Supreme Court works with local groups to help people with mental health issues

The Star-Spangled Banner created American patriotism

As America celebrates 250 years, there will be many renditions of the national anthem sang across Metro Detroit in the coming days. University of Michigan professor Mark Clague teaches a class on the history of music in America and is the author of O Say Can You Hear: A Cultural Biography of the Star-Spangled Banner. He talked with WWJ's Greg Bowman. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

Homeless man charged with making death threats to local mosque

We're hearing from local Islamic leaders, after police arrested a suspect for making violent death threats against a Madison Heights mosque. (Photo: Imam Steve Mustapha Eltur speaks to reporters. Credit: Jon Hewett/WWJ)

What you need to know about student loan repayment changes

Starting July 1st, changes to how federal student loans are repaid took effect. SoFi head of advice and planning Brian Walsh tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester what borrowers need to know. (photo credit: Getty Images)

Oakland County Sheriff increases lake patrols for 4th of July weekend

Deputies from the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Marine Unit will be out in force on county lakes for the July 4th holiday weekend as part of "Operation Dry Water" — a national awareness and enforcement campaign to reduce alcohol and drug-related accidents and fatalities on the water. WWJ's Chris Fillar talked with Sheriff Mike Bouchard.

The National Cherry Festival begins Saturday in Traverse City

The National Cherry Festival begins on Saturday. The festival, with fireworks, air shows, carnival rides and all things cherry turns 100 this year. (Photo Credit-National Cherry Festival)