The Daily J

Who should be in charge of what books are available for check out at a public library? What about at a school library? In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark takes a look at how the conversation of banning books is dividing Michigan communities. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

The North American International Auto Show is really just a look into the future -- how does the car of the future work and what does it look like? In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discovers the future of the auto show might be auto-less.  (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

On Tuesday, over a dozen brand new cars were stolen from two Metro Detroit assembly plants. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that experts are wondering why the automakers aren't doing more on their own to secure the vehicles.  (PHOTO: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

Fall means a few things here in Metro Detroit -- changing leaves, cooler weather and, of course, cider and donuts. But why? Why do Michiganders love cider and donuts so much? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark went to an over 200-year old orchard to figure it out. (PHOTO: Zach Clark/WWJ)

The Oakland County Sheriff believes 53-year-old Igor Lanis shot and killed his wife and their dog and seriously injured one of their daughters. Another daughter says her father had been more agitated since 2020, after falling into internet conspiracy theories. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark identifies why conspiracy theories work and why the spell is so hard to break. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

During the time of the Underground Railroad, Detroit was given the codename Midnight. While the Underground Railroad is long gone, on this Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the lasting mark abolitionists left on the City of Detroit. (PHOTO: Kimberly P. Mitchell/USA TODAY NETWORK)

West Michigan native Stacey Lyn-Chahorski was just 19 when she was killed back in 1988. But she wasn't identified until this past March and her suspected killer was identified earlier this week. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the ethics surrounding the technology used to solve this case (PHOTO: Georgia Bureau of Investigation)

About 3 million visitors flood Cedar Point annually to enjoy over a dozen roller coasters, like the 400-foot tall Top Thrill Dragster. But, this week — following a serious accident in 2021 — park officials announced announced they would retire and "reimagine" the ride. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the legacy of the record breaking coaster. (PHOTO: Cedar Fair Entertainment Company)

Detroit City Councilman Scott Benson has proposed an ordinance that would require restaurants to post color-coded grades from the city health department. But many restaurant groups are pushing back on the idea. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks for a solution to this Detroit issue. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

For almost 100 years, the Boblo Island Amusement Park was a beacon of entertainment in Detroit. Thirty years after the Boblo Boats stopped service, the steamships still hold a special place in the hearts of many. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark pinpoints the power of the nostalgia behind these historic vessels. (PHOTO: John Collier/Detroit Free Press)

As we trade shorts for sweatshirts, Michiganders turn their attention to the fall foliage. And while summertime dominates state tourism, the fall is a multi-billion dollar industry. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark maximizes the fall viewing experience across Michigan. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

For about a year, there has been a battle brewing in Macomb County: Executive Mark Hackel, a Democrat and Republican Prosecutor Pete Lucido have been at odds since November. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks at the potential damage done by this power struggle. (HACKEL PHOTO: Kirthmon F. Dozier/USA Today Network; LUCIDO PHOTO: Detroit Free Press)

A line of severe storms pounded Southeast Michigan Monday evening, knocking out power to 260,000 DTE Energy customers across the region. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark tries to find out what's behind these blackouts plaguing Metro Detroit. (PHOTO: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

Michigan Republicans gathered in Lansing over the weekend to nominate their candidates for Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General and Secretary of State. But, a coup attempt months ago inside the Macomb County Republican Party months ago threw Saturday into chaos. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores Macomb County's place in the statewide Republican party. (PHOTO: Junfu Han/USA Today Network...

There are few feelings like the feeling of being "home". For millions of Metro Detroiters, the Uniroyal Tire on I-94 in Allen Park is a beacon, welcoming them back from Detroit Metro Airport. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino, unearth the origin story behind the legendary landmark (PHOTO: Terrance Vallis/WWJ)

Last week, Dodge announced it was discontinuing the Charger and Challenger in 2023, a short time later showing off a concept car for an all electric Charger. Dodge is just the latest in a wave of car companies investing more in EVs. On today's Daily J, experts and consumers tell Brian Fisher how far electric cars have come, and how they compare to their gas-fueled counterparts. (Photo: Bill Puglia...

It's been 50 years since humans set foot on the moon. But NASA is now on the verge of resuming their lunar program with the Artemis I mission, with help from local scientists. In a new Daily J, experts tell WWJ's Zach Clark that the colonization of the moon is a foregone conclusion. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

As the days get a little cooler and the nights a little shorter, over a million kids across Michigan will soon return to the classroom. The beginning of school can be a tough time for both kids and parents alike. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark has survival tips to help start the year off on the right foot. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

The giant slide on Belle Isle in Detroit went viral over the weekend -- but for all of the wrong reasons. Dozens of videos showing adults and children bouncing down the slide made for chaotic viewing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark takes a painful ride down memory lane in the Motor City. (PHOTO: Michigan Department of Natural Resources)

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer famously campaigned on a promise to 'Fix the Damn Roads.' But what about the bridges? Michigan has over 11,000 bridges, but less than 4,000 are considered to be in 'good' condition. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark discovers the state is well behind in bridge maintenance, and trying to play catch-up is a big challenge. (PHOTO: Mike Campbell/WWJ)

Recreational marijuana has been legal in Michigan since 2018. Across the country, there have been concerns that the legalization of marijuana would lead to increased crime rates. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark finds out that never happened. But the damage has been done. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

During the pandemic, nurses were on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19. That fight highlighted a problem: nurses are burning out and as a result, they are leaving the field in droves. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark busts a myth about a nursing shortage and explores how to bring back the 1 million that have left the industry. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Last Thursday, road workers outside of Grand Rapids stumbled across a set of bones that ended up being a mostly-complete mastodon skeleton. As WWJ's Zach Clark discovers, the find is relatively common. (PHOTO: Gretchen Whitmer/Twitter)

A primary water main run by the Great Lakes Water Authority broke Saturday morning, forcing 935,000 residents to boil water. While that number has dropped a lot -- there are still well over 130,000 people who have to boil water indefinitely. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark takes a look at what went wrong, and where to point the finger. 

Detroiters have been enjoying Vernors ginger ale for over 150 years -- the pop has become iconic in the region. For the first time decades, Vernors is rolling out a new flavor. In a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark drinks in over a century of history while looking to the future. (PHOTO: Zach Clark / WWJ)