Detroit Voice Brief

Deputy Mayor Todd Bettison named as Detroit's interim police chief Ford under fire over efforts to roll back certain DEI initiatives 3 Oakland County communities set to vote on marijuana proposals in Nov. election

When will Michigan winter begin? Here's what NOAA, AccuWeather, Old Farmer's Almanac say 'Nightmare on Bagley,' a Halloween pop-up bar, returns to southwest Detroit Jameson Williams, embattled Detroit Lions WR, officially suspended 2 games by NFL

Rochester Hills apartments sued over strict 'no felons' policy IRS announces higher standard deduction, new tax brackets for 2025 2025 Chevrolet Equinox’s value, features, style challenge leading compact SUVs

New Detroit horse farm breaks ground in city, filling equestrian void for youth Troy man charged in iPhone thefts as thieves target porch deliveries nationwide Detroit Zoo announces immersive, 7-acre Discovery Trails project to open in 2026

2nd suspect in Rochester Hills killing to be arraigned on felony murder charge Detroit restaurant week offers plenty of menu options Did you see it? Dozens of waterspout sightings reported on Lake Michigan

Wayne County buys heavy-duty sprinkler heads as inmates flood troubled new jail Partially 3D-printed gun, ski mask found during Ann Arbor traffic stop, police say Canceling recurring subscriptions and memberships should get simpler with final FTC rule

USDA approves disaster relief after 'worst-ever' cherry crop loss in northern Michigan From fan to family: A son discovers his father — and a link to a Detroit rock legacy Detroit Free Press Marathon 2024: Course maps, road closures to know about

Harris a 'kindred spirit' with Detroit, she says after interview with Charlamagne tha God 'Card declined' scares online shoppers in latest scam to run up fraudulent charges Big Chicken set to open in Livonia: We got a sneak peek

Trump to hold Detroit rally Friday night at Huntington Place The economy looms large in the minds of many voters, especially retired ones Detroit Auto Show ticket sales now open ahead of event's return to January

Visitors from Norway, fan pages, gifts: How judges' online fame affects Michigan courts Detroit man, 73, slashed child's throat in park while horrified kids played, police say Jeep boss to lead North American region for Stellantis; CFO leaving company in shakeup

Detroit Lions put clinic on Dallas Cowboys but Aidan Hutchinson injury mars 47-9 beatdown Northern lights in Michigan: You may see them again across the state Kamala Harris to visit Detroit on Tuesday for radio town hall event

Federal lawsuit: Deaf nonprofit banned from concessions program at Comerica Park Naked, 43-foot Trump sculpture goes up in Detroit, turning heads, sparking laughter Post Bar noted for its midnight pizza giveaway and graffitied walls returning to Detroit

Michigan hospitals brace for IV fluid, dialysis solution shortage after hurricane fallout Feds: Ex-leader of steelworkers union pleads to embezzling money for flights, rental cars New boardwalk to replace aging stairs at Upper Peninsula's most popular waterfall

Campaign claims fly as Slotkin, Rogers take debate stage in Michigan's US Senate race Grosse Pointe family: Judge tried to go easy on driver who killed our son Detroit Symphony Orchestra celebrates 100 years of 'Rhapsody in Blue'

Wondering if your absentee ballot was received? You can check online in Michigan Detroit district judges banned from online chats on livestreams after Freep investigation October is National Pizza Month: Metro Detroit shops offer deals, donations

Trump co-conspirator urged 'Make them riot' during 2020 vote count in Detroit, filing says What lower inflation and Fed rate cuts could mean for I Bonds, CDs and savers Whitney restaurant customer leaves angry review over piano playing incident

Female urinal at Michigan state park is rare, vintage Michigan urges hunters to shoot more does as deer population swells Temptations' Otis Williams back in Detroit for return of jukebox musical 'Ain't Too Proud'

Andy Ibáñez plays Detroit Tigers hero in stunning Game 2 rally to sweep Astros, 5-2 Whitmer urges US to evacuate Michiganders stuck in Lebanon conflict: 'We need to do more' Andy Levin focuses on Gaza and Lebanon as he renews faith for Jewish New Year

Michigan man charged after allegedly claiming he had explosives outside Trump rally Did a judge lie under oath? State investigators say yes, she skirts it in campaign talks Stellantis recalls 194,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids over fire risks

Detroit files dozens of eminent domain lawsuits for solar neighborhoods project Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO arraigned in federal court, plea hearing date set 3 key changes will help poor qualify for more money through a Social Security program

Stellantis plans UAW layoffs 'across its footprint,' but provides no specifics Embattled Judge Kenneth King completes training, heads back to bench — in traffic court Detroit Tigers to play Houston Astros in MLB playoffs wild-card series

Detroit Tigers get another loss from Twins, now one win from AL wild-card playoff berth Detroit property tax relief program deadline moved up to Nov. 1. What to know. Former Inkster Mayor Patrick Wemberly enters guilty plea in corruption case Mortgage rates came down, but aren't heading as low as you might remember

Absentee voting begins in Michigan: When ballots will arrive, how to request or track one Calls to cops show specialized schools in Michigan are failing students, critics say Parker Meadows sparks Detroit Tigers in 7-1 win over Rays; Jackson Jobe makes MLB debut

25 Michigan lawmakers who took the most freebies from lobbyists Feds confirm Ann Arbor school counselor said 'terrorist' remark to Muslim student Loads of lobster heading to 2 metro Detroit communities

Charlevoix couple running out of time to prove they found Great Lakes’ oldest shipwreck Royal Oak Public Library to reopen Monday after given all clear of bugs Go behind the scenes of local journalism at Detroit Story Fest

RTA approves QLINE transfer; streetcar to become fully public transit system Mini-moon set to orbit Earth is newly discovered asteroid: What to know Dutch Girl Donuts extends hours, brings back 24-hour service

'Nightmare on Elm Street' star Robert Englund to host metro Detroit screening of film Takoi chef and owner's journey marked by many changes since food truck humble beginnings Cedar Point announces new record-breaking roller coaster, Siren's Curse for 2025

Detroit Lions tailgate shooting 'first incident of gun violence' at Eastern Market The best ways to get rid of your current car when it's time for a new car With minimum wage boost pending, tipped workers rally against changes

UAW: Stellantis trying to move Dodge Durango production out of Detroit Funeral set for state police officer Daniel Kerstetter who was struck during traffic stop Welcome to Stars Hollow: Downtown Brighton to turn into 'Gilmore Girls' town for one day

Jewish teen assaulted in alleged antisemitic attack in Ann Arbor New Mustang GTD is 'fastest, most powerful' in Mustang history, Ford says It's poutine galore: Canadiana Fest to bring Canadian culture to Kalamazoo

DPD chief says Gaza activists aren’t being tracked. Internal documents contradict that 27% of older adults in Michigan have used cannabis in past year, U-M poll finds Company wanted $585K to leave Detroit's whale mural uncovered: 'A slap in the face'

Metro Detroit broadcast exec Kevin Adell to sell all stations, including 910 AM, WADL-TV 'Peak numbers of refugees': Metro Detroit agencies prepare to help resettle families Political uncertainty holds back national car sales, but here's what Detroit dealers offer

Metro Detroit families sue after children injured in a summer camp vehicle demo crash Michigan mom was afraid of financial reality as credit card debt piled up Michigan's first klezmer music festival to be held in midtown Detroit

Bill Ford induction into Automotive Hall of Fame to be broadcast live Michigan health officials urge fall COVID-19 vaccines: Where to find shots, free tests Wayne County's new jail faces chaos, lawyers say: Floods, fighting, staffing troubles

Michigan's gas prices playing a role in presidential politics Eggs recalled after 65 people sickened in 9 states, including 2 in Michigan Beloved South Haven ice cream shop closing after 66 years

Up North Michigan churches help immigrants amid anti-migrant politics Federal student loan on-ramp is about to end: What it means Chick-fil-A set to add 25-30 locations in Michigan

Coalition demands release of body cam footage from fatal shooting during an eviction $1 million Powerball ticket sold at metro Detroit gas station Michigan's 'I voted' stickers are getting a makeover this November: 9 designs revealed

Copper Peak, once a glorious ski flying hill in the western U.P., could finally be revived Michigan fall colors: Best scenic drives in metro Detroit Detroit refinery workers on strike for higher wages, no benefits cuts

Stellantis names Bob Broderdorf new head of Jeep North America Noah's Deli in Dearborn closes its doors after nearly 50 years in business Michigan judge denies RFK Jr.'s lawsuit to be removed from Michigan presidential ballot

Your regular Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing will return tomorrow. Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Special Report: Dangerous flaws in the auto recall system Senior investigative reporter Matt Dolan joins to share the alarming blind spots uncovered in his investigation into how the auto recall system attempts to fix vehicles. Matt shares the story of Jeff Wu and Ting Yang and how their lives were drastically changed from never receiving a recall notice on their defective Jeep. Contact Matt Dolan with information and tips regarding the auto recall system with this end-to-end encrypted email: [email protected] Freep's full auto recall investigation coverage: Millions of older cars, trucks with dangerous defects aren't getting fixed The auto industry has a recall problem: Here's why proposed solutions haven't passed yet Free Press investigation into recalled vehicles: What to know How to find out if your vehicle has a recall, what it means and what drivers need to know Getting dangerous cars and trucks fixed: How you can help

Formal complaints against DTE, other utilities dismissed or settled in secret Rihanna's Savage X Fenty store opens in downtown Detroit Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene blast Detroit Tigers to 4-1 win over Boston Red Sox

Consumer Reports gives first-ever ranking of most reliable used cars: Here's the list Pink 'Kamala Harris' yard signs trigger spat in Birmingham, owner orders hundreds more M-STEP results database 2024: Find scores from your school district here

Kalamazoo moms can apply to get $7,500 next year. What to know. Go behind the scenes of local journalism at Detroit Story Fest

Social Security benefits likely to go up in 2025, based on inflation: What to know 200 rain barrels to be distributed to Roseville residents to ease area flooding Michigan's rural schools are shrinking, but remain critical for communities

Bobcat Bonnie’s at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township closes suddenly Detroit Zoo reveals gender of baby gorilla, announces contest to select name Michigan State Fair returns with circus, new farmer’s market, more: Here’s what to expect

Parents of Detroit Lions draft pick Giovanni Manu witness son play in person for 1st time Michigan cider mill, apple orchard season begins: Find 1 near you on our list International record-breaking haunted attraction in Pontiac seeking scare actors for fall

'Good luck' prying off her wedding ring, Nessel tells US Supreme Court at DNC New Wayne County mpox case reported amid concern of more transmissible, severe strain DTE asking customers to pick up the tab for trips on private corporate jets

Stellantis says union can't strike over Belvidere, claims it hasn't violated commitments GM to cut at least 1,000 software jobs, biggest impact at GM Tech Center in Warren Construction closures coming to Greenfield Village

Detroit’s down payment assistance plan serves as model for Harris proposal, Duggan says UAW warns of national strike possibility over Stellantis commitments in Belvidere Go behind the scenes of local journalism at Detroit Story Fest

Shopping for a used car? Why now may be the time to buy. Downtown Detroit’s Hanah Steakhouse, with flashy decor and skybridge seating, closes Wayne State University ends teaching gig for Detroit judge who detained sleepy teen girl