Parents with kids who ride the bus in the Woodhaven-Brownstown school district can download an app that will allow them to track the location of their kid's bus. WWJ's Taylor Dietz talked to Superintendent Mark Greathead about the effort.

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Professor Nikolai Thomas at Michigan State University has been researching turf for decades and says there's a clear way to take care of those leaves when they cover your lawn every year. (Photo: Maksym Belchenko)

We are expected to see fewer holiday travelers this year. That's according to a new Bankrate study. WWJ's Beth Fisher spoke with Bankrate industry analyst Ted Rossman.

The U.S. government shutdown hasn't had much affect on Wall Street and the stock market. And the price of gold hit $4,000 an ounce. WWJ's Jackie Paige checked in with Michael Fleisher, Managing Director and financial advisor at Morgan Stanley in Troy. (Photo credit: Getty Images)

WWJ's Jeremy Jenkins speaks with President and CEO of the DPSCD Foundation, Kerrie Mitchell Campbell-Mabins, about 300 students getting a free pair of running shoes so they can participate in a portion of this month's Free Press Marathon. (Photo Credit: Getty Images)

As the Tigers play in the playoffs, Tigers merchandise is flying off the shelves. And the extra games are helping with future ticket sales. WWJ's Luke Sloan talked with Elandra McConney, Ilitch Sports and Entertainment Director of Retail, and Spencer Ambrosius, Ilitch Sports and Entertainment Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service. (Photo credit: WWJ's Jeremy Otto)

Tigers fans were eating and drinking plenty during the rain delay on Tuesday afternoon. Comerica Park Executive Chef Mark Szubeczak talked with WWJ's Luke Sloan about some of the new offerings including a one pound corn dog with coney, a red velvet chicken and waffles and a lobster grilled cheese sandwich. (Photo credit: WWJ's Brendan Schabath)

Some communities love it, and some don't want anything to do with it. But the Sheetz gas station and convenience store chain is here to stay in Michigan. Speaking live with WWJ's Tony Ortiz and Tracey McCaskill, Sheetz Public Affairs Manager Nick Ruffner said they've gotten pushback in communities across the country.

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A former patient is suing the Detroit Medical Center, Sinai-Grace Hospital, and ex-nurse Wilfredo Figueroa-Berrios for $100 million, alleging she was sexually assaulted multiple times while hospitalized and that the hospital ignored warnings and failed to protect her. More survivors are now coming forward. Click play to hear the entire press briefing with Todd Flood and Fieger Law's Jim Harrington.

Rumble strips line nearly all metro Detroit highways, but the Road Commission for Oakland County has been adding "mumble strips" to local roads. Mumble strips, like mumble strips, alert drivers when they cross the centerline. The difference: mumble strips generate less noise outside the car. WWJ's Taylor Dietz talked to Craig Bryson with the Road Commission for Oakland County about the new road work. (Photo credit: Getty Images)