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School bus crashes in Utica, unclear if driver was injured

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 9:34


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.

Flooding from fire hydrant flushing closes Lodge Freeway

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 10:24


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)

Oakland County doctor busted in human trafficking case

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 9:23


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.

Former UM professor found alive in creek during community search

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 11:11


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)

Van Buren Twp. police have suspect in custody, following shelter in place

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 9:38


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)

Storms leave thousands w/o power, delay fans access to Rocket Classic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 10:21


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)

Thousands of power outages, damage after strong metro Detroit storms

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 9:35


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

Police looking for man with scary mask who is harassing family

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 10:03


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 out with warning, after inert grenade brought to Detroit Metro Airport

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 9:31


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)

Police identify active shooter at Wayne church, mom attended services

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 10:30


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 officers who were shot have been released from the hospital

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 9:04


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.

Extreme Heat Watch posted for Metro Detroit through Tuesday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 10:04


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)

Tornado damages homes, uproots trees in Macomb County

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 10:37


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)

Storms, possible tornado leaves damage in Metro Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 9:18


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)

Severe weather in forecast for Southeast Michigan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 10:09


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.

MSP updates elected MI officials named by suspected Minnesota killer

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 10:07


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)

Traffic signals on ramps to I-96 to be in operation Wednesday

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 10:36


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)

Names of some MI lawmakers included in writings of accused Minnesota shooter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 9:01


The names of some Michigan Democrats were included in hand-written documents that included the Minnesota Shooter's apparent "hit list." WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz 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)

Woman reports shooting on I-96 freeway, 3 kids were in her car

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 10:32


Michigan State Police are investigating a report of shots fired on I-96 near Greenfield in Detroit. A woman, who had three kids in her car, call 911 to report the shooting. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: KT)

Grosse Pointe teen is sentenced for deadly high-speed crash that killed his friend

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 9:29


A Grosse Pointe teen tells the judge is a changed person as he's sentenced for vehicular manslaughterer in the death of his friend. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news headlines for your Friday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

Grosse Pointe teen driver involved in deadly crash to be sentenced

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 10:39


A Wayne County judge will sentence a Grosse Pointe teen who pleaded guilty to a manslaughter charge following a crash in which, investigators say, he was driving more than 100 miles per hour. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Sounding the alarm about possible healthcare cuts

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 9:12


With critical Medicaid funding on the line, healthcare and community leaders in Oakland County hear directly from those affected by what proposed cuts could mean for every resident of the state. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

Motorcyclist killed on I-75 after being hit by SUV

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 10:17


Michigan State Police say a driver in a SUV rear-ended the motorcycle early Thursday morning on I-75 near the Lodge Freeway in Detroit. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news.

Some product shortages at a popular store because of a hack

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 10:21


Shoppers who frequent Whole Foods may notice some product shortages this week, due to a reported cyberattack of a key distributor. WWJ's Luke Sloan and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

Potholes, debris causing spike in flat tires, cracked windshields

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 10:24


Metro Detroit auto mechanics and tire shops have been seeing an increase in the number of flat tires and cracked windshields. Potholes and the various road construction projects may be to blame. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Dearborn Heights man charged after a missing teen was allegedly found with him

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 9:13


Prosecutors have just announced charges for a man from Dearborn Heights -- after a missing teen was allegedly found with him. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Luke Sloan have top news stories.

$29.75 million settlement reached for 3 MSU shooting victims

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 10:50


Attorneys for three Michigan State University students have announced a $29.75 million dollar settlement in connection with the shooting that took place on campus in February 2023. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Another case of biological materials smuggled to the U of M

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 9:10


Another case of biological materials being smuggled to a lab at the University of Michigan. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

Nurses go on strike at Henry Ford Rochester Hospital

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 10:18


Pay and staffing are two of the main issues for nurses who walked off the job today as part of a week long strike. Henry Ford Health says the hospital remains open. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Mass shooting averted at school graduation, but one suspect is on the run

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 9:42


With one man already in custody, authorities in Oakland County are looking for another suspect accused of planning a school shooting at a high school graduation. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have today's top news stories. (Photo Credit: Darrylin Horne, WWJ).

Dearborn Heights man dies after truck crashes into broken down semi

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 10:08


Michigan State Police are trying to determine why a pickup truck driver veered onto the shoulder of I-94 and crashed into a gravel hauler early Friday morning along I-94. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news briefs.

Michigan Republicans sue Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 9:50


House Republicans have taken legal action against Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo: © Sarahbeth Maney / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Legislation to allow hunter safety courses in schools moves forward

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 11:00


High school students may have a new class to consider when the new year starts in the fall and it involves gun safety. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty images.)

Warren man arraigned on Second Degree Murder charges in stabbing case

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 9:32


A Warren man arraigned on Second Degree Murder in connection with a deadly stabbing at a local home. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the top news stories. (Photo: Macomb Co. Prosecutor)

Storms packing high winds in forecast for this afternoon

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 10:34


Forecasters say wind gusts of up to 60 miles per hour are possible along with heavy rain. The storms are expected to roll into southeastern Michigan around 2-3 p.m. this afternoon. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: National Weather Service)

Chinese nationals charged, allegedly smuggled biological pathogen at DTW

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 10:48


Two Chinese nationals have been charged for allegedly smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen into the U-S as part of their work at a University of Michigan laboratory. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

Fire causes significant damage to historic Detroit church

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 10:24


The early morning fire was at St. Agnes Church on Rosa Parks near West Grand Boulevard. The church has been vacant for years. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news briefs. (Photo credit: WWJ's Jon Hewett)

Vandals hit peony garden at University of Michigan

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 10:49


A popular peony garden in Ann Arbor has been vandalized and it appears tied to the conflict in the Middle Eeast. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Security a top concern as crowds pack Downtown Detroit for Grand Prix weekend

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 10:26


The engines are revving in Downtown Detroit, with the 2025 Detroit Grand Prix underway. WWJ's Darrylin Horne spoke with fans, and our Tony Ortiz talked with the police chief who says every single officer in the department is will be working to make sure Detroiters and visitors are safe. (Photo: Brian Larsen/WWJ)

Free Prix Day underway in Downtown Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 10:05


Race cars are roaring on the streets of downtown Detroit ahead of the Grand Prix on Sunday. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news including a report from Charlie Langton who was trackside.

Body pulled from Clinton River after two feet spotted under Gratiot bridge

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 11:18


A disturbing discovery in Macomb County, where a human body was found under a bridge in the Clinton River. 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. (WWJ Photo)

Thieves pull off $500K whiskey heist

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 10:57


Windsor police say 1,000 cases of Crown Royal, with a retail value of $500,000, was stolen from a semi trailer. The story from WWJ's Pat Vitale with Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar who have your Thursday morning news.

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