Detroit Voice Brief

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.

Restrictions expanded near former Wurtsmith airbase after PFAS found in most wildlife, Iosco County was this week made the newest addition to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s flood-focused state of emergency, jobless claims continue to skyrocket in Michigan, hundreds of protesters filled the street near the Washtenaw County Jail in Pittsfield Township on Thursday to protest injustice in the local community and nationwide, and the the Detroit Red Wings' adjustment to pandemic.

Feds indict Anthony Marrocco in Macomb County corruption scam, HopCat in Royal Oak to permanently close, seek new location, Twelve Oaks mall, others in Michigan set to reopen retail stores, and Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman will keep Jeff Blashill as head coach.

SNAP recipients will continue to receive additional benefits in May, the stock market is volatile as pandemic plays out, Whitmer says husband's boat dock request was bad joke, Katrina Survivors and their relationship to the Midland floods, Detroit Pistons look to hire new GM

May 26th Coronavirus Update, How residents are reacting to the Midland Flood, and it has been 1,500 days since Detroit sports' last playoff win. The outlook is bleak.

May 25th Coronavirus Update, Midland Michigan flooding, and an update on sports in Michigan.

Whitmer begins reopening Michigan, Whitmer reiterates that residents are living through tough times, but need to remain vigilant, Midland County floods destroy man’s Pontiac Fiero collection, Kent County recycling center evacuated after someone tries to recycle live cannonball, adn Michigan football's Don Brown says blame me for Ohio State failures, not players.

May 21st Coronavirus Update,  Detroit fireworks show will look different this year, what will school look like in the fall?, and NCAA allows football, basketball teams to host voluntary team activities.

Will Trump wear a mask when he tours Ford plant?, convicted murderer arrested in unreturned cans, bottles in Michigan stacking up, and Central Michigan University cuts Mens Track and Field.

May 19th Coronavirus Update, could sewage hold the key to early detection of COVID-19?, and Big Ten spoof videos have made Michigan woman a social media star

May 18th Coronavirus Update, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf is expected to speak at the rally held in Grand Rapids Monday against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-home order, and coronavirus shutdown hitting Michigan sports businesses where it hurts.

This is the We Lived It audio series.   The Detroit Free Press and the Michigan History Center are collectIng audio accounts from the pandemic. We’ll feature Michiganders from all walks of life. Everybody has their own story to share about the COVID-19 pandemic. Submit yours by leaving a 3-minute telling at 313-288-0370. That’s 313-288-0370. And check out freep.com to learn more.  

Protesters arrive in Lansing to argue the stay at home orders, Detroit students win Right to Read case, drone footage released on social media getting to close to the Blue Angels , and Matthew Stafford is raring to get back to football

May 14th Coronvirus Update, Whitmer's executive order obstacles include some police, and Major League Baseball season will return, with or without fans.

Masks have become point of contention in Michigan, Mumford High teacher faces felony in 15-year-old student's drowning death, and bet on Tom Brady, not the Detroit Lions, to win 2021 Super Bowl.

May 12th Coronavirus Update, When will Mackinac Island open?, and the Detroit Tigers must take Spencer Torkelson in 2020 MLB draft.

May 11th coronavirus update, remembering those we have lost due to the coronavirus, and an update on sports in the United States.

Seniors, low-income folks finally will see stimulus checks, teachers are caring for classroom pets at home due to COVID-19, 4 siblings face the coronavirus frontlines together, Airbnb warns against throwing parties or face the cops, and a look at the Detroit Lions' schedule for fall.

May 7th Coronavirus Update, A Lincoln Park man was arraigned Wednesday in Wyandotte’s 27th District Court on charges of allegedly spitting at hospital staff members, and Korean Baseball is coming to ESPN.

Federal lawsuit filed on behalf of Wayne County Jail inmates, Michigan Medicine to furlough workers, Impossible Burger hitting Kroger stores, Detroit runner creates heart-shaped route to show love for city and Michigan Wolverines basketball shakeups.

May 5th Coronavirus Update, still didn't get your stimulus check? Here's why, stores set meat buying limits, and the Detroit Lions won't be going to London.