Episodios

  • Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84

    Civil rights leader the Rev. Jesse Jackson has died at 84
    Feb 17 2026
    The Rev. Jesse Jackson has died. Jackson became a leader of the Civil Rights Movement for decades after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. He was a two-time presidential candidate -- leading political crusades and advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues from voting rights and job opportunities to education and health care. Detroit Historian Ken Coleman gave his reaction live on WWJ this morning.
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  • Fat Tuesday or Fat Thursday? Michigan says Paczki regardless

    Fat Tuesday or Fat Thursday? Michigan says Paczki regardless
    Feb 16 2026
    Paczkis are a Metro Detroit staple ahead of Lent. American Polish Cultural Center General Manager Elizabeth Wienke tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester all about the February treat
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  • UM poll shows gaps in community preparedness for teen cardiac emergencies

    UM poll shows gaps in community preparedness for teen cardiac emergencies
    Feb 16 2026
    As February’s American Heart Month spotlights heart health, a new University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll suggests gaps in preparedness for teen cardiac emergencies. Parents, however, overwhelmingly support CPR and AED training. WWJ's Ryan Wrecker talked with Sarah Clark, co-director of the Mott Poll. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
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  • 50 years later: Could new tech help ID the Oakland County Child Killer?

    50 years later: Could new tech help ID the Oakland County Child Killer?
    Feb 16 2026
    Fifty years after the Oakland County Child Killer "shattered the innocence" of Southeast Michigan, Sheriff Mike Bouchard says the hunt for justice is far from over. In an interview with WWJ's Amanda Forrester, Bouchard—who worked the case as a young officer— talks about how new technology could be key to finally getting some answers.
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  • A time for reflection and fasting, Ramadan begins Wednesday

    A time for reflection and fasting, Ramadan begins Wednesday
    Feb 16 2026
    Muslims in Metro Detroit and around the world this week will observe the Holy Month of Ramadan. Imam Steven Elturk, who leads the Islamic Organization of North America in Warren, talked with WWJ's Greg Bowman. (Photo credit: Getty Images)
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  • New outdoor sauna brings steam and sandals to Detroit's east side

    New outdoor sauna brings steam and sandals to Detroit's east side
    Feb 14 2026
    A new kind of winter escape is open for business in Detroit. The Islandview Sauna Club is now taking appointments for its wood-fired sauna experience. Located near Lafayette and Mount Elliot, the club charges $25 an hour for a session. Co-owner Gail von Staden spoke live with WWJ's Jay Dennis. (Photo: Getty Images/Halfpoint)
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  • Michigan's multi-billion dollar boating industry on full display in Novi

    Michigan's multi-billion dollar boating industry on full display in Novi
    Feb 14 2026
    If you're tired of the winter chill, you can get a taste of summer in Novi this weekend. The annual Detroit Boat Show is officially underway at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace. Nicki Polan -- the Executive Director of the Michigan Boating Industries Association -- spoke live with WWJ's Jay Dennis. (Photo: Getty Images/chrislaas)
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  • Home sales in SE Michigan drop in January, expected to increase in Spring

    Home sales in SE Michigan drop in January, expected to increase in Spring
    Feb 13 2026
    The latest report from Realcomp shows home sales were down in January about 4.9%, but Kathy Broock from Max Broock Realtors says things are looking up for Spring. She talked with WWJ's Beth Fisher. (Photo credit: Max Broock Realtors
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