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Early morning storms packing winds of 50 to 60 miles per hour knocked out power to more than 25-thousand homes and businesses in Metro Detroit. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Former Warren police officer James Burke, who was charged with manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed two men in 2024, was found NOT guilty by a jury on all charges. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

The Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority announced Thursday morning that Canada and the United States have "agreed to delay the opening of the bridge, taking the necessary time to resolve any outstanding issues." WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

They're annoying, smelly and a nuisance, but experts say fishflies are a sign of healthy water in Lake St. Clair. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo Credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Severe storms roll through Wayne County -- and other areas out-state in Michigan. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Michigan State Police are investigating the second freeway shooting in less than a week on Detroit's east side.WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news.(Photo credit: WWJ)

There will be a big celebration at the Gordie Howe International Bridge this Friday, with an opening date reportedly in the works. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Charges are pending against a man arrested over the weekend by Livonia police for a series of home invasions. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Victoria Williams, with permission)

Many Michigan families are still struggling to recover from devastating storms that brought widespread damage and severe flooding to 43 counties across the state in April. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Michigan State Police troopers searched for evidence along I-94 on Detroit's east side early Friday morning, after a driver said they were shot. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your morning news.

There's been an update when it comes to the case of Ashley Elkins, who prosecutors believe was killed by her ex-boyfriend. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A bizarre case, unfolding Downriver. Police say a man lived with the dead body of his girlfriend for several days. Now they're looking for him. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Scott Ryan)

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is searching for an armed robbery suspect after a late-night holdup at a Jimmy John's in Independence Township. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

High school students in Clinton Township were all dressed up for the prom, when it was suddenly canceled because of a gun threat reported to police. That's our top story as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar run down the local news headlines for your Wednesday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

Jury selection will begin Tuesday in the case of former Warren Police Officer James Burke who is accused of speeding over 100 miles per hour before he crashed. Two men were killed. (Photo credit: Macomb County Sheriff Department)

Hazel Park police say a deadly after-prom party shooting appears to have been a case of self-defense. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

More ramp closures go into effect on Monday along westbound I-696, as the long-term reconstruction project moves along — adding to frustration for drivers. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

A man in his 60s who crashed a car into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport Friday morning told police he was there to meet Tom Cruise. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has your Friday afternoon headlines. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

A young man has died and a young lady is hospitalized following an early Friday morning shooting in Hazel Park. Police say it happened at an after-prom party. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Last Friday, Michigan State Police graduated 62 news state troopers, the department says it needs hundreds more. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Drivers along I-94 in Ann Arbor were detoured for hours after a crash involving a semi truck. Firefighters were dealing with an acid spill. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Ann Arbor Fire Department)

Michigan State Police investigate shooting on Southfield Freeway. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

It was quite a spectacle in the sky this morning over southeastern Michigan. Some people reported this morning that they saw an apparent fireball in the sky near Detroit Metro Airport. (Photo by NASA/Ames via Getty Images)

A man will be sentenced after crash kills two kids and their grandmother. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A massive sewer project will cause detours for drivers along Jefferson Avenue in St. Clair Shores. Business owners are worried they'll lose customers. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

The Memorial Day weekend is underway, with thousands traveling from Metro Detroit to spots across the state ... and across the country. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the top local news headlines for your Friday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

An Ann Arbor man is facing attempted murder and several other charges related to a shooting and carjacking in Orion Township earlier this week. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Oakland County Sheriff Department)

A major shakeup in the race for governor, as former Mayor Mike Duggan says he's dropping out. Plus. there's more affordable housing is coming to Detroit's downtown area. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the top local news headlines for your Thursday afternoon in Metro Detroit.

An Air France flight scheduled to land at Detroit Metropolitan Airport Wednesday was diverted to Montreal over concerns that a passenger was exposed to the Ebola virus. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Thursday morning news. (Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

The book is officially closed on Detroit's historic bankruptcy. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

An Ann Arbor man is in the Oakland County jail and facing charges after he was arrested for shooting a woman and stealing her car. The victim's son witnessed the shooting. This all happened in Orion Township Tuesday evening. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Canton investigators are searching for the cause of an early Tuesday morning house fire that left one man dead. Two others escaped and were not hurt. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo: Luke Sloan/WWJ)

The Michigan State University Board of Trustees voted in a Sunday night meeting to nearly double President Kevin Guskiewicz's salary. He will now be making $2 million a year. Some trustees are concerned Guskiewicz could leave for another job. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Waterford Township police officers involved in a deadly shooting have been placed on administrative leave. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Michigan State Police are investigating deadly shootings in Waterford and Ecorse. Two men, one who allegedly had a gun and another a knife, were killed. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Greg Bowman have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Police in Macomb County are warning of the latest dangerous TikTok challenge. This one involves teens kicking garage doors. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Finally some relief for those grappling with no water this week in northern Oakland County. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Warren Police investigators say they caught a serial burglar who was targeting local churches. The man was riding a bike to the churches. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Warren Police Department)

The water crisis continues to ripple through daily life in Oakland County, keeping local classrooms empty at least until Thursday. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Oakland County Sheriff's Department investigators are looking for two drivers involved in a deadly crash involving a man trying to cross Featherstone Road in Pontiac. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

With about 50,000 residents of Orion Township now under a state of emergency -- and fire hydrants with no water -- the fire chief has issued several orders closing businesses and banning open fires. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A steady stream of cars seen Monday morning as residents in northern Oakland County stopped to get water following a transmission line ruptured over the weekend. Several communities are affected. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Greg Bowman have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)