A young boy, in a fight for his life against brain cancer, was given his dream job today -- if, only for a day -- as the acting Chief of Police for the City of Detroit. WWJ's Jon Hewett was there to talk with "Chief" Aniel Mendez. (PHOTO: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

A young boy, in a fight for his life against brain cancer, was given his dream job today -- if, only for a day -- as the acting Chief of Police for the City of Detroit. WWJ's Jon Hewett was there to talk with "Chief" Aniel Mendez. (PHOTO: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

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Chief for a day: DPD Chief White 'steps aside' to fulfill a 4-year-old cancer patient's dream

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 downtown through Saturday. 

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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 downtown through Saturday. 
(Photo: © Junfu Han / USA TODAY NETWORK)

"The city looked beautiful, people were smiling, great spirits," says Mayor Mike Duggan as Detroit hosts NFL Draft

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)

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)

Woman who crashed SUV into birthday party at boat club released on bond

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.

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.

Chief for a day: DPD Chief White 'steps aside' to fulfill a 4-year-old cancer patient's dream

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