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Hillary declares victory in Iowa Caucus
Hillary Clinton declared victory early Tuesday morning in a razor-thin contest against Bernie Sanders in Iowa. But Democratic Party officials have not yet declared a winner. "Hillary Clinton has won t...
Feb 02, 2016
Ted Cruz wins Iowa caucus
Ted Cruz is the projected winner of the Iowa caucuses for the Republicans. The Texas senator captured 28 percent of the vote. Donald Trump placed a close second, and Senator Marco Rubio finished just ...
Feb 01, 2016
Former WJR News Director Robert Schuman has died
Former WJR News Director Robert Schuman has died. Schuman's family said he died of congestive heart failure at age 65 in his home. He worked at many news stations and worked at WJR in the 1980’s...
Feb 01, 2016
Is China planning to put a man on the moon?: analysts and photos suggest “yes”
China has released hundreds of high-resolution photos taken by its Chang'e-3 lunar lander and rover, showing the moon’s surface in vivid detail. The China National Space Administration produced ...
Feb 01, 2016
Detroit Area hospitals prepare for possible Zika Virus cases
Detroit Area hospitals prepare for possible Zika Virus cases. WJR's Gene Fogel reports:https://www.wjr.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/112/2016/02/MP3_BC-.wav-Carts-ZIKA-FOGEL-1-31.mp3
Feb 01, 2016
Duggan to announce homeowner tax decrease
If you are a Detroit homeowner, your property taxes are probably going down. Detroit Mayor Duggan will announce property assessment changes on Monday that will result in homeowner tax reductions. Tax ...
Feb 01, 2016
State officials seek the public’s comments for Straits of Mackinac pipeline proposals
State officials are seeking public comment on two proposals that will be issued to contractors interested in performing risk analysis on pipelines in the Straits of Mackinac. The state says the draft ...
Feb 01, 2016
State lawmakers call for termination of DPS emergency manager Darnell Earley
In the wake of the Flint water crisis, a group of state lawmakers are calling for the immediate termination of Detroit Public Schools’ emergency manager Darnell Earley. Earley has been in charge...
Feb 01, 2016
Video: Shark eats another shark at aquarium
An 8-year-old shark ate a smaller shark at the Coex Aquarium in Seoul, South Korea. The aquarium believes the attack was caused by a turf war.
Jan 31, 2016
Screen Actors Guild Awards recognized diversity
Diversity was the big winner at the 22nd Screen Actors Guild Awards. A majority of the 15 trophies presented Saturday night honored actors of color, or those in shows or films promoting diversity. Idr...
Jan 31, 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.
