DETROIT, MI — The Detroit journalism community is mourning the loss of a local broadcasting legend. Mike Campbell, longtime reporter and anchor for WWJ Newsradio 950, passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025, just days after celebrating his 65th birthday.
A fixture on the airwaves for nearly 30 years, Campbell was known not just for delivering the day’s headlines, but for being a trusted voice and compassionate presence to listeners across Southeast Michigan. He spent his career on the streets of Metro Detroit, covering everything from breaking news to human interest stories — often with a fearless dedication that set him apart.
“Mike wasn’t just a reporter,” one colleague said. “He was a part of Detroit.”
In one of his most unforgettable moments on the job, Campbell helped locate an 89-year-old woman who had gone missing during a snowstorm in Shelby Township in 2019. After spotting her himself, he sheltered her in the WWJ news car until emergency crews arrived — a testament to the kind of journalist and human being he was. Just days earlier, he had also helped police detain a suspected looter at the scene of a fire-damaged shopping plaza in Warren.
Campbell also served as anchor of WWJ’s Saturday morning newscasts, bringing a steady, reliable presence to weekend listeners. Beyond the headlines, he often spoke fondly of his family, his love of boating, and his passion for traveling throughout Michigan — particularly the Upper Peninsula and Marquette, where he studied during his college years.
Mike is survived by his wife Terri, his children, and a wide circle of friends and colleagues who considered him family.
WWJ released a statement expressing their heartbreak, calling Campbell “a hero to our newsroom and our listeners — someone who didn’t just report the news, but lived it with integrity and heart.”
Funeral arrangements are currently pending.
The loss of Mike Campbell is being deeply felt across Detroit. His voice may be gone from the airwaves, but his legacy will remain — in every story he told and every life he touched.