Detroit Voice Brief

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.

Coronavirus Update, small Michigan colleges face bad news amid coronavirus, Detroit's marquees become a sign of coronavirus times, and sports may have stopped, but the Free Press sports department hasn't.

COVID-19 Cases triple,  coronavirus cases rise, so do the myths about the disease,  Zack the fat cat dies, and the Detroit Lions trade Pro-Bowl cornerback Darius Slay to Eagles

Michigan's first coronavirus death, U.S., Canada move to close border to non-essential traffic, the coronavirus's effect on the auto industry, how much coronavirus has changed America in a week, and the Detroit Lions bring in two more former New England Patriots.

Coronavirus update, 90 day income tax extension, the new Hyundai Elantra, students graduation in the time of coronavirus, and the Detroit Lions.

Michigan coronavirus update, coronavirus fears can take a toll on our mental health, what to know about pets and COVID-19, coronavirus cutbacks drive up risks of recession, and sports continue to stay on hold due to coronavirus pandemic.

Living in self-quarantine, Royal Oak Memorial Monument is moving, Coronavirus Church Services, and the Detroit Pistons' Christian Wood tests positive for novel coronavirus.

, homeless particularly vulnerable to coronavirus, metro Detroit restaurants already feeling effects of coronavirus, legislature and the coronavirus, Coronavirus takes out NCAA tournament, suspends NHL, Opening Day.

Coronavirus outbreak in Michigan leads to canceled events, Michigan's public universities cancel classes, switch to online, Joe Biden's Michigan victory impressive as he wins every county in the state, and the IRS and banks review options in COVID-19 crisis.

Biden defeats Sanders easily in Michigan primary, Cedar Point offers free sneak-peek events as park celebrates 150th anniversary, Metro Detroit voters deciding whether to renew millage to support Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Coronavirus fears may impact Michigan State, Michigan basketball in NCAA tournament,

Detroit offers new payment plan to limit water shutoffs during coronavirus crisis, Duggan aims for to preserve affordable housing, Marelli to create North American headquarters in Southfield, stock market sees a meltdown after oil prices plunge, and Michigan State's Cassius Winston named to Big Ten first-team again.

Limited sick leave causes coronavirus concerns, new Detroit landmark near Fiat Chrysler plant compared to Berlin Wall, 2020 Michigan primary if you've spent time in prison, Casino sports betting in Michigan starts in time for March Madness, and Michigan State Spartans win share of 2020 Big Ten title.

Art Van Furniture to close and liquidate stores, former UAW president Gary Jones charged with corruption, Detroit concert industry alert and watching amid coronavirus spread, Elizabeth Warren's campaign has derailed, and Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers mash Yankees in spring training game.

Daylight saving time, the coronavirus scare gives homeowners another reason to refinance, all eyes on Michigan as the Democratic primary process moves on, our restaurant critic is going vegan for the month, and Michigan State in driver's seat for Big Ten crown.

GM will add 3,500 electric vehicle charging plugs across its facilities, Ford's latest weapon comes from NASA, how to revote an absentee ballot, Polonia Polish restaurant in Hamtramck up for sale, and the Detroit Pistons star Derrick Rose's season likely over thanks to ankle injury.

Compuware sold to competitor, in coronavirus outbreak, the elderly, sick are most vulnerable, voters can be their own best defense against Russian interference, agony of theMichigan primary voter , and Michigan State basketball enters final week of season with chance at Big Ten crown.

Detroit voters conflicted about 2020, Detroit woman quarantined on Diamond Princess amid coronavirus outbreak is coming home, $350 fine for prosecutor's hit-and-run sparks outrage, and Biggby Coffee is celebrating 25 years.

Michigan basketball's Zavier Simpson caught on camera lying to police, major unions holding onto endorsements as Democrats fight it out, Mark Latunski home sold at auction, used vs new cars, and what do you do if you owed too much in taxes?

Amazon isn't calling about your refund, Jay Kapadia has gone from the sound studio with J. Lo to GM, things to know about the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Autorama 2020 features women, and Central Michigan will host Western Michigan at Ford Field in 2020.

Detroit State of the City address, NBC pilot for comedy set at Detroit automaker is in the works, metro Detroit fish fries this Lenten season, and NFL draft prospect Tua Tagovailoa wouldn't mind being a backup as a rookie.

U-M officials knew about sexual misconduct allegations, but didn't act in 3 incidents, small millage, but big vote for Detroit Institute of Arts tax renewal, Founders to release popular KBS beer year-round,  Archdiocese of Detroit asks Catholics to post Ash Wednesday selfies, and the Detroit Red Wings make a couple of moves for the future at NHL trade deadline.