New world screwworm in the U.S. for the first time since in the 1960s

New world screwworm in the U.S. for the first time since in the 1960s

Federal and state officials are responding after cases are confirmed in Texas and New Mexico. MDARD Director Tim Boring tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester what the parasitic fly is and the efforts being undertaken to stop the spread. (photo credit: Getty Images)

Drink local beer at the 2026 Michigan Summer Beer Festival

It's the 27th annual Michigan Summer Beer Festival this Saturday, June 13th. It's hosted by the Michigan Brewers Guild at Riverside Park in Ypsilanti’s Historic Depot Town. Tickets are still available for the event that features 800 DIFFERENT local beers, local food trucks, music and wrestling. Dave Cicotte with the Michigan Brewers Guild talked to WWJ's Taylor Dietz about the event. (PHOTO CREDIT: MICHIGAN BREWERS GUILD / LIFE IN MICHIGAN)

Sheriff rules Fraser teen police shooting justified after body camera review

Macomb County Sheriff Tony Wickersham says body camera video supports the finding that officers were justified in fatally shooting a 15-year-old. Investigators say the teen advanced with a large steak knife after two Tasers failed to stop him before four shots were fired. Click to hear full briefing.

Education and labor leaders celebrate Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program signing ceremony

WWJ's Tracey McCaskill is joined by Michigan Workforce Development Board, Executive Director & LEO Chief of Staff Jessica Brousseau to discuss the Michigan College Credit for Apprenticeships Program ... which is poised to assist small businesses. (Photo Credit: Getty Images / WUT789)

What to do if you receive a notice saying you didn't pay your taxes

The State Treasury has admitted to sending out at least 27,000 incorrect notices this year, most of them telling people they didn't pay their taxes when they really did. Ann Arbor CPA Kirk Carlson said he thinks there are many more than that, and he told WWJ's Christina McDaniel the action to take if you receive one. (Photo Credit: wingedwolf/GettyImages).