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The opening round of the 2024 NFL Draft is in downtown Detroit this evening. It's been years in the making and Governor Gretchen Whitmer says its time to show the world what we're about.

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The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is ramping up some tests of new crash prevention technology. And as we hear from WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert, that technology is having trouble.

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As the NFL Draft draws near -- excitement is ramping up in Downtown Detroit. WWJ's Jon Hewett is right by the stage with an update. In Warren, a father faces charges while his son, who found his unsecured gun. Here's more on today's top stories from across Metro Detroit. (Photo: Jon Hewett/WWJ) 

Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin who suffered a cardiac arrest and collapsed on the field last year will be in Detroit this weekend offering free CPR training -- and giving out AEDs. It's part of his Chasing M’s Foundation CPR Tour happening on Saturday at the Corner Ballpark in Corktown.

Charges have been filed against three teens in connection with a fight outside a high school that injured a police officer in Warren.

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The Monroe County Prosecutor's Office has filed murder and other charges against Marshella Chidester, the driver of an SUV that crashed into the Swan Boat Club killing two children. It's alleged she was drunk, a charge her lawyer denies.

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The Justice Department has agreed to pay over $138 million to the victims of disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar. The FBI knew of allegations against Nassar for months and did nothing, allowing the abuse to continue.

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Criminal charges are expected tomorrow against a 66-year-old woman who police say was drunk when she crashed into a building in Monroe County over the weekend -- killing two children at a birthday party.

Drivers headed to downtown Detroit will see more road closures around the NFL Draft theater.  Woodward Avenue is closed from Campus Martius to Hart Plaza.  (Credit: Getty)

Charges are expected to be filed today against a suspected drunk driver who crashed into a building in Monroe County over the weekend, which was hosting a children's birthday party.  Two children -- a young brother and sister -- were killed.  Many others were injured. WWJ's Jon Hewett has details.

Phase 4 of road closures and detours are now in place for the NFL Draft. WWJ's Michelle Pena with the update from the 24 HOUR Traffic Center. (Credit: Getty)

Green Oak Township Police says around 11 o'clock yesterday morning, the man came to a 7-Eleven store south of Brighton to meet up with who he thought was a 14-year-old girl. But it was actually a person dedicated to catching predators across Michigan. The man was arrested in the parking lot. He's now in jail as the case is reviewed. (Credit: Ryan Garza/USA Today)

Although Michigan law prohibits retailers from charging prices that are "grossly in excess" of what others are charging for the same thing -- a general rise in prices does not automatically equal price gouging.

ER doctors at Ascension St. John Hospital in Detroit are on the picket line, and will remain there until 2 p.m. WWJ's Mike Campbell explains why.

On March 29th, five Detroit men, ranging in age from 33 to 48, were shot outside of a nightclub on West Chicago near Oakman Boulevard.  Hunter is currently in police custody.  He's due in court this morning. (Credit: Mike Campbell)

Detroit Police Chief James White unveils how Homeland Security, ATF and the FBI will be working together ahead of the NFL Draft.

Detroit native Big Sean headline NFL Draft concert series. (Credit: Junfu Han/USA Today)

A fast moving storm hit Ferndale and other Metro Detroit cities, tearing at least three roofs off around Woodward. WWJ's Charlie Langton has more. (Credit: Charlie Langton/WWJ)

Detroit Police Department already working to keep NFL Draft safe, by working with the federal government and state of the art technology. WWJ's Mike Campbell has more.