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Detroit Police seek assistance in finding suspects who robbed woman on city’s west side
The Detroit Police Department is looking for two suspects wanted for a robbery that occurred on the city's west side. During the early morning hours of March 15, 2016 in the area of Fairfield and Puri...
Mar 24, 2016
Local Rosie the Riveters to be honored in D.C. – Marie Osborne aboard “Rosies Honor Flight”
Rosie the Riveter will be in the spotlight Tuesday as 50 local women, all who played a vital role in the World War II war effort as ‘Rosie the Riveters,’ will be honored in Washington, D.C...
Mar 22, 2016
VIDEO: Apple’s four-inch iPhone SE in 90 seconds
Apple unveiled the iPhone SE Monday, with a four-inch screen and as much processing power as the iPhone 6S.
Mar 21, 2016
Officials investigating small fire that caused evacuation of Anchor Bay High School
Anchor Bay High School was evacuated Monday morning because of a small fire in an upstairs bathroom. Ira Township firefighters were called to the scene to put out the fire. It was determined that the ...
Mar 21, 2016
Twitter turns 10: Tweets that changed the world
Look back at some of the most important Tweets in the 10-year history of Twitter.
Mar 21, 2016
Police catch woman caught on video shooting at Detroit gas station
Detroit police have captured a woman who was caught on camera opening fire on a driver at a gas station on Detroit’s west side. Paul W. Smith talked to Detroit Police Chief James Craig about the...
Mar 21, 2016
Internet sobs over viral, lonely ‘Papaw’ photo
The Internet came to the rescue of a somber-looking “Papaw” after a Twitter photo went viral of the grandpa eating a burger with only one of his six grandchildren.
Mar 18, 2016
Story of Clinton Twp. firefighter paying bill to help teen on ventilator makes national news
When a family couldn’t pay the bills to keep their son’s ventilator on, a Clinton Township firefighter stepped into help. Miguel Marquez talks to the fireman who became this family’s...
Mar 18, 2016
Paul W. Smith’s St. Patrick’s Day Celebration!
It was another great year celebrating St. Patrick’s Day on the Paul W. Smith Show! Check out some of the pictures and videos of the fun!
Mar 17, 2016
Mitch Albom/S.A.Y. Detroit distribute checks to deserving causes
More than a million dollars was raised Mitch Albom’s S.A.Y. Detroit Radiothon on WJR in December. Thursday, checks from all the generous donations were distributed to organizations across Metro ...
Mar 17, 2016
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April 3, 2026 ~ Dave Beachnau, CEO of the Detroit Local Organizing Committee for the 2027 NCAA Men’s Final Four, joins Kevin Dietz live from Indy to talk about Detroit’s preparations, the economic and cultural impact of hosting the Final Four, and what fans can expect when the event comes to downtown Detroit.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds talk with Tony Paul, a Detroit News reporter, about the Detroit Tigers’ upcoming season. They also discuss Tony’s top baseball movie character.
April 3, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Jamie Edmonds speak with Walker Hosley, a regional manager at Groundworks, about how winter weather affects home foundations and what to look for.
