Detroit Voice Brief

Ex-Red Wings Zamboni driver Al Sobotka begged Chris Ilitch for 2nd chance after firing Detroit City Distillery adds new, limited edition orange cream Paczki Day Vodka flavor Ethan Crumbley's new lawyers will try to keep him from testifying in parents' trials

After 61 years in law enforcement, Warren police commissioner Bill Dwyer back in politics Boblo boat Ste. Claire loses historical landmark status, restoration efforts ongoing Detroit Lions one win from first Super Bowl after beating Tampa Bay Bucs, 31-23

6 sibling dogs at Macomb County Animal Control are at center of custody battle Hot Detroit Lions playoffs tickets attract scammers Interviews mount, but 'nothing's more important than the game plan' for Detroit Lions coordinators

Brian Barczyk, Macomb County reptile expert with worldwide reach, dies at 54 Expedition group on North to South Pole road trip stops in Detroit Lions-Rams game dominates prime time, drawing biggest TV audience since Super Bowl LVII

SMART plans meetings in Macomb, Oakland, Wayne counties on future of transit system Michigan braces for prolonged deep freeze as dangerous temperatures grip state Patrick Kane to miss at least next 2 games for Detroit Red Wings, but injury not hip-related

From EVs and SUVs to pickups, these are the most important new vehicles arriving in 2024 West Michigan program tests humans and AI in predicting snow days Latest upscale Detroit housing development features resort-like pool deck Jollibee's 1st Michigan location opens in Sterling Heights on Friday

Detroit Lions beat L.A. Rams, 24-23, for first playoff win in 32 years Michigan firearm deer hunt numbers plummet, particularly in U.P., and locals blame wolves New trend survey shows workers willing to take 20% pay cut for better work/life balance Family-owned for decades, Miller's Bar in Dearborn has new owner

Vehicle sticker prices likely to increase in 2024, but deals still possible to find IRS makes 'extraordinary transition' but delays remain involving ID theft, amended returns Detroit Lions tight end Sam LaPorta 'optimistic' he'll play vs. Rams after knee injury

New FAFSA form now available 24/7 but soft launch glitches bring headaches 3 key dynamics shaping the 2024 Michigan legislative session Detroit Lions playoff tickets vs. Rams most expensive ever for wild-card game

‘In the thick of it’: Flu, COVID-19, RSV spread misery across Michigan yet again DTE seeking $266 million increase for natural gas rates; AG's office disagrees

Southeast Michigan braces for first significant snowfall of season; up to 7 inches possible Focus: HOPE needs volunteers to pack, deliver food to thousands of metro Detroit seniors Ford chief engineer wins coveted NACTOY award for second time

Michigan author Bonnie Jo Campbell's latest novel is chosen for 'Today' show's book club UAW members at Stellantis start seeing $50,000 buyout offers for 2024 Detroit Lions to host L.A. Rams, former QB Matthew Stafford in first round of NFL playoffs Michigan football predictions vs. Washington: Who will win the national championship?

Dan Gilbert’s Hudson’s development gets a ‘no’ from trademark office on proposed names Michigan had about 60,000 pay phones in 1980s. Only 260 are left. Gordie Howe International Bridge now expected to be completed in Sept. 2025 Michigan football recovered from huge mistakes in Rose Bowl, showed championship resolve

Ford just announced price changes for 2024 F-150 Lightning lineup: Here’s the breakdown 4 Michigan cities to pay highest heat bills in US — but there's good news Detroit Lions hang banner at practice facility to commemorate NFC North division title

This Grand Blanc party store sold the 5th-largest Powerball jackpot ticket Ground beef, beef patties recalled for potential E. coli contamination: What to know Michigan will play Washington in the College Football Playoff championship game

10 new Detroit developments to get excited about in 2024 Michigan brings back retro license plate, new ID changes, other proposals remain Why should you keep your key fob in a metal (coffee) can? To prevent car theft. How it works

Audit: Michigan's aircraft registration fees have not been increased in 80 years Ford F-Series' sales dominance is ‘incredibly powerful American symbol’ Data breach impacts over 1 million Corewell Health patients Michigan couple disputes claims made in Netflix docuseries on Twin Flames Universe

Judge says lawsuit prompted by wave of stabbings at Macomb prison can proceed Clubhouse of 112-year-old Grosse Pointe Equestrian Center to be demolished within weeks Peanut, the world's oldest chicken from Michigan, died Christmas morning at 21 years old

Metro Detroit on track for 3rd warmest December on record Michigan paid millions in unemployment to people who were incarcerated or dead, audit finds

Well-known bakery Oakwood Bakery resumed delivery of its beloved breads to some stores Michigan’s 1st HOV lanes meant for I-75 carpoolers — but single drivers often ignore signs 'The Simpsons' makes fun of Jim Harbaugh, Michigan football scandals in latest episode

Massive proposed hotel would connect to Huntington Place in Detroit Detroit radio legend and former Pistons public address announcer Ken Calvert dies at 72 Toyota Motor North America buyout offer to workers includes 2 years in pay: Who's eligible

Breakfast casserole recipes for Christmas morning breakfast 4 years later, cleanup of green ooze pollution on I-696 still not complete Ford says half its dealers are waiting to opt in on EV sales, service Detroit Lions toss SOL history aside, show necessary grit to win NFC North division

In this Voice Briefing Special Report, reporter Nushrat Rahman sits down with opioids reporter Georgea Kovanis and photographer Mandi Wright to discuss their immersive reporting on drug addiction, harm reduction and Amanda, the woman who shared her life with the Free Press for over a year. Articles mentioned in this report: Relapse. Overdose. Saving lives: How a Detroit addict and mom of 3 is finding her purpose How to tell if someone is overdosing on fentanyl and other opioids Where to get free Narcan, needles and other help for drug users Why the Free Press spent more than a year following a drug addict

GM buys out nearly half of its Buick dealers across the country, who opt to not sell EVs Rockford public school district is sued for using child's pronouns without notifying parents Jalen Milroe is top focus for Michigan football in 'money game' vs. Alabama

Phony postage stamp discounts are scamming online buyers: What to know Detroit to limit parking in areas around LCA, will begin enforcing some rules Sundays Michigan football receives official notice from NCAA for recruiting violations

Great Lakes coastal marsh birds on the rise — but researchers question if it can last Whitmer signs legislation to provide $114M in debt relief to 5 Michigan school districts

Michigan educators reported using potentially traumatic tactics at record pace last year Authorities: Metro Detroit prostitution ring included crimes in spas, Detroit casino With demand soaring, Detroit Lions raise ticket prices for 2024 season

Detroit Youth Choir lands Disney+ series, ‘Choir,’ debuting Jan. 31 Rubin: Secret Santas spread joy — and $100 bills — on annual visit to metro Detroit Freep Sports roundup

Struggling Michigan child care centers wave white flag as state invests in new facilities GM makes several leadership changes, creates a new global role, to improve speed to market Tesla recalls vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Detroit man, 28, charged in killing of synagogue leader Samantha Woll Changes to Michigan juvenile justice system signed into law Ex-Michigan football coach Chris Partridge 'failed' to uphold contract, per school

MIGOP dissidents attack party chair in new report as party sues over control of building 'Never seen anything like this': Metro Detroit food pantries see spike in need Ford plans to cut F-150 Lightning production as consumer demand slows

Police: Person of interest in custody in killing of Jewish leader Samantha Woll From the Mitten with love: The Free Press guide to mail-order food gifts from MichiganUnraveling the mystery of Vernors as a medicinal drink: Fact or Michigan folklore?

Michigan secures more beds for justice-involved youth, works to get more treatment options The great Christmas tree debate: Real or fake? Michigan experts weigh in Detroit Lions thumped by Chicago Bears, 28-13, in jarring performance

Debate heats up around changing Michigan’s homeschooling laws Michigan special House elections estimated to cost upwards of $750,000 Detroit Pistons on pace for worst season in NBA history after first quarter of the season

Michigan Civil Service Commission may extend signing bonuses for hard-to-fill state jobs Discovery inside unearthed bottle would’ve shocked Michigander who buried it in 1879 Inside Patrick Kane’s hip resurfacing surgery — and why it’s not right procedure for most

Jennifer Crumbley: Son's 'extremely disgusting' bird torture shouldn't be used against me Metro Detroit bars decked out with holiday pop-ups: 12 spots to visit Detroit Lions place starting DT Alim McNeill on injured reserve with knee injury

It won't be like last time: 2024 Michigan GOP presidential primary explained 6 ways to avoid scams and protect your cash

Detroit touts first wireless-charging public road for electric vehicles in US With U-M innovation center construction near, no date is set for $1.5B District Detroit Michigan football vs. Alabama: Scouting report, prediction for CFP semifinal & Rose Bowl

Economic impact from 2024 NFL draft in Detroit is expected to rival that of Super Bowl All Academy Ball, a long-standing annual military tradition in Michigan, is returning Feds list wolverines as threatened species, we wonder: What about the Buckeyes?

Freighter headed to Italy with 21,000 tons of wheat gets stuck in Detroit River UAW strike's impact on new car sales minimal, but challenge now is unaffordable prices How soon will we see Patrick Kane playing for Detroit Red Wings? Here's the plan

How to avoid fake goods, phony online deals during the holiday shopping frenzy Judge: Former owner of failed dams near Midland liable for $119M in environmental damage Jonathan Smith's plan for Michigan State starts with selflessness: 'Low ego, high output'

Michigan State Police suspends 3 top officers in Flint pending internal investigation Ray's Prime Foods, beloved butcher shop in Taylor, to close after 62 years

Holiday markets bring back local shopping to Detroit Proposed Henry Ford, Ascension combo raises concerns of higher prices, concentration Whitmer announces dates for special elections to fill open Michigan House seats Detroit Tigers sign right-hander Kenta Maeda to two-year contract

Flashback editor Bill McGraw and investigative reporter Gina Kaufman tracked down the bride of a pop-art wedding orchestrated by Andy Warhol in 1966. Bizarre Detroit wedding was planned by Andy Warhol. Today, bride says it was all a scam. Marvin Gaye recorded song for the Free Press you’ve probably never heard

Head of conservative religious media outlet Church Militant resigns 'To Kill a Mockingbird' play headed to Detroit's Fisher Theatre in 2024 Willie Hernández, 1984 AL MVP and World Series champ with Detroit Tigers, dies at age 69

Ford to drastically scale back jobs, investment plans for Marshall EV battery plant Willie Hernández, 1984 AL MVP and World Series champ with Detroit Tigers, dies at age 69

4 small-town destinations around Michigan made for a holiday shopping day trip Strikes end at 2 of 3 Detroit casinos after new contract ratified ‘Outrageous’: DTE, Consumers enjoy close relationship with state panel that regulates them

TSA, border agents and airlines are asking for your photo. Here's what to know. Lauryn Hill, the Fugees cancel Tuesday show at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena Jim Harbaugh news conference: Michigan coach invokes 'Ted Lasso,' mom's bathing suit vs. OSU

Dan Kildee will not seek reelection to Congress next year Ford, GM, Stellantis couldn't land single vehicle on car, SUV of the year finalist list

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway exits its holding of GM stock Eminem, auto industry play role in Detroit pet names in 2023, ranking finds Michigan has no records of Connor Stalions filing any expense reports, FOIA request shows