Detroit Voice Brief

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.

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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.

Coronavirus update, how Michigan plans to use contact tracing, and Shea Patterson signs with the Kansas City Chiefs as a free agent.

Michigan is trying to move forward with a volunteer contract tracing program, Ford Motor Company expects to call salary workers back to the office by July, drive in movie theater was shut down by officials, and what should sports fans do with postponed game tickets?

April 30th Coronavirus update, employee files claim that they were forced to resign after asking to wear a face mask, the MLB begins to plan for summer baseball.

Auto industries must restart by late May or early June, many Michiganders are navigating the unemployment system for the first time and struggling to resolve unemployment claim issues, and the Detroit Pistons look to the draft.

April 28th Coronavirus Update, Ford planning to report and estimated $2 billion dollar loss in the first quarter of 2020, and a look back on the career of Niklas Lidstrom.

April 20th Coronavirus Update, Rescue Detroit Restaurants/Feed Healthcare Heroes seeks to help on two fronts, miniature outdoor cafe for squirrels in Oak Park draws international attention, and Dave Birkett reacts to the Lions 2020 draft.

Appeals court finds Constitutional right to literacy for schoolchildren in Detroit case, Michigan Legislature wants to create committee to oversee Whitmer's coronavirus response, USPS under seize due to coronavirus, igniting support on social media, people struggling to pay bills during coronavirus crisis could get hit again starting June, and the Detroit Lions draft Jeff Okudah.

April 23rd Coronavirus Update, Detroit to begin COVID-19 testing at skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, Big Sean to join Lions, Pistons, Tigers players for Boys and Girls Club online fundraiser

Worker claims she got fired for following stay-at-home order, Royal Oak City Commissioner who attended Michigan capital demonstration could be recalled, censured, GM to end Maven car sharing service after 4 years, older generations deal with getting their stimulus check, and the Detroit Tigers are gearing up for MLB draft.

April 21st Coronavirus Update, Michigan is calling to trace coronavirus, but many letting phones ring, and the Detroit Lions figure out the draft.

April 20th Coronavirus Update, amid outbreak, police departments helping families celebrate birthdays at a distance, and despite pandemic chaos, Michiganders getting census responses in.

Michigan to work with other Midwest states on reopening economy, Ford shakes up leadership ranks, Police Chief James Craig requires from coronavirus, and coronavirus infection rate at Michigan prison exceeds New York.

April 16th coronavirus update, Troy's, stay-at-home order has reduced crime, preorder our commemorative Al Kaline book today, and coronavirus memorial.

22,000 surgical masks sent to the University of Michigan from national stockpile are unusable,  in Troy, stay-at-home order has reduced crime, Rep. Justin Amash considering a run for president, stimulus cash starts rolling out, possible meat shortage, and Emoni Bates makes history as Gatorade Boys Basketball National Player of Year.

April 14th Coronavirus Update and Michigan unemployment website crashes again.

April 13th Coronavirus Update , florists struggle in Michigan, and our readers have decided the Michigan Sports Mount Rushmore.

Whitmer extends and expands stay home order, Michigan approved for P-EBT benefits, Covid-19 is changing how we buy cars,  July 15 is the new April 15, and Tua Tagovailoa's injury history might help the Detroit Lions trade first-round pick.

April 9th Coronavirus Update, Fines for littering could be up to $250, and the Detroit Tigers plan to properly honor Al Kaline, they just can't right now.

Important data is missing from 2 areas hit hardest by coronavirus in Michigan, emergency declaration extension COVID-19 changes Passover, SMART bus shifts some routes to call-ahead shuttle service, and the Detroit Pistons scout Maury Hanks recovering from coronavirus.

April 7th Coronavirus Update, how Detroit nearly became a second Wuhan, a second field hospital in Novi, and Al Kaline, the Detroit Tigers legend, dies at age 85.

April 6th Coronavirus Update, racism over Zoom, how to disinfect your phone, and will college football be played at all?

Michiganders to Gov. Whitmer: Fix the damn unemployment website, Michigan gas prices fall to $1.65 per gallon, reasons not to get excited about stimulus checks, Michigan Humane Society emergency plan for pets, Michigan football gets commitment from four-star TE Louis Hansen.

April 2nd Coronavirus update, here's how you can help Make-A-Wish Michigan bring hope and joy during the coronavirus pandemic, Detroit Lions legend Chris Spielman auction off Ohio State ring for a cause.

University of Michigan to turn indoor track into field hospital, critical DTE, Consumers Energy workers stay in campers to prevent contracting coronavirus, when coronavirus hit Detroit, these specialty stores became busier than ever, puzzles get a boost, and the NFL plans to go on with 2020 schedule as planned, for now.

 Michigan coronavirus cases rise to 6,498, with 184 deaths, Michigan's biggest pop culture gathering, Motor City Comic Con, is postponed, Macomb County Prosecutor Eric Smith resigns from office amid criminal charges, Henry Ford Health uses mobile unit for infant care, and Michigan basketball's Isaiah Livers enters NBA draft, but could still come back.

March 30th COVID-19 Update, Pawn shops deemed essential during COVID-19 outbreak, and the Tigers Opening Day.

Beaumont Hospital in Wayne closing ER, Gov. Whitmer seeks disaster declaration, homeless veteran disputes discharge status for healthcare, Frankenmuth business owners stay positive amid coronavirus shutdown, and the Detroit Tigers 'open' the season in Cleveland as planned, sorta.

March 26th coronavirus update, Milan residents are staying connected during coronavirus social distancing, and Pistons Christian Wood.

Flint needs water as coronavirus worsens, stimulus checks aim to cover the rent and other basics, office closures will cause some driver licenses to expire, .... , Cassius Winston a consensus All-American; Xavier Tillman now NBA-bound.

Whitmer puts Michigan under 'stay at home' order, What does the stay-at-home order mean for Michigan?, MSP: Don't call 911, COVID Insurance, and Benton Harbor's Carlos 'Scooby' Johnson named Michigan Mr. Basketball.