Michigan boy speaks to Congress in support of children's healthcare funding

New bill lets Mackinac Island regulate fees associated with ferry service

The bill will now allow officials to regulate fees like parking and baggage. Bill sponsor Senator John Damoose tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester about the situation with the ferries and the Island. (photo credit: Getty Images)

DSO announces summer season, featuring special outdoor performances

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra has officially announced its 2026 summer season. It includes enjoying plenty of beautiful music at outdoor locations throughout Metro Detroit, plus some special movie performances. Stephen Grady Jr., the DSO's Program Manager for Popular and Special Programming, joined WWJ's Tracey McCaskill live to talk about it. (Photo: Getty Images)

Attorney warns drivers of harsh penalties for work zone crashes

With summer weather officially here, it means construction season is in full swing across Michigan. And with more people hitting the roads for summer travel, experts say work zones are becoming increasingly dangerous. Barry Goodman, a personal injury lawyer with Goodman Acker, spoke with WWJ's Dan Jenkins. (Photo: Getty Images)

Over 25% of melanomas go undetected until after they've spread

Dr. Yusra Shao, Assistant Professor of Oncology at Karmanos Cancer Institute, sat down with WWJ's Christina McDaniel to talk about the signs of melanoma, the risk factors, and the hope on the horizon for people facing one of the most aggressive types of cancer. Over 25% of melanomas go undetected until after they've spread. (Photo Credit: Olga Yastremska/GettyImages).

History will be made, 1,300 feet below the surface of Lake Superior

Canadian film makers will be exploring Superior Maximus for an upcoming documentary, and this weekend you'll have the opportunity to follow along. Yvonne Drebert is sending a robot down to the deepest part of Lake Superior, and thanks to modern technology, she'll be streaming the video feed for the world to watch. WWJ's Ryan Wrecker talked to Yvonne about what she'll be searching for. Here's a link to the website. [https://inspiredplanet.ca/] (Photo credit: Inspired Planet Productions)