Detroit Voice Brief

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.

GM prepares to idle Detroit-Hamtramck plant to retool it, fourth person in Michigan dies of vape-related lung injury, secrets of the 2020 Chevy Corvette, Miau Miau Clothing Co. gives back to rescue organizations, and where the NFL draft really begins for the Detroit Lions.

A bill that would allow Oakland County communities to opt out of transit tax, Ferndale Project set to serve beer Saturday, Detroit native Clayton Thomas to perform with Martin Lawrence Saturday,  2021 Kia Seltos SUV delivers space and value, and Michigan State Football coach Mel Tucker shakes up the coaching staff.

University of Michigan investigating former football team doctor, Midtown Detroit rent subsidy program winding down, hot new tax scams, new polar bear at Detroit Zoo, and couples can get married for free on Leap Day in Hell, Michigan.

Michigan wants to become next site for space launch facility, man paralyzed neck down walks again thanks to Dearborn-native doctor, photos show fire damage inside UAW's Solidarity House, a Detroit distiller is selling paczki-flavored vodka, and the Detroit Free Press Pistons writer Vince Ellis bids adieu.

Athletes are killing themselves and schools in Michigan fear their players could be next, rare ice volcanoes captured erupting on Lake Michigan, GM exits some international markets to save money, Eastern Market, and a new podcast from a coroners office.

Ice balls by the thousands rolling into Michigan lakeshores, immigrant kids sent to Michigan, 12-year-old auto racer training for NASCAR, Southfield company using AI assistant Sophie, and grocery chains fail at alerting customers about food safety recalls.

Federal class action lawsuit filed against the City of Detroit, 7 Michigan couples have seen it all — together, how immigrant stories shaped our Best New Restaurants list, 'Avengers' stars, vintage cars could be filming soon in Detroit for crime drama, and the Detroit Lions deny report they are looking to trade Matthew Stafford.

Democratic candidates show some differences on climate change, suspended Saline High School students file lawsuit, Birmingham hairstylist killed in Detroit motel, onesie bar crawl trend spreads across Michigan, and Michigan State football hires Mel Tucker to become new head coach.

 Michiganders trapped on cruise ship worry about fuel and food, Michigan State Police warn drivers after a minor accident turns deadly, new hotel to be built in Detroit, Troy PD feline unit cat Pawfficer Badge dies, and the Detroit Tigers top prospect Casey Mize hoping for a healthier 2020.

Taubman sells out to rival mall operator Simon, cruise ship seeking port in Thailand amid coronavirus concern, libraries eliminating some or all overdue fines, Rage Against the Machine will play Detroit this summer, and Michigan State football scrambling after Luke Fickell turns them down.

Vaping almost killed Daniel Ament, ere's why your Amtrak train is running late, trade skill likely saved metro Detroit man from Holocaust death, exhibit reveals secret history of mid-engine Corvette, and the Michigan State football coaching search.

Democrats are divided on health care, Whitmer boosts schools, health care in 2021 budget, first female, lesbian bishop to be ordained, Rolling Stones set Ford Field date, and the Detroit PIstons trade Andre Drummond to Cleveland.

Saline high school reported to have cases of racism, authorities accused of wrongly seizing thousands of cars in Wayne County, Ann Arbor restaurant owner hires people after prison, a sturgeon 6-hour fishing season, and the Detroit Lions take Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah in Dave Birkett's first NFL mock draft.

Gov. Whitmer delivers response to State of the Union, Mike Bloomberg in Detroit, Americans love their tax refunds, Founders to reopen Detroit taproom on Thursday, and Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio retires.

Iowans caucus in Michigan, Detroit salt mine parent company to be bought, bridge will end Woodhaven train crossing's traffic jams, January temperatures, rainfall break monthly records, and Michigan and Michigan State take the floor in Big Ten action Tuesday night.

A bridge closes every other week in Michigan, are you missing out on the Earned Income Tax Credit?, Eastpointe adopts new laws to improve animal welfare, people mover changes direction, and Kansas City Chiefs are Super Bowl champions!

Trump touts USMCA trade deal in visit to Dana axle plant in Warren, former Anna's House employees file discrimination lawsuit, feds seize record fentanyl amounts at border, and mummy linens, hot concerts going on sale Friday, and

Whitmer outlines $3.5-billion bonding plan to fix Michigan roads, GM issues a fix for its fix that is causing brake failure on some vehicles, woman body-shamed after traumatic ice fishing accident, tire socks offer snow chain alternative for MI drivers, and the Detroit Lions' Darius Slay already establishing friendship with possible pick.

No charges for De La Salle hazing suspects, Cannibal house for sale near Flint, limits on excessive boat speeds, how a new FICO model could hurt some scores, and what held Richard Sherman back from signing with Detroit Lions.

GVSU football coach suspended after calling Adolf Hitler "a great leader", GM to build electric pickups and SUVs in Detroit, Amazon may skip subsidies for Pontiac project, Titus Cromer, boy at center of life support legal battle, dies at age 16.

Fired car salesman reinvents himself, man who paid $3M for 2020 Corvette Stingray says he'll never drive it, Michigan teacher sets record straight on big puddingstone, Michigan teenagers empower Muslim girls through literature, and the Detroit Tigers' winter caravan gets team, fans ready for 2020 season.

Presidential campaigns in Michigan, TCF Bank apologizes for calling police on black customer, the red flag of a tax scam, a song about Flight 255 crash site, and Detroit Red Wings' Tyler Bertuzzi goes off to St. Louis for NHL All-Star Game.

Deadly coronavirus low-risk in Michigan, Atwater Brewery sells to Molson Coors, DSO names young Italian conductor Jader Bignamini as music director, and Michigan State basketball begins 'separation week' Thursday at Indiana.

State senator faces new harassment allegation, mysterious sludge sloshes onto Lake St. Clair shores, help Frankenmuth's Cheese Haus name its giant mouse statue, top 10 places to fish in metro Detroit, and the Detroit Lions bringing in Cory Undlin was a long time coming.

Are we about to get that flying car?, how to file your taxes for free,  Black Pumas headed to Detroit ahead of Grammy Awards trip, and Detroit Pistons, Detroit Red Wings suffer Monday matinee defeats.

Hillary Clinton's Michigan supporters are split in 2020, are folks missing a winter auto show?, financial coaches could help build savings in 2020, Detroit residents lost homes in city's $600M mistake, Detroit Lions at the Senior Bowl to coach.. and scout.

Tiny nonprofit takes on DTE, UAW names new VP to lead Ford Department, Mister Dips coming to Detroit, the fourth anniversary of the Women's March, Detroit Pistons reportedly not talking trade for Andre Drummond with Hawks.

Macomb County board discusses proposed resolution to be Second Amendment sanctuary county, how to file your taxes for free, Halal Metropolis Exhibition on diverse Muslims of Michigan to open in Dearborn, and could the Detroit Red Wings' next coach now be available?

Voter turnout could break records, Michigan State Police suspects fraud in Breathalyzer tests, task force presents ways for lawmakers to reform Michigan's jails, super-savers skittish about new retirement rules, and Michigan State basketball won't have Kyle Ahrens available for a while.

About half of Detroit water shutoffs are still off, Mystery surrounds $3.74M sale of 1968 Mustang Bullitt, the Pack indoor dog park to open in Comstock, Popeyes chicken sandwich delivered through DoorDash, and the Detroit Lions hire Cory Undlin as new defensive coordinator.