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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.

Trump considering pardons for men convicted of plotting to kidnap Whitmer

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 9:12


President Donald Trump is considering pardons for two men convicted of plotting to kidnap Governor Whitmer back during the pandemic. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

Rearview camera issue leads to recall of one million Ford vehicles

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 10:16


Ford is recalling more than one million SUVs and pickups as a result of a potential problem with the rearview camera. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige talk with autobeat reporter Jeff Gilbert about the recall and have more Wednesday morning stories.

Detroit Police to dedicate 100 officers to drag racing, block party response this summer

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 10:39


Detroit Police have announced they gave out multiple citations for drag racing and spectating over the holiday weekend, and there could be much more to come this summer. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local headlines for your Tuesday afternoon. (Photo: Getty Images)

Drifting, street racing in Detroit over the holiday weekend

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 10:21


Drivers in Detroit last night drifting, spinning out and just being reckless. It got the attention of Detroit Police. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)

A day to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 10:29


Memorial Day parades are taking place across Metro Detroit including in Royal Oak. WWJ's Greg Bowman has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Michigan roads promise to be busy this Memorial Day weekend

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 9:38


More than one million Michiganders are on the move this holiday weekend, with the vast majority of them traveling by car. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

Grandma charged with safe storage violation after gun found at school

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 11:03


A woman from Clinton Township has been charged with violating Michigan's safe storage law after her grandson was caught with a gun at Center Line High School. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Macomb County Prosecutor's Office)

Don't run into road closures over the long holiday weekend

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 9:41


Downtown Detroit is going to be jam packed with events this Memorial Day weekend. But with road closures and construction, parking may get a bit complicated. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

U.S. budget bill approved 215-214 after all-night session

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 10:32


House Republicans pulled an all-nighter and passed a tax breaks package President Trump and supporters call the One Big Beautiful Bill Act early Thursday morning. Shortly after the 215-214 vote, Michigan Congresswoman Lisa McClain said "we just made history and passed the One Big Beautiful Bill, despite the Democrats fearmongering." WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Andrew Harnik / Staff/Getty Images)

Man accused of stealing a truck, abandoning 3 kids facing another charge

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 12:14


A 25-year-old Wayne man accused of stealing a truck and abandoning three kids that were in the backseat is being charged by the County Prosecutor's Office. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have this afternoon's top news stories.

Young man killed after getting out of car following crash on I-75

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 10:18


A Flint-area man crashed along southbound I-75 in northern Oakland County and then was hit by two cars after getting out of his vehicle. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news.

An Oakland County man faces felony charges of Ethnic Intimidation

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 9:29


A Southfield man is facing felony charges accused of assault and ethnic intimidation. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Healthcare workers at nursing homes taking part in one day strike

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 10:24


Workers at five nursing homes in Detroit and the suburbs are on picket lines Tuesday calling for better wages and a new contract. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Tuesday morning news.

Former Wayne Co. teacher charged with grooming, sexually assaulting student

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 9:36


A former teacher at George Washington Carver Academy in Highland Park has been charged with grooming and sexually assaulting a student for several years, between the ages of 10 and 12. 29-year-old Vincent Weaver is facing three counts of criminal sexual conduct and one count of indecent exposure. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo: Highland Park PD)

Man dies after moped hits SUV in Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 10:27


A man has died after he tried to pass a car in Detroit and ended up crashing into a SUV. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

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Pontiac mom who allegedly left kids in terrible conditions ordered to trial

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 9:37


A Pontiac mom who allegedly left her kids in terrible conditions FOR YEARS has been ordered to stand trial on three counts of first-degree child abuse. 34-year old Kelli Bryant is accused of abandoning her kids for three years. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has top news stories. (Photo credit Oakland County Sheriff's Office)

More than 200,000 without power after gusty storms pound Michigan

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2025 10:41


The sun is out and the clean up begins, after strong storms hit Metro Detroit overnight. Statewide, the gusty winds knocked out power to more than 200,000 homes and businesses. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan have your morning headlines. (Photo credit: Katie Doucette)

After decades of decline, Detroit's population is on the rise

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 9:30


The latest numbers from the U.S. Census Bureau were released today and it shows that the City of Detroit is growing again! WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

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