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While the focus may be on the UAW and the Big 3's looming strike, over 1,000 Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan workers have already hit the picket line. WWJ's Tony Ortiz says the union wants to end outsourcing and achieve equitable pay for its members.

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The deadline for a new contract for the UAW from the Detroit 3 is just over 24 hours away. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says Ford has proposed what they say is the best offer in 80 years. 

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Ford kicks off the Detroit Auto Show by showcasing its new F-150. WWJ's Jeff Gilbert has the details.

With the contract expiring Thursday night, Ford has made its 'most generous offer in 80 years'. UAW is expected to respond Wednesday. (Credit: Sarabeth Maney/USA Today)

In the wake of the suspension of Michigan State University football coach Mel Tucker, newly named "acting" head coach Harlon Barnett stepped up to the microphone today -- meeting with the media in East Lansing. Joining with the story is WWJ's Jon Hewett. (Credit: Nick King/USA Today)

Auto workers today preparing for a strike while their negotiators try to prevent one. WWJ's Ryan Marshall has more. 

A jack-knife semi crash scene still causing issues for drivers this morning. WWJ's Charlie Langton joins us with the details.

Mel Tucker has come out swinging against the sexual harassment allegations he faces. WWJ's Luke Sloan has more details (Credit: Nick King/USA Today)

WWJ speaks with USA Today Investigative Reporter Kenny Jacoby who broke the story this weekend that led to Tucker's suspension, without pay, as the school investigates him for allegedly sexually harassing Brenda Tracy, a rape survivor who has made educating athletes about sexual violence her life’s work.

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The UAW has set a midnight Thursday deadline for a strike but WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says there is optimism from one of the Detroit 3: Stellantis

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Some seeking medical care in Rochester may have to look elsewhere. WWJ's Charlie Langton reports nurses and technologists at Ascension Providence Rochester Hospital have launched a three-day strike.

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From the auto beat, WWJ's Jeff Gilbert says the pace of both UAW-Detroit THREE contract talks -- and the rhetoric -- will likely pick up in these days before the deadline.

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WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert says Stellantis is offering workers an almost 15 percent pay raise. UAW President Sean Fain is set to respond to the latest offer later today. The UAW has set a September 14th strike deadline.

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Following the deadly campus shooting in February that claimed 3 lives, WWJ's Greg Bowman reports that today, Michigan State University voted 5-2 to ban firearms across the campus.

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The expectations have never been higher for the Detroit Lions and on opening night they delivered, beating the defending Super Bowl Champion Chiefs in Kansas city 21-20. WWJ Sports Anchor Chris Fillar says the team could feel the support from the fans, despite being on the road.

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The contracts between the UAW and the Detroit 3 expire in less than a week and the union says they are staying firm until their demands are met. 

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An off-duty Livonia cop is hospitalized with critical injuries after the motorcycle he was driving crashed with a truck on Thursday, authorities announced.

GM's latest contract offer to the UAW has been rejected, with the union calling it 'insulting'. (Credit: Getty)

Michigan State Police is investigating a possible freeway shooting on I-275 in Canton. WWJ's Mike Campbell has the details.

A 16-year-old, one of four people charged in the kidnapping of infant twins, to make a court appearance today. WWJ's Charlie Langton has the details. (Credit: WWJ)