Former President Donald Trump has now been indicted four times, resulting in him facing 91 criminal charges. None of the cases are set in Michigan, but as WWJ's Zach Clark learns, that doesn't mean the state isn't featuring prominently in the cases against Trump. (PHOTO: Chris Pedota/USA Today Network)
On Aug. 14, 2003, a blackout engulfed the American Midwest, Northeast and even parts of Canada, sending 55 million people into darkness. The blackout lasted anywhere from a few hours to four days. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks back on how Michigan was impacted and what was learned. (PHOTO: Joshua L Jones/USA Today)
Mort Crim found fame behind the anchor desk in Detroit, New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Louisville. But later in life, Crim worked with Jack White, Will Ferrell and, most recently, Olivia Rodrigo. On a new Sunday Conversation, WWJ's Zach Clark sits down with the 88-year old retired newsman for a wide-ranging conversation. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
Despite having worked in New York, Chicago, Philadelphia and Louisville, Mort Crim is best known for anchoring the news on WDIV in Detroit from 1978-1997. These days, while Mort may spend time in an RV, he's far from retired. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark catches up with the legendary newsman to reminisce and to look ahead to the future. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
There are many types of bears in the U.S., but Michigan is home to only one — the black bear. With hunting season beginning in September, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why Michiganders hunt these big animals, and if they are as dangerous as people believe. (Credit: Getty Images)
Zion Foster, 17, went missing in early January of 2022 and hasn't been seen since, despite a massive search. Her cousin, Jaylen Brazier says she died while they were hanging out, but that he didn't kill her. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs through the latest information in this sensational case. (PHOTO: Eastpointe Police)
Macomb County has long been home to Selfridge Air National Guard Base and the Detroit Arsenal. But that's not where the county's place in national defense stops — it's where it starts. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns how Macomb County became a multi-billion dollar hub for defense contracting. (PHOTO: Junfu Han/USA Today)
Since 1976, Michigan has had a bottle deposit law -- 10 cents per bottle or can of beer, pop and carbonated water. For decades, the law was wildly successful. But lately, the number of bottles and cans being returned has plummeted. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if the law needs to be adjusted or even done away with. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
The Detroit River cuts right through the heart of downtown. Up to the early 2000s, the space was unusable for residents. But in the last two decades, the Detroit Riverfront has changed dramatically. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns what is not only driving the change but what the future hold for the space too. (PHOTO: Terrance Vails/WWJ)
Downtown Detroit has undergone drastic changes in the last two decades; maybe none more drastic than Campus Martius Park. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark remembers the visionary behind the space, Bob Gregory. ( PHOTO: Downtown Detroit Partnership)
Franks Again is the first hotdog stand to reopen at a Home Depot since they were all shut down during the pandemic. The grand reopening had an impressive crowd of family, friends, and customers. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why Michiganders love 'Depot Dogs'.
Humans have been fascinated by the moon since the dawn of time, it seems. And here in Michigan, we are in for a double lunar treat this month. But can the moon do more than wow us? Can it control our mood? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders just how powerful the moon is. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
On July 31, 1987, the Detroit People Mover took its maiden voyage around the downtown area. Almost four decades later, the People Mover frequently gets a bad rap. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the elevated rail was supposed to be the start of something much bigger. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
In October, Ethan Crumbley confessed to killing four of his classmates and shooting seven others at Oxford High School in November of 2021. On a new Daily J, as a judges weighs whether Crumbley will get a chance at parole, WWJ's Zach Clark details some of the selfless acts of teenagers that saved lives on that fateful day. (PHOTO: Detroit Free Press/USA Today)
Lake St. Clair is one of Michigan's biggest lakes, worth over $1 billion annually. But because of the vast Great Lakes, sometimes St. Clair gets overlooked. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns tourists have found the fun which might be a double-edged sword. (PHOTO: Andre Jackson/USA Today)
There are many things tied to our identities as Michiganders. Saying pop, not soda, eating Coney dogs, and -- playing euchre. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what makes the game so popular in the Midwest -- but almost non-existent outside the region. (Credit: Getty Images)
There is a proposal in front of the Detroit City Council to rename Hart Plaza in the name of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. While some debate the legacies of Sen. Phil Hart and Rev. Dr King, the name isn't what makes the spot so special. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs into a Detroit hotspot. (PHOTO: Christopher Bjorn/USA Today)
Stellantis operates a 100+ acre facility on Detroit's east side, the Mack Assembly Plant. Since it expanded in 2021, Mack Assembly has been hit with multiple environmental violations. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark meets some neighbors who are complaining of a harsh smell with irritated eyes and lungs. (PHOTO: Mandi Wright/USA TODAY)
For the first time since 2017, Comerica Park is hosting high-level European soccer. On July 30, when Crystal Palace and Sevilla meet downtown, American Chris Richards will be home. At least kind of. On a new Sunday Conversation, Richards chats with WWJ's Zach Clark and Kyle Beery about what it's like being home and playing in the States. (PHOTO: Lucas Peltier/USA TODAY Sports)
Today, Michiganders are celebrating National Junk Food Day by turning to their favorite brands. And looking around, there are a lot of snack brands native to The Mitten. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores why Michigan is such a hotbed for snacking. (PHOTO: IMAGN)
Prostitution is illegal in 49 states. But in Metro Detroit's Washtenaw County, the prosecutor has stopped prosecuting prostitutes and those caught with prostitutes. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the changing views on prostitution. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
Following an attack by a pit bull on an another dog, Grosse Pointe Shores is mulling banning the breed in the community. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores whether breed-specific bans are effective, and why pit bulls are always at the center of the debate. (Credit: Getty)
10 years ago Tuesday, Detroit hit rock-bottom financially. With a decade of hindsight, how can we tell if Detroit sits in a better spot today as a result of bankruptcy? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the answers are as complex as the bankruptcy itself. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
In June, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed Michigan's 2024 budget into law, totaling almost $82 billion. $30 million is earmarked for Detroit freeway cameras and on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark delves into not only the privacy concerns but the governmental transparency concerns as well. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
While the United States continues to grow, Michigan has spent the last couple of years declining in population. Last month, Hilary Doe was appointed Michigan's first Chief Growth Officer. On a new 'Sunday Conversation', WWJ's Zach Clark sits down with Doe to hear her sales pitch. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)
Singapore, Michigan would be neighbors with Saugatuck, on Michigan's west coast. That is, if Singapore didn't disappear over a century ago. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Kyle Beery visit the banks of the Kalamazoo River to find out how a town can gets buried in time. Literally. (PHOTO: Saugatuck-Douglas History Center)
Michigan is currently fighting population drain. Why are people moving away and what is the state doing to reverse the trend? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark seeks the answers from Michigan's new Chief Growth Officer and from somebody that used to call the state home. (PHOTO: Getty Images)
When heavy rain strikes Metro Detroit, beach closures due to e. coli usually follow. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores what causes this contamination, and what's being done to prevent it from continuing to ruin your summer. (Credit: Getty Images)
The kidnapping and killing of Wynter Cole-Smith is one of the most gruesome crimes we've seen here in Michigan. The man accused of her murder, Rashad Trice, may face the death penalty in this case. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns how that's possible even though Michigan abolished the death penalty over 150 years ago. (PHOTOS: Ingham County Sheriff's Office and Lansing Police Department)
Detroit's own Aretha Franklin is one of the most successful musicians of all time. But since her death in 2018, the Queen of Soul's sons have been battling over her estate. With the trial now underway, WWJ's Zach Clark details the battle over tens of millions of dollars and how it impacts Franklin's legacy. (PHOTO: Elaine Cromie/Detroit Free Press/USA Today)
