Detroit Voice Brief

August 9th Coronavirus Update, lessons from Tuesday's primary election, and Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh snitched on Ryan Day.

Nessel supports release of Michigan prisoner with COVID-19 serving up to 60 years in marijuana case, Washtenaw County sheriff's deputy accused of sex assault as Eastern Michigan student and Michigan State football forced to play in Ann Arbor in reworked Big Ten schedule.

August 5th Coronavirus Update, Ford CEO Jim Hackett to retire; Chief Operating Officer Jim Farley will take helm, and explaining Matthew Stafford's COVID-19 false positive and the 'nightmare' it could create.

Detroit police to consider use of force changes, including ban on chokehold, Detroit Tigers series vs. St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park postponed due to COVID-19, and Detroit Lions QB Matthew Stafford reportedly tested positive for COVID-19.

August 3rd Coronavrius Update, Detroit Tigers' Tyler Alexander on AL strikeout record: 'I don’t know about special'.

July 31st Coronavirus Update, and Lawsuit: Bo Schembechler knew about Dr. Robert Anderson sexual assaults at U-M.

5 wedding guests have coronavirus after Southgate hall hosts large gathering, she had a plan to pay off $23K in debt — and then pandemic hit, More vehicles are sitting parked during coronavirus — and they're a risk to kids, and Detroit Lions place Kenny Golladay, T.J. Hockenson, three others on COVID-19 list.

July 29th Coronavirus Update, naked, screaming man covered in blood arrested by Troy police, charged with home invasion, Michigan's August primary election is critical. Here's how to cast an informed vote, and Michigan State basketball gets commitment from Enoch Boakye, a five-star center.

Blake's Farms cancels Trump rally after social media backlash, blames 'miscommunication', mysterious seed packets arriving by mail across U.S., including Michigan, longtime customer buys a favorite hotel on Mackinac Island, a Michigan jeweler is retiring and burying $1 million worth of treasure for a 'quest', and Detroit Lions face a decision: Cut 10 players or keep rookies away from vets to start camp

July 27th Coronavirus Update, after a 40-year absence, a rare bug-eating plant found near the Michigan border, and a look at Tigers Opening Day.

July 24th Coronavirus Update, in race to replace Amash, Meijer may have edge but he's got competition, Millions in Michigan request absentee ballots, and why the Detroit Tigers are geeked about the 2020 season

Grosse Pointe overdoses trigger probe: Is laced cocaine spreading in the Pointes?, Small amounts of weed killer in popular hummus brands, study shows, Arts, Beats & Eats is off for 2020 — but drive-in and online shows will star 400-plus acts, 13 nuns at Michigan convent who died from COVID-19 memorialized, and Detroit Lions expect reduced capacity at home games; masks will be required.

July 22nd Coronavirus Update, Overnight, 5 more injured in Detroit shootings, including a 2-year-old girl, Metro Detroit home sales: Prices up, sales way down, and Overnight, 5 more injured in Detroit shootings, including a 2-year-old girl.

Michigan prisoners, advocates concerned about heat as temperatures spike, 'White Boy Rick' Richard Wershe Jr. freed after three decades locked up, Jim Wigginton skydives for thrills and in memory of his wife, Nancy, Detroit Tigers make many roster moves on final day of summer camp.

July 20th Coronavirus Update, Northville School Board president under fire for downplaying coronavirus on social media, and The Michigan high school nicknames some Native Americans find offensive.

July 17th Coronavirus Update, and Gov. Whitmer quietly welcomes new family dog named Doug, Detroit Tigers intrasquad observations: Spencer Turnbull dominates

Half of Wayne State's fall classes go online, Great Lakes safety group warning residents of lake water, Chevy Silverado to be made of recycled plastic, and Michigan football player David Ojabo is stuck in Scotland

July 15th Coronavirus Update and record fish catch during quarantine in Michigan.

West Michigan county sheriff says he will not enforce latest mask order, Jeep unveil new car concept, Manuel 'Matty' Moroun, controversial bridge owner and trucking magnate, dies at 93, and Tiger's Riley Green looks like the future star.

July 13th Coronavirus Update, the history of camp Germfask, and how Michigan colleges are reporting on coronavirus cases.    

July 10th Coronavirus Update, police force Lincoln Park gym to close, hand members citations, and an update on big ten football.

Protesters challenge Detroit police SUV account. Experts weigh in, Coronavirus case update, Car of the year candidates revealed, and University of Michigan's head coach Jim Harbaugh holds a press conference.

July 8th Coronavirus Update, a new hyrdoxychoroquine study from Henry Ford, Ford looking to expand into Jeep market, and Detroit Tigers ready up for the new MLB season.

July 7th Coronavirus Update, We Lived It, and the Detroit Tigers adjusted schedule.

July 6th Coronavirus Update and Bryson DeChambeau winning Rocket Mortgage Classic.

July 3rd Coronavirus Update and day one of the Rocket Mortgage Classic.

Trinity Health furloughs another 1000, Ford confirms its ending its production of the Lincoln Continental, Kids have chance at going back to school in the fall if we wear masks, and Welcome back, Rocket Mortgage Classic. We definitely needed you.

July 1st Coronavirus Update, Whitmer strips name of slave owner Lewis Cass from state office building, AW leader worries as GM pushes production at big Texas plant while COVID-19 cases rise Jamie L. LaReau, Detroit Free Press, and Canton's Trosper qualifies for Rocket Mortgage Classic in dramatic fashion.

Detroit police thought they were possibly being shot at, Chief Craig says; protesters call for his resignation, It's official: Woodward Dream Cruise canceled by board, Stafford's welcome new child into the family, Mexican Fiesta pivots back to carry out only, and Emoni Bates announces that he will attend Michigan State

June 29th Coronavirus Update, library books are being microwaved, and call into We Will Remember.

Catholic church fires lesbian music director for marrying a woman, All-new 2021 F-150 pickup adds hybrid model and work-friendly features, Stevie Wonder speaks about Black Lives Matter movement, and Red Wings enter NHL draft lottery dreaming of No. 1 pick.

June 25th Coronavirus update, Michiganders likely will miss out on Saharan dust cloud filling skies, Canadian firm backs off plan to store nuclear waste along Lake Huron, and Detroit Tigers player, staff member tests positive for COVID-19.

We Lived It, Ysilanti Mayor resigns, and new Ford ownership.

June 23rd Coronavirus update, Balkan House adds new dishes to its menu, and Ford Motor company releases results of study about love for trucks.

June 22nd Coronavirus Update, Ford changes date of Bronco release, companies freeze 401k, and professional golf returns to Detroit.

Inmates at Michigan prisons are coping with a ramen shortage -- one of the most popular foods -- after a noodle factory shuts down due to COVID-19, Big Sean surprises Cass Tech graduates, Brown family unhappy with Ford Bronco release date, and Michigan universities testing athletes for COVID-19.

June 18th Coronavirus Update, Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide has been placed on a 30-day suspension after tweets seemingly glorified police brutality, and the Big Ten odds for Michigan/Michigan State.

A new poll shows Democratic candidate Joe Biden with a big lead over President Donald Trump in Michigan, Michigan State Police wants to boost diversity yet only 6 percent of graduates in this year's trooper academy are black. That compares to 14 percent of the state population, Hair Salons reopen in Michigan, Food Network drops metro Detroit chef accused of domestic violence, and the Detroit Lions honor Juneteenth as a holiday.

Supreme Court rules on Aimee Stephens Michigan case, Ford Bronco design to be released on OJ Simpson's birthday, Christopher Columbus statue removed in Detroit, and the Detroit Pistons narrow down General Manager candidates.

June 15th Coronavirus Update, The EyesOn Design car show, and Pistons' Vinnie Johnson cooked the Blazers and hit one of the most underrated shots in sports, 30 years ago.

Sinai-Grace nurses file lawsuit, allege patients died because hospital was short-staffed, FedEx to clarify protests are not reason for Michigan package delays, Christopher Columbus monument holds new meaning, rare stamp for sale, a recap of Detroit Tigers MLB draft.

June 11th Coronavirus Update, Michigan festival and concert producers submit reopening proposals to Whitmer, Ford Bronco moves into outdoor vehicle space, and Detroit Tigers take Spencer Torkelson in the MLB Draft.

Midland Dams update, 'Make America Great Again' boat parade to start in Macomb County on June 13, Michigan man's credit score tumbles 91 points because of a student loan glitch, and the Detroit Tigers have high seeds for MLB draft.

June 9th Coronavirus Update, a petition to recall Whitmer begins, casinos to reopen in Detroit with restrictions, cold water warnings in Michigan.    

June 8th Coronavirus Update, and Pistons off season in question.  

Tristan Taylor emerges as a leader in Detroit at the Black Lives Matter movement and Michigan State reveals a plan to bring student-athletes back to school.

Protests continue in Detroit.

June 3rd Coronavirus Update, speeding tickets increase, and MHSAA sports are coming back.

June 2nd Coronavirus Update and how farmer markets will change this summer.

June 1st Coronavirus Update and how Detroit athletes are responding to the protests.