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Oakland University Department of Biological Sciences professor Scott Tiegs tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester what makes these wriggly pests unique (photo credit: Getty Images)

As artificial intelligence becomes more integrated into our daily routines, more people are turning to chatbots for mental health advice or even as a replacement for therapy and personal relationships. As part of WWJ’s series on A.I., "Metro Detroit and the A.I. Revolution," WWJ's Dan Jenkins spoke with chair and Professor of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan, Dr. Stephan Taylor, about the...

More than 200,000 Michigan voters have already cast their ballots leading up to Election Day, which is now less than a month away And during this election cycle, it's all about affordability. Visiting the WWJ Newsradio 950 studios, Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist, who is running for Secretary of State, was asked how he can help lower costs for Michiganders. One idea: returning driver's training...

You could save money with Amazon Prime Days. Many people have started their holiday shopping. WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with C-NET Senior Consumer Insights Editor, Dashia Milden. (Photo credit-Getty Images)

Detroit's Make Detroit Home program has announced its first $15,000 grant recipients. The initiative helps entrepreneurs, creatives and current and returning Detroiters invest in businesses, home purchases, renovations and housing. MoveDetroit says its broader effort will provide more than $500,000 in benefits to 313 participants across the city. Click to hear awards announcement.

The 28-year-old was reportedly working with yersinia pestis in an anti-plague lab in Siberia at the time of her death. Medical Director of Research for Corewell Health East and Director of Infectious Disease Research for Corewell Health Matthew Sims tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester what we know so far. (photo credit: Getty Images)

CEO of Born in Detroit and the Born in brand Anthony Tomey and Born in Ohio Executive Jack Hunter tell WWJ's Amanda Forrester about the expansion. (photo credit: Anthony Tomey/Born in Detroit)

The botched execution of Crist Pike in Tennessee has reignited the debate over capital punishment in the U.S. Dr. Michael L. Radelet Professor Emeritus of Sociology and Criminology at the University of Colorado Boulder, points out that Michigan was the first Western democracy to abolish the death penalty, back in 1846. However, the death penalty is currently legal in 27 U.S. states, and is also au...

Reach Out and Read, a reading program in health clinics in Michigan, hopes to expand with a new, national affiliation. WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with interim executive leader Heather Boswell. (Photo Credit-Reach Out and Read, Inc.)

Detroit officials announced another decline in crime, continuing several years of historic reductions. Mayor Mary Sheffield and Police Chief Todd Bettison highlighted falling violent crime and a major reduction involving young people. One juvenile homicide victim was recorded this summer, compared with nine during the same period in 2025. Click to hear press conference.

The unincorporated Livingston County community is a popular tourist destination. Hell, Michigan owner Evelyn Eberline tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester what people need to know about the job (photo credit: Getty Images)

Executive Director and Founder Ricky Blanding tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester how the subscription works. (photo credit: Getty Images)

The Detroit Fire Department says you can prevent fires. It's hosting Fire Prevention Week, aimed at raising awareness about fire safety. Detroit Fire Marshall Don Thomas talked with WWJ's Tracey McCaskill on Saturday morning. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

The Michigan Libertarian Party disavowed its own gubernatorial candidate, Genesee County truck driver Anthony Hudson, saying his statements and platform run counter to their own. One week later, Hudson isn't too worried about it. And no matter how things shake out on November 3, he sees this as a win. Hudson stopped by the WWJ Newsradio 950 studios on Monday for a chat with Tony Ortiz — about what...

AI is becoming more and more integrated into our everyday world and WWJ is looking into several different ways it's impacting our lives with a special series this week. WWJ morning anchor Chris Fillar spoke to professor Greg Gogolin, PHD at Ferris State University who helped create a Bachelor's Degree in Artificial Intelligence.

Anthony Tomey, CEO of 8 Mile Vodka, tells WWJ's Miranda Richardson how the company is celebrating National Vodka Day from fall-inspired recipes to spending time in the community. (Photo Credit: Irrin0215/Getty Images)

Elliot Hall was the first black vice president of the Ford automotive company, and now he's releasing a memoir called "From Begole Street to Ford's C-Suite: An American Success Story." He will host a book signing at Source Booksellers in Detroit on Saturday, October 11. He spoke live with WWJ's Chris Keyzer (Photo Credit: Eerik/Getty Images).

A special Ted Talk is being held in Auburn Hills to discuss AI, cybersecurity, and how the technology is impacting jobs. WWJ's Greg Bowman spoke live with the organizer, Lyudong Yan. (Photo Credit: smolaw11/Getty Images).

Controversy is growing over a ballot measure that would establish public power in Ann Arbor, and get rid of the city's reliance on DTE. The Ann Arbor City Council has put a resolution on its agenda for Monday to encourage a "no" vote on the measure. If the measure is approved by voters, Ann Arbor will establish a governance structure for its own electric utility to replace DTE. Executive Director...

The botched execution attempt of Christa Pike by lethal injection in Tennessee has put the ethical debate over the death penalty back in the spotlight. University of Colorado Sociology and Criminology Professor Emeritus and Michigan native, Michael Radelet, says most western societies have banned capital punishment. He spoke live with WWJ's Kyle Kimball about the reasons why and Michigan's history...

Historic Elmwood Foundation Director Amy Elliott Bragg tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester what visitors can expect to see this weekend -- along with other events planned for the fall. (photo credit: Amy Elliott Bragg)

It's Buy Nearby weekend in Michigan, a weekend when the Michigan Retailers Association asks that you shop at stores near your home to pump more money into the state. WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with Vic Veda of the association. (photo credit-Michigan Retailers Association)

While the races for Michigan Governor and U.S. Senate have been garnering much of the headlines during this election season, there are other statewide races that will be decided. One of them is for Attorney General. On the ballot is Republican Doug Lloyd, the current Eaton County Prosecutor, and Democrat and current Washtenaw County Prosecutor Eli Savit. WWJ's Chris Fillar talked one-on-one with L...

Toyota unveiled its new $50 million automotive battery laboratory at its North American R&D headquarters in Saline. Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined Toyota executives and community leaders for the event, which highlighted battery technology, the future of electrified vehicles and Toyota’s efforts to expand STEM education opportunities across Washtenaw County. Click to hear full announcement.

Anxiety and trauma psychiatrist in the School of Medicine and director of the Stress, Trauma, and Anxiety Research Clinic Dr. Arash Javanbakht tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester why people love being scared at Halloween. (photo credit: Getty Images)