outages in Metro Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 9:38


A high wind advisory remains in effect across the WWJ listening area until 10 p.m. Friday, with gusts nearing "Category One" hurricane speeds. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have your afternoon news headlines. (Photo: NWS Detroit)

Temple Israel attack suspect lost relatives in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2026 10:19


We're learning more about the suspect in the targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. Federal officials say 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali from Dearborn Heights is a naturalized citizen born in Lebanon. Ghazali came to the U.S. in 2011 on an immigrant visa as the spouse of a U.S. citizen and was granted U.S. citizenship in 2016. WWJ's Luke Sloan and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Latest developments in the West Bloomfield Temple Israel shooting

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 9:31


We continue to follow development following an active shooter situation at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. The shooter is confirmed to be dead. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have your afternoon headlines for Thursday. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

Mechanical issue on Grosse Ile Toll Bridge leaves it stuck open

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2026 11:50


Drivers were detoured away from the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge early Thursday because a mechanical issue kept the bridge open. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo: Luke Sloan/WWJ)

1 dead after stabbing at west side Detroit liquor store

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2026 10:57


Detroit police are looking for a suspect involved in a deadly stabbing at a liquor store on Livernois, near Fenkell road, early Wednesday morning. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Body of a man found along a creek bed in Warren

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 9:04


The body of a man found along a creek bed in Warren. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Threat of severe weather Tuesday night, Wednesday morning in Metro Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2026 10:50


Mother Nature may bring scattered severe storms to Metro Detroit and southern lower Michigan Tuesday night and early Wednesday. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: AccuWeather)

Man accused in shooting outside a Garden City bar will go to trial

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 9:07


A judge rules that there is enough evidence for a Livonia man to stand trial, after a shooting at a Garden City bar back in January. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Gas prices jump 56 cents in one week, now highest since 2024

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 10:07


The latest fuel gauge survey from AAA shows gas prices up 56 cents in the past week in Michigan. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning local news headlines. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Warren police try new approach to help solve murder of 44 year old mother

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2026 11:15


Warren police are introducing something new to give people a personal look at the men and women in the department. The chief hopes a podcast will also renew interest in a cold case murder. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Marisa Jenkins.)

Deadly freeway crash involving Camaro and semi in Livonia

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2026 9:01


I-275 has reopened in Livonia after a deadly crash that police say happened when the driver of a Chevy Camara tried to pass a semi truck, and spun out. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have the local news headlines for your Thursday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Luke Sloan/WWJ)

Democratic Governor who could be eyeing run for President stops in Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 9:41


An early look ahead to 2028. One of the biggest names in the Democratic party is making a high-profile visit to Detroit today. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the afternoon's top news stories.

Extremely dense fog in parts of Metro Detroit this morning

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2026 10:41


If you're driving through the city this morning, take a slow. Dense fog is still hanging around in part of Southeast Michigan this, including in Detroit. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday AM headlines. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

MI Republicans take aim at pistol licensing requirements

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 9:38


A group of Michigan House Republicans introduced a legislative package this morning -- to eliminate the requirement to carry a Concealed Pistols License. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Michigan gas prices jump 14 cents after U.S. strikes on Iran

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2026 9:42


Gas prices are up a bit this week in Metro Detroit — an average 14 cents a-gallon since yesterday morning, according to the latest AAA report. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have the top local stories for your Tuesday morning. (Photo: Getty Images)

6 year old girl found shot dead in Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 9:37


Detroit police are investigating after a mother found her 6-year-old shot to death outside of a grocery store. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

Several construction projects mean major closures in Metro Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 9:04


Metro Detroit is a construction hotbed, with freeway closures, ramp closures, lane closures and orange barrels everywhere. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning headlines. (WWJ photo)

Thousands of drivers to be affected by I-696, I-75 ramp closures

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2026 11:06


A traffic alert for drivers who use the I-696 and I-75 interchange. Starting Saturday morning there will be ramp closures. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Trial set for Pontiac mom accused of leaving her kids in squalor for years

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 9:08


A trial has been set for a Pontiac mom accused of leaving her kids in squalor for five years. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

No profit sharing checks for Stellantis auto workers, automaker loses $26.3B

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2026 10:15


After posting a 26.3 billion dollar loss in 2025, Stellantis CEO says 2026 will be a year of growth. But autoworkers will receive no profit sharing checks. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Bill Pugliano/Getty Images)

Suspect on the loose in Novi after shooting at apartment complex

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 9:32


A suspect is on the loose in Novi after a shooting at apartment complex. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Boil water advisory for parts of Macomb County due to leak in water main

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 10:10


The Great Lakes Water Authority has issued a boil water advisory for portions of Macomb County after a work crew hit a 36 inch water line near 24 Mile Rd. and Gratiot. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Detroit Lions to play in Munich, Germany next season

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 11:16


The NFL has announced the Detroit Lions will be one of the participating teams for the league's return to Munich for a regular season game during the 2026 season. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

New streetscape design unveiled for Detroit's Chinatown

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 9:28


The final design for a streetscape project has been unveiled that'll restore Detroit's Chinatown. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Retailers call on governor to recycle Michigan's bottle bill

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2026 10:12


Another call to do away with Michigan's bottle bill law as Governor Gretchen Whitmer prepares for her final State of the State address. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Suspect in custody in connection to Detroit triple murder

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 10:25


Detroit Police says a suspect is in custody in relation to a triple murder that occurred on the city's southwest side earlier this week. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Man who killed Detroit doctor to be sentenced to 35-60 years in prison

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 10:09


A sentencing hearing is scheduled for Friday morning for the man who killed prominent neurosurgeon Dr. Devon Hoover. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Devon Hoover, left, and Desmond Burkes, right, are pictured. Photo credit Left photo credit: Ascension Michigan / Eric Seals/USA Today, Right. Photo credit Detroit PD)

DTE Energy gets the go ahead for another rate increase

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 11:10


DTE Energy will increase utility rates starting next month, affecting millions of homes and businesses in Metro Detroit. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have that story and more, in your Thursday afternoon headlines. (Photo: Getty Images)

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