Detroit All Local from WWJ Newsradio

A three day recruiting effort kicks off today for the US Army.  U.S. Army General Joseph Martin, the 37th Vice Chief of Staff and the second in Command for the U.S. Army speaks with WWJ's Tom Jordan. Listen to what the Dearborn native says about trying to ink 10,000 enlistment contracts during the three-day virtual hiring extravaganza.

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Lake Orion Schools have a new superintendent.  The Board of Education unanimously voting to hire current South Lyon Assistant Superintendent Benjamin Kirby to head the district. Current superintendent Marion Ginopolis is retiring after ten years.  She talked with WWJ's Brooke Allen.  

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Talking with WWJ's Roberta Jasina and Tom Jordan, Governor Whitmer said a second shutdown of businesses could happen if the number of coronavirus cases grow.  Listen to what the governor said about casinos, strip clubs and schools.  

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Big changes coming to auto insurance in Michigan this week -- as drivers will have the option to choose their desired level of personal injury protection coverage -- for the first time.  Anita Fox -- Director of the Michigan Department of Insurance and Financial Services-- talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell about the reform. 

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Ford has revealed it's new F-150 pickup truck and it features more options and new designs.  WWJ Automotive analyst John McElroy talked with midday host Brooke Allen about the new truck.

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We'll soon hear the words Play Ball as Major League Baseball is set to get underway next month. WWJ's Jackie Paige and Jason Scott spoke live with Matt Shepard, play by play announcer for the Detroit Tigers on Fox Sports Detroit...

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Whether you're working from home or at the office during this pandemic,  many of us are thinking differently about our careers.  WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with Neal Gilbert, Vice president of Robert Half research staffing firm in Grand Rapids.

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Bills to allow cocktails-to-go and designated drinking districts have gained final approval from the Michigan Legislature. For what it all means, WWJ's Dan Jenkins spoke with Scott Ellis of the Michigan Licensed Beverage Association.

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A Livonia woman will be walking to Lansing this weekend to advocate for Black Lives Matter.  Beth Navas talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.

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Hundreds of Macomb County small businesses affected by the coronavirus pandemic have applied for grant money from the federal CARES Act -- but there is still time for others to apply. Macomb County's Director of Planning and Economic Development Vicky Rad talked with WWJ's Mike Campbell.   

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