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…
Woman who crashed SUV into birthday party at boat club released on bond
WWJ's Jackie Paige reports the 66-year-old woman charged with multiple crimes after crashing into the Swan Boat Club in Monroe County, has been released on bond. (Credit: © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Lions trade up in first round of NFL Draft, Michigan QB JJ McCarthy headed to Minnesota
The Detroit Lions made a trade and drafted a player that's already being welcomed to town with open arms. WWJ's Chris Fillar has more on that and on where U of M quarterback JJ McCarthy will kick off his NFL career.
Some NFL fans deal with long waits as record crowds fill draft zone in downtown Detroit
It was a record setting night in Detroit. The NFL says there was an all-time Day One NFL Draft record with more than 275-thousand fans in attendance in downtown. There were so many people that the three entry points were closed. WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige talked live with Sam Krasse…
New Detroit resident calls NFL Draft crowd "crazy," in a good way
NFL fans flocked to downtown Detroit on the first day of the Draft, and Lions fans were well represented. The NFL says there was record crowd of 275,000 fans for Day One of the draft. WWJ's Charlie Langton and Mike Campbell have report. (Photo: © Mandi Wright / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Detroit Lions head coach appears in new ad focused on health care
Henry Ford Health is out with a new commercial featuring one of the most popular Detroit Lions -- head coach Dan Campbell. Henry Ford Health CEO Bob Riney talked with WWJ's Jonathan Carlson and Jackie Paige. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
'Quite the spectacle': NFL Draft Experience gates closed as events hits capacity
The NFL Draft Experience has hit full capacity, with more than 150,000 inside the gates. WWJ's Jeff Lesson has the latest. (PHOTO: Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
Manslaughter charge filed against man whose Clinton Township business exploded, killing a teen
An Oakland County man is facing criminal charges connected to a deadly fire and explosions at a Clinton Township business. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill has the breaking details. (Photo credit Jim Anglin)