Detroit Voice Brief

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

Food prices remain stubbornly high despite inflation showing signs of easing Willie Nelson and Mike Tyson cannabis brands to be sold in Michigan Michigan football lands QB Carter Smith for 2025 recruiting class

Tall vehicle front ends pose deadly problem for pedestrians, research finds A federal law demands mental health care parity. Why don't kids in Michigan get it? Cantaloupe recall hits Michigan, other states amid salmonella concerns: What to know

Judge orders separate trials for James, Jennifer Crumbley in Oxford H.S. shooting case Thanksgiving travel in Michigan nearly back to pre-pandemic levels, forecast shows Nearly 10,000 more Detroiters employed this year than last, topping pre-pandemic levels

Reevaluating the 'pawsitive' impact: MSU study questions effect of pets on owner happiness The game-changing $35K 2025 Volvo EX30 may be America's next hit EV Detroit Lions' fourth-down gambles pay off in 41-38 win over Chargers

Detroit enacts ethics reforms following Free Press investigation UAW's $5,000 bonus — plus more cash for many — could cover holiday splurge or big bills Santa photos aren't only at metro Detroit malls: Where to find him — and maybe skip line

Crash test results: Back-seat rider posture, seatbelt fit prevent injuries in big pickups Michigan Democrats to lose majority in House for now, creating 54-54 divide As punishment looms for Michigan, Jim Harbaugh, House members ask Big Ten for due process

Peter Meijer joins Rogers, Craig, others in race for Michigan's GOP Senate nomination Motorcyclist collides with deer near Grand Rapids: How Michigan bikers can stay safe A peek behind the scenes: The night GM CEO Mary Barra signed the UAW tentative agreement

Brothers behind 92-year-old Warholak Tire Service in Detroit are getting out of business Have you experienced housing discrimination? State commission wants to hear from you.

Northville Township police program to help protect holiday packages from theft Eminem's Mom's Spaghetti Pasta Sauce sells out within hours: How you can still get it Michigan State basketball's 2023-24 goals summed up in two words: 'Unfinished business'

Beloved 90-pound tortoise at Grosse Pointe Woods pet shop dies unexpectedly Northville Township police program to help protect holiday packages from theft Eminem's Mom's Spaghetti Pasta Sauce sells out within hours: How you can still get it

UAW's record raises, perks could have domino effect on other workers Michigan's Moosejaw had cult following, unique environment – then downfall started in 2017 Every alleged photo of Connor Stalions on the CMU sidelines during Michigan State game

GM, UAW reach tentative deal after weeks of contract negotiations Detroit releases first-of-its-kind report on homelessness: 5 takeaways to know Why Detroit Lions passed on splashy moves at NFL trade deadline: 'We have a plan in place'

2 Frank Lloyd Wright homes for sale together in Michigan for $4.5M 3 years after Midland dam collapse, Michigan judge pressures state to move on lawsuits Well-known Jolly Pumpkin brand closes its Royal Oak location and will rebrand

Clawson sushi spot Noble Fish plans pop-up location at Troy's Somerset Collection Ex-Michigan prison officer sues: Supervisor wouldn’t leave me alone after relationship Detroit Lions vs. Las Vegas Raiders: Dave Birkett's scouting report, prediction

Giant 12-foot skeletons often linger on lawns past Halloween Got student loans? Domino's Pizza offers free pizza FBI joined U-M police's investigation on ex-Michigan football OC Matt Weiss months ago

UAW President Shawn Fain: We've reached a tentative deal with Ford after 41 days on strike Instagram, Facebook endanger youth mental health, says lawsuit filed by Michigan, other states Michigan State investigation finds Mel Tucker sexually harassed rape survivor

Student loan repayments hit a glitch for 305,000 borrowers: Payment amounts are wrong Sanders may soon be out of stock of Bumpy Cakes: How to make your own Detroit Pistons record prediction for 2023-24 season: Where they will end up in East

Michigan election officials ordered to revise manual for election challengers Dave's Hot Chicken locations celebrate rapper Drake's birthday with free sliders 6,800 UAW members ordered to join strike at Stellantis' Sterling Heights Assembly Plant Michigan football's Connor Stalions reportedly bought tickets to at least 30 Big Ten games

Synagogue leader fatally stabbed in Detroit, police investigate motive Detroit Audubon to change name over namesake's racist history Detroit Lions plucked apart by Baltimore Ravens in 38-6 wake-up call

A final night in Detroit Rock City: Kiss and Michigan through the decades World’s new hottest pepper, Pepper X, was crossbred with one from Michigan Michigan football under NCAA investigation for sign stealing