Stocks End Mixed; Oil Slide Hits Energy Shares Stocks ended mixed as investors sort through conflicting signs about the direction the economy is taking. More stocks fell than rose Monday, but major indexes are finishing well off the lows of the day.
Bing Names Evans Police Chief Detroit Mayor Dave Bing named Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans the city's police chief. Mayor says he has the "greatest respect" for former chief James Barren.
Mayor Dave Bing - Warren Evans 07/06
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing named Wayne County Sheriff Warren Evans as Detroit's new police chief. The announcement follows the dismissal Friday of the former chief, 57-year-old James Barren.
Basketball Camp - Sylvia Crawford 07/05
Today ... NBA Scout Rodney Heard will be welcoming campers to his annual basketball camp being held at the Beechwoods Recreation Center in Southfield. WWJ's Jeff DeFran talked with the president and CEO of Sports Moms, Incorporated, Sylvia Crawford.
Steve McNair - Tony Ortiz 07/05
Former NFL MVP Steve McNair has been found dead. He retired from the league in 2008 and had been active in youth charities and recently opened a restaurant in Nashville. WWJ's Bill Rapada talked with WWJ's sports anchor Tony Ortiz about the story.
Missing Fishermen - David Beck 07/03
The U.S. Coast Guard says four fishermen missing since yesterday have been found on Lake Erie. WWJ's Paul Snider talked with Coast Guard Commander David Beck
2009 Gloves For Kids WWJ Newsradio 950 is proud to once again sponsor the Gloves For Kids program, benefitting the Detroit Tigers Foundation. Donate your new and gently used youth baseball equipment (or make a monetary donation), and you'll get autographs from current Tigers players!
Michigan Makes Movies Expo Do you dream of being an extra, building sets, learning about visual effects, movie make-up, and more? Want to hear from industry experts like Christopher Coppola, Western Michigan Film Commisioner Rick Hert, Ken Droz from the Michigan Film Office, and Kathy Mooney from Pound and Mooney Casting? Join WWJ Newsradio 950 on July 12, 2009 at Rock Financial Showplace for "Michigan Makes Movies Expo!" Pick from more than 30 breakout sessions throughout the day, conducted by industry experts, to help you learn what you need to know to get into the Michigan Film Industry. Plus stroll the film industry expo between your sessions.
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