
Detroit All Local from WWJ Newsradio
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Michigan fans celebrate, set fires after team wins NCAA Championship
Detroit rolls out new free D-DOT rides for students
Michigan State Police car hit by suspected drunk driver on I-94

Party in Detroit after the Tigers home opener win
The game is over, but the party continues in Downtown Detroit, after the Tigers come away with the victory on Opening Day at Comerica Park. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the day's top news stories.

Tens of thousands head downtown for Detroit Tigers Opening Day!
It's officially baseball season in the D! We've got great weather for it as crowds converge on downtown Detroit for the Detroit Tigers home opener! WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige and broadcasts from the Champion's Club at Comerica Park. (WWJ Photo)

Detroit police focus on security ahead of Tigers' home opener
With Opening Day upon us for the Detroit Tigers on Friday, Detroit police want to remind fans coming down to the ballpark to keep things safe. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

$60M road construction season begins in Oakland County
Spring means road construction across Michigan. The Road Commission for Oakland County has a number of projects planned for this year. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Massive fire put out at a high rise on Wayne State University's campus
A massive fire has been extinguished at a high rise on the campus of Wayne State University. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Police search for suspect wanted for murder in Clinton Twp apartment
The family of a Clinton Township woman found stabbed to death inside her apartment are hoping a suspect if found soon. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Car slams into Sterling Heights bank
A Sterling Heights bank was hit by a car earlier today. Sterling Heights Police confirmed that an elderly driver crashed into the Comerica Bank at 18 Mile and Dequindre. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Ambulance crew finds body on side of Detroit freeway
Michigan State Police are trying to determine how a body ended up on the shoulder of the northbound Lodge Freeway early Tuesday morning. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Search for a missing Downriver man comes to a tragic end
The search for a missing Wyandotte man ends after a body is recovered in Ecorse. The Search for Tyler Bojanowski Facebook Page confirmed that the missing 25-year-old's body was recovered earlier today from the Detroit River. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Residents upset with trash, graffiti outside Detroit apartment building
Local residents in northwest Detroit are so fed up with trash in the area, they're ready to go to the city. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Woman killed while walking on Lodge Freeway in Detroit
Michigan State Police are searching for the driver of a vehicle that hit and killed a woman who was walking on the Lodge Freeway early Friday morning. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Detroit man behind bars for assaulting, killing missing teen dies in prison
A Detroit man who was sentenced to decades behind bars for sexually assaulting and killing a missing teenager has died in prison today. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have today's top news stories.

Severe weather, including tornadoes, possible Thursday afternoon, evening
Temperatures will be near 70 in Metro Detroit Thursday, but severe weather is possible. That includes gusty winds and an isolated tornado. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: AccuWeather)

A measles outbreak in Metro Detroit grows
An unvaccinated child under 5-years-old is the latest to get measles in Washtnaw County, brining the total to seven cases. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Livonia firefighter rescued after mayday call while battling fire
A Livonia firefighter had to be rescued from a burning home after falling through a floor. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Fire officials say safety should be part of your spring cleaning plans
Spring cleaning is underway for most. Which is why the Detroit Fire Department is urging home owners to include fire safety in their plans. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Meteor seen in sky over Michigan Monday night
Many people are reporting a meteor in the sky over Metro Detroit Monday night. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Sterling Heights man facing charges for beating girlfriend's dog to death
A Sterling Heights man is facing felony charges after authorities say he was caught on video beating his girlfriend's small dog to death. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill has the day's top stories.

34-year old driver dies after crash involving several cars on I-96
A man is dead after his vehicle hit a semi and was hit by another truck while on I-96 in Detroit Sunday night. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Charged filed in deadly I-696 crash in Farmington Hills
An arrest has been made in a deadly crash along I-696 that involved a wrong way driver. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down the local news headlines for your Friday afternoon. (Photo: Farmington Hills PD)

Clawson police warn about possible fake DTE Energy worker
Clawson police are trying to determine if a man spotted walking in a neighborhood was impersonating a DTE Energy utility worker. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Clawson Police Department)

Health officials declare measles outbreak in Washtenaw County
The Michigan Health Department says there is a measles outbreak in Washtenaw County, with three cases confirmed in the past week. That's our top story this afternoon as WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill run down your local news headlines.

Lawsuit alleges substitute teacher watched porn in front of young students
A lawsuit has been filed against the Academy of Warren Middle School in Warren after a substitute teacher allegedly watched porn in front of 10-year-old children. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Crash, fire in Canton Township sends nine people to the hospital
A fiery crash in Canton sends nine people, including police officers, to the hospital. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

Man in custody after woman is shot dead in Macomb County
Center Line police arrest one man after he allegedly shot his wife Tuesday night. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Five-day old dead, after apparently being mauled by the family dog
An infant from Oakland County is dead after apparently being mauled by the family dog. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Farmington man dies after hitting snow plow on Detroit freeway
Michigan State Police are investigating a deadly crash on I-96 in Detroit late Monday night. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ)

Leaders call for new steps to combat hate crimes in Michigan
Last week's attack on Temple Israel prompts local leaders to call for new steps to combat hate crimes in Michigan. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

3 dead, 1 critical after crash near Little Caesars Arena in Detroit
Detroit police have launched an investigation after three people were killed and another was critically injured in a crash on Cass near Temple early Monday morning. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Wind gusts near hurricane speeds causing power outages in Metro Detroit
A high wind advisory remains in effect across the WWJ listening area until 10 p.m. Friday, with gusts nearing "Category One" hurricane speeds. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have your afternoon news headlines. (Photo: NWS Detroit)

Temple Israel attack suspect lost relatives in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon
We're learning more about the suspect in the targeted act of violence against the Jewish community. Federal officials say 41-year-old Ayman Mohamad Ghazali from Dearborn Heights is a naturalized citizen born in Lebanon. Ghazali came to the U.S. in 2011 on an immigrant visa as the spouse of a U.S. citizen and was granted U.S. citizenship in 2016. WWJ's Luke Sloan and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Latest developments in the West Bloomfield Temple Israel shooting
We continue to follow development following an active shooter situation at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield. The shooter is confirmed to be dead. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have your afternoon headlines for Thursday. (Photo: Darrylin Horne/WWJ)

Mechanical issue on Grosse Ile Toll Bridge leaves it stuck open
Drivers were detoured away from the Grosse Ile Toll Bridge early Thursday because a mechanical issue kept the bridge open. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Thursday morning news. (Photo: Luke Sloan/WWJ)

1 dead after stabbing at west side Detroit liquor store
Detroit police are looking for a suspect involved in a deadly stabbing at a liquor store on Livernois, near Fenkell road, early Wednesday morning. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Body of a man found along a creek bed in Warren
The body of a man found along a creek bed in Warren. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Threat of severe weather Tuesday night, Wednesday morning in Metro Detroit
Mother Nature may bring scattered severe storms to Metro Detroit and southern lower Michigan Tuesday night and early Wednesday. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: AccuWeather)

Man accused in shooting outside a Garden City bar will go to trial
A judge rules that there is enough evidence for a Livonia man to stand trial, after a shooting at a Garden City bar back in January. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Gas prices jump 56 cents in one week, now highest since 2024
The latest fuel gauge survey from AAA shows gas prices up 56 cents in the past week in Michigan. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Monday morning local news headlines. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Warren police try new approach to help solve murder of 44 year old mother
Warren police are introducing something new to give people a personal look at the men and women in the department. The chief hopes a podcast will also renew interest in a cold case murder. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Marisa Jenkins.)

Deadly freeway crash involving Camaro and semi in Livonia
I-275 has reopened in Livonia after a deadly crash that police say happened when the driver of a Chevy Camara tried to pass a semi truck, and spun out. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have the local news headlines for your Thursday morning in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Luke Sloan/WWJ)

Democratic Governor who could be eyeing run for President stops in Detroit
An early look ahead to 2028. One of the biggest names in the Democratic party is making a high-profile visit to Detroit today. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the afternoon's top news stories.

Extremely dense fog in parts of Metro Detroit this morning
If you're driving through the city this morning, take a slow. Dense fog is still hanging around in part of Southeast Michigan this, including in Detroit. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday AM headlines. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

MI Republicans take aim at pistol licensing requirements
A group of Michigan House Republicans introduced a legislative package this morning -- to eliminate the requirement to carry a Concealed Pistols License. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Michigan gas prices jump 14 cents after U.S. strikes on Iran
Gas prices are up a bit this week in Metro Detroit — an average 14 cents a-gallon since yesterday morning, according to the latest AAA report. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have the top local stories for your Tuesday morning. (Photo: Getty Images)

6 year old girl found shot dead in Detroit
Detroit police are investigating after a mother found her 6-year-old shot to death outside of a grocery store. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

Several construction projects mean major closures in Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit is a construction hotbed, with freeway closures, ramp closures, lane closures and orange barrels everywhere. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning headlines. (WWJ photo)

Thousands of drivers to be affected by I-696, I-75 ramp closures
A traffic alert for drivers who use the I-696 and I-75 interchange. Starting Saturday morning there will be ramp closures. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)