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 reports.
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)
With the NFL Draft in town -- Pedal pubs are seeing a spike in business
The NFL Draft experience is officially underway and many people are having some fun by booking a Detroit Rolling Pub, where you can have a drink and pedal on the bus around the city. (PHOTO: Miguel Legoas/USA TODAY)
With the NFL Draft in Detroit -- It could be a big weekend for some local football stars
Michigan quarterback J.J. McCarthy is a virtual lock to be selected in tonight's first round of the NFL Draft in downtown Detroit. WWJ's Tony Ortiz explores where some other notable Wolverines might be taken this weekend. (PHOTO: Melanie Maxwell/USA TODAY)
The head of Michigan's troubled Unemployment Insurance Agency defends department
A Michigan House Committee continues their crack down of the Unemployment Insurance Agency in connection with the billions of dollars paid-out to individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. (PHOTO: Getty Images)