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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)

Little boy drowns in pool at Livonia hotel

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2026 10:58


Livonia police say a 4-year old boy has died after he was pulled from a pool at the Embassy Suites hotel Thursday evening. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Marisa Jenkins)

Explosion rocks Washtenaw County injuring three

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 10:41


An explosion rocks Washtenaw County business on Wednesday. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Train derails in the Ann Arbor area

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2026 9:33


A train derailed in Washtenaw County's Pittsfield Township, Wednesday morning. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your top local news headlines from across Southeast Michigan. (Photo: Getty Images)

Former U of M football coach Sherrone Moore back in court

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 9:23


Former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore is back in court. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Civil rights leader Reverend Jesse Jackson dies at 84

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 10:03


Detroit leaders are mourning the death of Reverend Jesse Jackson who died Tuesday morning. He was 84. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Lawmakers introduce legislation to keep Gordie Howe bridge opening on track

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2026 10:03


A coalition of Michigan congressional Democrats has introduced legislation aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from delaying the upcoming opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority)

Water main break floods neighborhood in Berkley

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 11:10


There have been several water main breaks across Metro Detroit over the past month as temperatures dropped to near zero and are now rising into the 30s. The latest break flooded several streets in Berkley. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

18 year old arrested in stabbing at Oakland University

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 8:34


An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested and charged in a stabbing outside a residence hall at Oakland University. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the afternoon's top news stories.

Dearborn officials consider demolition of parking structure after collapse

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 10:02


The city of Dearborn is looking into what action can be taken after a parking garage collapsed last week, trapping a man inside. Demolition is a possibility. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

More debate over proposed AI Data Center

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 9:50


A proposed data center in Van Buren Township is heading back in front of the planning commission tonight. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Roadwork causing headaches for businesses along Jefferson Avenue

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 10:08


A two-year construction project is putting the squeeze on businesses in St. Clair Shores. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Suspect arrested for beating and running over man at Detroit gas station

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 10:29


Detroit police are investigating a deadly carjacking at a west side gas station. The victim was beaten and then ran over by the suspect who allegedly stole the man's Jeep. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Livonia students join others in anti-ICE protests across the US

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 9:29


Anti-ICE demonstrations organized by high school kids have gone on across the county and right here in Metro Detroit. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Detroit police launch investigation after woman found dead in street

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2026 10:19


An investigation is underway after a body was found in Detroit's Palmer Park neighborhood. Officers from the 12th precinct were on patrol when they discovered the body of a woman in the street near 7 Mile and Woodward. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Suspects on the run after stabbing at Oakland University, lockdown lifted

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 10:11


A lockdown at Oakland University has been lifted, but two suspects are still being sought after a stabbing Thursday night. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Increased security rolled out at Detroit Metro Airport

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 8:45


We've all seen that viral video of a man crashing through Metro Airport. Now, we're getting new information about increased security from Wayne County airport authorities. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

More snow on the way for SE Michigan as utility bills soar

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 10:08


More winter weather is in the forecast for Thursday night and Friday in and around Detroit and the morning commute is expected to be slow. This as homeowners are seeing high utility bills. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Michigan's four living former governors call for a return to civility

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 9:25


History in the making, as Michigan's four living former governors — Engler, Snyder, Blanchard, and Granholm — participate in a forum calling for civility. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news to know for your Wednesday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

Sterling Heights City Council approves moratorium on data centers

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 10:11


The Sterling Heights City Council has approved a one-year moratorium on the creation of data centers, joining other communities that are reviewing zoning ordinances. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: City of Sterling Heights)

Standoff in Livonia has Michigan State Police on scene

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 9:11


Several agencies, including the Michigan State Police, are on the scene of a standoff in Livonia. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Building floods after water line breaks causing organization to regroup

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 10:04


We've had a number of water main breaks across Detroit and the tri-county area due to the cold, but Tuesday morning the problem was inside a building in Detroit's New Center area where a water line broke and caused major flooding. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Testimony in Garden City connected to a double shooting New Year's Day

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 9:24


Testimony in a Garden City courtroom today connected to a double shooting New Year's Day. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

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