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Security a top concern as crowds pack Downtown Detroit for Grand Prix weekend
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
Pontiac mom who allegedly left kids in terrible conditions ordered to trial
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
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
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)
Risk of tornadoes, flooding, hail with storms in Metro Detroit late tonight
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)
An alleged local terrorist plot has been foiled
A Metro Detroit man -- and former member of the Michigan Army National Guard -- has been charged over an alleged plot to attack a U.S. military base in Warren. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have the afternoon's top news stories.
Smoke seen, odor smelled for miles after scrapyard fire in SW Detroit
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)
Ford is cutting some software related jobs
Ford is cutting about 350 software related jobs. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.
Large contingent of police search for suspect off I-75 in Auburn Hills
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)
A 16-year-old Roseville girl is charged with stabbing Detroit boy
A 16-year-old girl from Roseville is now charged with assault after allegedly stabbing a 15-year-old boy from Detroit on Saturday. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have top news stories.
Man dead after house fire in Dearborn, cause under investigation
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)
Tiktok trend being blamed for an incident at a local high school
A trend started on the social media app "Tik Tok" is being blamed for an incident this week at a local high school which has emergency responders concerned. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have top news stories.
Road woes: Westbound I-696 closing for ten days in Oakland County
Drivers in Oakland County will run into more road construction and detours starting Friday night as a long stretch of westbound I-696 closes for ten days. Plus a special mass to be held to celebrate Pope Leo XIV. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news.
Cardinal Prevost elected the first American pope of the Catholic church
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.
Black smoke pours from Sistine Chapel chimney, no Pope selected yet
Black smoke indicates no pope was elected on second or third ballots of the conclave to choose a new leader of the Catholic Church. When selected, the new Pope will lead the 1.4 billion-member church.
Shooting on Redford Twp. school bus leaves student hospitalized
A shooting on a Wayne County school bus sends one student to the hospital. According to Redford Township Police, it happened this afternoon outside Thurston High School. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories
Man loses $12K Rolex from wrist while pumping gas in Oakland County
Bloomfield Township police are looking for a man who allegedly stole a 12-thousand dollar Rolex watch from another man's wrist. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Bloomfield Township Police Department)
UAW workers rally in Warren over jobs
Dozens of UAW workers rally in Warren calling on Stellantis to invest in American Jobs. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.
Cause of vacant Westland home explosion under investigation
Authorities are investigating the cause of an explosion at a vacant home in Westland Monday night. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have the details, along with Tuesday's other top stories. (PHOTO: Mike Campbell/WWJ)
Attorney General drops charges against pro-Palestinian protesters at U of M
The state Attorney General's office has dropped charges against pro-Palestinian protesters who were charged after setting up an encampment at the University of Michigan last Spring. Attorney General Dana Nessel says in a statement she stands by the charges, but the District Court judge hasn't decided if there is enough evidence to go to trial. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has top news stories.
Michigan State Police trooper shot 3 times on Detroit's westside
A gunman was shot to death in Detroit early Monday morning after he allegedly shot a Michigan State Police trooper who was part of an Auto Theft unit. The trooper is in serious, but stable, condition. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)
Charges in connection to death, disappearance of teen London Thomas
Charges have been announced in connection to the death and disappearance of 17-year-old London Thomas. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Crime Stoppers)
Driver who got out of car after crash on I-94, is hit and killed
Michigan State Police say the second driver involved was arrested for driving drunk. The freeway was closed for hours. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news.
Popular Waterford Twp. restaurant destroyed by fire
The two-alarm fire early Thursday morning was at the Fork N Pint restaurant on Cass Elizabeth Road. No injuries are reported. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)
Young Downriver girl is hospitalized after being mauled by a dog
A Downriver toddler suffered serious injuries after being mauled by a neighbor's dog this morning. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)
One driver dead, another taken to hospital after crash in Warren
Warren police say a driver on Van Dyke lost control of his vehicle early Wednesday morning, crossed the center line and crashed into another vehicle. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
President Trump returns to Macomb County to mark 100 days in office
President Donald Trump is back in Metro Detroit today marking 100 days in office. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.
Teen dies after shootout on I-94 in Macomb County, suspects on the run
Michigan State Police say a 19-year old, identified by family and friends as Alvin "Mark" Johnson, a former Harper Woods student and football player, died two days after the shooting in St. Clair Shores. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo via GoFundMe: gofund.me/9dd4238d )
Father speaks out after daughter's body found in Southfield
Two people are now in custody after the body of a Detroit teen who had gone missing weeks ago has been found. Now, the teen's father is speaking out. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.
2 in custody after body of London Thomas is found in Southfield home
Police found the body of London Thomas on Saturday evening after receiving a tip. She disappeared April 5th. State Police say two suspects are in custody. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit Crime Stoppers)
Detroit City Council member suing to get on the ballot
A Detroit city councilmember has filed a lawsuit against the city clerk and elections commission for disqualifying her from the August primary ballot. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo credit: Darrylin Horne)
Students from rival school accused of vandalizing Lakeview High School
Three students from Lake Shore high have been identified as those involved with spray painting graffiti on a wall at Lakeview high school earlier this month. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photos provided by St. Clair Shores PD)