BRUTAL HEAT: Advisory covers Michigan's entire Lower Peninsula today

Republican candidate drops out of race for Michigan Governor

Former Michigan Attorney General Mike Cox has dropped out of the race to be the Republican nominee for governor. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

Air Quality Alert extended into weekend, hospitals treating more patients

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says Friday will be worse than Thursday when it comes to air quality. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Friday morning news. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

Events cancelled, workers wear masks as wildfire smoke hits Michigan

Air quality in Metro Detroit is the worst in the world thanks to smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Thursday morning news. (Photo credit: Shari Davidek)

Scorching hot weather has people hitting the splash pads

We don't have to tell you, but it was super hot today and that sent many people to water parks and splash pads. WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill have the afternoon's top news stories.

1 dead, 2 wounded after shooting along I-96 in Detroit

Michigan State Police are investigating an early Wednesday morning shooting that left one person dead and two others injured. WWJ's Jackie Paige has your Wednesday morning news. (Photo credit: WWJ's Charlie Langton)