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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)
Dearborn Heights teen found after over a month, older man in custody
Missing for more than a month -- a Wayne County teen has been found, and an older man she had been staying with is in custody. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Handout photo)
Controlled burn rekindles overnight in Detroit
The burn was in Palmer Park near Woodward and Six Mile. Firefighters remained on scene all night. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit WWJ's Charlie Langton)
Teen who disappeared from Dearborn Heights youth facility has been found
A Wayne County teenager who was missing for more than a month has been found, and is safe, according to police. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news headlines for your Wednesday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: NCMEC)
Roseville investigators search for cause of fire at RCO Engineering
One building on the complex was badly damaged. No injuries were reported. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news.
Shelter in place order lifted after massive fire at Roseville plant
A shelter in place order has been lifted in Roseville, where a LARGE fire erupted at a business in the area of 12 Mile and Hayes. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.
Congresswoman Haley Stevens running for U.S. Senate
There are three Democrats who have announced they are seeking the seat that will be vacant when Senator Gary Peters retires. The election isn't until 2026. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit-Congresswoman Haley Stevens website)
Archdiocese of Detroit holds special mass to honor Pope Francis
A nine-day mourning period has been declared by The Vatican, which will include daily prayers and requiem masses. The Archdiocese of Detroit is holding a special mass tonight to honor Pope Francis, who has died at age 88. Here's WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill with your top local headlines. (Photo: A photo of the late Pope Francis sits on display at the altar of Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament in Detroit on Monday, April 21, 2025. © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Pope Francis dies at age 88
People across Metro Detroit and the world are mourning the death of Pope Francis. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)
"Today is special." People are soaking up the warmth and sunshine on Belle Isle
"Today is special." People are soaking up the warmth and sunshine on Belle Isle It's feeling like summer out there this Good Friday, with high temps getting into the upper 70s. WWJ's Darrylin Horne is out on Belle Isle where people are soaking up the good weather. Here are your top local headlines. (Photo: Terrance Vails/WWJ)
FBI joins search for missing Metro Detroit teen
The FBI is now involved in the search for 17-year-old London Thomas, who's been missing since April 5, after police raided a home last night as part of the investigation. That's our top story this morning as WWJ's Chris Fillar runs down the local news headlines for your Friday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Crime Stoppers)
Michigan Health Officials confirm measles outbreak
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services has confirmed a measles outbreak in Montcalm County -- northeast of Grand Rapids. Montcalm County has confirmed three cases in total at this time. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories. (Photo: Getty Images)
State Police investigate shooting on Lodge Freeway
A driver on the Lodge Freeway told State Police he saw a passenger in another vehicle fire one shot at him. An investigation is ongoing. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit Marisa Jenkins/WWJ)
Elderly Oakland County man charged in child pornography case
An elderly Oakland County man is facing criminal charges after he was found with more than one-thousand pornographic photos. Oakland County Sheriff deputies arrested James Meloche of Clarkston yesterday an at Independence Township business. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have top news stories. (Photo credit: OCSO)
Racist graffiti discovered at Lakeview High School in St. Clair Shores
Lakeview Public Schools officials have alerted police after the graffiti was spotted Monday morning. Photos posted online show hateful speech and slurs against Black Americans written at the top of the school. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo: Getty Images)
Family speaks with WWJ as mom accused of abandoning kids goes to court
A mother accused of leaving her 3 children in a filthy Pontiac home for almost 5 years appeared back in court for charges connected to welfare fraud. Today, one of her family members is speaking exclusively to WWJ. Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have top news stories.
Boy hit, killed by ice cream truck in Detroit
Detroit police took an ice cream truck driver into custody after a boy was hit and killed Monday night. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit WWJ's Mike Campbell)
Mother, her boyfriend charged with murder in death of 3-year old boy
The St. Clair County Sheriff's Department arrested Amanda Maison,33, and her boyfriend Maurice Houle, 28, last Friday. Monday, Maison and Houle were arraigned in 72nd District Court on a charge of first degree murder related to the death of Matthew Maison who was found dead in his bed in Port Huron Township on February 18, 2018. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has your Monday afternoon news.
Former Michigan Congressman Mike Rogers running again for US Senate
The latest candidate to enter the race for Michigan U.S. Senate is Mike Rogers who lost a close race last fall. The election to replace Senator Gary Peters is in November 2026. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news briefs. (Photo credit Mike Rogers for Michigan)
Teen with autism is shot after getting lost in Detroit
There have been no arrests in the case of a teenager with autism shot by a stranger after getting dropped off by an Uber in an unfamiliar Detroit neighborhood. We'll hear from his sister as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the top local headlines for your Friday afternoon. (WWJ Photo)
Another big freeway closure in Detroit this weekend
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)
Hundreds of Detroit General Motors workers are set to be laid off
General Motors is expected to lay off hundreds of its Detroit workers, according to a report in Reuters. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have top news stories.