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Lots of angry drivers as police crack down on speeders in Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 9:30


Dozens of speeding citations have been handed out to drivers by the Detroit police traffic enforcement team today on one busy street on the city's east side. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

Woman found murdered in Canton home

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 10:17


Canton police have launched an investigation after a 30 year old woman was found dead in a home in the area of Pinehurst Drive and Cherry Hill Road. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (WWJ Photo)

Boat with two people and a dog onboard explodes in St. Clair Shores

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 9:42


A boat with two people and a dog onboard at the time explodes over the weekend in St. Clair Shores. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Chris Keyzer have the afternoon's top news stories.

Online threat leads to extra police patrols at South Lyon middle school

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 10:08


Oakland County Sheriff deputies will be at a local middle middle school following a threat made over the weekend. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Controversy in Dearborn Heights over a "mock-up" police patch in Arabic

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 9:30


Controversy in Dearborn Heights after what the Mayor is calling "a mock-up version of a police patch" was posted online. WWJ's Chris Keyzer and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Image credit: DHPD)

Fire destroys 8 condo units in Westland, cause under investigation

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 10:34


An early morning fire in Westland destroyed eight condominiums and damaged several others. No injuries were reported. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Inkster police searching for man they say escaped custody from a hospital

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 8:18


Police in Inkster are searching for a suspect they say escaped custody from a hospital. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Chris Keyzer have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Inkster PD)

More roundabouts planned for Oakland County, safety is priority

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 10:43


It's a look at potential road projects in Oakland County based on fresh safety data. And a $2 million Powerball ticket sold in Detroit. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

McDonald's worker accused of murdering her manager back in court

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 8:37


A woman accused of stabbing her manager to death at an Eastpointe McDonald's was back in court on Wednesday. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

Redford man arrested, evidence found in murder of Hazel Park mother and son

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 11:25


Hazel Park detectives worked with the Oakland County Sheriff's Department to execute a search warrant at a home in Pontiac where the suspect was arrested for the murder of Linda Hill and her son Kardi Jackson. Charges are pending. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news.

Family members mourning murdered Hazel Park mom and 12 year old

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 9:10


Family members are mourning the loss of a Hazel Park mother and her 12-year-old son who were murdered last night in their home. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

12-year old boy and mother murdered in Hazel Park

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 11:00


Hazel Park police are investigating the deaths of a mother and her 12-year old son who were found in their home Monday afternoon. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Labor Day 2025: An important time for Michigan workers

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 10:29


Labor Day 2025 had thousands of union workers along with politicians and community leaders taking part in the annual Detroit Labor Day parade. WWJ's Greg Bowman has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Jon Hewett)

Fire destroys one home, damages another on Detroit's east side

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 11:02


Two homes on Detroit's east side went up in flames on Friday morning. And this is the 20th anniversary of when Hurricane Katrina made landfall in New Orleans and along the Gulf Coast. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Friday morning news and talked with former WWJ reporter Vickie Thomas. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Rochester Hills man charged with sexually assaulting a teen he met online

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 8:47


A Rochester Hills man has been charged with sexually assaulting a teen -- whom police say he met through social media. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Explosion heard before massive house fire in northern Oakland County

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 10:31


Firefighters from eight fire departments battled an early morning fire in Independence Township. No injuries are reported. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Ford recalls over 350,000 vehicles because of software issue

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 9:46


Instrument panel problems are leading to a big recall at Ford. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

A flip flop for Cracker Barrel, old logo is back

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 10:09


After an uproar about a change with their logo, Cracker Barrel is bringing back its old logo. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)

Michigan's Attorney General called to testify at House Oversight Committee

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 12:20


Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has been subpoenaed to testify before the state House Oversight Committee. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Mother agrees to terminate parental rights to 3 children she abandoned

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 10:14


The process to terminate the parental rights of a Pontiac mother who is accused of abandoning her three children for years has started with a no contest plea. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Oakland County Sheriff's Department)

Michigan's Attorney General calls out utility companies for more rate hikes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 8:55


Michigan's Attorney General Dana Nessel is calling out Michigan's major utility companies for what she considers to be unnecessary rate hikes. Plus, a Macomb County business owner back in court today on charges connected to a series of explosions that killed a man last year. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have the afternoon's top stories.

You've got this! School leaders help students, parents on 1st day of class

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 11:12


Several school districts in Metro Detroit started classes Monday. Students and parents were nervous, but administrators say "You've got this." WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Tim Pamplin)

Woman dead, man on the run after shooting at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 10:14


A woman is dead after being shot inside of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

1 dead, 1 wounded in shooting in Detroit's New Center

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 10:02


Detroit police are investigating a deadly shooting that left one dead and one injured. The victims' SUV ended up in front of Henry Ford Hospital. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Friday morning news.

Families of two of the murdered Oxford High School students settle lawsuit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 9:52


A settlement between two families of the murdered students during the 2021 mass shooting at Oxford High School and the school district. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: © Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Rats spotted in terminal at Detroit Metro Airport

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 10:08


A viral video shows rats running around inside the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport. An airport spokesperson said they are now working with a contractor to address the issue. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Jon Hewett)

Budget still not done as Governor Whitmer pushes the issue in metro Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 9:19


Governor Gretchen Whitmer visits Metro Detroit as time is running out to get a new state budget agreement in place. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Crime alert issued in Ann Arbor after prowlers reported near UM campus

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 10:03


Ann Arbor police are investigating after recent reports of prowlers in neighborhoods near the University of Michigan campus. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Ann Arbor Police Department)

Four Michigan High Schools are among the best in the country

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 9:24


Michigan is home to FOUR of the top 100 high schools in the country. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Redford woman shot while driving on I-96, police seek info on shooter

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2025 10:32


Michigan State Police searching for a suspect who shot a woman on I-96 in Detroit. It happened just after midnight on the freeway between Joy and W Chicago roads. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news.

Growing concerns in Van Buren Township over hazardous waste

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 9:47


Growing concerns for residents in Van Buren Township -- after it was announced that a site holding hazardous waste could expand. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Gunfire at Warren apartment complex, 2 in custody

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 10:12


Warren Police are investigating a shooting at the Warren Manor Apartments. The gunfire was reported around 4 a.m. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Body of missing Detroit teen found in west side cemetary

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 10:36


Detroit police have launched an investigation after the body of a missing teen was found in Mt. Hazel Cemetery. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Pat Vitale have your Friday morning news.

UAW members march at a Dearborn steel plant over jobs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 9:06


Several UAW members rallied this afternoon -- pleading for a steel plant in Dearborn to bring back hundreds of laid off workers. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

It's magical: Just one way to describe the Woodward Dream Cruise

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2025 10:23


Fans of classic cars and hot rods are already lining up and getting their seats ahead of Saturday's 30th Dream Cruise. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Pat Vitale have your Thursday morning news.

Taking on alleged price gouging at the grocery store

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 9:30


Michigan U.S. Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib introducing new legislation to crack down on price gouging at the grocery store. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

DTE Energy making progress to restore power to thousands in Metro Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 9:31


Thousands of Metro Detroiters woke up without power after last night's storms, but DTE Energy says its crews are making progress. That's our top story as WWJ's Chris Fillar runs down the local news headlines for your Wednesday morning. (WWJ Photo)

Body of missing boater recovered in Lake Erie

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 8:29


The body of a missing boater has been recovered in Lake Erie. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Four shot at senior apartments over noisy BBQ party

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2025 9:27


A man in his 70s has been arrested in connection with gunfire at a senior apartment complex in Detroit. That's our top story this Tuesday morning as WWJ's Chris Fillar runs down your top local headlines. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

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Two Hamtramck politicians now facing election fraud charges

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 8:56


Two Hamtramck City Council members are facing election fraud charges. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

Staffing shortage: Not enough firefighters in Metro Detroit

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 9:35


A weekend house fire in Macomb County injures two firefighters -- and puts focus on a bigger issue: Fire departments across Metro Detroit and the state are struggling with staffing issues. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning headlines. (WWJ Photo)

Melvindale police officer charged with misconduct, assault

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 10:31


A delay in court proceedings for a Melvindale police lieutenant charged with misconduct in office and assault. The Wayne County Prosecutor's office brought the charges against Matthew Furman yesterday as a result of three cases, one which happened four years ago. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Friday morning news.

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