The Daily J

Multiple shootings in Downtown Detroit left multiple people dead and several others injured. In the warmer months, crime tends to spike. But, on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns while that might be true, experts aren't blaming the summer months for violence, they blame humans.  (PHOTO: Emily Roth/WWJ)

Michigan has had the same state flag for almost 200 years. But East Grand Rapids Representative Phil Skaggs says it is time for a change. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns why flag experts say our flag lacks.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

On Tuesday, April 11, 2023, Michigan's Clean Slate Laws finally went into effect, wiping over 1,000,000 convictions from the system, with hundreds to thousands to follow every day after. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores how this system works to not just help those getting a clean slate, but everyone. (Credit: Getty)

Once thought of as an antiquated bacterial infection, syphilis has skyrocketed right here in Michigan across the last several years. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns what led to the comeback of the deadly bacteria. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

A newly formed group, the MI Pet Alliance, used National Pet Day to announce an initiative to create a law in Michigan that would require animal abusers to sign up in a statewide database. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that by law in Michigan, abused animals are often treated like they are the criminal.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Today's episode originally debuted last summer. --- The Detroit food truck rally returns for another summer of feeding downtown. Over 75 food trucks will rotate throughout the summer on weekday afternoons. Zach Clark explores whether food trucks can be a gauge for how comfortable people are being out and about.  (PHOTO: David Rodriguez Munoz / USA Today)

No matter where you are in Detroit, you'll see the 'Old English D' everywhere. How did the 'D' transcend the Detroit Tigers' hat and become the moniker for the city? WWJ's Zach Clark has the answer on a new Daily J. (PHOTO: Detroit Free Press via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

Coyotes have been becoming a common sight in cities and suburbs, including Metro Detroit. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why this canid is invading the concrete jungle and whether or not its presence is a threat. (Credit: Getty Images)

Now that spring has sprung, Michiganders have to be on the lookout for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes. As WWJ's Zach Clark learns on a new Daily J, for local storm chasers, this is their time to shine.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Springtime means warmer weather and flowers blooming. But it also means the insects are returning to Michigan, by the millions. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns from experts that mosquitoes and similar insects are a necessary evil.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

A new article in the Detroit News revealed that DTE has spent over $30 million on political lobbying in the last decade. While that's not illegal, on a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that some in the community think the public is getting the short end of the stick. (PHOTO: Mandi Wright/USA Today)

Those receiving Medicaid benefits did NOT have to reapply during the COVID-19 pandemic but that's changing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark digs down to find out the serious risks Michiganders face if they lose their coverage.  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

With its easy-to-use interface and creative tools, the social mean platform TikTok has quickly become wildly popular. So, why is Congress considering banning it in the U.S.? On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher breaks down aspects of the China-based app that have Congress worried, and explores how banning TikTok would affect content creators.  (Credit: Dan Kitwood/Getty)

When Chat GPT debuted last November, it took the world by storm, proving the future of artificial intelligence is now. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if AI technology is something to get excited about or something to fear. Or could it be both?  (PHOTO: Getty Images)

The City of Detroit has been snapping up thousands of blighted properties for well over a decade now. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns as the city points to progress, others are wondering why the quasi-governmental department is allowed to operate in the shadows. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

UAW members from across North America will spend the next several days in downtown Detroit to set their priorities for their upcoming negotiations with the Detroit 3 auto companies. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that thanks to a new union president and legislation in Lansing, the stakes couldn't be higher. (PHOTO: Eric Seals/USA Today)

The Marche du Nain Rouge has been happening in the Cass Corridor since 2010. But the legend of the Nain Rouge goes back to the founding of Detroit. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino explore how Detroiters have modernized a centuries-old legend in the name of a party. (PHOTO: Francis Grunow)

In 1997,  then-Michigan Governor John Engler closed a more than a dozen state psychiatric hospitals. Now, 26 years later, community mental health services and hospitals are still struggling to keep up. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher tackles the decades long issue, and what improvements are on the way. (Credit: Gabriel Tait/USA Today)

When it comes to global Muslim populations, the Metro Detroit area stands out. And that's true beyond Dearborn. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that some of the principles of Ramadan can be applied to everybody, regardless of faith. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

With winter behind us, many Metro Detroiters are thinking warm thoughts. But, with spring at hand, millions across the state are going to get pounded with allergens in the air. But, as WWJ's Zach Clark learns on a new Daily J, springtime isn't allergy season -- it's always allergy season. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Phase 2 of the Woodward construction project in Ferndale has now begun. When all is said and done, a portion of the road between 8 Mile and 10 Mile Roads will be slimmed down by a lane in each direction, among other improvements. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns this slimming trend is becoming popular. ( PHOTO: Manny Crisotomo/USA Today)

Today's episode originally debuted in March of last year. --- Celebrated for centuries, starting out as a religious holiday in Ireland, St. Patrick's Day has become a full-blown party day. How did that happen? And why is it so popular in America, no matter the heritage? WWJ's Zach Clark has the answers on a new Daily J. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Since 1958, the Corktown St. Patrick's Day parade has been a Detroit staple, drawing 100,000+ people annually. But, as WWJ's Zach Clark learns in a new Daily J, the parade is on the verge of falling by the wayside unless something changes. (PHOTO: Annie Barker/USA Today)

The Michigan legislature has voted to repeal the state's Right-to-Work law, which has been in place in 2013. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher will explore why the law was so divisive, and how its repeal will directly impact Michigan workers. (Photo: © Robert Killips | Lansing State Journal via Imagn Content Services, LLC)

The Detroit Tigers season is just a couple of weeks away, but the parent company of Bally Sports Detroit is on the verge of bankruptcy. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark details the challenge ahead for the regional sports network that carries not only the Tigers but the Pistons and Red Wings too. (PHOTO: Getty Images)