Detroit Voice Brief

Southeast Michigan braces for first significant snowfall of season; up to 7 inches possible Focus: HOPE needs volunteers to pack, deliver food to thousands of metro Detroit seniors Ford chief engineer wins coveted NACTOY award for second time

Michigan author Bonnie Jo Campbell's latest novel is chosen for 'Today' show's book club UAW members at Stellantis start seeing $50,000 buyout offers for 2024 Detroit Lions to host L.A. Rams, former QB Matthew Stafford in first round of NFL playoffs Michigan football predictions vs. Washington: Who will win the national championship?

Dan Gilbert’s Hudson’s development gets a ‘no’ from trademark office on proposed names Michigan had about 60,000 pay phones in 1980s. Only 260 are left. Gordie Howe International Bridge now expected to be completed in Sept. 2025 Michigan football recovered from huge mistakes in Rose Bowl, showed championship resolve

Ford just announced price changes for 2024 F-150 Lightning lineup: Here’s the breakdown 4 Michigan cities to pay highest heat bills in US — but there's good news Detroit Lions hang banner at practice facility to commemorate NFC North division title

This Grand Blanc party store sold the 5th-largest Powerball jackpot ticket Ground beef, beef patties recalled for potential E. coli contamination: What to know Michigan will play Washington in the College Football Playoff championship game

10 new Detroit developments to get excited about in 2024 Michigan brings back retro license plate, new ID changes, other proposals remain Why should you keep your key fob in a metal (coffee) can? To prevent car theft. How it works

Audit: Michigan's aircraft registration fees have not been increased in 80 years Ford F-Series' sales dominance is ‘incredibly powerful American symbol’ Data breach impacts over 1 million Corewell Health patients Michigan couple disputes claims made in Netflix docuseries on Twin Flames Universe

Judge says lawsuit prompted by wave of stabbings at Macomb prison can proceed Clubhouse of 112-year-old Grosse Pointe Equestrian Center to be demolished within weeks Peanut, the world's oldest chicken from Michigan, died Christmas morning at 21 years old

Metro Detroit on track for 3rd warmest December on record Michigan paid millions in unemployment to people who were incarcerated or dead, audit finds

Well-known bakery Oakwood Bakery resumed delivery of its beloved breads to some stores Michigan’s 1st HOV lanes meant for I-75 carpoolers — but single drivers often ignore signs 'The Simpsons' makes fun of Jim Harbaugh, Michigan football scandals in latest episode

Massive proposed hotel would connect to Huntington Place in Detroit Detroit radio legend and former Pistons public address announcer Ken Calvert dies at 72 Toyota Motor North America buyout offer to workers includes 2 years in pay: Who's eligible

Breakfast casserole recipes for Christmas morning breakfast 4 years later, cleanup of green ooze pollution on I-696 still not complete Ford says half its dealers are waiting to opt in on EV sales, service Detroit Lions toss SOL history aside, show necessary grit to win NFC North division

In this Voice Briefing Special Report, reporter Nushrat Rahman sits down with opioids reporter Georgea Kovanis and photographer Mandi Wright to discuss their immersive reporting on drug addiction, harm reduction and Amanda, the woman who shared her life with the Free Press for over a year.  Articles mentioned in this report: Relapse. Overdose. Saving lives: How a Detroit addict and mom of 3 is fin...

GM buys out nearly half of its Buick dealers across the country, who opt to not sell EVs Rockford public school district is sued for using child's pronouns without notifying parents Jalen Milroe is top focus for Michigan football in 'money game' vs. Alabama

Phony postage stamp discounts are scamming online buyers: What to know Detroit to limit parking in areas around LCA, will begin enforcing some rules Sundays Michigan football receives official notice from NCAA for recruiting violations

Great Lakes coastal marsh birds on the rise — but researchers question if it can last Whitmer signs legislation to provide $114M in debt relief to 5 Michigan school districts

Michigan educators reported using potentially traumatic tactics at record pace last year Authorities: Metro Detroit prostitution ring included crimes in spas, Detroit casino With demand soaring, Detroit Lions raise ticket prices for 2024 season

Detroit Youth Choir lands Disney+ series, ‘Choir,’ debuting Jan. 31 Rubin: Secret Santas spread joy — and $100 bills — on annual visit to metro Detroit Freep Sports roundup 

Struggling Michigan child care centers wave white flag as state invests in new facilities GM makes several leadership changes, creates a new global role, to improve speed to market Tesla recalls vehicles sold in US to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot

Detroit man, 28, charged in killing of synagogue leader Samantha Woll Changes to Michigan juvenile justice system signed into law Ex-Michigan football coach Chris Partridge 'failed' to uphold contract, per school

MIGOP dissidents attack party chair in new report as party sues over control of building 'Never seen anything like this': Metro Detroit food pantries see spike in need Ford plans to cut F-150 Lightning production as consumer demand slows

Police: Person of interest in custody in killing of Jewish leader Samantha Woll From the Mitten with love: The Free Press guide to mail-order food gifts from Michigan Unraveling the mystery of Vernors as a medicinal drink: Fact or Michigan folklore?  

Michigan secures more beds for justice-involved youth, works to get more treatment options The great Christmas tree debate: Real or fake? Michigan experts weigh in Detroit Lions thumped by Chicago Bears, 28-13, in jarring performance  

Debate heats up around changing Michigan’s homeschooling laws Michigan special House elections estimated to cost upwards of $750,000 Detroit Pistons on pace for worst season in NBA history after first quarter of the season

Michigan Civil Service Commission may extend signing bonuses for hard-to-fill state jobs Discovery inside unearthed bottle would’ve shocked Michigander who buried it in 1879 Inside Patrick Kane’s hip resurfacing surgery — and why it’s not right procedure for most