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Charges will not be dropped for 2 defendants in the "fake elector" scheme, judges says.
A judge has refused to drop forgery charges against two of the 16 people accused of being involved in a “fake elector” scheme attempting to overturn the 2020 election.
A 25-year-old homeless man was has been charged in the r**e and killing of a 5-year-old Kansas girl who died despite firefighters' efforts to save her life in a gas station parking lot.
A homeless man has been charged with murder and r**e in the killing of a 5-year-old girl in Topeka, Kansas
Attorneys for a condemned Texas killer have asked a judge to stop his ex*****on, alleging the drugs he is to be injected with next week were damaged in a fire.
Attorneys for a condemned Texas killer have asked a federal judge to stop his ex*****on, alleging the drugs he is to be injected with next week were exposed to extreme heat and smoke during a recent fire, making them unsafe.
2 dead following a car accident that resulted in a second accident and road rage shooting in Detroit, authorities say. https://bit.ly/400EZcl
A minor car accident resulted in gunshots and a second car accident that left two people dead on Detroit's West Side, police say. Authorities say a pickup truck driver who was involved in the crash attempted to flee.
McLaren's recent cyberattack could affect millions of patients.
A major Metro-Detroit health system has been the victim of a ransomware attack affecting a large number of patients, authorities say. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel said that McLaren Health Care has suffered a ransomware attack.
Most people don't build bunkers under their homes, but experts say millions of Americans do some kind of "prepping." Do you?
Some store canned food and water, while others build elaborate, underground bunkers in anticipation of the apocalypse. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores the world of emergency "preppers", and digs into what being prepared really means. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
Could Michigan fall into a recession over the UAW strike? An economist tells is a one-state recession is "definitely possible" is this doesn't end soon.
With the strike against Ford, General Motors and Stellantis moving into its fourth week, some are worrying about how the walkouts will affect the state's economy. WWJ's Jackie Paige was joined live by University of Michigan-Flint economics professor Chris Douglas. (Photo: © Eric Seals / USA TODAY N...
We all know that new cars aren't cheap. But did you know that just owning one costs over $12,000 a year?
Buying a car is expensive, but it is also expensive to just own them! WWJ's John McElroy has more.
You can spend a night ghost hunting at Royal Oak’s very own haunted house — if you dare.
The Orson Starr House is the oldest-standing house in Royal Oak, and it may also be one of Metro Detroit's most haunted. On The Daily J podcast, WWJ's Zach Clark goes inside the home to learn about its history, and meets some of its oldest residents.
A day earlier, an “abhorrent smell” from the facility was reported, launched an investigation...
A suspension letter from state regulators says the owner of a Colorado funeral home where 115 decaying bodies were found tried to conceal the improper storage of corpses and claimed he was doing taxidermy
A Detroit man has been found guilty of murder for shooting a Sterling Heights man to death in a fight over a card game.
A Detroit man has been found guilty of murder for shooting a Sterling Heights man to death in a fight over a card game. He faces up to life in prison.
A 77-year-old Florida man could face hard time after authorities say he illegally bought more than $1,800 in erectile dysfunction drugs with the intent to sell them to neighbors in his retirement community.
A 77-year-old Florida man could face hard time after authorities say he illegally bought more than $1,800 in erectile dysfunction drugs with the intent to sell them in his retirement community.
Get spooky this Halloween season by exploring some of Michigan’s most haunted places on The Daily J podcast. 👻

Beginning today, these eerie episodes will drop every Friday during the month of October, so don’t miss out!
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At $1.4 billion, the Powerball jackpot on the line Saturday night is the world’s fifth-largest lottery prize, due to higher interest rates, long odds, fewer ticket sales per drawing and, of course, luck:
The upcoming $1.4 billion Powerball jackpot is the world's fifth-largest lottery prize due to higher interest rates, long odds, fewer ticket sales per drawing, and luck
No new plants will be added, and no additional walkouts are planned today as the UAW says it's making meaningful progress in contract talks with the Big Three.
No new plants will be added, and no additional walkouts are planned as the UAW says it's making meaningful progress in contract talks with Detroit's Big Three.
Clam down, spooky season... it's not Halloween yet!
Residents in three California counties on Wednesday found themselves in a sticky situation as spider webs rained down from the sky.
The suit, filed Monday in the Michigan Court of Claims, is the latest in a string of lawsuits seeking to hold officials and authorities accountable for the tragedy: https://bit.ly/48LkPab
Michigan State Police is the target of a new lawsuit filed by the family of an Oxford High School student who was killed during the Nov. 30th mass shooting nearly two years ago.
This Detroit dad has been arraigned on child abuse charges after police say his son found his gun and shot himself in the head.
Kayvon Barrett, the father of an 8-year-old Detroit boy who was shot in the head earlier this week, has been charged with four counts of second-degree child abuse.
It's a bit of a drive for Metro Detroiters, but some say this spot in the Upper Peninsula is the best in the state for leaf peeping.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is inviting the public to get a bird's-eye view of the state's stunning fall foliage on a chairlift ride to the top of the Porkies ski hill, in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
More here: https://bit.ly/3LMybJe
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A new "giant" species of long-necked dinosaur, believed to have roamed Earth roughly 122 million years ago, has been discovered in Spain.
A new “giant” species of long-necked dinosaur, believed to have roamed the earth roughly 122 million years ago, has been discovered in Spain.
“You see this happen to other people, but you never think it will happen to you, so it all still feels surreal," the 31-year-old winner said.
The Michigan Lottery says Zach Birchmeier, of resident of Fowler, in Clinton County, matched the five white balls – 01-12-20-33-66 – in the Sept. 23 drawing to win a $1 million prize.
Consumers are feeling more festive than ever, according to a new retail report. Did you buy Halloween decorations this year?
Halloween season is here and consumers are feeling more festive than ever. According to a new report, Americans are expected to spend a record amount on the holiday.
Who's up for the ultimate autumnal road trip? This may be the best spot to view Michigan's stunning fall foliage this weekend.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources welcomes the public to get a bird's-eye view of the state's stunning fall foliage on a chairlift ride to the top of the Porkies ski hill, in Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.
The victim told troopers that he pulled off to the side of the freeway after he was rear-ended when three armed suspects came up to him, took his truck by force and sped off: https://bit.ly/45k4tCn
State police are continuing to investigate an armed carjacking and police pursuit that occurred on a major Detroit freeway early Friday morning.
U.S. investigators have confirmed that a mechanical issue caused the seaplane crash that killed 10 people off an island in Washington state last year.
U.S. investigators have confirmed that a mechanical issue caused the seaplane crash that killed 10 people off an island in Washington state last year
The student also allegedly pointed the knife at classmates who had gathered together off school property, officials said:
A middle school student in the Farmington Public School District is the subject of a police investigation after the child allegedly brought a knife on school grounds and later pointed it at fellow classmates.
Everyone knows this guy holding the burger, right? Here's a look at what the future holds for the iconic Big Boy:
In its heyday, the Elias Brothers Big Boy restaurants were a staple of the Michigan dining scene. But over time, the brand dimmed a bit. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines an unlikely future for the restaurant chain that is working to adapt to the times. (PHOTO: Gillis Benedict/Livingston D...
Which Metro Detroit cider mill has the best cider and donuts?
Roadways around Metro Detroit are slick after rain hammered the region Thursday and into the overnight hours -- and MSP is urging all drivers to slow down on wet roads:
A driver is in serious condition Friday morning after she lost control in wet conditions on I-75 and slammed into a median wall, state police said.
A big change in the weather is coming this weekend in Metro Detroit!
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The 23-year-old Hutchinson is off to a torrid start in his second season with the Lions. He has 27 quarterback pressures through four games, tied for first in the NFL with Micah Parsons and Maxx Crosby:
The 23-year-old Hutchinson is off to a torrid start in his second season with the Lions. He has 27 quarterback pressures through four games, tied for first in the NFL.
The incident comes days after an 8-year-old Detroit boy was shot in the head with an unsecured gun:
A young teen remains in the hospital Friday morning after police say he “accidentally” shot himself on Detroit's east side on the day before.
Police said the victim was rushed to a local hospital, but succumbed to his injuries:
Police have one person in custody after a shooting in Grosse Pointe Woods killed a young man early Friday morning, public safety officials announced.
The victim's body was discovered on Tuesday, Oct. 3, during a welfare check, but police believe the alleged murder happened 10 days prior.
The Inkster Police Department said they are looking for the victim's roommate, 40-year-old Yanko Romero, who was last seen on the day of the alleged murder on Sept. 23.
The comments from Soral sparked outrage amongst the LGBTQ community, with many calling his sentencing a monumental moment. https://bit.ly/3tieVNj
A writer and commentator in Switzerland was sentenced to 60 days in jail for calling a journalist a “fat le***an.” The man was found to have committed defamation, discrimination, and incitement to hatred.
The sheriff's office says the detective was driving a county-owned pickup truck at the time of the crash.
An investigation is underway after a Pontiac man was hit and killed Wednesday night by a detective with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The detective, whose name has not been released, was driving home from work in a county vehicle.
Assistant Police Chief Eric Ewing said if things stay on the same trajectory, “we’ll probably be looking at some really, really good numbers” at the end of the year. https://bit.ly/3Q16Jdf
Violent crime continues to be on a downward trend across the city of Detroit, according to the latest numbers shared by Detroit police officials on Thursday. There was a 32% decrease in the number of carjackings.
By the end, the teacher is buried in a flurry of flying fists from backpack-carrying students. https://bit.ly/3F6UqWu
In the old days, high schoolers met in the parking lot to settle classroom disputes, but that's not what happened in Warren Easton Charter High School in New Orleans. Instead, a teacher battled students in the classroom.
Fain is expected to give "substantive" updates on negotiations Friday at 2 p.m.
As the UAW strike against the Detroit Three automakers hits the three-week mark, union President Shawn Fain is planning to give an update on negotiations Friday afternoon. He teased the announcement with a meme on social media on Thursday.
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The father of an Oxford High School student killed in last year’s shooting is moving forward with plans to sue Michigan State Police and the state.
The number of people who hunt has taken a big nosedive in Michigan over the last two decades. But why? On a new edition of The Daily J podcast, WWJ’s Zach Clark talks with the DNR’s Chad Stewart and others about the drop in numbers, and what is being done to reverse the trend. 🔗 Get the full episode: https://bit.ly/3EAVxhZ
Good morning. Get ready for snow and colder weather this week.
Over half-a-million military veterans call Michigan home. On a new #DailyJ, Zach Clark examines the challenges local veterans are facing and the work that's being done to improve their lives. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3g5blzW 📸 Spencer Platt/Getty
The urban beekeepers at Bees in the D harvest and manufacture organic honey right in the Motor City. 🐝 But how do the bees stay warm during brutal Detroit winters? 🔗 Find out more on a new episode of The Daily J podcast: https://bit.ly/3tm9cmr
Detroit Police Chief James White shares more details about what led up three of his officers shooting and killing a woman experiencing a mental health crisis. 🎥Ryan Marshall FULL STORY>> https://bit.ly/3E1DEHr
Today we salute Veterans and a local American Legion is looking for the family of a WWII vet so they can return his dog tags. 🎧 Tune in to WWJ Newsradio 950 all day for your latest headlines, weather and traffic updates. Listen live on the Audacy app or tell your smart speaker to play WWJ 950. LISTEN>> https://bit.ly/3TlLDWg
On a night when Republicans expected to dominate, Democrats swept elections in Michigan and, for the first time in 40 years, took control of Lansing. On a new #DailyJ, Zach Clark digs into what flipped the script. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3Tk1y6I 📸 Ryan Garza/USA Today
A Detroit man was reunited with his two dogs Thursday morning after a devastating fire ripped through his east side home for the second time in two weeks. WWJ’s Charlie Langton was live at the scene: https://bit.ly/3tl8XIs
Cold weather moving into Metro Detroit for the weekend.
Those Michiganders who got up early enough Tuesday morning caught a show in the sky: a total lunar eclipse. On a new #DailyJ, Zach Clark sets his alarm to check out the eclipse and gets a lesson on what makes it so special. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3UH3187 📸 Ken Ruinard/USA Today
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer spoke of future plans while addressing supporters on Wednesday morning after winning another four years in the state’s top political job against Republican Gubernatorial candidate Tudor Dixon. In her victory speech, the governor vowed to keep “fighting like hell to protect fundamental rights as they continue to be under assault across the nation.” 🔗 More here: https://bit.ly/3E0r4bE 🎥 Charlie Langton
Today is Election Day 2022, a day when Michiganders will decide their next Governor and many other races. On a new #DailyJ, Zach Clark looks ahead to what, if any, major changes are ahead, depending on who claims victory on election night. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3UolIOc
Some problems are popping up for voters at Detroit precincts over a computer issue. WWJ’s Charlie Langton reports that several voters who showed up to vote in person at Nolan Elementary-Middle School were told by workers that they had already submitted absentee ballots. The affected residents say that's not the case. Full story: https://bit.ly/3G3efzI
As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end, Michiganders will 'fall back' and move their clocks back an hour early Sunday morning. Is changing our clocks necessary? And, if not, why are we even doing it? Zach Clark has the answers in a new #DailyJ. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3Uepwla
Detroit’s latest “Immersive” experience allows viewers to venture through Egyptian afterlife in a four-level, multimedia exhibit. Experience the journey of King Tut, exactly 100 years after his tomb was discovered. “King Tut: Boy, King, Hero” is open now at Lighthouse ArtSpace Detroit.
Firefighters in Southwest Detroit are assessing how to tackle a potentially serious situation after a vacant church was severely weakened in an overnight fire. WWJ's Charlie Langton reports from the abandoned New Life Community Church on Dearborn Street. Full story: https://bit.ly/3UlzMYi
We get an extra hour of sleep this weekend (maybe) since we turn clocks back tomorrow night. Plus, Powerball fever continues and gorgeous weather is on the horizon in Metro Detroit. 🎧 Tune in to WWJ Newsradio 950 all day for your latest headlines, weather and traffic updates. Listen live on the Audacy app or tell your smart speaker to play WWJ 950. LISTEN>> https://bit.ly/3TlLDWg
The arrival of a Michigan-grown, 65-foot Christmas tree in Campus Martius Park is kicking off the holiday spirit ahead of celebrations planned in Downtown Detroit in two weeks. More details: https://bit.ly/3WsS8Zc 🎥 Ryan Marshall
Since 1976, Lakeside Mall has served as a shopping hub for Metro Detroit. But like many other malls, Lakeside has seen a decline in recent years. In a new #DailyJ, Zach Clark examines what is next for the property. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3zICfUN 📸Sterling Heights City Council
Dense Fog Advisory this morning. 🎧 Tune in to WWJ Newsradio 950 all day for your latest headlines, weather and traffic updates. Listen live on the Audacy app or tell your smart speaker to play WWJ 950.' LISTEN>> https://bit.ly/3TlLDWg
What normally is just an on-field rivalry between Michigan & Michigan State, exploded into a brawl in the tunnel following the game. On a new #DailyJ, Zach Clark details a dark chapter in the storied rivalry. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3FIcUOC 📸 Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA TODAY NETWORK
Local students are suing their district. 🎧 Tune in to WWJ Newsradio 950 all day for your latest headlines, weather and traffic updates. Listen live on the Audacy app or tell your smart speaker to play WWJ 950. LISTEN>> https://bit.ly/3TlLDWg
There was a major back-up on Telegraph Road in Oakland County on Tuesday morning after a traffic crash between a naked pedestrian and a truck. WWJ’s Charlie Langton reported live from the scene at Telegraph and 9 Mile Road in Southfield, where a major police investigation into the incident was underway. 🔗 Full story: https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/nude-pedestrian-struck-by-truck-on-telegraph-in-southfield 🎥 Charlie Langton
Powerball fever growing in Michigan and we are one week away from Election Day. 🎧 Tune in to WWJ Newsradio 950 all day for your latest headlines, weather and traffic updates. Listen live on the Audacy app or tell your smart speaker to play WWJ 950.' LISTEN>> https://bit.ly/3TlLDWg
Many say they have encountered the bathroom attendant in the women's restroom at The Whitney in Detroit. The only problem? There is no bathroom attendant. 👻 Get the full story on the hauntings at The Whitney on The Daily J: https://bit.ly/3DOnjHl
Eloise closed in 1979. But recently its been turned into a haunted house & a place for ghost hunts. Which, not everybody loves. On this #DailyJ, Zach Clark & Annie Scaramuzzino discover the history of Eloise Asylum. 🎧 https://bit.ly/3WjBqvd 📸 Tom Pidgeon/Detroit Free Press
Eastbound I-696 was closed for several hours Monday morning in Oakland County after a semi-truck driver lost control in the rain and overturned his cab and trailer. Full story: https://www.audacy.com/wwjnewsradio/news/local/semi-truck-loses-control-in-rain-crashes-on-eastbound-i-696 🎥: Charlie Langton
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