Survival swimming: what is it and why are more people signing up?

More orange barrels around Metro Detroit... this time on I-94

More ramp closures will bring head aches to drivers on I-94 in Wayne County come Monday morning. All ramps at the Southfield Freeway and M-39 interchange will be closed, except for the northbound Southfield to East 94 ramp. MDOT's Diane Cross spoke live with WWJ's Luke Sloan. (Photo Credit: Getty Images).

Grosse Pointe Theatre debuts Rogers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella"

Grosse Pointe Theater is opening Rodger's and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" in a brand new theater this weekend. Director and Co-Coreographer Tim Higgins spoke live with WWJ's Luke Sloan. (Photo Credit: Getty Images).

D-Day was the largest amphibious assault in military history

June 6th is a day of Remembrance of the thousands of soldiers who laid down their lives, as we mark the 82nd anniversary of D-Day. Historical experts say the largest amphibious assault in military history marked a major turning point in the war. Oakland University History Professor Karen Miller's father was one of the soldiers, at only 19 years old. She spoke live with WWJ's Chris Keyzer. (Photo Credit: Kiran Ridley / Stringer).

Hundreds of nation's brightest young minds competing in the Henry Ford's Invention Convention

Hundreds of the country's smartest young minds visited the Henry Ford for the 2026 RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals. Students presented original inventions and prototypes. Carolyn Ward, Senior Director of Learning, Business, Development, and Partnership at the Henry Ford speaks with WWJ's Jackie Paige about the annual event. (Photo Credit: Getty Images / Nimito)

Pelicans popping up on both peninsulas

Several hundred white pelicans call Michigan home. DNR wildlife biologist Cameron Dole tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester about one of North America's largest birds and where you can see them (photo credit: Bill Dudley / Getty Images)