The Daily J

Twenty-nine years ago today, D'Wanna Wiggins said she and her son, D'Wan Sims, went to Wonderland Mall in Livonia. What happened next is up for debate, but the only thing that's for sure is that D'Wan hasn't been seen since that day. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach wonders if we'll ever know what happened. (PHOTO: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children)

You can find Detroit style pizza on almost every corner these days. But the folks at Metropolitan Bar & Kitchen are trying something different. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark heads to Detroit's West Village to check out Metropolitan's new menu. (PHOTO: Metropolitan Variety Store/Facebook)

There is an age minimum to drive here in Michigan. But there is no age limit — even though senior drivers get in accidents at a disproportionate rate. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark wonders if Michigan's driving laws need adjusting. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Oakland County has some of Michigan's wealthiest areas and as a result, the area has become a recent target for home invasion. But just who is behind all of this? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark tries to get to the bottom of a multi-million dollar theft ring. (PHOTO: Cassie Llamas-Fossen/WWJ)

More than two years after four were killed and seven others were shot at Oxford High School, the shooter faces sentencing. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark looks back at the tragic day, and ahead to Ethan Crumbley's sentencing. (PHOTO: Ryan Garza/USA Today Network)

Victor Manuel Rocha, an ex-US Ambassador, has been charged with being a spy for Cuba for more than 40 years. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores the potential damage he caused, and the realities of being a modern day spy. (Credit: Getty)

Technology seems to be moving at a faster pace by the day. We humans can hardly keep up. But what if we are just scratching the surface of what is possible? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns about why quantum computing just might change our whole existence. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

The conversation about improving public transportation in Metro Detroit has been going on for decades, without much action to show for it. Are things about to change? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark details what Dan Gilbert is doing in the space. (PHOTO: Mandi Wright/USA Today)

The use of artificial intelligence in the public space has exploded over the last year or so -- which can have some major benefits. But AI can also be very dangerous. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the future of AI and where we humans fit into the picture. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Michigan Democrats say the six bills signed into law this week will attempt to get Michigan into carbon neutrality by 2050. But is that possible? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that optimism and skepticism are both running high.  (PHOTO: Ryan Marshall/WWJ)

When local elections concluded in early November, Michigan lost two members of the state House of Representatives to mayoral positions. To fill those seats Gov. Gretchen Whitmer called a special election, with a primary set for January. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher looks into why there's a rush to fill the seats, and what are the consequences? (Credit: Rodney Coleman-Robinson/USA Today)

With accumulating snow over the weekend, the winter driving season has begun here in Metro Detroit. As commuters hit the roads, what can be done to reduce the number of crashes? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns the answer lies in drivers themselves. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

Opening in 1976, Lakeside Mall was one of Metro Detroit's most dominant shopping centers. But like many other malls, Lakeside has become a shell of its former self. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Marisa Jenkins and Zach Clark look into what's next for the 100+ acre property in the heart of Macomb County.  (PHOTO: Marisa Jenkins/WWJ) -- Today's episode is originally from June of 2023

Thanksgiving is an extremely busy day in downtown Detroit thanks to the nationally-televised America's Thanksgiving Parade followed by a nationally-televised Lions game. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Annie Scaramuzzino and Zach Clark dig into how Thanksgiving became a seminal day in the Motor City. (Photo: David Reginek-USA TODAY Sports)

After the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States suffered a severe semiconductor chip shortage that affected many different industries -- including automakers. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why these chips are so important to our everyday life, and why relying on foreign manufacturing could be dangerous. (Credit: Getty)

Barry Sanders is one of the greatest players in NFL history; a legend throughout the state of Michigan and beyond. But his sudden retirement in 1999 left a bad taste in the mouths of many. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark speaks to Sanders himself about his new documentary that tells the story of him walking away from the game. (PHOTO: USA Today Sports)

Michigan is one of just a handful of states that uses a full-time legislative body. But should that be the way? On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark explores the drive to move the legislators to part time, and the impact it could have. (Junfu Han/USA Today Network)

For about 30 years, Major Magic's locations across Metro Detroit (and Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania) were an epicenter of childhood fun. But, these days, it's just a memory. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark tries to recapture his youth. (PHOTO: Sharon Patterson-Mazza/@mrsmadrox on Instagram)

Detroit has the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in America — an event spanning nearly a century. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark and Annie Scaramuzzino examine a tradition inside of a tradition, the giant papier-mâché heads that march down Woodward Avenue.  (PHOTO: Andrew Weber/USA TODAY Sports) ---- This episode originally ran in November of 2022.

Opening day for rifle season is November 15, and once again the Michigan DNR has banned baiting in hopes to curb cases of the lethal Chronic Wasting Disease among deer. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores why officials say the ban is so important, and why some hunters are pushing back. (Credit: Getty Images)

How many of the products you buy are suffering from shrinkage? Or 'shrinkflation' as it is sometimes called? New numbers show the bulk of Americans have taken notice. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark learns that inflation goes far beyond your wallet. (PHOTO: Getty Images)

The Christmas Tree that anchors Campus Martius Park during the holiday season is one of the biggest in the country ... which can make one difficult to find. On a new Daily J, WWJ's Zach Clark heads Up North to join the Detroit Christmas Tree on its journey down south. (PHOTO: David Cowan)

The UAW strike against the Detroit 3 lasted about six weeks. It was an eventful six weeks. But did the strike work? And how can we tell? WWJ's Zach Clark has more on a new Daily J. (PHOTO: Mandi Wright/USA Today)

Since 1990, the 75-foot sign outside the old Gibraltar Trade Center has been an icon along I-94 in Macomb County. Gibraltar has been closed for years, but as WWJ's Annie Scaramuzzino and Zach Clark learn on a new Daily J, the new owners are giving the sign new life. (PHOTO: Annie Scaramuzzino/WWJ)

The COVID pandemic exacerbated an already declining number of EMS workers, but it's not the sole reason. On this Daily J, WWJ's Brian Fisher explores the many factors contributing to the drop in EMTs and paramedics, and what is being done to address it. (PHOTO: Getty Images)