Detroit Voice Brief

 A man has been charged in Thursday's fatal shooting of a Dearborn hotel clerk. Superior Township's new library will open after residents pushed roughly 15 years for a more spacious building. Judicial candidate Jason Kolkema was caught on camera allegedly belt-whipping his girlfriend. An update from sports. 

Biden's pot pardon brings hope to those in Michigan's marijuana industry; Michigan's Proposal 1 would change term limits, require financial disclosure for lawmakers and Aaron Glenn on Detroit Lions defense: 'We’re going to get this thing fixed'.

U.P. backyard fight club becomes a small town's biggest draw; Demand for abortions in Michigan doubles among out-of-state residents; Prisoners, officers detail retaliation after outing staff for smuggling drugs and Amon-Ra St. Brown, D'Andre Swift, T.J. Hockenson among absences at Detroit Lions practice.

2020 election denial is on the ballot in Michigan this year. These are the candidates; Southwest Detroit Restaurant Week is back: What to know and Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera to play for Team Venezuela in 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Edsel Ford II calls out St. Paul's in Grosse Pointe Farms on anti-abortion signage; Growing number of grandparents face crushing costs as they raise kids and Detroit Red Wings align with most of NHL, finally change most weekday starts to 7 p.m.

Student debt forgiveness curveball means some borrowers won't be eligible; After 50 years, Materials Unlimited in Ypsilanti is closing; Van Gogh exhibit at DIA a 'once-in-a-lifetime' gathering of 74 works; Detroit Lions' defense in loss to Seahawks leaves fans baffled. And that's saying something.

Blue waters of Michigan's Great Lakes are uncommon —  and could change as climate warms; Black Michiganders got 60% of monkeypox cases, only 17% of vaccines and Seattle Seahawks' DK Metcalf says Detroit Lions' Jeff Okudah isn't 'locking people down'.

Michiganders in Florida prepare for the worst; Many metro Detroit vegan food restaurants running on fumes, hit hard by pandemic; 2023 Ford Super Duty engineer made dream come true after teacher laughed at it and Detroit Lions RB D'Andre Swift's health must improve 'significantly' to play vs. Seahawks.

Canada lifts COVID-19 travel, border restrictions: What it means for Michiganders; Man wrongfully convicted in Pontiac murder case should be freed, prosecutor review finds; In Michigan, many in jail are eligible to vote. Here's how and Scottie Hazelton: Michigan State football defense not 'super far away'

Elissa Slotkin may have edge on Tom Barrett — but race for US House far from over;Tense rallies in Dearborn amid debate over LGBTQ books and Lions' Walker done for the season (torn Achilles), Swift may miss time (shoulder sprain)

GM employees will be required to return to the office at least three days a week.  Mary J. Blige commanded the Little Caesars Arena stage Saturday night. Detroit Lions suffer devastating loss to Minnesota Vikings, 28-24

Michiganders with disabilities are living in poverty, struggling to afford basics; Kirtland’s warbler could become Michigan’s new state bird, giving robin the boot; Michigan's first self-service taproom to open in Royal Oak and Bojan Bogdanovic trade is a win for Detroit Pistons, addressing 2 important needs.

Detroit's fight for accurate population representation ensues in federal lawsuit; Student loan forgiveness applications will be available soon: What to know and Why Steve Yzerman believes Detroit Red Wings will be 'a better hockey team'.

Tudor Dixon calls for resignation of state's top educator over LGBTQ training video; Former Macomb public works boss Marrocco pleads guilty in corruption probe and Detroit Tigers introduce Scott Harris as president of baseball operations: What he said.

Michigan pharmacists now will be able to prescribe birth control; Once again Michigan State University is caught up in leadership struggle. What's next?; Cold front headed to metro Detroit, bringing rain, possible temps in the 30s and Eastern Michigan's Emoni Bates, a former No. 1 college basketball recruit, arrested on gun charges.

Women from across the country spoke to the Detroit Free Press about their Mustangs. Orders for lobster and seafood are being taken for Holiday Market's annual late summer Lobsterfest. Troy agreed to let Muslims occupy the building that they bought nearly five years ago. An Update from sports 

Consider taking a road trip this fall to explore Michigan's fall colors. Recent large wildfires in the West may have caused an orange haze in the sky for the Midwest.  The Dearborn Public Schools system has removed seven books from its libraries for review after parents complained. An update from sports. 

3 schools in Macomb County close after online threats, teen arrested; Ford wants to make changes to dealerships: What it has learned from customers; Where to eat near Detroit auto show: Restaurants, food trucks, pit stops; D'Andre Swift, Taylor Decker, Frank Ragnow miss Detroit Lions practice

Walled Lake man's motive for violent shootings and links to internet under investigation; 1,000 Mustangs about to roll into Detroit for 2024 model reveal at auto show; Michigan laws on child marriage, corporal punishment earn an F from rights group and Michigan State basketball's Jaden Akins to miss four weeks after foot surgery.

Even for Dan Gilbert, creating Detroit jobs, bringing transformation may not be so simple; Chief Justice Bridget McCormack leaving the Michigan Supreme Court; Restaurant owners rejoice over return of Detroit auto show and Lions OC Ben Johnson an 'evil mastermind ... drawing up plays to take over the world'.

Michigan State University’s Board of Trustees has given school President Samuel Stanley until Tuesday to announce he will resign.  The Fishery Commission has provided lampreys to England for nearly two decades on major occasions involving the monarchy. Turo has won the first-of-its-kind permit in Michigan to operate its services at the Detroit Metro Airport. An update from Sports. 

Queen Elizabeth II dies at 96; King Charles III takes the throne; Lafayette Coney ordered to close, rodent droppings found; The Detroit auto show is back. But it won't look anything like years past and Let’s applaud Michigan football QB Cade McNamara for speaking up about his disappointment

Michigan judge rules 1931 law criminalizing most abortions is unconstitutional; Eastern Michigan University files lawsuit, asking court to force faculty back to class; Southwest Detroiters: Gordie Howe Bridge construction trucks shake our homes, leave soot and Detroit Lions injury report: Frank Ragnow limited in practice by groin injury.

2022 Volvo C40 Recharge is an EV to love — but electronic glitches need attention; At 86, U.P. mailman retires as region changes around him and Michigan football, Michigan State both move up in new USA TODAY Coaches Poll.

Lizzie Pugh is armed with a federal lawsuit that alleges blatant racism by employees at Fifth Third Bank in Livonia. ITC Holding Corp. in Novi was awarded for its continued wildlife corporate conservation. A warming climate is harming and transforming the Michigan woods. An update from Sports