In an attempt to curb racial profiling by police, Ann Arbor has prohibited its police from making traffic stops over minor offenses. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores whether this make the community more or less safe . (Credit: Getty)
The State House passed a bill that would allow Michigan to put high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes on its freeways, with I-75 being the first on MDOT's list. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores the effectiveness of HOV lanes, and how they serve as incentive to reduce they total number of cars on the road. (Credit: Getty Images)
Fireworks and Independence Day go together like peanut butter and chocolate. But in Michigan, people can shoot off fireworks from June 29th until at least July 4th. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores if people love or hate these consumer displays. (Credit: Getty)
No matter where you are in Detroit, you'll see the 'Old English D' everywhere. How did the 'D' transcend the Detroit Tigers' hat and become the moniker for the city? WWJ's Zach Clark has the answer on a new Daily J. (PHOTO: Detroit Free Press via Imagn Content Services, LLC) ----- Today's Daily J originally aired in April.
Starting July 1, Michigan's new distracted driving law went into effect. Now, drivers statewide can be pulled over if a law enforcement officer sees them with a phone in their hand. On a new edition of 'Sunday Conversations', WWJ's Zach Clark sits down with Michigan State Police First Lt. Mike Shaw to get the ins and outs of the new law (PHOTO: Michigan State Police)
The first casino opened in Michigan in 1984. So, gambling isn't new in the state. But in 2021, sports and internet gaming were legalized, changing the landscape drastically. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark tackles the intersection between entertainment, pro sports and addiction. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
The City of Detroit is one of the biggest by physical area in the country. Because of great population loss, the city is covered in vacant lots. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark details a plan from the mayor to bring solar farms to some of those empty lots. But at what cost? (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Michigan is set to get over a billion dollars from the bipartisan infrastructure law to connect every resident to high-speed internet. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores how connection everyone helps fight economic inequalities. (Credit: Getty)
The CDC has issued a warning after five cases of malaria were found in Florida and Texas. What makes the cases unusual is that they have no connection to travel. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders, with all of the mosquitoes in Michigan, are we at risk? (PHOTO: Getty Images)
According to the Transportation Improvement Association, nearly 6,000 people were injured in distracted driving crashes in 2022 causing 57 deaths across Michigan. This Friday, June 30, a new distracted driving law goes into effect statewide. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns what is different in the new law and how that impacts drivers. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Few musicians have ridden the roller coaster of popularity like Detroit native and shock-rock pioneer Alice Cooper. On a new edition of Sunday Conversations, WWJ's Zach Clark interviews Gary Graff at a signing for Graff's newest book: 'Alice Cooper At 75'. (PHOTO: Gary Graff)
Opening in 1976, Lakeside Mall was one of Metro Detroit's most dominant shopping centers. But like many other malls, Lakeside has become a shell of its former self. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Marisa Jenkins and Zach Clark look into what's next for the 100+ acre property in the heart of Macomb County. (PHOTO: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ)
In the same week, Detroit will celebrate both Juneteenth and the anniversary of The Detroit Walk To Freedom where Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. first gives his 'I Have A Dream Speech'. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks back to the Civil Rights movement in Detroit and one of the churches that was central in driving the movement. (PHOTO: Dan Ernsberger/USA Today)
Six thousand ships have gone missing across the Great Lakes, while only1,500 sunken vessels have been discovered. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores how these ship wrecks are found, and what makes their exploration so thrilling. (Credit: Getty Images)
Construction season is in full force here in Michigan which means drivers are faced with an unpleasant task: Merging from more lanes to fewer lanes. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores why people are so resistant to the zipper merge, which is the method experts say is the most efficient. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
For the third time in five months, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer is in Europe working to court businesses to bring industry to Michigan. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark not only analyzes if the trips are worth it, but also if there is another motivating factor. Editor's note: In response to this story, a spokesperson for the governor's office clarified that these trips are funded through the MEDC Foundation, which is non-state funds. (PHOTO: Rodney Coleman-Robinson/USA Today)...
In the first ever edition of 'Sunday Conversations', you'll hear WWJ's Zach Clark's full conversation with WDIV journalist Christy McDonald, the widow of former 97-1 The Ticket host Jamie Samuelsen. (PHOTO: WDIV/Click On Detroit)
The area that became Detroit was founded in 1701 by a French man, Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac. Fast forward over 300 years and the French influence in Detroit can be hard to find. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark hits the wayback machine to find out what happened to local French culture. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Just a few years ago, there were only two wolves on Isle Royale in Lake Superior. So, the National Park Service began helping to boost the population. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the intervention debate was ended by climate change. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Michigan has had the same state flag for almost 200 years. But East Grand Rapids Representative Phil Skaggs says it is time for a change. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns why flag experts say our flag lacks. (PHOTO: Getty Images) ----- Today's "Best of" episode of The Daily J originally aired in April.
Starting in 2008, for about 5 years, Michigan had a bustling film industry, thanks to lucrative tax incentives. But when the incentives went away, so did the industry. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores a new plan, with new incentives, to once again entice the film industry to come back to Michigan. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Today is Blue Monday -- A day created to bring awareness to men's health issues, something experts feel isn't discussed enough. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns ways to start vital conversations about men's health and screenings with a special guest -- Christy McDonald, wife of late, great 97.1 The Ticket host, Jamie Samuelsen. (PHOTO: 97.1 The Ticket)
Federal prosecutors have unveiled dozens of charges against former President Donald Trump, saying he mishandled classified information after leaving the White House and then lied about it. Trump denies all wrongdoing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at what's next for the former President and what it might to do his current campaign. (PHOTO: Junfu Han/USA Today//Detroit Free Press)
Detroit is one of the finest music cities in the world, so it takes a lot to capture the collective attention of the area. But Taylor Swift has flipped Motown upside down. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark tries to get to the bottom of what makes the Eras Tour so irresistible. (PHOTO: Ryan Marshall/WWJ)
Belle Isle was closed for two straight days last week due to the high volume of E. coli in the water. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why this closure has experts scratching their heads, and how it might not be the only threat in the water. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)
Representatives met Tuesday in Washington to discuss a bill that would mandate automakers to include AM radios in all new vehicles, something some carmakers have stopped doing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into the battle to make a simple, affordable electric vehicle. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
As drought conditions worsen in Michigan, a wildfire broke out over the weekend outside of Grayling, started by a campfire. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discovers that there is no quick fix to this problem. (PHOTO: Michigan State Police 7th District/Twitter)
For some, the sight or sound of a buzzing bee can be a scary moment. For Brian Peterson-Roest, founder of Bees In the D, nothing makes him happier. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino discover what makes this small non-profit world famous, and how it's helping create a more sustainable environment for Detroiters.
As the Detroit Grand Prix moves back downtown from Belle Isle, what does that say not only about the race but about the city itself? WWJ's Zach Clark has the answer on a new Daily J. (PHOTO: David Munoz/USA Today)
Ozone Action Days occur when the amount of ground level ozone reaches an unhealthy level, and Wednesday is the second consecutive day of "poor air quality" in Metro Detroit. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher digs into what causes ozone to develop in our breathing air, and why we are seeing these Ozone Action Days. (Credit: Getty)
