Detroit Voice Brief

Fire at Oakland Hills Country Club destroys clubhouse: 'Almost a total loss', Drug overdose deaths continue to climb in Michigan, across nation, Lee Chatfield investigation heats up as wife says sister-in-law is lying and (insert sports when it comes)

Michigan drops recommendation for masks in schools, other indoor settings, Metro Detroit under wind, flood, winter storm alerts, Workers at Great Lakes Coffee Roasting Co. in Detroit go on strike and Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh agrees to contract extension through 2026

Riskiest place for COVID-19? Jails and prisons, advocates say, Mo Pop 2022 to feature Big Sean, Jhené Aiko, Glass Animals as festival moves to Hart Plaza, Old Gibraltar Trade Center site in Mt. Clemens to become cannabis beverage facility and Detroit Tigers minicamp roster: Top prospects among 60-plus players reporting to Lakeland.

Wayne County women and children suffer amid months-long backlog of divorce cases, Ford doubles annual bonuses amid worker fury over controversial formula, Detroit Zoo reopens penguin exhibit for the first time since 2019 and Detroit Pistons lose to Washington Wizards, 103-94: Game thread replay

Ingham County just dropped mask mandates in schools — and others may soon follow, Motown Museum lands $1 million expansion gift from Bank of America and Detroit Pistons trade for Kings' Marvin Bagley III in multi-team deal.

Ambassador Bridge shutdown into Canada continues, backs up traffic on Blue Water Bridge, Whitmer's $74.1B budget boosts K-12 schools and higher ed, offers targeted tax cuts, Detroit officials eye minimum wage increase to $15 for city employees and Michigan football's Matt Weiss joins Sherrone Moore as co-offensive coordinators.

Ambassador Bridge partly reopens after shutdown by truckers protesting vaccine mandates, Best New Restaurant No. 1: Baobab Fare in Detroit, Witness: Jennifer Crumbley 'felt like a failure' as a mom to school shooting suspect, and Detroit Tigers to retire Lou Whitaker's No. 1 jersey this season.

Debbie Dingell wanted to be a nun, instead she's at the center of everything in Washington, For Upper Peninsula restaurant owner, hard work becomes an escape, Detroiters take over a Broadway theater, celebrating the Motor City in New York and Josh Gattis leaving Michigan football for Miami Hurricanes.

Bad acts of 3 FBI agents will not be mentioned in Whitmer kidnap trial, Detroit initiative returns with African diaspora cuisine lunches for Black History Month, New Michigan bill would allow controversial medications for patients dying of COVID-19 and Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh to stay after interview with Minnesota Vikings.

Metro Detroit forecasters scaling back 2-day snow accumulation predictions to 8-10 inches, End of an era at Camp Dearborn with closing of rustic tents due to safety concerns, 2 Detroit acts nominated for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and Detroit Lions' Dan Campbell: I'll use Sean Payton as sounding board in 2022

8 former students sue U-M over sexual misconduct claims against music lecturer, Oxford case prosecutor has text messages, classroom photos, images of Crumbley family dog, and Woodchips Express restaurant in Oxford makes good on a promise to give away free tacos., and Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh to interview for Vikings job on national signing day.

At Pontiac hospital, beds in the hall, a jammed ER and patients waiting in cars, Record snowfall in our forecast, and Michigan basketball vs. Michigan State rescheduled for March 1 at Crisler Center.

How Detroit Bikes went from soaring profits to supply chain problems, fighting to survive, Four rat control methods that don't involve poison, and Holocaust Memorial Center exhibition tells story of books rescued from Nazis in Lithuania.

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau moves to crack down on hidden fees for financial services, Ford to give buyers 14 days, 1,000 miles to return used vehicles with money-back guarantee, and Michigan basketball vs. Purdue rescheduled for Feb. 10 at Crisler Center.

2022 Ford Bronco Raptor, with 400 hp and $68,500 price tag, is a rock crawling rocket, Michigan woman's windshield shattered by pothole debris on US 23, and Western Michigan reportedly set to hire MSU QB Payton Thorne's dad as offensive coordinator.

IRS sends millions of letters to parents who received advance payments in 2021 for the child tax credit, Kid Rock to play Pine Knob in September as 'Bad Reputation' album, tour announced, We're tracking, comparing prices of 13 grocery store items over next few months, and Michigan AD Warde Manuel added to College Football Playoff selection committee.

Ford to pause 2022 Maverick orders to meet soaring demand for $20K pickup, 2022 is the year of the craft lager, and Michigan breweries couldn't be happier, and Michigan, Michigan State basketball show their promise with road victories in Big Ten.

Birmingham restaurant week kicks off Monday: Here's what's on menus, Mom of Oxford shooting survivor shares details of daughter's recovery Michigan’s new auto insurance system is prompting some drivers to buy umbrella insurance policies, and Michigan basketball's hot shooting proves contagious in 80-62 win at Indiana.

The mortgage market is on high alert as fears about inflation build, The Henry Ford ends Maker Faire Detroit, pauses Civil War reenactment, Statler Market now open in downtown Detroit, and How Steve Yzerman sees a fit for Gemel Smith with Detroit Red Wings.

University of Michigan reaches settlement with Anderson victims, Nessel: Fake GOP electors committed crimes, hopes feds prosecute 'conspiracy'Michigan's own celebrity Jeff Daniels now has a spider-killing worm named after him, Detroit Red Wings receive new dates for COVID-19 postponed games. 

Ex-Detroit Councilman Spivey says he cooperated with FBI, bought 4 sports jackets for wire, Shopping for a new car? Prepare for little selection, no negotiation, Ex-Michigan State DL Malik McDowell arrested on charges of public exposure, assaulting deputy and Michigan State football adds Georgia DB Ameer Speed from transfer portal.

Ex-NHL player from Michigan gets deal in sex assault case — and survivor is 'disgusted', U-M President Mark Schlissel's firing in dinner-time email was years in the making, and Wright museum exhibit explores the splendors of King Tut's famed tomb, Egyptian culture and a Detroit Red Wings road win.

Transformed Michigan Central Station to include hotel rooms, massive wedding space, The battle for tax preparation services includes plenty if free and low cost options, and Home builders say there are many reasons why southeast Michigan has a shortage of houses.

Michigan's tight labor market: How it could change in 2022, Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel building nature center, miniature golf course, and Michigan's Baker College spends more on marketing than financial aid.

The worst shortage in a decade, hospitals face 'critically low' blood supply, Detroit housing fund raises $65 million, Transformed Michigan Central Station to include hotel rooms, massive wedding space, Michigan football: Big Ten publishes revised 2022 conference schedule.

Michigan’s omicron surge to peak in late January or early February, a memorial service for tow truck driver, and Steve Yzerman welcomes Nicklas Lidstrom to Detroit Red Wings' front office.

New redistricting maps give Michigan Dems their best shot at legislative power, Michael Symon’s Roast restaurant in Detroit abruptly closes, Betty White Challenge encourages animal shelter donations: Where to donate in Michigan, and Detroit Pistons coach Dwane Casey enters NBA's COVID-19 health and safety protocols.

173K applied for rent aid in Michigan. About half got help so far, Fake Forever stamps are going around: What to know about USPS warning, Some metro Detroit gyms are surviving COVID-19, and Detroit Lions defeat the Green Bay Packers.

GM reveals possible self-driving concept car for luxury buyers, mobile hotel room, Study: Ohio deer found infected with COVID-19: Why 'this changes the game' on pandemic, Eagles to perform 'Hotel California' album at Detroit's Little Caesars Arena in March.

Michigan students of color disproportionately affected by COVID-19 school closures, Feds: Ex-Detroit councilman Andre Spivey took $35K in bribes, used $2K for Las Vegas trip, Rep. Rashida Tlaib to run for reelection in new Detroit-Dearborn-Southfield district, Want to file your tax return for free? TurboTax opts out of major program, and

Toyota tops GM in US sales for first time ever — but there's a catch, The first CB2 store in Michigan is coming to downtown Birmingham, and Popular downtown Birmingham eatery begins New Year with new name, brings back crab menu.

New Michigan laws in 2022: Tampon tax repeal, 2-year vehicle registration, All cougars confirmed in Michigan have been male: Why we don't see females, kittens, ... , and Michigan State basketball remains 10th in USA TODAY Coaches Poll; no votes for Michigan.

Innocent people jailed for decades — Michigan prosecutors seek to correct past errors, Michigan redistricting commission votes on new maps mark a historic first, Domestic violence survivors struggle to find housing. These advocates want to change that and a sports wrap up.

The pandemic has benefitted Michigan's marijuana industry; After waiting to wed during the pandemic, local couple finally tie the knot

Michigan redistricting commission votes on new maps mark a historic first; 2022 Lucid Air electric luxury sedan may be best car in the world by middle of next year; Housing for domestic violence survivors in short supply; Ford Bronco buyers are putting down cold cash, not trading in old vehicles

Prestigious Detroit sailing club gets first female commodore in its hundred-year history; Son of animal hoarder drops off nearly 500 parakeets at animal shelter before Christmas; Detroit youth got to decide how to award $100,000 in grants. Here's what they did.

Michigan snowplow names revealed — and this was the most popular submission; Up North Indian burial ground in danger of caving into Lake Superior; Central Michigan football leaves Arizona Bowl to play in Sun Bowl vs. Washington State

Michigan homeowners can still apply for a mortgage relief program. Here's what to know; Detroit brewery, coffee shop Saucy Brew Works to launch line of cannabis products

A gift from the 'Ugly Sweater Elf' will make a Detroit family's holiday; Detroit mom grieves anniversary of Christmas day fire that killed 2 sons; Former Detroit City Council president Charles Pugh released from Michigan prison

Nessel won't get Oxford shooting evidence from Oakland County prosecutor after all; No white Christmas in metro Detroit, but expect a wet Christmas Eve, forecasters say;  Detroit Tigers first base coach Kimera Bartee dies at 49: 'His spirit will never be forgotten'

Allegation with Whitmer plot FBI agent delays battle on entrapment; St. Clair Shores teacher charged in trio of threatening notes; Rocket Companies to buy personal finance app Truebill for $1.3B

St. Clair Shores middle school staff member arrested, accused of leaving threatening note; Canada reinstates border COVID-19 testing requirement for short trips as omicron spreads; National cream cheese shortage hits Detroit pierogi maker during holidays; Detroit Lions shock the NFL-leading Arizona Cardinals with 30-12 win at Ford Field

Report: 2020 Census undercounted some Detroit neighborhoods by 8%; Raising Michigan's minimum wage to $15 per hour is goal of new committee; Retro plastic lawn ornaments are hot again; Michigan State football's Kenneth Walker III declares for NFL draft, opts out of Peach Bowl

Michigan confirms more omicron COVID-19 cases, could become dominant strain by January; The 2022 recruiting class at Michigan schools has a lot to like

Defense gets new bond hearing for parents of Oxford school shooting suspect; Lawmakers pass bill to bar redistricting commission closed meetings under Open Meetings Act; QLINE to continue free fares through March; Seafood boils; Detroit Red Wings extend Robby Fabbri contract for three years, $12 million

Special tax break for charitable donations packs extra incentive for giving; Viral 'Critical Race Theory' painting is work of Detroit artist; New electric vehicles delivers food; Detroit Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi: 'Sucks missing games,' still won't get COVID-19 vaccine; Detroit Pistons game in Chicago postponed due to Bulls' COVID-19 outbreak

Geoffrey Fieger takes on Oxford lawsuit: What to know about high-profile attorney; Ford plans to turn Michigan Central Station and grounds into a showplace for public art; More than $1 million awarded to winners of 2021 Knight Arts Challenge; Jared Goff's wild inconsistency, unnecessary gamble yet again hurt Detroit Lions

Fieger on Oxford lawsuit: Sister saw sibling get shot, 'narrowly escaped the bullets'; How to avoid gift card scams: What to check before you buy; Detroit police find 41 stolen packages from Farmington, Farmington Hills on traffic stop; Flu outbreak forces more changes to Detroit Lions practice as 21 players sit