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Samantha Woll murder trial: Here are the 4 crimes the jury decided
The jury has delivered a mixed verdict in the murder trial of Samantha Woll, the beloved Detroit synagogue leader and political activist whose 2023 stabbing death devastated the metro Detroit Jewish community and her still-grieving family. The jury acquitted the defendant of the most serious charge, deadlocked on two other counts and convicted...
Detroit Jazz Concert To Pay Tribute To WDET’s Ed Love.
Longtime Detroit radio broadcaster Ed Love has given decades of his life to the preservation of jazz on behalf of Motor City listeners, and later this month his efforts will be recognized in the form of a live concert event — with a few big names along for the ride.
5 things to do this weekend in Metro Detroit: Concert of Colors, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Detroit Book Fest & more
Looking for something fun to do this weekend in Metro Detroit? Check out WWJ’s Don’t Miss List to find out about great events happening around town. This weekend, there’s Concert of Colors, Ann Arbor Art Fair, Detroit Book Fest and more.
Scott Harris has already let Tigers fans down if he considered trading Tarik Skubal
With the first half of the 2024 MLB campaign in the rearview, the clock is ticking for clubs around the league. Time to make a postseason push is running out, and more pressingly, the July 30 trade deadline is rapidly approaching. In the coming days, some organizations will make an...
Debt Relief for Detroiters: 36th District Court’s Amnesty Program Offers Financial Relief
The 36th District Court in Detroit has rolled out an amnesty program that promises significant financial relief for many in our community. From June 24 to August 2, 2024, the Court will waive all late fees, penalties, and warrant costs upon full payment of the original amount owed. This initiative stands as a lifeline for those burdened by accumulating court costs and aims to alleviate financial stress for many Detroit residents.
The Pistons should pull the plug on the 2020 Draft class
The Detroit Pistons are wrapping up an optimistic offseason, as newly appointed President of Basketball Operations Trajan Langdon has made moves that make sense. He's kicked out Troy Weaver and Monty Williams, brought in veteran shooters and leadership, has hired a head coach who has promise, drafted two high-upside players, and most importantly, has given Pistons fans a sliver of hope that this regime may be different.
For TV star Hill Harper, Michigan’s U.S. Senate race may be toughest role
Detroit actor Hill Harper boasts celebrity backing but is struggling to break through in Michigan race for U.S. Senate. In the Democratic primary, U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin has dominated the fundraising race on Harper and aired three TV ads. Harper hopes to appeal to people who ‘are not necessarily your...
Getting to the Bahamas From the Midwest Is About to Get Easier With a New Direct Flight
Delta is adding a seasonal route. Delta Air Lines is bringing back winter seasonal service from its Detroit hub to one of the most popular Caribbean destinations. The new nonstop flight will launch on December 21 between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in the Bahamas, Delta confirmed to Travel + Leisure. This represents the fourth city Delta will fly to Nassau from, in addition to existing services from major hubs at Atlanta (ATL), Boston (BOS), and New York (JFK).
T.J. Hockenson gets candid about reaction to Lions success in 2023
Prior to landing with the Minnesota Vikings midway through the 2022 season, tight end T.J. Hockenson had been a member of the Detroit Lions ever since they selected him in the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft. During the majority of his tenure with the Lions, the franchise was...
Hendon Hooker is working with a QB guru and former opponent ahead of training camp
The Detroit Lions quarterbacks have been putting in work with with quarterback gurus this summer. Last week Jared Goff brought Amon-Ra St. Brown and Sam Laporta down to southern California to work with 3DQB. This week it's Hendon Hooker who is putting in the work with a guru. Hooker has been ...
EXCLUSIVE: Top Two-Way Jonathan Smith, MSU Football Target On Difference From Previous Staff
Cashus Shivers is one of the best 2025 prospects in the state of Michigan. He has been offered twice by Michigan State. In this Spartan Nation exclusive, Shivers discusses the differences between the previous and current staffs.
Detroit Tigers' 2025 schedule release: Earliest start ever, on the West Coast
The Detroit Tigers’ 2025 season will have one of the earliest starts in franchise history — and probably a late start, as well. According to the schedule released by MLB on Thursday, the Tigers are set to open 2025 with a road interleague series against Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers in Los Angeles on March 27. That’s a day earlier than the franchise’s previous earliest start, March 28 (this season and 2019). No times have been released for Opening Day.
Street on Detroit’s east side hit by flooding, illegal dumping
DETROIT – A neighborhood in Detroit is dealing with intense flooding that turned a street into a pond. Residents said enough is enough and reached out to Hank Winchester for help. Things have gotten so bad on Louisianna Street that people have started to drive the wrong way on...
Saving a small-town newspaper; Kamala Harris visits; People Mover shutdown; more
Good morning! Today is Thursday. ⛅ Weather: Today's expected high is 74 degrees. It'll be partly sunny, cooler and less humid. 🎧 Prefer to listen to the news? Here are today's top stories. Saving the paper. This story resonated with me because it shows the power of what one...
Detroit Lions Cornerback Overhaul: New Talent Shifts Dynamics for 2024 Season
In an extreme makeover for the Detroit Lions, the cornerback position is undergoing significant changes, with the top two starters from last season gone, and a complete overhaul through the draft and free agency. The new additions to the cornerback room bring a mix of experience, potential, and challenges, setting the stage for a revamped unit entering training camp.
Lions named suitor for edge rusher who seems unhappy with his 'new' team
When trading for a player who's entering the final year of his contract, there's often an inherent assumption you'll have to sign him to a new contract. The New York Jets presumably acquired edge rusher Haason Reddick from the Philadelphia Eagles in March, giving up a 2026 third-round pick that could become a second-rounder, with the idea they'd give him a multi-year deal.
Skilla Baby Baffled By Baby Mama Rumor: “I Don’t Even Know That Lady”
Skilla Baby reacted to a rumor about him supposedly expecting a child with a woman he claims he doesn’t know. Skilla Baby denied a social media post claiming he’s expecting a baby. The Detroit-bred rapper called out the Instagram account UrFavesBeforeIG for spreading misinformation on Wednesday (July 17).
Red Wings Hoping Rychlovsky Ends European Free Agent Drought
To be fair, Jakub Rychlovsky probably wasn’t aware of what he was getting himself into when he was opting to sign a free-agent pact with the Detroit Red Wings. Detroit’s history when it comes to inking European free agents is, shall we say, a checkered past. Well, that’s not entirely true.
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