Detroit Voice Brief

Demolition begins at Eastland Center mall in Harper Woods; Children of immigrants in Michigan fear deportation when they turn 21; Restoring Hitsville, U.S.A: A peek at a little-known part of the Motown Museum expansion; Detroit Red Wings make clean sweep, part ways with Jeff Blashill, 2 assistant coaches.

Death of Grosse Pointe Woods man haunted Oprah Winfrey, inspired documentary; Taxpayers waiting for refunds find little help from IRS's 'Where's My Refund' tool; 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers talks Michigan roots, dad jokes before Detroit benefit show and Detroit Lions select Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson with No. 2 pick in NFL draft.

Rep. Matt Maddock removed from state House Republican caucus; Detroit man freed from prison after 15 years of wrongful imprisonment; Oak Park High School closed after intruders fought students, staff and Kayvon Thibodeaux wants to play for Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell's 'got me on speed dial.'

Power outage fails to disrupt F-150 Lightning launch; CEO says more e-trucks to come; Michigan GOP's endorsed candidates could face an uphill battle, experts say; Roseville police fatally shoot man after highway crash involving tractor-trailer and Could you survive Detroit Lions drafting a CB at No. 2? Why it's not the worst idea ever.

Michigan is the 'worst state' for children with dyslexia, lawmaker says; Grand Rapids Police release name of officer who fired fatal shot and Michigan basketball's Moussa Diabate enters NBA draft, maintains collegiate eligibility.

At Patrick Lyoya's funeral, the Rev. Al Sharpton calls for action and accountability; Short's Brewing Co. purchases Bellaire Inn in response to northern Michigan housing crisis and Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera becomes 33rd player in MLB history with 3,000 hits.

Women abused by Larry Nassar file negligence claims against FBI over botched investigation; COVID-19 cases in Michigan expected to climb through May: What it means; UK teen pretended to be Ethan Crumbley in threatening call, police say and Tigers fans felt robbed when Yankees walked Miguel Cabrera on purpose. I don't blame them.

Fungal outbreak forces Detroit specialty hospital to stop admitting patients; Deserted offices, schools and stores being converted into housing in metro Detroit; Ex-Detroit Red Wings employee Al Sobotka 'devastated' after being fired for peeing in drain

Michigan's primary ballot may be 'disaster' for GOP candidates for governor, expert says; Michigan could hold solution for disrupted supply of potash, expert says; Mich. Attorney General to Oxford school board: Students and parents deserve transparency and Michigan State basketball's Julius Marble enters the NCAA transfer portal.

Sex. Booze. Lies: The secret life of a famous U-M violin prof who preyed on girls; Metro Detroit food banks and pantries seeing longer lines, more families as prices rise; Michigan kindergartner brings tequila to school and shares with classmates and Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin done for season after core surgery.

Michigan judge who donated to Planned Parenthood now presides over its abortion lawsuit; Grand Rapids police's damaged relationship with community exposed again; Ramadan, Passover and Easter overlap this weekend: Here's what to know and a Detroit sports weekend roundup. 

Report suggests ways to pay back overtaxed Detroit homeowners, including tax credits; Grand Rapids police shooting prompts questions about stalled efforts at reform and Detroit Red Wings' Jeff Blashill named assistant coach for US world's team.

Grand Rapids police release video of officer fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya; 44% of Michigan libraries are fine-free: Why they're doing it; Frank's Nursery & Crafts gets new life with online shop created by the son of a former executive and A CB at No. 2? ESPN analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has Detroit Lions 'Saucing' up first round.

Study: Water leaving wastewater treatment plants has more detectable PFAS than going in; Marijuana toxicity in dogs is spiking across US: Signs, symptoms to watch for; 60 mph winds, hail in metro Detroit forecast as temperatures dip and Tyler Alexander sharp, but Detroit Tigers can't hold lead in 5-3 loss to Boston Red Sox. 

ACLU, Detroit Indigenous Peoples Alliance speak out after police break up Indigenous ceremony; Restaurant workers find greener pastures in coding, hairstyling and auto manufacturing; WNBA draft: Michigan State star Nia Clouden drafted to Connecticut Sun in Round 1 and Michigan women's basketball star Naz Hillmon goes to Atlanta Dream in Round 2.

2 Whitmer kidnap plot suspects found not guilty; mistrial declared for other 2; Thousands of Detroit flood victims still waiting for aid 9 months later; 200 rally to save Royal Oak's Main Art Theatre ahead of planning commission vote and Detroit Tigers, Tarik Skubal roughed up early 3rd straight time in 10-1 loss to White Sox.

Whitmer asks state Supreme Court to strike down Michigan's 91-year-old abortion ban; Trump endorsement shakes up Michigan secretary of state race; Grande Ballroom, onetime Detroit rock palace, listed for sale at $5 million and Detroit Tigers' 2022 schedule: Predicting all 162 games this season.

'I thought they'd be done by now': Deliberations enter Day 4 in Whitmer kidnapping trial; Judge orders Packard Plant owner to demolish plant immediately; New report finds fewer metro Detroiters earning postsecondary degrees and Dwayne Stephens' 'overdue' journey from nailing bike rims on trees to D-I coach at WMU.

Rep. Fred Upton retiring from Congress after 35 years; Detroit mom, disabled son stranded at home for 5 years; GM and Honda team up to build a new series of 'affordable' electric vehicles and Detroit Tigers owner signed off on Austin Meadows trade, which addresses a major weakness.

1950 census to be released after 72 years: A 'genealogy goldmine'; Michigan health department to change how it reports COVID-19 data and Colin Kaepernick to serve as honorary captain for Michigan football spring game.

GM keeps plants running in China by asking workers to live in factory, sleep on floors; As prices climb, some grocery items get smaller: What to know about 'shrinkflation'; Chris Rock adds 2nd Detroit show as ticket demand soars after Oscars slap: How to get them and Detroit Red Wings, longtime Zamboni driver Al Sobotka part ways.

FDA, CDC authorize 2nd COVID-19 booster shot for some Americans. Should you get it?; Detroit has landed the 2024 NFL draft. Here's what it means for the city and Michigan students facing educational neglect is a 'hidden problem'

Court rejects AG's request in Flint water case; ruling may delay criminal trials for years; New owner of Oakland Mall wants an 'anti-mall' with TikTok stars; Dan Campbell, Detroit Lions to be featured on HBO series 'Hard Knocks' this summer and Detroit selected to host 2024 NFL draft, with events taking place all over downtown.

Report: Lenders approve whites at higher rate than Black applicants in Detroit; He's serving life for a fatal fire he says he didn't set — and evidence may now prove it; Detroiters deal with cleaning up whippets used for nitrous oxide high and Michigan hockey headed to Frozen Four for 1st time since 2018 with 7-4 win vs. Quinnipiac.

James Craig splits with handlers who shielded him from media in race for Michigan governor; Exhausted and abused, Michigan nurses are searching for new jobs, or reasons to stay; Cover up, there are more ticks in Michigan than ever before and Michigan basketball comes up short in Sweet 16, losing to Villanova, 63-55.

'We want to act': Metro Detroiters head to Polish border to help Ukrainian refugees; Southgate man says his mental illness justifies keeping flock of hens in no-chicken zone; Dearborn council approves resolution requiring Arabic-language election materials and Michigan basketball vs. Villanova: Scouting report, prediction. 

Judge takes action in Crumbleys' case to avoid mistrial in Oxford school shooting case; Great Lakes heat waves are already causing chaos for fish — with worst to come; Detroit is the No. 1 pizza city in America, study says and Oakland Hills Country Club will host US Open in 2034 and 2051.

Black deputy warden says department racism, sexism, ageism stalled her prison career; Detroit man quits his job, buys building after car cleaning business goes viral on TikTok and Naz Hillmon, Michigan women's basketball pull away from Villanova, 64-49, to reach Sweet 16.

Informant: Whitmer kidnap suspect wanted to blow up COVID-19 vaccine plants, kill doctors; U.P. family’s home becomes accidental tourist destination; Shepler's Ferry on Mackinac Island sells to billionaire after 77 years and Michigan State basketball falls short to Coach K, Duke, 85-76, in NCAA tournament.

Oakland Hills Country Club fire likely started with propane torch, new video shows; Longtime suit seller plots a comeback for Inkster's entrepreneurs; After years of phony scripts, TV shows are getting real about Detroit and Michigan basketball wakes up in 2nd half to beat Colorado State, 75-63, in NCAA tournament.

Some new auto industry hires aren't even lasting through lunch on first day; Warren mayor, city council go head-to-head in lawsuits, forensic audit and Michigan basketball vs. Colorado State: Scouting report, prediction.

University of Michigan to pull Russia investments; Trump, Maddock endorsements shake up Michigan races in unusual, controversial ways and NFL free agency tracker: What DJ Chark signing means for Detroit Lions in NFL draft.

As candidates crowd into race for Detroit-area congressional seat, it's anyone's to win; Young workers are changing the dynamics of Michigan's labor market; Schools turn to dogs to help ease Michigan’s student mental health crisis and Detroit Lions re-sign S Tracy Walker, content keeping defense together for now.

Age, education, voting for Trump associated with higher COVID-19 death rates in Michigan; Jo just wants to read. For years, no one in Michigan helped this 12-year-old go to school; Michiganders will get chance to rank state's best cannabis products; Michigan basketball gets in NCAA tournament as No. 11 seed, will play Colorado State; Michigan State basketball a No. 7 seed, to play Davidson in NCAA tournament and Michigan women's basketball is No. 3 seed, will face American in 2022 NCAA women's tournament.  

Oxford High School basketball player, shooting victim can't understand why he's up for a courage award; Mayor Mike Duggan to highlight jobs, blight and education in State of the City; Detroit Tigers' Opening Day tentatively set for April 8 after MLB labor agreement reached and Michigan State basketball nearly gives it away, beats Maryland, 76-72, in Big Ten tournament.

As inflation soars, state prisoners who train rescue dogs receive 42% pay cut; Some tax filers shocked by smaller than expected refunds:  What could trigger decrease; Rejuvenated Greta Van Fleet heads home to launch world tour with 5 Michigan shows and Michigan coach Juwan Howard speaks with the media for the first time since reinstatement

Judge to Whitmer kidnap jury pool: I don't care if you love or hate the governor; Detroit man, 62, headed to Ukraine: 'I'm actually going to fight'; Birmingham Schools budget shortfall goes from $1.6 million to $14 million and What Aaron Rodgers' return to Green Bay, Russell Wilson trade mean for Detroit Lions

Low wages, staffing shortages led to a 'crisis' in Michigan's child care industry; COVID-19 hospitalized him 331 days, cost him his legs, but he's fighting his way back; Former Gov. Snyder doesn't want to testify in Flint trial, plans to plead the Fifth and Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard reinstated after five-game suspension.

Water samples show nicotine, cocaine, antibiotics in Great Lakes waterways; New car safety feature could stop drunken drivers from taking the wheel and 2022 Big Ten men's basketball tournament: Illinois at No. 1, MSU No. 7 and U-M No. 8

Report: Food insecurity linked to high health care costs in Michigan; Wyandotte firefighter saves dog from Detroit River ice floe; Whitmer to veto GOP tax cut, calls on lawmakers to join formal negotiations and Michigan State women's basketball fights off foul trouble, advances in Big Ten tourney.

Whitmer issues executive directive to speed up Michigan pothole repairs; Ford reveals radical plan to restructure automaker into three business units; Michigan gas prices likely to keep climbing: Here's why — and how you can save and Hunter Dickinson bullied rival Michigan State, then told them about it after every bucket.

Jackson County judge throws out entrapment argument in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot case; U.S. Supreme Court nixes tribe's contention that much of 'Up North' is tribal reservation; Michigan lawmakers step up calls for Whitmer to 'starve Russian war machine' and MLB lockout updates: Rob Manfred announces Opening Day canceled with no deal made.

Danny Fenster used dental floss to sneak notes from prison to his wife; Ethan Crumbley's defense strategy will focus on parents: 'He had no one in his corner'; Out-of-state developer on the prowl for metro Detroit's big eyesores and Michigan vs. Michigan State basketball: What is at stake in second showdown?

Ukrainians in Michigan mobilize to help as worries grow over loved ones in danger; Ethan Crumbley's defense strategy will focus on parents: 'He had no one in his corner' and Surfing Lake Superior, dog-sled racing help make winter in this U.P. town hot

Michigan public schools down 56,000 students since pandemic: How it could hit budgets; Ukrainian Americans in Michigan 'watch in horror' as Russia attacks; Propane tanks, torch confiscated for evidence in Oakland Hills Country Club fire investigation and Michigan football adds Denard Robinson as assistant director of player personnel.

Michigan shifts COVID-19 pandemic response: Stopping every case 'would not be feasible'; Vladimir Konstantinov's caregivers fear he could be forced into a nursing home; Judge issues preliminary injunction, forbids EMU's Delta Tau Delta from throwing parties and Coming soon! New Detroit Pistons podcast from the Detroit Free Press.

Despite recent reports, Michigan's economic performance is neither first nor worst; Oakland Hills Country Club plans to build a replica of iconic clubhouse after fire; Dearborn Police create Traffic Safety Unit to combat reckless driving and Michigan basketball's Juwan Howard suspended the rest of regular season; two players banned one game.

Michigan teachers look for window, mirror books as bans divide; Relationships between Michigan college faculty and administrators are at straining point; Washtenaw officials sue to stop EMU fraternity's parties due to sex assault reports and Inside the chaotic postgame as Michigan basketball's Juwan Howard strikes Wisconsin coach.