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Overnight thunderstorms are threatening the Metro Detroit area, and heavy rain may not be the worst of it. That's our top story this Thursday morning as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan run down the local headlines. (Photo credit: AccuWeather)

A scrapyard fire at Ferrous Processing sent flames shooting high into the air Wednesday morning. People in western Wayne County could smell it. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Auburn Hills police and many other law enforcement agencies from Oakland County are in the area near Stellantis headquarters searching for one suspect who led police on a chase on I-75. WWJ's Luke Sloan and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Investigators are trying to find the cause of a Sunday night fire that left one man dead. The first 911 call came in at 8:01 p.m. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Cardinal Robert Prevost is elected as the first American pope of the Catholic church -- and has chosen the name Pope Leo XIV. He also has ties to Michigan. WWJ's Luke Sloan and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

You'll have to find another way around the city of Detroit with a stretch of I-94 set to close this weekend. That's our top story as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan run down the local news headlines for your Friday morning. (Photo: Getty Images)

Macomb County Public Works Commissioner Candice Miller is calling on the state to take action in an ongoing fight with Oakland County over sewage drainage. This time, Miller says wipes, condoms and tampons were found stuck in shrubs and trees along the banks of the Red Run Drain, which flows into Lake St. Clair. That's our top story as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan bring you the local news headlines for your Thursday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo credit: Macomb County Public Works)

Several new tariffs on goods from other countries took effect on Wednesday, and President Trump has promised higher rates for his latest and most severe “reciprocal” tariffs. Some Metro Detroiters support the idea, others are opposed. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)

Firefighters from Southfield and other neighboring departments were called to Plum Hollow Market around 1 a.m. on Tuesday. The building has severe damage. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

An investigation is underway after a worker died at the Dundee Engine Plant Monday morning. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan have your Monday morning news. (Photo: Photo by Bill Pugliano/Getty Images - FILE)

Huge crowds are packing into Downtown Detroit this morning for a 25-year tradition: Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park. We'll have a look at what fans can expect and how police are preparing as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Luke Sloan run down the top local news headlines for your Friday morning. (Photo: © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

A man and woman suffered severe burns after a house explosion in Southgate. WWJ's Luke Sloan and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news briefs. (Photo credit: WWJ's Mike Campbell)

Heavy rain, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado are possible Wednesday across lower Michigan. Plus new tariffs could go into effect later today. WWJ's Luke Sloan has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: National Weather Service Detroit)

Farmington Hills police officers rescued several people from a burning home early Tuesday morning. Eight residents were taken to the hospital along with four officers. WWJ's Luke Sloan has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Mike Campbell)

An alert was sent out to many people across Metro Detroit after a suspected explosion in a northwest Detroit apartment building. WWJ's Luke Sloan has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

A freeway closure caused big headaches for drivers west of Metro Detroit on Wednesday. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details, while Tony Ortiz covers the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Rob Davidek/WWJ)

The work to cleanup and repair dozens of homes that flooded after a major water line break in southwest Detroit is going to keep some families in hotels until April. Mayor Mike Duggan toured the area this afternoon. WWJ's Jon Hewett reports, while Luke Sloan covers the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: © David Rodriguez Muno / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Lansing lawmakers have reached an agreement over tipped wages in Michigan ahead of Friday's deadline. WWJ's Luke Sloan reports. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

A police officer is in the hospital with serious injures, and a suspect is in jail, after a police chase and a pair of crashes in Warren. WWJ's Darrylin Horne reports, while Luke Sloan covers the rest of Thursday's top stories. (PHOTO: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

Old man Winter is getting ready to punch Metro Detroit in the face this weekend. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details on the impending weekend storm, along with Friday's other top stories. (PHOTO: National Weather Service)

A Warren police officer is hospitalized in serious condition after a crash at Eight Mile and Mound Road. We're learning more about what led up the crash, which ended in an arrest, as WWJ's Luke Sloan recaps the top local headlines for your Thursday midday in Metro Detroit. (WWJ Photo)

A local freeway closure drags on as road crews work to cleanup an overturn gravel hauler. And it's taking all day. WWJ's Luke Sloan brings you that story and more as he runs down the local news headlines for your Friday midday in Metro Detroit. (WWJ Photo)

"Reasonably bad" is how doctors at Corewell Health are describing the current flu outbreak being seen in Michigan, with cases up 25-to-30%. While RSV and COVID cases remain steady, doctors say long waits at emergency rooms are becoming a concern. We'll have that story and more as WWJ's Luke Sloan runs down the top local news headlines for your Thursday midday. (Photo: Getty Images)

A mother is facing first degree murder and other charges after allegedly killing her 9-year-old son and burying his body behind their rented home on Detroit's west side. We'll have the latest on that case as WWJ's Luke Sloan runs down the top local headlines for your Wednesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Detroit PD)

A Center Line man has been charged for allegedly shooting and killing another man at a hotel in Sterling Heights last weekend. WWJ's Luke Sloan reports, while Tony Ortiz has the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Macomb County Prosecutor's Office)

An investigation now getting underway after an Oakland County high school stabbing sends a 15 year old to the hospital, and a 16 year old in for questioning. We'll have the latest from Auburn Hills as WWJ's Luke Sloan runs down the top local headlines for your Tuesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)

Several elementary school students are recovering after being injured when their school bus rolled over in rural Washtenaw County. WWJ's Luke Sloan reports, while Tony Ortiz covers the rest of Thursday's top stories. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

A crash killed a 28-year-old Southfield man on the Lodge Freeway, just a couple of hours into the New Year. WWJ's Luke Sloan has details as he runs down your local news briefs for January 1, 2025. (Photo: Getty Images)

The calendar says it's late December, but temperatures will feel Spring-like. It won't be a record high, but close. WWJ's Luke Sloan has your Friday morning news. (Photo Credit: Dmitry Kovalchuk/Getty Images).

Many people are at stores today looking for that last minute Christmas gift or food for their holiday parties. WWJ's Luke Sloan has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo Credit: Ivanko_Brnjakovic/Getty Images).

WWJ's Luke Sloan has the latest details on another legal loss for the convicted Oxford High School shooter, as an Oakland County Judge denied a pair of requests. Plus, Tony Ortiz has the rest of Thursday's top stories. (PHOTO: David Guralnick-Pool/Getty Images)

A dive team in the waters off of Harsens Island, in St. Clair County, were successful today in identifying the site of a water main break that has left hundreds of island residents without water service for the past two days. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details, along with the rest of Friday's top stories. (PHOTO: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)

WWJ Sports Anchor Jeremy Otto reports some Lions fans feel like they're getting coal for Christmas after a hike in season ticket prices. Plus, WWJ's Luke Sloan runs down the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

The City of Detroit offered up a sneak peek Wednesday inside a multi-million-dollar public recreation facility being built on the city's east side. WWJ's Jon Hewett has the details, while Luke Sloan has the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: City of Detroit)

Break out the winter hats and gloves — it's about to be cold in Metro Detroit on Thursday. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details on the weather, as well as the rest of Wednesday's top stories. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

The mother of a teenager responsible for a fatal crash in Grosse Pointe Farms will not face charges. We'll explain as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Luke Sloan recap the top local news stories for your Tuesday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

A driver going the wrong way on the Lodge Freeway causes an early morning, fiery crash that left one person dead and the at-fault driver in the hospital. WWJ's Luke Sloan has that story and more on Black Friday shopping and the snow in your Friday morning news update (Photo Credit: Jack Quillin/Getty Images)

A former Detroit Lions linebacker has been charged with assaulting police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 breach of the U.S. Capitol. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the developing story, as Tony Ortiz brings you Thursday's top stories. (PHOTO: US Department of Justice)

Michigan bar and restaurant workers oppose a 2018 ballot proposal, set to take effect next year, that would increase minimum wage in Michigan, but end tipped wages. WWJ's Luke Sloan has your evening update. (Photo Credit: kazuma seki/Getty Images)

Macomb County says 2025 will be another historic year of fixing the roads. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the story as Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill cover the top stories on Thursday, Nov. 7. (PHOTO: Macomb County Department of Roads)

Detroit police are reportedly investigating why Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams avoided arrest during a traffic stop in early October. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details as Tony Ortiz delivers Tuesday's top stories. (PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

An investigation is underway after badly decomposed human remains were pulled from in the Rouge River in Wayne. WWJ's Tim Pamplin has the details, while WWJ's Luke Sloan delivers the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)

The Oakland County Sheriff's Office has arrested a man in connection with a deadly double shooting over a matter of $80. WWJ's Luke Sloan brings us the details as our Tracey McCaskill runs down the top local headlines for your Wednesday midday in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ)

A Farmington Hills man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a postal carrier because he was upset over political mail that he had received. WWJ's Luke Sloan reports as Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Farmington Hills Police Department)

A child has been flown to the hospital after a tree fell on him at the Howell Nature Center on Thursday. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the developing details, while Tony Ortiz has the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Funeral services were held Friday afternoon for the Michigan State Police officer who lost his life in a crash while he was on duty last week. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details, while Tony Ortiz delivers the rest of the day's top stories. (PHOTO: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

No charges will be filed against a man who shot and killed two people at a Detroit Lions tailgate on Sunday, as prosecutors say he acted in self defense. WWJ's Luke Sloan has the details, while Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the rest of Wednesday's top stories. (PHOTO: © Kimberly P. Mitchell / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

A Detroit man is facing attempted murder and other charges for allegedly setting two of his co-workers on fire. WWJ's Luke Sloan brings us the details as our Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down this afternoon's top news headlines from across the region.  (Photo credit: Detroit PD)

The U.S. Secretary of Education made a stop in Detroit today, as the Biden administration announces it's investing billions of dollars to make sure public schools across the nation thrive. That's our top story as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Luke Sloan run down the news you need to know for your Thursday afternoon. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

WWJ's Luke Sloan has your Monday morning news briefs including an update on union members gathering for the annual Detroit Labor Day parade and rally.  Also Vice President Kamala Harris is to speak in Detroit this afternoon.