A Metro Detroit native out with a novel, "River Deep", inspired by a Detroit crime

New policy may mean fewer remote work days for state workers

The new Michigan budget calls for a unform work-from-home policy across all state departments. And that very likely will mean some people will be coming to the office more often. (Photo: Getty Images)

DTE Energy president says there are plans to improve service for Metro Detroiters

DTE Energy says a combination of factors made last Friday's storm particularly challenging to respond to. The storm knocked out power to roughly 400,000 customers in Metro Detroit — some for several days. DTE President and CEO Joi Harris described the situation as a "highly unique event," noting that the storm hit fast and hard, as the region was dealing with extreme heat and the start of a busy holiday weekend. She offered an update and fielded questions from reporters at a news conference Tuesday. (Photo: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ)

What's in the $84 billion Michigan budget?

It was a rush to the finish line in Lansing to get a new state budget approved for the year, which was generally supported by the legislature as a win for Michigan. But what's actually in the $84 billion budget? WWJ's Jackie Paige spoke live with Bridge Michigan reporter Jordyn Hermani, who's been digging into it. (Photo: Getty Images)

National Veterans Wheelchair Games take place in Detroit starting July 9th

The world's biggest wheelchair sports event will begin this week in the Detroit Area. Detroit Sports Commission Executive Director Marty Dobek talked with WWJ's Chris Fillar about the games that involve more than 500 athletes and take place July 9th through the 14th. (Photo credit: National Veterans Wheelchair Games)

Michigan health dept. working to pinpoint source of parasite outbreak

Michigan's cyclosporiasis cases are exploding. They health department says that they have 678 confirmed cases, with most of them in the Southeast Michigan area. How close are they to finding out the source? WWJ's Ryan Wrecker spoke with Michigan's Chief Medical Executive Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian who said there's a "huge investigation" underway. (Photo: Getty Images)