The Reverend Jesse Jackson, who died this morning at age 84, had many friends in Michigan. Detroit city councilmember Coleman A. Young II talked with WWJ's Jackie Paige and Chris Fillar about Rev. Jackson. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

If you enjoy watching the Luge races at the Olympics, you can actually try it out on a luge track in Muskegon. WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with Dan Bonner, of Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park. (Photo credit-Adam Alexander Photo)

The Rev. Jesse Jackson has died. Jackson became a leader of the Civil Rights Movement for decades after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in 1968. He was a two-time presidential candidate -- leading political crusades and advocating for the poor and underrepresented on issues from voting rights and job opportunities to education and health care. Detroit Historian Ken Coleman gave his reaction live on WWJ this morning.

Paczkis are a Metro Detroit staple ahead of Lent. American Polish Cultural Center General Manager Elizabeth Wienke tells WWJ's Amanda Forrester all about the February treat

As February’s American Heart Month spotlights heart health, a new University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll suggests gaps in preparedness for teen cardiac emergencies. Parents, however, overwhelmingly support CPR and AED training. WWJ's Ryan Wrecker talked with Sarah Clark, co-director of the Mott Poll. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

Fifty years after the Oakland County Child Killer "shattered the innocence" of Southeast Michigan, Sheriff Mike Bouchard says the hunt for justice is far from over. In an interview with WWJ's Amanda Forrester, Bouchard—who worked the case as a young officer— talks about how new technology could be key to finally getting some answers.

Muslims in Metro Detroit and around the world this week will observe the Holy Month of Ramadan. Imam Steven Elturk, who leads the Islamic Organization of North America in Warren, talked with WWJ's Greg Bowman. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

A new kind of winter escape is open for business in Detroit. The Islandview Sauna Club is now taking appointments for its wood-fired sauna experience. Located near Lafayette and Mount Elliot, the club charges $25 an hour for a session. Co-owner Gail von Staden spoke live with WWJ's Jay Dennis.

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If you're tired of the winter chill, you can get a taste of summer in Novi this weekend. The annual Detroit Boat Show is officially underway at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace. Nicki Polan -- the Executive Director of the Michigan Boating Industries Association -- spoke live with WWJ's Jay Dennis.

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The latest report from Realcomp shows home sales were down in January about 4.9%, but Kathy Broock from Max Broock Realtors says things are looking up for Spring. She talked with WWJ's Beth Fisher. (Photo credit: Max Broock Realtors