WWJ's All Local is a 3x a day short podcast that blends metro Detroit breaking news and features, including pop culture, lifestyle stories, and “need to know” items from the local community.
Along with being the biggest of its kind, the Masonic Temple is one of Detroit's most iconic buildings. Over the decades, it's become the city's most whispered about building. Is it haunted? Are there secret passageways? On a new special edition Spooky J, WWJ's Annie Scaramuzzino and Zach Clark are on a mission to answer those questions. (Photo: Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ)
Throughout over 600 episodes of The Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark has sat down to listen to the stories of hundreds of people. On a brand new episode, Zach reflects back on some of the most impactful stories. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
The NFL Draft is going to focus the eyes of the world on downtown Detroit -- a downtown that at one point was the butt of many jokes. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark highlights some can't-miss places for draft fans. (PHOTO: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
Two broods of cicadas are set to emerge from the ground this spring and that could create trillions of bugs, something that hasn't happened in centuries. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that the main use for the cicadas is going to be food for animals... and even some humans. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Drunk driving kills thousands each year across the nation. And over the weekend, we received a painful reminder of that in Monroe County. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher wonders if a new law on the way would have helped prevent another needless tragedy. (Credit: Getty)
Michigan is a seemingly endless source of natural resources and beauty. But on this Earth Day, are we doing enough to preserve our state? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark talks to experts about what we can do specific to Metro Detroit. (PHOTO: Big Joe/Getty)
Since 1958, the Spirit of Detroit statue has welcomed visitors to the city on Woodward. And in that time, it has grown to become more than a piece of art, but a symbol for the city. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino dig into the sculpture's history. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
The NFL Draft comes to downtown Detroit at the end of April and will mark the largest event in the city in years, and officials say they're prepared. But on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if they are ready... or just as ready as they can be. (PHOTO: Ryan Garza/USA Today Network)
The Detroit Red Wings' season ended in heartbreaking fashion, missing the playoffs for a franchise-worst 8th straight season. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores whether the season was a success, and if we will ever see the true return of 'Hockeytown.' (Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports)
The Renaissance Center along the Detroit Riverfront has been the headquarters of General Motors for nearly 30 years. So why then, is GM leaving? On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores GM's departure, as well as what comes next for the RenCen. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)
Kwame Kilpatrick went from being the future of Detroit to one of the city's most notable felons. While Kilpatrick is out of prison, he still owes hundreds of thousands dollars. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders what it will take for Kilpatrick to clear his debt. (PHOTO: Phillip Faraone/Getty)
Paul Whelan was arrested by the Russians and accused of being a spy in late 2018. He's been in a Russian prison ever since. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark gets a look into the mind of Paul Whelan himself. (PHOTO: GoFundMe)
Two of the three Nigerian men who extorted Upper Peninsula teen Jordan DeMay that led him to suicide have not only been extradited, they've pled guilty to charges that could send them to prison for decades. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into what's driving a spike in 'sextortion'. (PHOTO: Katie Goodale/USA Today)
For the second time in four months, DTE Energy is asking the Michigan Public Service Commission to approve a rate hike, despite the objection of some lawmakers. But on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that those lawmakers might only have themselves to blame. (PHOTO: Ed Coury/WWJ)
General Motors, as part of a team under Lunar Outpost, is among three remaining candidates for a contract from NASA to build the next lunar terrain vehicle. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why GM would have an interest in space, and why America is going back to the moon. (Credit: NASA)
Earlier this year, in a landmark case, James and Jennifer Crumbley were convicted of four counts of involuntary manslaughter in connection with their son murdering four classmates at Oxford High School. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks ahead to the couples sentencing. (PHOTO: Mandy Wright / USA Today)
Detroit Tigers Opening Day is one of the city's biggest parties every year. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores some other Detroit traditions that define the region. (PHOTO: Kimberly P. Mitchell/USA Today)
For the first time in two centuries, parts of Metro Detroit will be in the Path of Totality as the U.S. experiences a total solar eclipse -- where the moon will completely block the sun. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark has a closer look at this generational event. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Longtime cannabis activist and musician John Sinclair passed away this week at 82. Sinclair was the catalyst for the modern marijuana movement not only in Michigan but across the country. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs through the dense legacy Sinclair leaves behind. (PHOTO: Junfu Han/ USA Today Network)
In March, the Michigan Shipwreck Research Association announced it had discovered the wreck of the Milwaukee — a vessel that sunk to the bottom of Lake Michigan in 1886, 137 years before. Its discovery adds to the record number discovered in Lake Michigan last year. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what is known about the wreck, and why there is a surge in shipwreck discoveries. (Photo credit: Michigan Shipwreck Research Association)
In August of 1989, Larry DeLisle drove a station wagon with his wife and four children in it into the Detroit River, killing the kids. On a new Daily J On The Case, WWJ's Christy Strawser and Zach Clark explore whether he had a leg cramp and a deficient car, or if he's a cold-blooded killer. (PHOTO: Fox 2 Detroit/YouTube)
You'd think raising well over 100 children would put Amanda Moore on the map. And in a way, it did. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that one of Miss Moore's foster daughters went on to record Motown's first #1 single. (PHOTO: Amanda Moore 03-17-1955 p.I-4 Romeo Community Archives, Romeo District Library, Romeo, MI.)
Oakland University's men's basketball season came to an end after a hard fought OT loss to NC State in the round of 32. But they'll be remembered for when they made national headlines by upsetting 3rd seeded Kentucky. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what that moment was like, and what comes next for the program. (Credit: Gregory Fisher/USA Today)
The almost two-mile long Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed in Baltimore on Tuesday after it was struck by a container ship. Michigan has thousands of bridges and multiple ports. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines what safeguards are in place across the Great Lakes. (PHOTO: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
The Powerball and Mega Millions lotteries are approaching $2 billion in combined jackpots. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what kind of good people could do with that money. (Credit: Alex Hicks Jr/ USA Today)
Fifteen years ago, Alex Clark, who owns Detroit's Bon Bon Bon, was in a horrific car accident in Chicago. On that day, she was helped by four strangers, and now she wants to find them. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Annie Scaramuzzino and Zach Clark go searching for good Samaritans. (PHOTO: Bon Bon Bon)
The Detroit Lions and Ford Field announced a partnership with Primitiv Performance, a CBD-based performance and recovery brand owned by former Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson and Rob Sims. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at the future of pain management. (PHOTO: Primitiv Performance)
Billions of dollars will be wagered on the NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament this month. And with legal sports gambling in Michigan, the money will be flowing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders how gambling has impacted a national pastime: Office bracket pools. (PHOTO: NCAA)
Over the last several years, the City of Detroit has been stemming the tide on an image problem. Need proof? Look no further than next month's NFL Draft to be held downtown. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines the economic impact of sporting events and if they are worth it. (PHOTO: Kirby Lee/USA Today)
On March 4th, Clinton Township was rocked, as a series of explosions leveled a business, sent shrapnel miles, and unfortunately, killed one. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what we know, and what comes next. (Credit: Mandi Wright/USA Today)
In the 2000s, Greg Kampe took the Oakland Golden Grizzlies to the NCAA Tournament three times in six years. But that was followed by a drought. Now for the first time in 13 years, OU is going to the Big Dance. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark visits with Kampe and Trey Townsend -- a homegrown star -- to learn what drove them to success.(PHOTO: Robert Goddin/USA TODAY Sports)
In February, the Taylor Police Department announced they would be leasing a RADDOG -- a four-legged drone from Robotic Assistance Devices in Ferndale. On this Sunday Conversation, WWJ's Brian Fisher turns to Sgt. Betsy Smith of the National Police Association to help break it down. (Credit: RAD Security)
Celebrated for centuries, starting out as a religious holiday in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day has become a full-blown party day. How did that happen? And why is it so popular in America, no matter the heritage? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark has the answers. (PHOTO: Getty Images) -- This episode originally aired in March of 2022.
In the span of a decade, Michigan went from about 100 breweries to about 400 breweries. But as North Center Brewing Company closes its doors, does that signal the end of the craft beer boom? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark takes a hard look at the Michigan craft beer industry. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
In Detroit, March 13 is known as 313 Day, a nod to the city's famous area code. 313 Day is a day to collectively celebrate all the things that we love about Detroit. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark pens a love letter to his favorite city. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
The Taylor Police Department is going to begin using a new helper called RADDOG, a robotic dog. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what RADDOG is, and what it will do. (Credit: RAD Security)
It's been four years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic. And while it may seem like forever ago, Michiganders are still feeling the effects. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at what has been the most consequential. (PHOTO: Ramon Costa/SOPA Images/SIPA USA)
Tens of thousands of Michiganders filed fraud complaints in 2023. And now, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is telling social media companies they need to do a better job of protecting consumers. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discovers just how devastating these scams can be. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Being a working parent in 2024 can be really difficult. The public school system is not setup to accommodate families with two working parents, despite the prominence of dual income households. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark searches for solutions to help working parents. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Until a few weeks ago, it had been five years since a case of the measles was identified in Metro Detroit. Now, cases have been confirmed in Oakland, Washtenaw and Wayne Counties. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores what is behind the outbreak and what is being done to contain it. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
After 25 straight playoff appearances, and four Stanley Cups in that span, Detroit's time as a dominant team in the NHL came to a close in 2016. Now after seven of seasons of missing the playoffs, Detroit is poised to possibly break that drought. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores how Steve Yzerman has built the Red Wings back to relevancy. (Credit: Kirthmon Dozier/USA Today)
The parents of the Oxford school shooter are the first in America to be charged in connection with the actions of their child. Earlier this year, Jennifer Crumbley was convicted of four counts on involuntary manslaughter. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores if the same fate awaits James Crumbley. (PHOTO: Mandi Wright/USA Today)