Detroit Voice Brief

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.

Accused Grindr cannibal Mark Latunski once was gainfully employed father, Michigan drivers won't earn savings until spring from car insurance, European wine tariffs, Dogs help victims and others in courts, and Michigan State and Michigan suffer road losses in Big Ten on Sunday.

It's going to be a big political year and Michigan's at the center of it, prisoner alleges teachers aiding cheating on GED exams,  'The Good Place' TV show, rain in Detroit, and debate rages on over what Detroit Lions should do with No. 3 pick.

hackers on the other side of the world can take control of your vehicle, impeached president needs a shorter leash, TripSavvy names Michigan top destination for outdoor enthusiasts, and former Michigan State football coach George Perles dies at 85.

Civil rights ballot proposal, new rules can help build retirement savings, hospitals place limitations on patient visitors during flu season, new vehicles, and Detroit Pistons star Blake Griffin has knee surgery, out indefinitely.

Iraqi Consulate in Detroit to open for condolences in death of Iranian General, Bistro 82, one of Royal Oak's best restaurants, is closing, Vinsetta Garage wins parking battle, Detroit Lions have a few options in draft, and Soaring Eagle’s liquidation sale.

Five tests Gov. Gretchen Whitmer faces in 2020, how a daughter's fight won full-honor burials for prisoners of war, reviving Hummer would be mistake for GM, and Cassius Winston leads Michigan State over Michigan, 87-69.

Man being charged for stabbing himself, stores stop selling tobacco under 21, cyberattack on Richmond schools extends holiday break, electric Jeeps to be on display at CES, and Michigan football, Detroit Lions lose assistant coaches.

Culture of silence reigns at all-boys Catholic schools, armed man surrenders after standoff at Hampton Inn, Ford employee finds second career making soap, the top-selling new and used vehicles near you, and the Wolverines lose to the Crimson Tide.

Former inmate sues over officials' refusal to reverse colostomy, Detroit band I Prevail's singer pays off dad's mortgage, Ford dealership gets orders for Mustang Mach-E, the top 10 cartoon cars of all time rated, and Michigan football looks for a 'program win'.

Michigan population increases for 8th straight year, typical Michigan roller coaster weather, youtuber Jeffree Star donates $20K for Michigan man's funeral, Remains of Michigan soldier identified, and the Detroit Lions cleaned out their lockers.

Value, performance and technology set the pace as a pair of familiar names and a newcomer raise the bar, CVS is still handing out crazy long receipts, German shepherd puppies dumped on I-275 ramp near Monroe, and the Detroit Lions' 2019 season comes to a merciful end.

Will the U.S. economy steer clear of a recession in 2020?, Michigan woman's Secret Santa turns out to be Bill Gates, if you're a dog, 2019 wasn't all bad news, and get set for Michigan State vs. Pittsburgh in Pinstripe Bowl.

Taking on a new loan is a financial burden for many customers who own the troubled Focus and Fiesta vehicles sold this decade,  Justin Bieber announces Ford Field concert, and the top Michigan breweries to watch 2020.

Marshall home to Michigan's last Kmart, Metro Detroit could have warmest Christmas in 37 years, and Darren McCarty at grand opening of marijuana shop.

Toxic green liquid gushes on freeway, Darren McCarty at grand opening of marijuana shop, David Trott says Trump is unfit for office, Detroit Police Chief James Craig message to drivers doing donuts on I-94, and the biggest moment for the Detroit Lions in the last decade.

Man wrongfully convicted helps other exonerees, Christmas week brings no snow, a marijuana gift guide, Spirit Airlines redesigned interior, and

Iman Jasim dies at 58, Free Press columnist John Gallagher offers final thoughts, Detroit Zoo's proposed Great Lakes Nature Center getting bigger, former MSU law school professor returns as a board member, and Michigan State's Joshua Langford will miss all of this season after foot surgery.

Trump holds rally in Battle Creek, Demolition contractor tears down the wrong Detroit house again, 2020 Toyota Highlander SUV first drive, and this small Baltimore high school has become a football power that Michigan is banking on.

Ford says investments at Michigan plants will add 3,000 jobs, Michigan is the first in the nation to sue companies under a drug dealer liability act , new Wayne County jail and courthouse project making good progress, and the Detroit Lions announce that Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn will return.

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin's town hall meeting, De La Salle sued over hazing, auto show’s charity preview gets summery remake for bigger, Detroit names new economic development chief, and Detroit Red Wings now battling the flu as rough season continues.