Detroit All Local from WWJ Newsradio

On today's road trip, Rob talks to David Lorenz, Vice President of Travel Michigan.  Rob and David will be taking you on a tour of the State of Michigan as they talk about the sites you can see in the state during winter time. 

WWJ's Stephanie Davis' Voices of the Community focuses on Jamon Jordan, historian and founder of Black Scroll Network History and Tours in Detroit who talks about the significant role Detroit has played in the nation's African American history. Jordan is offering virtual tours now and all year round. 

There are plans to find out how Michigan's foster care system compares with others across the country.  A task force of ten state legislators, five Republicans and five Democrats, has been formed to collect data and eventually use it to make recommendations if changes need to be made. State Representative Bronna Kahle from Adrian talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.

The suicide rate among American adolescents has risen drastically over the last decade, but many at-risk youths aren’t receiving the mental health services they need.  University of Michigan researchers have developed a personalized system to better detect suicidal youths.  WWJ's Dr. Deanna Lites talked with Dr Cheryl King, a professor and clinical child psychologist at Michigan Medicine.

City leaders in Mount Clemens are discussing a proposal that would create a social district where people could buy and drink alcoholic beverages outdoors.  Mount Clemens Mayor Laura Kropp talked live with WWJ's Brooke Allen.