Detroit’s Department of Transportation is installing 21 extended bus platforms along East Jefferson between Chene and Alter. The pilot project aims to speed up boarding, improve schedule reliability, and enhance safety for cyclists, motorists, and riders by keeping buses from crossing parking and bike lanes. WWJ's Tim Pamplin reports. Photo: Tim Pamplin/WWJ

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer paid a visit to a Metro Detroit on Wednesday to highlight the coming school year, and the need to reach a budget deal for state educators to work with. WWJ's Jon Hewett brings us the story from Wyandotte.

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Listen to live coverage from legendary station WWL Radio during Hurricane Katrina and then hear analysis from experts talking to WWL's Newell Normand on what it took -- and will still take -- to bring New Orleans back to the city it should be.

Novi Community Schools are reporting strong academic and social gains since implementing a cellphone-free policy. Superintendent Ben Mainka says students are more focused and connected. They’re urging other Michigan districts to act now and adopt similar policies. Click to hear WWJ's Tim Pamplin interview Novi Superintendent Ben Mainka on the subject of cell phones in the classroom. Photo: Getty File

WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins speaks with Michigan State Police Lt. Ashley Miller about annual statistics showing a rise in traffic-related fatalities; with distracted driving appearing to be the main culprit. (Photo: Mike Campbell)

Finding from an internal investigation into city officials in Hamtramck accused of misconduct has been released.

The report gathered by law firm Miller Johnson found evidence that Police Chief Jamiel Altaheri violated multiple city policies. That includes allegedly driving a city vehicle after drinking alcohol, destroying evidence, and handing a civilian volunteer a loaded gun. His attorney, Amir Makled of Hall Makled Law, says all the chief ever wanted was to help the city of Hamtramck.

Makled spoke Tuesday with WWJ's Darrylin Horne.

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President Trump is attempting to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook, who worked at Michigan State University and is the first Black woman to serve on the board. WWJ's Tony Ortiz spoke with Elliott Stein from Bloomberg Intelligence about if President Trump — or any president — has the authority to terminate a Fed governor.

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For some teachers in Metro Detroit, it'll be their first year with a classroom of their own. WWJ's Taylor Dietz talked to Katie Fisher, a lower elementary teacher at Our Lady Star of the Sea in Grosse Pointe Woods. She just finished her master's degree and student teaching requirement and talked about her decision to go into education, excitement for the school year, and more...

There's an increased focus on the mental health of students as they head back to the classroom this week. Stress and excitement can be overwhelming feelings that parents may struggle to navigate. WWJ's Tracey McCaskill talked with Dr. Shanti Mitchell, a child and adolescent psychiatrist at Henry Ford Health. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

A warning from the Michigan Department of Transportation. Without additional funding, more than 100 bridges across the state could be forced to close by the year 2035, impacting 1.8 million drivers daily. WWJ's Greg Bowman spoke with Rebecca Curtis, Chief Bridge Engineer for MDOT. She says more than 2/3 of state-owned bridges are more than 50 years — which is around the time when most bridges are replaced.

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