For the vast majority of its existence, the Detroit Lions has been a bad football team. But, right now, the team is hot, making the Lions the talk of the NFL. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if finally, the Lions are for real. ( PHOTO: Kirthmon Dozier/USA Today)
While 3 million people pour into Frankenmuth across all seasons every year, it's Christmas that really sticks out. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark visits the Bavarian outpost to experience Christmas in a uniquely Michigan way. (PHOTO: Terrance Vails/WWJ)
It's been almost four years since Novi, Michigan resident Paul Whelan was arrested in Russia after being accused of being a spy. Since his arrest, two other Americans have been freed from Russia. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines what it might take to bring Paul home. (PHOTO: Jack Gruber/USA TODAY)
There is a movement to replace a statue of Lewis Cass, a former Michigan Governor, in the U.S. Capitol with a statue of Coleman Young, Detroit's first Black mayor. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark details why lawmakers want Young to replace Cass. (PHOTO: William Archie/Detroit Free Press/USA Today)
One of Michigan's several nicknames is "The Wolverine State." Yet the wolverine has only been seen once in Michigan in at least 200 years. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what happened to the largest member of the weasel family, and how Michigan got its nickname. (Credit: Roy Lewis/Detroit Zoo)
Last March, as the U.S. recovered from the pandemic, gas started to rise rather quickly. At the peak this June, gas was $4.99, but things have changed in the last several weeks. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark breaks down what's bringing down prices. (PHOTO: © ESTEBAN PARRA/DELAWARE NEWS JOURNAL / USA TODAY NETWORK)
A nationwide movement seeks to scale back on cash bond for those who have been arrested but are not a danger to society. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discovers dozens of accused murderers -- including those charged with First-Degree Murder -- are free on bond as they await trial. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
From 2008 - 2015, Michigan offered tax credits to the film industry in the hopes of luring the industry to the state. And, for awhile it worked. But then the program was slashed. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark checks the pros and cons of bringing back film tax credits. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
On November 30th, 2021, a student killed four classmates and shot seven other people inside of Oxford High School. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark reflects on the last year and checks in on the parents of some of the victims. (PHOTO Ryan Garza/USA Today)
There are over 171,000 words in the English language. Many of them are great. Some of them are terrible. Since 1976, Lake Superior State University has kept a list of banned words and phrases that they add to annually. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the list can be used as a time machine. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Before 2020, the Board of State Canvassers was an obscure lever of state government. But, after the 2020 election, the board was put front-and-center on the national stage. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if the board should even exist. (PHOTO: Ryan Garza / USA Today)
As we enter the busiest shopping season of the year, what is old is new again. As usual, retailers are banking heavily on nostalgia being a big motivating factor. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark goes back in time to see what is popular right now. (PHOTO: Jack Taylor/Getty Images) NOTE: This episode originally ran on 10/22/22
Detroit has the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in America — an event spanning nearly a century. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino examine a tradition inside of a tradition, the giant papier-mâché heads that march down Woodward Avenue. (PHOTO: Andrew Weber/USA TODAY Sports)
Traveling at Thanksgiving and Christmas is tough enough as it is. To compound the problem, the airline industry is dealing with a deep pilot shortage. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher looks into a problem that experts say might actually be unsolvable. (PHOTO: Tim Boyle/Getty Images)
Since the 1980s, Black Friday has evolved in the U.S., turning into the biggest shopping day of the year. As online shopping continues to take over, what role does brick-and-mortar play the day after Thanksgiving? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the younger generation is helping to push in-person shopping. (PHOTO: Tom Pennington/Getty)
The United States is almost 100 years removed from their best World Cup result: a semifinal appearance in the inaugural World Cup back in 1930. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Kyle Beery talk about the future of American soccer and what role Michigan sports bars play. (PHOTO: Scott Olson/Getty Images)
In the last month, Dr. Zvi Levran was arrested twice, charged with multiple cases of sexual assault stemming from his time treating youth athletes. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark details the Levran case, stacking it up against the Robert Anderson and Larry Nassar cases. (PHOTO: Farmington Hills Police)
Taylor Swift is one of the most famous musicians on the planet, so it's not unusual that the demand for her first tour in five years caused Ticketmaster to crash. But is that right? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns about the murky back-end of ticket sales. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Recreational marijuana was legalized in Michigan back in 2018. And while the market has evolved quite a bit since that time, the biggest change to date may come in a can. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark gets to the bottom of the future of weed across the Mitten. (PHOTO: Pleasantrees)
Starting Tuesday, Nov. 15th, about 400,000 Michiganders will grab their rifles for firearm deer hunting season. But, the number of people who hunt has taken a nosedive statewide in the last two decades. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at the drop in numbers and what is being done to reverse the trend. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Over half-a-million military veterans call Michigan home. As we honor our veterans on this Veterans Day, WWJ's Zach Clark examines the challenges local veterans are facing and the work that's being done to improve their lives. (PHOTO: Spencer Platt/Getty)
Detroit is a manufacturing town at the heart of the rust belt. But, Detroiters are capable of making anything, even honey. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the urban nature of the Motor City. ( PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
On a night when Republicans expected to make waves here and across the country, Democrats swept the statewide elections in Michigan and, for the first time in 40 years, took control of the state legislature in Lansing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into what flipped the script. (PHOTO: )
Those Michiganders who got up early enough Tuesday morning caught a show in the sky: a total lunar eclipse. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark sets his alarm for 3 a.m. to check out the eclipse and, along the way, gets a lesson on what makes it so special. (PHOTO: Ken Ruinard/USA Today)
Tuesday is Election Day 2022, a day when Michiganders will decide their next Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State, among many other races. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks ahead to what, if any, major changes are ahead, depending on who claims victory on election night. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
As Daylight Saving Time comes to an end, Michiganders will 'fall back' and move their clocks back an hour early Sunday morning. Is changing our clocks necessary? And, if not, why are we even doing it? WWJ's Zach Clark has the answers in a new Daily J. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
As RSV cases spike in Michigan, a 6-year old Macomb County boy died from complications of the virus on Wednesday. But what exactly is RSV? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at what's causing a rise in RSV and what can be done about it. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Since 1976, Lakeside Mall in Sterling Heights has served as a shopping hub for Metro Detroit. But like many other malls, Lakeside has seen a steep decline in recent years. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark examines how Lakeside City Center will operate. (PHOTO: Sterling Heights City Council)
Normally, the Michigan-Michigan State football rivalry makes headlines on the field, but this past Saturday, a violent incident immediately following the game is making all of the news. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark details a dark chapter in the storied rivalry. (PHOTO: Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA TODAY NETWORK)
As Metro Detroiters celebrate Halloween, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino share their favorite ghost stories from across Michigan. On a new Daily J, hear spooky stories from locations like The Two Way Inn and the Whitney, both in Detroit; and several places on Mackinac Island. (PHOTO: Getty Images // Zach Clark/WWJ // Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ)
