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It was a packed City Council meeting in Dearborn as the members voted on a new ordinance in regards to short term rentals in the city. That's or top story this Wednesday morning as WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar run down your local news headlines. (Photo: Getty Images)

A local mall is being evacuated due to flooding. Troy Police confirming to WWJ that Oakland Mall on 14 Mile between John R. and I-75 has been evacuated due to standing water in portions of the mall. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says automakers are paying out record amounts of money for warranty work, the total was 28 billion dollars last year.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports the new Charger's instrument panel is designed in several layers in order to make a change without having to redo the whole thing.

A teenager jogging in Plymouth Township says a man in a white pickup honked at her and then turned around and made a comment about how beautiful she is. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news.

Some residents in Macomb County are not happy with response times from the county's Animal Control Division, and are taking to social media to sound off. The department is budgeted for seven deputies, but currently only have three on staff. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

More details today on a fatal weekend police chase that took the life of an innocent young father. Sources tell WWJ that Roseville police were chasing a 16-year-old in a stolen vehicle when the chase ended in Warren with multiple cars colliding at 11 mile and Van Dyke. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

Closure for the family of a Livingston County man who went missing last week. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Livingston County Sheriff Department)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports China's biggest automaker is now worth more than every car company in the world except two.

Charges could be filed today against the suspect connected to the deadly stabbing at a local McDonald's. She posted a message on Instagram two days ago. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

We're learning new information -- as a McDonald's employee accused of stabbing and killing her manager yesterday has now been arraigned. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports there are three new developments regarding autonomous cars. One involves Waymo and teens.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says there are 600,000 manufacturing jobs that are unfilled at this time in the United States. (Photo: Getty Images)

A big recall at Ford because of fuel pump problems. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Warren police are going public with body-cam and dash-cam video, aiming to shut down what they call the false and dangerous rumors about the death of Rakim Wright on Tuesday morning. WWJ's Tony Ortiz have the afternoon's top news stories.

Michigan State Police are investigating after a reported shooting along eastbound I-96 in Detroit Tuesday night. Two men are hospitalized with gunshot wounds. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news.

Oakland County authorities say a 13-year old and 15-year old are in custody after a shooting that left an 18-year old young man dead and a second person is in critical condition. We have the latest information as WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz run down the top local headlines for your Wednesday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports thanks to both President Biden and President Trump, EV buyers have a great opportunity to save money.

An investigation is underway on Detroit's northeast side after an early Tuesday morning deadly shooting involving Warren police. Investigators say the suspect fired shots at officers, but the family is disputing those claims. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

One teen is dead, one hospitalized, and more are on the run after a group allegedly tried to break into a White Lake Township garage, and were shot by the homeowner. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have your Tuesday afternoon headlines. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

A suspect is now in custody in connection to the shooting that injured a 17-year-old boy and a 22-year-old woman during this year's big Detroit fireworks show. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the local headlines for your Monday afternoon. (Photo credit DPD)

Nurses and support service workers at McLaren Macomb hospital in Mt Clemens went on strike Monday morning. Despite the walkout, executives say the hospital remains open and operational. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Detroit's Police Chief says an officer was shot in the hand during a struggle with a teenager during an investigation into breaking and entering incidents on the city's eastside. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Friday morning news.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports while most people only think about the cost when buying a car, other things like insurance, gas, maintenance and service add up and costs about $12,000 a year.

The Republican-led House has given final passage to President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill." WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says two teens have been arrested in connection with a triple shooting that left a four-year old boy dead. Plus, a record number of people are expected to travel this July 4th holiday weekend. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo: Dan Jenkins/WWJ)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports GM is working on a lower cost EV that will compete with Ford.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says Ferrari wants to expand its luxury brand, so it will start selling high end sail boats that cost more than one million dollars.

A 17-year-old boy is hospitalized after gunfire rang out at an apartment complex near St. Aubin and Lafayette, just east of downtown. Police are still searching for a suspect and a motive remains unclear at this time. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: Vickie Thomas/WWJ)

A worldwide crypto syndicate has dug itself into the real estate scene in Detroit -- and now city officials are looking to root it out. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

Siena Heights University in Adrian will close at the end of the next school year because of mounting financial difficulties. The university has been open for 105 years. WWJ's Pat Vitale and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo: Words of encouragement, hope and inspiration were written on the Alive! graffiti art table during a mental health fair Feb. 8, 2023 for to students and staff at Siena Heights University. © Brad Heineman/The Daily Telegram / USA TODAY NETWORK(

Southfield Police have a man in custody that was allegedly wielding an axe while attempting to rob a bank. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

Thick black smoke was billowing into the air on Detroit's eastside early Monday after a fire at a waste treatment facility and used oil recycling company. WWJ's Pat Vitale and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Community leaders come together today to call for MORE support in their attempts to help cut down on violence. Three teenagers and a four year old were shot and killed over the weekend. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has top news stories. (PHOTO: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The Lodge Freeway was closed in downtown Detroit Friday morning as a result of fire hydrants that were left on all night. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

An investigation is underway after a school bus crashed along M-53 in Macomb County this afternoon. Officials with the Utica Community School District say one of their buses was involved in a single-vehicle crash, but no students were on-board at the time. Only the driver, who was returning from summer school drop-offs, was on the bus. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

An Ann Arbor man who had been missing since Monday was found alive in a creek Wednesday. Police say Ralph Yang was found by a resident involved in a community search. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Ann Arbor Police Department)

A doctor from Royal Oak is being slapped with human trafficking and drug charges. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports Michigan could have the largest hydrogen reservoir in the United States.

DTE Energy say some people will not have power restored until Thursday after storms packing winds of up to 57 miles per hour blew through Metro Detroit Tuesday. Cleanup was underway Wednesday at the Detroit Golf Club where the Rocket Classic Pro-Am was being played. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Darrylin Horne)

SWAT teams have now taken a man into custody following a neighborhood lockdown in Van Buren Township. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)

Dearborn Heights Police are looking for someone allegedly harassing a local family in a creepy-looking, orange mask. According to investigators, a man in a mask has been targeting a local family with, what they call, "disturbing behavior." WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Dearborn Heights PD)

Heavy storms topple trees, flood roads, and knock out power to thousands. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy says it is a wakeup call for the automakers as fewer people are driving. That means the record number of sales, 17 million in 2016, will never be beat.

Wayne police have identified the gunman who was shot and killed by a security guard at CrossPointe Community Church as 31 year old Brian Browning of Romulus. His mother attended services there. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

TSA officers had to evacuate a portion of Detroit Metro Airport after finding a grenade in a carry-on bag. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo credit: TSA)

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports executives were banned from racing in the past, but Ford CEO Jim Farley and GM President Mark Reuss are pretty good at racing. Reuss set a speed record, while Farley raced Mustangs earlier this month.

Dangerously hot conditions will blanket Metro Detroit over the weekend and into next week. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Watch until Tuesday evening. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Two Southgate police officers who were shot yesterday have been released from the hospital. The Southgate Police Chief tells WWJ the officers are in good spirits. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has top news stories.

WWJ auto analyst John McElroy reports automakers employ hundreds of thousands of workers and the numbers depend on vehicle sales and how much of the cars and trucks are made in their own facilities.