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08/29/2023

Some of us like it hot while others would prefer to sleep in a cold, air conditioned room all year round. https://bit.ly/3OWXCIK

Some of us like it hot while others would prefer to sleep in a cold, air conditioned room all year round. So, what is the perfect temperature to get the best night's sleep?

08/28/2023

08/28/2023

Officials are still looking into what caused this "void" to open up under Wixom Road. Emergency repairs are underway this afternoon.

Officials with the Road Commission for Oakland County said Monday afternoon that crews would be closing Wixom Road, north of Pontiac Trail, to make repairs to what they call a “void” that formed under a section of the road.

08/28/2023

A trooper spotted a Mustang and BMW racing each other on US-31 just south of Traverse City over the weekend.

A Traverse City man has been arrested after being found with an illegal gun when Michigan State Police busted up a drag race in Northern Michigan.

08/28/2023

A Detroit man is facing charges after he fled a traffic stop in a stolen car and then crashed — killing a 22-year-old woman and injuring three others.

A Detroit man is facing a long list of felony charges after he fled a traffic stop in a stolen vehicle, according to police, leading to a crash that killed one person and injured three others.

08/28/2023

Lots of baseball players have some wacky superstitions -- but why?
https://bit.ly/3qOv4sW

James Outman of the Los Angeles Dodgers keeps a pet rock in his locker to help him hit. Outman, Jason Turbow, author of The Baseball Codes, and former big league pitcher Mike Bacsik explain why superstition is big in this sport.

08/28/2023

The country music artist agreed to the visit after a video request from Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson.

Country music artist Jelly Roll said he will visit Genesee County Jail inmates as part of the I.G.N.I.T.E. program. The Grammy winner responded to a video from Sheriff Chris Swanson who invited the singer to speak with inmates.

08/28/2023

Two Florida men are now known as the "Uber cheats" after allegedly concocting a scam that cost Uber Eats over $1 million. https://bit.ly/3L03v6X

Two Florida men are now known as the “Uber cheats” after police say they concocted a scam that cost Uber Eats more than a million dollars.

08/28/2023

A teenager is facing the same charges filed against three adults last week in connection with the kidnapping of two-week-old twins.

A 16-year-old girl has been charged in connection with the kidnapping of two-week-old twin boys from a Livonia hotel that prompted an Amber Alert last week.

08/28/2023

I’ve been working really hard on writing new original music and I am so pumped to get to play some of it this Saturday!!! I just got asked to open up for Matt Stell at District 142!

I know it’s a holiday weekend and other festivals are happening, but it’d be incredible if you can make it out for this one. I have some special guests joining me on stage for a few songs and plan on playing a new song I just wrote last night that was inspired by Oliver Anthony Music !!!

08/28/2023

The busy intersection had been closed since early June, when construction on Oakland County's latest roundabout began.

A key road project in Oakland County has finished ahead of schedule, as the new roundabout at Greenfield Road and Normandy/Beverly opened over the weekend.

08/28/2023

A reminder from law enforcement as a new school year kicks off in Metro Detroit ...

With kids back in school -- local law enforcement reminds drivers that you need to be careful around buses. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more.

08/28/2023

A Florida man is accused of trying to poison his neighbors by injecting chemicals under the front door of their apartment after a spat over a noise complaint.

A man in Florida has been accused of attempting to poison his neighbors by injecting chemicals under the front door of their apartment after they had a spat over a noise complaint.

08/28/2023

The ❗FINAL Round❗ of Audacy’s Artist of the Summer is here! Only 2️⃣ artists left, who will take the 👑?

👉 BTS' Jung Kook 🆚 Morgan Wallen 👈

Listen to the artist’s station to vote! Don’t forget, each minute listened counts as 1️⃣ vote: auda.cy/AOTS

⛔ Final voting ends Fri, 9/1 at 12 PM ET

08/28/2023

Witnesses said one of the passengers was standing up in the sun roof before this deadly freeway crash, and no one in the car was wearing their seatbelt.

One person is dead, four other people are hospitalized after a rollover crash along I-94 in western Wayne County Sunday evening. Police said a driver lost control and flipped the car.

08/28/2023

Man! I feel like celebrating Shania Twain's birthday today 🥳

🎤 Party on with 90s Country Classics Radio: auda.cy/90sCCfb

08/28/2023

Detroit Police are looking for the parents or guardians of a little girl who was found wandering alone in the city this morning. Can you help?

Detroit Police are looking for the parents or guardians of a little girl who was found wandering alone in the city late Monday morning, Can anyone identify her?

08/28/2023

The National Hurricane Center shared that the storm will bring “life-threatening storm surge and dangerous winds,” all of which are “becoming increasingly likely for portions of Florida.”

Florida is bracing for Tropical Storm Idalia, which meteorologists say could turn into a Category 3 storm as it approaches the state, bringing high winds, heavy rain, and damaging storm surge.

08/28/2023

The National Weather Service says Metro Detroit got a YEAR'S worth of tornadoes in just a matter of hours last week. Here's a look at where this tornado event ranks in Michigan history:

The National Weather Service has officially confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down across Michigan on Thursday night -- six them in Metro Detroit. Where does it put the storm historically?

08/28/2023

While utility crews have made a lot of progress, there are still tens of thousands of Michigan homes and businesses without power after last week's storms.

There are tens of thousands of people who still don't have power following the severe weather that rolled through Mid-and Southeast Michigan last week.

08/28/2023

‼️EXCITING NEWS ‼️ I just got added to the lineup for the show at THIS Saturday, Sept 2!

Really hope you can make it for this one! I’m planning on bringing up some surprise guests too! Tickets: District142live.com

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08/27/2023

Thursday's storms saw hundreds of thousands lose power across Michigan. As of Sunday afternoon, nearly 50,000 were still off line in Southeast Michigan. https://bit.ly/47N2ZD5

Hundreds of thousands of homes and business in Southeast and Mid-Michigan lost power Thursdays night, when another wave of powerful storms hit the state.

08/27/2023

JV and Miggy tipped their caps to each other in the second inning. https://bit.ly/3YW9Ki2

Justin Verlander has picked up his 100th career win at Comerica Park. Sadly for Tigers fans, the last three have come in a different uniform, including the Astros'$2 17-4 beatdown on Sunday.

08/27/2023

Joshua Carter, 24, was found guilty on Friday of murdering a 46-year-old man at a Marathon gas station in March 2022.

Joshua Carter of Detroit is expected to spend the rest of his life behind bars after being found guilty of murder during a drug deal at a gas station in Warren last spring.

08/27/2023

“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box office crown. https://bit.ly/3KVkcQU

“Gran Turismo: Based on a True Story” and “Barbie” are in a dead heat for the box-office crown, with the video game adaptation just edging Greta Gerwig's pop sensation, according to studio estimates Sunday

08/27/2023

Witnesses told police a car was going over 100 mph when it slammed into a Chevy Equinox, splitting the SUV in half on I-696. https://bit.ly/3YSspuY

Police believe speed played a role in a fiery early morning crash along I-696 in Warren that left an SUV cut in half and three people hospitalized. Witnesses told Michigan State Police a Dodge Challenger was going over 100 mph when it hit an SUV.

08/27/2023

Remembering Paul Reubens on what would’ve been his 71st birthday 🖤

Reminisce on his amazing career as Pee-Wee Herman on the ‘Fresh Air’ podcast: auda.cy/3YHpRzP

08/27/2023

Ryan Redoute’s videos about the Michigan accent and life in the Great Lakes state have received millions of views. https://bit.ly/45HSDCE

Ryan Redoute found unlikely fame on social media simply by talking about his Michigan accent. On a new Sunday Conversation, WWJ's Zach Clark chats with Ryan about his rise to fame and what lies ahead.

08/27/2023

The report says the pilot was troubleshooting the issue, while the backseater said he wanted to eject because they wouldn't make it to the runway.

A preliminary report released this week shows the timeline of events leading up to the crash of a Russian Fighter jet performing at the Thunder Over Michigan air show near Willow Run Airport on Aug. 13.

08/27/2023

Is there a movie you've been wanting to see? Today's your day to do it for cheap! https://bit.ly/3OVDKFU

Movies can be expensive these days, so if you were waiting for one of the summer's newest movies to hit streaming before you see it, you're in luck, as National Cinema Day and its $4 movie tickets have returned.

08/27/2023

A shootout near Ferris State University over the weekend left at least one person injured.

An investigation is continuing after a shootout at a large gathering near Ferris State University in Big Rapids over the weekend left on young woman injured.

08/27/2023

More than 50,000 DTE customers were still without power Sunday morning after two 'extreme weather events' hit our area this week. https://bit.ly/3svGxyl

Two days after strong thunderstorms and seven tornadoes hit Michigan, more than 55,000 DTE Energy customers woke up still without power Sunday morning. WWJ's Greg Bowman spoke with DTE's Bill Hutchinson about the latest restoration efforts. (PHOTO: Ryan Marshall/WWJ)

08/27/2023

The National Weather Service says Metro Detroit got a year's worth of tornadoes in one day! Here's where Thursday's tornado outbreak stacks up in Michigan's history.

The National Weather Service has officially confirmed that seven tornadoes touched down across Michigan on Thursday night -- six them in Metro Detroit. Where does it put the storm historically?

08/27/2023

Gorillas are back at the Detroit Zoo! Here's what to know about Mshindi, Tulivu, Bandia and Nayembi:

After three gorillas who had called the zoo home for more than two decades were moved to a new zoo last month, the Great Apes of Harambee habitat had been sitting vacant. But the zoo announced the arrival of four new gorillas on Thursday.

08/26/2023

ICYMI: Detroit Minister Malik Shabazz and those who love him are thanking God and medical science for his astonishing recovery after a massive heart attack.

Minister Malik Shabazz, one of Detroit's most prominent community activists, is on the road to recovery after suffering a massive heart attack earlier this summer. He spoke to WWJ's Charlie Langton at the hospital on Thursday.

08/26/2023

The search for a man who disappeared while swimming with friends in Walled Lake has ended tragically.

According to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office, the body of Walled Lake resident Adam Malecki was found in about 30 feet of water by Oakland County Search and Rescue, at around 7 p.m. Friday.

08/26/2023

Sunday morning, don't miss Scotty McCreery co-host "90's Country with Heather"! Listen live or on the free app!

08/26/2023

Would you say you speak with a Michigan accent? Experts say the unique way we talk in the mitten state is evolving ...

The easiest way to spot a Michigander, usually, is to listen to them talk. But what happens if that Michigan accent disappears? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that the accent isn't disappearing, it's changing.

08/26/2023

Bob Barker, an entertainer known for hosting the “The Price is Right” for decades, has died at age 99.

Bob Barker, an entertainer known for hosting the popular game show “The Price is Right” for decades, has passed away at age 99. His longtime publicist confirmed Barker's passing.