Detroit Voice Brief

Jason Carr’s firing from WDIV-TV earlier this month comes after multiple run-ins with co-workers and management.  A Detroit mansion once owned by the late singing legend Aretha Franklin, is back on the market. An update from sports.

'No concrete crusher' in Detroit's Core City, advocates say; In campaigns for judge in southeast Michigan, Hathaway name is magic; White Christmas in Detroit? History shows it's hit or (mostly) miss and Lions DC Aaron Glenn has so much respect for Jets he wants to 'beat the hell out of them'.

'Maybe another year': Dearborn celebrates Morocco's semi-final appearance; Assaggi Bistro in Ferndale to shut after New Year's Eve; Demolition begins of Continental Motors ruins in Detroit and Former Michigan football captain Erick All transferring to Iowa, joining Cade McNamara.

'A blow against hate': Biden signs landmark bill protecting same-sex, interracial marriage; Oxford school staffers break silence on what happened as the shooting unfolded; New Wyandotte entertainment venue hopes to attract big music acts, weddings and Why Detroit Pistons' Cade Cunningham decided season-ending shin surgery was best option.

Jason Carr terminated from WDIV-TV Local 4 News; A moratorium on residential water shutoffs in Detroit ends Dec. 31. What to know; Grandparents raising grandkids find support, fitness classes with new program and Cade Cunningham to undergo surgery, miss rest of Detroit Pistons' 2022-23 season.

A man exonerated of starting a Pontiac house fire that killed four people is now suing. Ford sent out a bit of advice about retiring this year to maximize a lump sum pension payment. An update from sports. 

University of Michigan adds new dorm for first time in decades; Michigan man remains imprisoned in Russia though Brittney Griner is freed; Cockroaches spotted in Popeyes in Detroit by DoorDash driver force eatery to shut down and Michigan football's Olu Oluwatimi wins Rimington Award, Outland Trophy.

Family of Patrick Lyoya sues Grand Rapids, police officer who fatally shot Black man; Oswald's Bear Ranch in Michigan's U.P. plagued by hostile phone calls, PETA harassment; Ford Focus, Fiesta cars sit in shop for months, owners ‘ghosted’ by automaker and Michigan basketball's Jaelin Llewellyn suffers ACL injury, out for the rest of the season.

'Very lame lame duck': Michigan lawmakers wrap up work for the year; 'Moment of darkness' engulfed the earth today, and more is coming and Detroit Tigers get third pick overall in 2023 MLB draft after move up in first-ever lottery

Secret Santa couple gave out $12,000 this year, spreading Christmas joy; Why fixing the damn roads is so complicated in Michigan; Dearborn man charged in antisemitic incident at Michigan synagogue and Stetson Bennett, Max Duggan, C.J. Stroud and Caleb Williams are 2022 Heisman Trophy finalists.

Dan Gilbert's real estate firm this week bought a recently closed boutique hotel. Electric Amazon delivery vans, undergoing final testing on public roads. An update from sports.

The best spots to watch UFOs in Michigan? These ladies have the data.; Holiday shoppers warned that online puppy scams can spoil Christmas and Michigan football running back Blake Corum reportedly to have knee surgery, out for season.

Michigan's COVID-19 death toll passes 40,000 — and where they're dying has shifted; Detroit stunt actor plays fierce woman warrior in 'Wakanda Forever' and Jared Goff: Detroit Lions WR Jameson Williams' speed reminds me of Brandin Cooks.

Their teens died in Oxford shooting. 1 year later, parents' share their grief; Rap video filmed inside Michigan prison cell, posted on YouTube prompts investigation; Michigan football's Jim Harbaugh: Big Ten Coach of the Year; MSU Bryce Baringer honored and Michigan football up to No. 2 in next-to-last College Football Playoff ranking.

Study: Crashes, deaths increased after Michigan's speed limit hikes to 75 mph; Michigan elections panel rebuffs calls from losing candidates not to certify election; Michigan football QB Cade McNamara enters NCAA transfer portal and Tom Izzo 'completely upset' about Big Ten's handling of Michigan Stadium tunnel fight.

Hospitals file emergency appeals to expand capacity because of RSV, flu cases; Troy mosque legal battle resolved; and home title problems leave some Detroit families who need debt help in tough spot.

Who faces food insecurity in Detroit; Last working elevator in 22-story Leland Hotel repaired after 8 days; Tenants raise concerns about Detroit rentals, push for landlord accountability and Ohio State is ultimate test for J.J. McCarthy. Here's why Michigan football is confident in QB.

Art lovers flock to Detroit from around world for historic DIA van Gogh exhibition; At Chef Hollywood's table, down-and-out Detroiters find meals to be thankful for; Detroit City Council votes down nearly $50 million paratransit contract and Detroit Lions are in for a long Thanksgiving in showdown vs. Buffalo Bills.

Whitmer to name Kyra Harris Bolden to fill Michigan Supreme Court vacancy; DraftKings Sports & Social to bring sports betting, game day experience to Troy on Dec. 1 and Final Four coming back to Ford Field in Detroit in 2027.

Bills Mafia, Buffalo fans notorious for wild behavior, set up camp in Detroit; Democrats to walk tightrope with narrow majorities in Lansing; Jack White leaves Twitter after Elon Musk lifts ban on Donald Trump account and What Michigan football did, and didn't say, about Blake Corum ahead of Ohio State game.

Ki'Azia Miller was 27 when, on Nov. 10, Detroit police shot and killed her at her west-side home. For parents who don’t know where else to turn to get intensive, long-term mental health treatment for a child, some have found no better option than to walk away. 

Winter tires make ‘unimaginable’ difference — but only fraction of drivers use them; Michigan's minimum wage hike not likely to see lame-duck limelight and NFL moves Bills-Browns game to Detroit due to expected snowstorm in Buffalo.

Hungarian girl, 9, smiles again with help from metro Detroit doctor; Report: Debt collection cases are overwhelming Michigan district courts; Michigan basketball's depth on display in 91-60 rout of Pittsburgh in Legends Classic

AMC closes movie theaters in Fairlane Town Center; How redistricting played big role in Michigan's midterm election; Dearborn schools decide to drop some controversial books, keep others and Michigan football's Biff Poggi hired as new head coach of Charlotte 49ers

Some metro Detroit hospitals losing millions amid high workforce costs, lower patient volumes; Democratic control in Lansing didn't last long in 1983. Why this time might be different; Hamtramck schools to create new review process after complaints about LGBTQ books and Here's the most encouraging part of Lions two-game winning streak.