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Senior Director of the Michigan Poison & Drug Information Center at the Wayne State's School of Medicine Dr. Varun Vohra tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester about the distinction between natural kratom and synthetic products and what people need to know. (photo credit: Getty Images)

A death penalty expert said it was an unprecedented failure. Tennessee officials have been unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug.

They may not be as big as their grizzly cousins, but black bears also need to prepare for winter. DNR bear, furbearer and small game specialist Cody Norton tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester what they're doing right now. (photo credit: Getty Images)

University of Michigan professor and astronomy department chair Michael Meyer tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester about the research and what could come next. (photo credit: U.S. Naval Observatory)

Health organizations have declared a national emergency concerning children's mental health. Approximately 9.5% — or roughly 1 in 10 — U.S. high school students reported attempting suicide in the past year, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Youth Risk Behavior Survey. To discuss that staggering statistic, and talk about what can be done, WWJ's Ryan Wrecker...

The renewal will appear on ballots in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. Detroit Zoo Chief of Staff Amanda Hanlin tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester what voters need to know. (photo credit: Dan Jenkins / WWJ 950)

Firefighters and paramedics in Birmingham are hoping to get back to the bargaining table with the city. They've been working without a contract for nearly three months. WWJ's Pat Vitale spoke Tuesday with Union President Trevor Baker, who says members just want a fair contract. (WWJ Photo)

A new Jim Crow Museum is opening at Ferris State University on Wednesday. WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with museum founder and vice president for diversity, inclusion, and strategic initiatives at Ferris, Dr. David Pilgrim, about Jim Crow segregation in America. (photo credit-Ferris State University)

Macomb County Executive Director Mark Hackell tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester why manufacturing is so important to the region. (photo credit: Getty Images)

Professor of emergency medicine and Director of the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention Dr. Patrick Carter tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester how the program works and the findings so far. (photo credit: Getty Images)

An event honoring some of the nation's bravest will be taking place in the Arsenal of Democracy. The Congressional Medal of Honor Society's National Convention begins Wednesday in Detroit. The Congressional Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest and most prestigious military decoration. Event Coordinator Adrian Kozakov talked with WWJ's Greg Bowman. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images for...

Gas prices have dropped in the past week in Michigan. What's the reason, and should we expect them to continue to fall? WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with Adrienne Woodland of AAA Michigan. (Photo: Getty Images)

Amy Zuhlke of Howell was on a NATO trip with her husband in Germany, and living in Italy, when she went to the ER with abdominal pain. At age 50, she learned she had Stage III Ovarian Cancer. After moving 17 times, and living in several countries including the UK and Australia, the diagnosis brought her to her family's side in Michigan where she'd undergo treatment. She sat down with WWJ's Christi...

As we approach the November 3rd elections, WWJ continues to sit down with candidates on your ballot. Macomb County Clerk Anthony Forlini, who is running for Secretary of State as a Republican, talked with WWJ's Jackie Paige. (Photo credit: WWJ)

The American Cancer Society says an estimated 192,000 people nationwide will be diagnosed with blood cancer this year. The most common types are leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma. September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month. Dr. Suresh Bala, a hematologist/oncologist at the Karmanos Cancer Institute, sat down with WWJ's Christina McDaniel to discuss revolutions in treatment, the latest researc...

The Franklin Cider Mill in Franklin makes its cider with fresh apples, with no additives, according to owner Melanie Radner. But you can also enjoy doughnuts, caramel apples and more at the historic mill. Radner spoke live with WWJ's Kyle Kimball. (Photo Credit: Svetlana-Cherruty/Getty Images).

Metro Detroit residents approaching retirement are invited to attend two seminars that help them navigate healthcare and Medicare taxes. The Center for Financial Planning in Southfield will host the sessions this coming Tuesday (9/29) and the following Tuesday (10/6). Certified Financial Planner Sandy Adams spoke live with WWJ's Chris Keyzer.

With more reports of AI going rogue when hacking, how do these models act independently? Assistant Professor Lu Wang from the University of Michigan spoke with WWJ's Chris Fillar about recent AI developments and what can be done to combat these issues. (Photo: Getty Images)

The haunted attraction returns for its 26th season. Operations Manager Zac Terebus tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester what fans can expect this year. (photo credit: Getty Images)

7,500 native mussels were stocked in the Clinton River, Huron River and Cass Lake. DNR fisheries biologist Cleyo Harris tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester why they're so important. (photo credit: Michigan DNR)

The familiar sights and sounds of the iconic "Pure Michigan" campaign are back in time to promote the state's fall travel season. WWJ's Greg Bowman talked with Pure Michigan Vice President Kelly Wolgamott. (Photo credit: Pure Michigan)

In the mid-2000s, "To Catch A Predator" was one of the biggest shows on television. Now, an extravagant depiction of the creation of that show has come to the big screen. WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins with a review of the new psychological drama ..."Primetime". (Photo Credit: Getty Images / Benjamin Cremel / Staff)

Former Tigers player and current Pirates manager Don Kelly reflects on playing against Justin Verlander this weekend, JV's career, favorite moments, what Jim Leyand taught him, and more with WWJ's Jeremy Otto! Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images

The 16th annual Men's Health Event is taking place Saturday, September 26th, from 9am til 3pm at the Wayne State Fieldhouse. WWJ's Jackie Paige talked with Dr. Michael Lutz who started the event and is president of the Michigan Men's Health Foundation. (Photo by Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

Detroit leaders stood with the family of Jaquoya Wix Thursday, days after prosecutors charged a man with first-degree murder in her stabbing death. Wix was killed while on a break from work downtown. She and the attacker did not know each other. Her family, Police Chief Todd Bettison and DWIHN CEO James White spoke about the loss and what comes next. Click to hear her sister Alicya speak at press...