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Former Detroit Pistons star arrested as part of federal investigation

Law enforcement officers have arrested former Piston Chauncey Billups and at least one other NBA player in connection with two gambling investigations. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo by Soobum Im/Getty Images)

Oct 23, 202510 min

Charges filed against man suspected of shooting Macomb County businessman

Attempted murder and weapons charges have been filed against a man suspected of shooting a Macomb County businessman. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Oct 22, 20259 min

Teenager shot by Detroit police after traffic stop

A teenager is in critical condition after being shot by police on Detroit's east side Tuesday night. Police Chief Todd Bettison said the incident stemmed from a traffic stop in the McDonald's drive-thru on Seven Mile and Gratiot. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news.

Oct 22, 202510 min

Police investigating a prank call about an active shooter at a Detroit school

Police are investigating a what turned out to be a PRANK CALL about an active shooter at a Detroit school. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Oct 21, 20258 min

Bicyclist dies after being hit by truck in Westland

A man has died after his bike was hit by a big truck in Westland early this morning. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Oct 21, 202510 min

Detroit Police respond after video goes viral of arrest

After a video goes viral of man being arrested by Detroit Police -- showing officers allegedly using excessive force -- department officials are addressing it today, saying that's not the case. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Oct 20, 202510 min

The Golden Bachelor says reality show going to get weird and wacky

He's the star of The Golden Bachelor on ABC and a Detroit native and he's back in town to help raise money for the American Cancer Society. Mel Owens has been handing out roses on ABC's dating reality TV Show The Golden Bachelor, He talked with WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar about a meet-n-greet event Tuesday night at Born IN Detroit in downtown from 6pm-8pm as well as the Lions and the final few episodes of the TV show.

Oct 20, 20256 min

Suspect arrested for attempted murder of Metro Detroit businessman

Authorities in Macomb County raid a home over the weekend and make an arrest in connection with the shooting of a Macomb Township businessman. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Oct 20, 202510 min

Runners from all around head to Detroit for Free Press Marathon

Kicking off a weekend of activities for the Detroit Free Press, marathon runners from across the nation and beyond are lining up at Huntington Place to pick up their bibs. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have your Friday afternoon headlines.

Oct 17, 202510 min

No Kings protests planned across Metro Detroit

"No Kings" protests are planned this weekend in several cities in Metro Detroit and across Michigan. Meantime, the head of the Oakland County Republican Party calls the protests "meaningless." WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Friday news. (Photo credit: Getty Images.)

Oct 17, 202510 min

A mother and her son are charged with murdering 17-year-old Detroit girl

A mother and her adult son are charged with murdering a 17-year-old Detroit girl, months after the discovery of her body. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Oct 16, 202510 min

Detroit's public school district is sued over stabbing

How did the knife get past security? The family of a girl who was stabbed at Gompers Middle School has filed a massive lawsuit against the Detroit Public Schools Community District. That's our top story as WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Thursday morning headlines. (Photo: Getty Images)

Oct 16, 20259 min

Michigan Central in Corktown could be home to a train station again

The Michigan Central campus in Corktown could soon be home to a functioning train station again. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

Oct 15, 20259 min

Speeding driver loses control, crashes into Detroit home

Massive repairs will have to be done on a home on Detroit's west side, after a car jumped the curb and smashed into a house. That's our top story as WWJ's Chris Fillar runs down your Wednesday morning headlines. (Photo: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

Oct 15, 20259 min

Detectives searching for gunman after shooting at a Macomb County mansion

Detectives are searching for a gunman after shooting at a Macomb County mansion. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)

Oct 14, 202510 min

Berkley police issue alert about skimmers at ATMs, gas pumps

Metro Detroit police departments have a warning the next time you're at the gas pump or ATM. Instances of thieves using skimmers to steal your credit card information are on the rise. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: Berkley Department of Public Safety)

Oct 14, 202510 min

A major step forward for fixing local roads in Michigan

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, back in the metro area today, to sign into law what she calls the largest road funding budget deal in Michigan history. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill and Tony Ortiz have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

Oct 13, 20258 min

Officer involved shooting in parking lot of Roseville Police Department

The Macomb County Sheriff's Department has been called in to investigate a shooting involving a Roseville police officer. It happened early Monday morning in the parking lot of the police department on Gratiot Avenue. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Oct 13, 202510 min

Nonprofit providing coats that convert into sleeping bags for the homeless

A Detroit nonprofit is on a journey to hand out 100,000 sleeping bag coats to homeless people across the country. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has your Friday afternoon headlines.

Oct 10, 202510 min

Assistant Principal charged with raping child

An assistant principal at a Detroit arts school has been charged with sexual assault. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Macomb County Prosecutors Office)

Oct 10, 202510 min

Charges could be filed against mom of student who allegedly stabbed girl

Charges could be filed against mom of student who allegedly stabbed classmate. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

Oct 9, 20259 min

Grandmother shot to death by grandson in Detroit

Tragedy on Detroit's west side after a young man shoots and kills his grandmother before taking his own life. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Oct 9, 202510 min

State AG says she'll take action to prevent deployment of National Guard

While National Guard troops arrives in Illinois, Michigan's Attorney General says she'll take action to prevent that from happening here. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Oct 8, 20259 min

Bullet found in classroom, school cancelled at Southgate Anderson High

Wednesday classes were cancelled at Southgate Anderson High School after a bullet was found on the floor of a classroom. Police were at the school awaiting to search the building. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Scott Ryan)

Oct 8, 202510 min

Tigers fans will be greeted by rain, colder temps for playoff game

Playoff baseball returns to the city of Detroit this afternoon. The Tigers take on the Seattle Mariners in game three of the American League Division Series. It will be rainy and colder. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Luke Sloan)

Oct 7, 202510 min

Metro Detroit workers caught in middle of federal government shutdown

Some Metro Detroit workers are caught in the middle of the ongoing federal government shutdown. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Oct 6, 20259 min

Woman shot, killed at home in Southfield

Southfield Police are investigating a murder that occurred late Sunday night in a neighborhood in the area of 13 Mile and Southfield. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Oct 6, 202510 min

Bodycam footage released of response to Grand Blanc Township church attack

There's new information today on the timeline to the response to last Sunday's mass shooting by Grand Blanc Police at a local church -- a release that includes body cam footage from the confrontation with the shooter. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. Photo credit: WWJ's Jon Hewett.

Oct 3, 20258 min

Free school meals to continue under new state budget

The state budget crisis has come to an end. Early Friday morning the Michigan House and Senate voted to approve a new 82 billion dollar budget. It now heads to Governor Whitmer's desk to be signed. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Oct 3, 202510 min

Fundraiser brings in thousands for the family of Grand Blanc church shooter

It's been 2 days since a fundraiser online has been posted to help the family of the mass shooter who killed several people at a Grand Blanc church on Sunday. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill or Tony Ortiz have the afternoon's top news stories.

Oct 2, 202510 min

Firefighter taken to hospital after falling through roof

A Detroit firefighter was taken to the hospital after falling through the roof of a house that was on fire on the city's eastside. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Oct 2, 202510 min

New info on conditions of injured victims from Grand Blanc church attack

There's a new update on the conditions of the injured victims from Sunday's church attack in Grand Blanc. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: © Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Oct 1, 20259 min

Michigan government shutdown avoided, but federal gov't shuts down overnight

While Governor Whitmer signed a continuation budget for Michigan, the federal government shutdown early Wednesday morning. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Oct 1, 202510 min

Bomb threat closes a Michigan community college

Afternoon and evening classes are canceled at Monroe County Community College after a bomb threat. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Sep 30, 20259 min

Feds seek more information about Grand Blanc Twp church shooter

Investigators are still working to figure out a motive, two days after the mass shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Sep 30, 202510 min

BONUS: Witness says 'we need God, we need Jesus' as bodies pile up on church lawn in Michigan mass shooting: the latest on gun violence in America

A former Marine decorated his truck with American flags and drove it into a small-town church yesterday in Michigan, setting the building ablaze and opening fire, killing at least four. Here's the latest.

Sep 29, 202521 min

Governor Whitmer, FBI update investigation into Grand Blanc church shooting

An update this afternoon from officials in Grand Blanc, a day after a gunman opened fire in a Mormon church, killing four people. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ)

Sep 29, 20259 min

Death toll expected to rise in Grand Blanc Township church shooting

Local, state and federal agencies are investigating a deadly shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc Township. Five people, including the shooter, have died, but authorities say some people are unaccounted for. The Governor has ordered flags lowered to half staff in honor of the victims. WWJ's Chris Fillar and Jackie Paige have your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Sep 29, 202510 min

Pontiac mom accused of abandoning her kids for years now fighting for custody

A Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her kids for five years is now fighting for custody. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

Sep 26, 20258 min

Boil water advisory to remain in effect in Novi, Walled Lake thru weekend

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Repairs are continuing Friday at the site of the water main break in Novi. Crews are making progress, according to the Great Lakes water Authority. A Boil Water Advisory will remain in effect through the weekend. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Sep 26, 202510 min

Major clean up efforts underway after Novi water main break

A broken water main along 14 Mile Road in Novi has closed schools, prompted boil water alerts, and now a watering ban has gone into effect in the area. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Sep 25, 20258 min

Water main break leads to boil water advisory for thousands of Novi residents

A 42-inch water main broke Thursday morning causing low, or no, water pressure for thousands of residents near 14 Mile and M-5. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Sep 25, 202511 min

Suspect in Macomb county gas station murder appears in court

The suspect in the Macomb county Meijer gas station murder was in front of a judge today. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories. (Photo: Macomb Co. Prosecutor's Office)

Sep 24, 20258 min

Flood Watch issued for Metro Detroit until 8 p.m.

Heavy rain in some parts of southeastern Michigan has led to a Flood Watch for Wayne, Macomb and Oakland counties. Rainfall totals of one to four inches of rain has fallen overnight. (Photo credit: National Weather Service)

Sep 24, 202510 min

MDOT wants drivers to be alert after a crash in Novi kills two people

The Michigan Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers to be alert following a crash in Novi this morning that killed 2 people. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Sep 23, 20258 min

2 drivers dead after early morning crash along I-96 in Novi

Michigan State Police and the Novi Police Department are investigating an early Tuesday morning crash in which two cars burst into flames. The crash happened in the eastbound lanes of I-96 near Beck Road. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Tuesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)

Sep 23, 202510 min

100 million dollar lawsuit filed in hyperbaric chamber death of little boy

A grieving family in Metro Detroit is seeking justice following the death of their 5-year-old son. WWJ's Tony Ortiz has the afternoon's top news stories.

Sep 22, 20258 min

Man arrested, accused of stabbing a woman to death in Shelby Township

The Shelby Township Police Department has one man in custody after he allegedly stabbed a woman to death at a Meijer gas station. WWJ's Chris Fillar has your Monday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ Newsradio 950)

Sep 22, 202510 min

Lots of finger pointing as Michigan lawmakers struggle to reach budget deal

As debate over a budget deal continues among Lansing lawmakers, organizers from several workforce and healthcare support groups are sounding the alarm over the potential damage a state government shutdown could cause. That's our top story as WWJ's Tony Ortiz runs down the local headlines for your Friday afternoon in Metro Detroit. (Photo: Getty Images)

Sep 19, 202510 min

Detroit police shooting leaves suspect in critical condition

A suspect who ran from police was shot by officers Thursday night on the city's east side. It happened at Moross and Kelly when members of the gang intelligence agency were conducting an investigation. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar have your Friday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ Newsroom)

Sep 19, 202510 min