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These dogs were rescued from what were described as "deplorable conditions" at JRT John’s Jack Russell and Shiba Inu Kennel in Lake City. (Credit: Michigan Humane Society)

Michigan Humane Society Helps Rescue Over 150 Dogs From ‘Puppy Mill’

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Detroit City Council in session (WWJ Photo/File)

Detroit Council Approves Cuts To Mayor’s Budget

The Michigan State Police believe this vehicle was following Jennifer Ann Scavone from her place of employment before she was shot to death Feb. 9 on I-75 in Detroit. Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

Police Seek Vehicle, Tips In Murder Of Sterling Heights Mom

Grosse Ile’s Sugar Island Beach Opens To Public Saturday

Police Seek Vehicle, Tips In Murder Of Sterling Heights Mom

State Police continue to investigate the murder of a 32-year-old Sterling Heights woman — shot and killed on I-75.

WWJ Newsradio 950–42 mins ago

Schools On Lockdown As Police Search For Suspect

Three Allen Park schools were on lockdown, Friday afternoon, with an armed suspect on the loose in the neighborhood.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2 hours ago

Detroit Council Approves Cuts To Mayor’s Budget

Detroit City Council voted to approve cuts to Mayor Dave Bings’ proposed $1.1 billion spending plan.

WWJ Newsradio 950–2 hours ago

Tips Dwindle In Nevaeh Buchanan Case

The number of tips is dwindling in the kidnapping and slaying of a 5-year-old Michigan girl who disappeared four years ago and was found buried near a Michigan river.

WWJ Newsradio 950–3 hours ago

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Liza McFadden and Rob Tiede from the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy sit with Carol Cain

Michigan Matters Preview: Detroit’s Illiteracy Problem

Illiteracy is a huge problem in our state, but there are many organizations working to address the crisis.

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Memorial Day Guide In Metro Detroit: Parades, Tigers, And More

There are plenty of activities going on in metro Detroit this holiday weekend.

CBS Detroit–4 hours ago

Study: Your Lipstick Could Be Toxic

Is your favorite shade of lipstick giving you the kiss of death?

WWJ Newsradio 950–5 hours ago

Holiday Weekend Could Be Big For Car Companies, Dealers

Car dealers are expected to be busy this holiday weekend, as try to take advantage of consumers who are more willing to spend, and have more access to credit.

WWJ Newsradio 950–9 hours ago

"Detroit Industry" By Diego Rivera is displayed inside the Detroit Institute of Arts. (Credit: dia.org)

DIA Collection Could Be Sold To Pay Off Detroit’s Massive Debt

When Detroit Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr says everything’s on the table to dig the city out of debt, he’s not kidding.

WWJ Newsradio 950–9 hours ago

1 Dead, 3 Hurt In Pre-Prom Party Shooting

A shooting in a parking lot during a party where hundreds of students and their family members gathered before a Michigan high school prom left a 17-year-old girl dead and three women injured, police said.

WWJ Newsradio 950–9 hours ago

Students from two Detroit Public Schools check out construction trade as possible career choice. (WWJ/Pat Sweeting)

Student Construction Science Expo

Ninth graders from Detroit Public Schools got a chance to get a hands-on feel for the construction trades as a possible career choice.

Detroit’s Robocop Statue Looms Large

A ten-foot-tall RoboCop prototype sculpted by Fred Barto is waiting to be cast in bronze. The statue is expected to be officially put in place next year.