Detroit Voice Brief

Blue Cross, Michigan Medicine dispute puts 300K patients in limbo $6,000 senior tax deduction for federal returns has plenty of rules Off-grid Yooper runs hidden hot dog stand in the woods

Lenox Twp. man's home-built hot rod is almost 60 years in the making Nation's first all-electric pet crematorium set to open in Westland

As Ford tops ‘most American brand’ list, Bill Ford asks nation to unite Bird populations are declining. This Michigan study might explain why. Nino Salvaggio’s prepares to make its Livonia debut

Dozens gather outside Royal Oak church to protest US-Iran war Ford, GM, Stellantis stocks slide after U.S.-Iran strikes hit markets Thomas the Tank Engine event in Flint is now Michigan's only stop

Detroit Jazz Festival names saxophone great 2026 Artist-in-Residence Michigan cannabis sales plunge 16% in January amid snow, new tax Checker Bar in Detroit set to reopen after devastating fire

Oakland judge's head shaved at psych exam, report listed her as doctor Judge Hartig testifies at her misconduct hearing before Michigan JTC Oakland judge says 'pervasive' errors risked citizens' freedom Family of beloved Bob Seger sideman sends musical treasures to auction Detroit's 'Rainbow Resilience' celebrates LGBTQ+ elders Beloved Downriver shop known for its Up North specialty closing

Trump touts $1.85 a gallon gasoline. The real average is closer to $3. Pianist ELEW to bring 'Rockjazz' thunder to DIA Friday night The Pistons Pulse: Do Detroit Pistons need to lean more into their defensive identity? Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

Romulus protest, city leaders push back on proposed ICE facility Detroit City Council OK's $400K+ settlement for land near airport Clawson flag shop prepares for America250 amid shifting pride, patriotism

Mayor Sheffield launches new neighborhood, community safety office Detroit's Chinatown getting $2.4 million in infrastructure upgrades Hail Yes!: Why Michigan basketball's week is still a success, even with loss to Duke Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Hail Yes!" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

Lavender and red tape: Farm in Thumb fighting township restrictions The Pistons Pulse: Just how tough of a stretch is ahead for Detroit Pistons? Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

Dodge wins lawsuit over limited edition Hellcat Durango controversy New burger joint moves into old Hunter House Hamburgers space The Pistons Pulse: Just how tough of a stretch is ahead for Detroit Pistons? Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

GM's EV pickups, like the Chevy Silverado, remain but for how long? You left your driver's license at home. How much trouble are you in? Judge orders DTE to pay $100M penalty over Zug Island factory pollution

Detroit urges transparency from DPD, questions limiting ICE operations Fate of Detroit cops tied to immigration officials to be decided soon U.P. moose population lower than expected — and scientists aren't sure why Detroit Opera broadens its stage with new events, $3 million grant

Drone test site, tech could boost Michigan's aerospace aspirations Former Wayne County CFO Tony Saunders is in legal trouble. Again. Where to buy paczki in metro Detroit on Fat Tuesday

Detroit's Dirty Show returns for 26th year of erotic art, spectacle Cooper’s Hawk, restaurant with wine club, to open in Livonia in March In Melvindale, lawsuits against city threaten its insurance coverage

Stellantis warns to not drive vehicles with faulty Takata airbags What did Nicole Curtis say? HGTV dumps ‘Rehab Addict’ star over slur Michigan soldier killed in Ukraine to be buried in Charlevoix

10 more Michigan counties to get cash aid program for moms, babies in March Cadillac F1 Super Bowl ad sparks lawsuit by director Michael Bay New Nordic-style outdoor sauna club opens on Detroit's east side

Trump says Gordie Howe bridge won't open without Canadian concessions And our 2026 Restaurant of the Year is… Kuzzo's Chicken & Waffles closes after 11 years, hints at new venture

Detroit set to see above-freezing temperatures for first time in weeks Kid Rock, with new haircut, draws 6M+ for alternative halftime show Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

Woodie King Jr., Detroit-bred Black theater visionary, dies at 88 Demolition work begins on Gilbert's second old Wayne Co. jail building Ford House launches second phase of Lake St. Clair restoration project

How to get free Cedar Point admission and get paid to work there Ford, Tesla only U.S.-based brands to make influential CR Top 10 list Pistons prioritize continuity over big splash as trade deadline passes Detroit Tigers sign Framber Valdez to 3-year, $115 million contract Tarik Skubal wins arbitration vs Tigers, secures $32 million salary

Utility scams surge during extreme weather. How to protect yourself. Obscure Upper Peninsula museum chronicles a lost world Biscuits and chicken chain Bojangles opening 1st Michigan location

Stellantis orders employees to return to work 5 days a week Trump's election takeover talk raises alarms for Michigan Democrats Days of Roar: Inside Detroit Tigers' rebuild: Al Avila opens up about ownership, failed trades, draft picks Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

Benton Harbor residents can sue over lead-tainted water, court rules When is first lunar eclipse of 2026? See timeline in Michigan Pastry shop MK Cannelle set to open Rochester location Feb. 20

Snow, slush in your wheel well? How to clean it out safely Kent County prosecutor announces charges against Nessel associate World's largest Powerhouse Gym opens at Partridge Creek

ICE says reports of targeting Ypsilanti parents at bus stops are 'lies' Senate panel debates banning masks, other measures for ICE in Michigan Will Woody call for early spring? What history says about Michigan woodchuck

ICE 'targeted' Ypsilanti parents near bus stop, sheriff says 2026 Honda Prelude is a perfectly nice coupe, but is it a Prelude?

Radar captures 'snow mini hurricane' on Great Lake over wintry weekend Technology is helping car buyers have a better buying experience The Pistons Pulse: Detroit Pistons trade deadline preview Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

Detroit neighborhood, fire station, school name to National Historic Register. What to know Market Square to open in old Papa Joe's site on Woodward in Birmingham

ICE flights out of Wayne County airports spark concern 2026 tax season: No tax on overtime, senior deduction, confusing rules Days of Roar: Tarik Skubal vs. Detroit Tigers: Who wins arbitration showdown? Evan Drellich on MLB labor, business issues Subscribe/follow, rate and share "Days of Roar” available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTube

How to get frozen car door open when temperatures plunge Once listed for $9M, Detroit's largest mansion sells at deep discount The Pistons Pulse: Should Detroit Pistons’ Jalen Duren be an NBA All-Star? Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

How do Michigan schools decide to cancel school for snow, cold days? All-star jazz combo who canceled Kennedy Center gig headed to Detroit Michigan chefs, restaurants named James Beard Award semifinalists

Metro Detroit braces for coldest temps of the season this weekend I-196 crash injures 10 people. What police are saying the day after Michigan’s cannabis market heads into a year of upheaval

Born In Detroit moves into new storefront in downtown Detroit Hygrade Deli in southwest Detroit closed and in receivership How bad is the flu in Michigan? What CDC and state officials are saying

How seniors can boost tax refunds with new deduction on 2025 returns New Boston woman who embezzled $2M pleads. What attorney general is saying Motor City Brewing Works, Detroit's oldest microbrewery, to close

Sam Beal missing since July. His family seeks help to find ex-WMU CB Old business, new problems: After 107 years, Detroit staple is closing Lake Michigan farmhouse with private beach for sale at $5.7 million

Lawsuit alleges discrimination against Black employees by Benson, MDOS Donations for suspended Ford worker who heckled Trump near $800,000 UK design magazine honors Detroit. What Wallpaper* likes in SE Michigan

Royal Oak agrees to pay ex-city manager $151K in separation agreement Chick-fil-A opening downtown Detroit location Jan. 15: What to know

How to watch Trump's speech to Detroit Economic Club on Tuesday University of Michigan unanimously OKs Kent Syverud as new president The Pistons Pulse: NBA cap and free agency expert Keith Smith breaks down trade deadline for Detroit Pistons Subscribe/follow, rate and share "The Pistons Pulse" available on all podcast platforms including: Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music YouTubeWatch the podcast recorded live here

Sadness, memories, resolve as St. Christopher closes with final Mass Looming THC hemp ban could have impact for Michigan cannabis consumers

Taxpayers could hit a dead end with car loan interest deduction Engagement ring dropped 118 feet during Boyne Mountain proposal Federal dietary guidelines have changed. What's different?

Red, white and awesome: Ford van celebrated America's Bicentennial House no one wanted in St. Joseph is now Airbnb inspired by Poconos St. Christopher's in Detroit to close, with its final Mass on Sunday

Ford CEO Farley balks at Senate hearing over unequal Tesla treatment Corporation for Public Broadcasting to close after nearly 6 decades Judge dismisses case of St. Clair Shores woman accused of voting twice    

Tax refunds could be up. When will the IRS accept returns in 2026? Sick bald eagle found in Michigan's U.P. with sky-high lead poisoning Is it legal to feed wild animals in Michigan?

Is it better to pump gas in the cold? Analyzing fuel saving myths How long can you wait before filling tires when temperature drops?

U.S. stopped making pennies in 2025. Expect confusion, shortages Everyone speeds on Detroit's Lodge Freeway. But there’s a reason for the 55-mph limit. Price swings, James Beard Award, buzzy subs: 2025's biggest food news

New Year brings higher fuel prices for Michigan motorists Former Taylor Little League coach, volunteer dies at 68

After years of frenzy, metro Detroit's housing market is shifting Legionella bacteria identified at Oakland County courthouse  

Woman told FBI she was sex trafficked as 13-year-old in Michigan Michigan football and Kyle Whittingham match made in heaven on paper

Michigan cannabis companies cut jobs ahead of new 24% wholesale tax The Mammut americanum is the state's fossil. What to know in Michigan Fast casual Detroit-based Breadless is franchising