Detroit Voice Brief

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.

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.

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.

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

Will Oxford's school district face legal consequences for Nov. 30 shooting? Here's what experts say, In an unusual case arising from school culture wars, a northern Michigan mom has been ordered to stand trial on a felony eavesdropping charge, Metro Detroit temperatures to spike, expected to reach the 50s this weekend, and Jared Goff misses practice as Detroit Lions deal with flu outbreak before Broncos game.

Michigan motorists will be receiving auto insurance refunds of $400 per insured vehicle, Giving cash to charity in 2021 can bring a special but temporary tax break, and Michigan food gifts 2021: Here's how to send a taste of the Mitten for the holidays.

In his words: Detroit police chief on catching Crumbleys and building trust; Popular Corktown noodle spot Ima moving to former Gold Cash Gold space; 'Rock snot' reaches Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Why it could be bad news for trout; Michigan football's Aidan Hutchinson named 2021 Heisman Trophy finalist

'Our doors are open.' Oxford area churches share comfort, hope, truth following shooting; Fast-growing Michigan marijuana company Common Citizen aims to be the Kirkland of weed; As Temptations announce 60th-anniversary album, Otis Williams is energized, nostalgic; Detroit Lions grades: Jared Goff playing B-level football, which is an improvement

Terrorism charge in Oxford High School shooting seeks justice for traumatized students; State Board of Ethics OKs new director for state housing agency, despite conflict concerns

Oxford 15-year-old facing adult murder charges as 4th student dies in high school shooting; Champagne buckets, Ski-Doo part of reshipping scam that hit Detroiter; Dan Gilbert adds Cadillac Tower to his massive Detroit real estate portfolio; Family-owned Karagosian and Sons Jewelers in Sylvan Lake to close after 70 years; Detroit Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi, NHL's only unvaccinated player, in COVID-19 protocol

3 dead, 8 injured in Oxford High School shooting; Great Lakes are unusually warm right now: What that means for winter, snow; Winning latke cooks reveal their Hanukkah secrets; Detroit Tigers to sign shortstop Javier Baez to 6-year, $140 million contract 

COVID is canceling in-person classes again. Will missing more school hurt vulnerable kids?; Michigan marijuana businesses couldn't find banks to take their cash, lend money; Michigan State basketball ranked for first time this season, jumps ahead of Michigan

Hanukkah celebration brings light to darkness, honors freed journalist; Winter driving safety tips: What to do before weather gets bad; Michigan football jumps up to No. 3 in USA TODAY Coaches Poll; Michigan State still 13th

Small Business Saturday expands into the weekend this year, New no-fault insurance produces savings, but at a cost, and here's what's planned, Detroit Zen Center in Hamtramck is renting rooms for first time in 30 years.

Black Friday shoppers warned to shop early amid supply challenges, Ford Bronco Sport engineer reveals SUV's smallest design secrets, Labs sue Michigan regulator over marijuana recall: There is no public safety risk, and Detroit Lions vs. Chicago Bears: Dave Birkett's scouting report, prediction.

Christmas lights could be part of bigger light pollution problem in Michigan, The Detroit Grand Prix is moving downtown, but officials say it won't disrupt daily life,  Detroit's Thanksgiving parade security gets review after tragedy in Waukesha, and ...

The classroom culture wars have taken a strange turn in the small Up North city of Onaway, Green substance in Clinton Township waterway, Ted Nugent wants to give Kyle Rittenhouse a 'lifetime supply of ammunition', and Ted Nugent wants to give Kyle Rittenhouse a 'lifetime supply of ammunition', Detroit Pistons' Isaiah Stewart suspended 2 games, LeBron James 1 game for Sunday incident. 

Dan Gilbert's Hudson site not done nearly 4 years after groundbreaking, Heated seats are back at GM, but there’s a catch, Here are tips for cooking a Thanksgiving turkey and Detroit Pistons' Isaiah Stewart uncontrollable after being bloodied by LeBron James.

Performance bonuses paid to Michigan state government workers quadrupled in 2021; Michigan kids hospitalized with COVID-19 nears peak. Doctor: 'We're a little bit on edge.'; Ann Arbor becomes 1st US city to require menstrual products in all public bathrooms; Thanksgiving dinner will cost 14% more this year, annual survey finds

Biden returns to Detroit to talk up infrastructure and raves about GM's electric Hummer; Ford Bronco Sport is leaving Jeep Cherokee in the dust when it comes to sales; Complete Thanksgiving meals: Here's how to order from grocery stores; Michigan State working on historic 10-year, $95 million contract extension for Mel Tucker

Huntington Woods journalist Danny Fenster freed from Myanmar jail days after sentencing; Detroit public school student attendance numbers still lag behind pre-pandemic levels; What it's like for a eleven year old to get their first COVID-19 shot

Flu rips through University of Michigan campus, bringing CDC to Ann Arbor; As violations grow against Stellantis, critics sounding environmental racism alarm; Michigan native journalist Danny Fenster freed from Myanmar jail days after sentencing; Detroit Tigers sign SP Eduardo Rodriguez to five-year, $77 million contract

Downtown Birmingham sees surprise surge of new retailers; Detroiter Allie McGhee, star of new Cranbrook exhibit, has been painting and dreaming for 60 years; Neglect, mismanagement, dangerous mistakes doomed Benton Harbor's water

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