Detroit Mayor talks with NBA about hosting major events in city
After a successful NFL Draft that saw record attendance, other at least one other major sports league is expressing interest in Detroit for some of their top events. WWJ's Jeremy Otto talked with Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan and has the latest.
Detroit sets new NFL Draft attendance record of 700,00+ fans
Governor Whitmer took to the stage at the NFL draft and announced there has been more than 700,000 fans at the NFL Draft over the past three days. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has details..
Vigil held for two children killed in Newport boat club birthday party crash
It was an emotional scene in Monroe County's Newport Friday night, where dozens of people attended a vigil for two small kids who were killed when an SUV drove into a birthday party at the Swan Boat Club last weekend. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has that story. (Photo: © Ryan Garza / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Day 3 of Draft in Detroit, downtown church blessing the city and NFL
According to Mariner's Church -- located on Jefferson Ave. in Detroit -- perhaps one of the most prayerful times of the week, other than Sunday morning, is Sunday afternoon during football season when a fan's team is down. So, Reverend Todd Meyer is giving draft-goers a chance to pray for their te…
Collision at home plate leads ejections, double forfeit of college baseball games
Some Adrian College and Hope College baseball players were ejected during their doubleheader after a collision at home plate. WWJ's Mike Campbell reports.
Fans at NFL Draft in Detroit liken it to New Years Eve in Times Square, Mardi Gras
Two days down ,one to go for the NFL Draft in downtown Detroit. One volunteer has heard a lot from fans, while Visit Detroit's Chris Moyer says Detroit isn't stopping here. (Photo: Kyle Beery/WWJ)
Detroit could break record for NFL Draft attendance today, families encouraged to attend
The third and final day of the NFL Draft has arrived in downtown Detroit. Gates to the NFL Draft zone are open. This is Family Day. WWJ's Mike Campbell talked live with Detroit Sports Commission Executive Director Dave Beachnau...
Detroit Police officer charged with threatening young nephew with Taser
A Detroit Police officer is charged with Child Abuse Second Degree and Felonious Assault for allegedly threatening his 10-year-old nephew with a department-issued Taser. WWJ's Chris Keyzer has more (Photo: Stock photo, iiipumeeiii/Getty Images).
NFL Draft Experience hits full capacity again as fans pack Downtown Detroit on Night 2
For the second night in a row NFL officials have paused general admission to the NFL Draft Experience as the event again reached capacity. WWJ has live team coverage of the NFL Draft. (PHOTO: Kyle Beery/WWJ)
"The city looked beautiful, people were smiling, great spirits," says Mayor Mike Duggan as Detroit hosts NFL Draft
Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan is ready to go on another big day in the city. We are coming off of the heels of a fantastic night, as social media is abuzz with rave reviews after day one of the 2024 NFL Draft. The mayor spoke live with WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jonathan Carlson. Draft events continue do…