Detroit Voice Brief

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on abortion, overturning the decades-old decision in Roe V. v. Wade, marks "a sad day for America." The owner of Bobcat Bonnie's restaurants in metro Detroit posted a special on Friday on its Facebook page directed at women that took some good and bad flak. a Spirit Airlines flight Thursday as the airliner had to make an emergency l...

Subpoenas hit Michigan as fake elector probe widens; Detroit's RenCen is at a crossroads — and only GM knows what's next; FDA bans Juul's vapes, pods citing 'conflicting' data on potentially harmful chemicals; Detroit Pistons jolt backcourt, pick Jaden Ivey 5th in 2022 NBA draft: 'Dream come true' and Detroit Pistons acquire No. 13 pick Jalen Duren, Kemba Walker in NBA draft trade.

Michigan babies, preschoolers getting first dose of COVID-19 vaccine; Tax refunds delayed by 6 months or more for some paper filers: Here's why; Detroit Public Library to reopen 10 shuttered branches this summer after two-year pause and Detroit Pistons trade Jerami Grant to Portland for 2025 first-round pick.

Ex-NHL hockey player sentenced in sex assault case made 'mistake,' says his new team's GM; Belle Isle Classic paddleboard competition became so popular it collapsed. Now, it's back.; Free Press sues MSU over donor gifts to fund Mel Tucker's salary; Detroit Red Wings' Moritz Seider wins Calder Trophy as NHL's top rookie for 2021-22. 

A Hamtramack stadium renovation. Cannabis infused fudge. An update from the Free Press sports department. 

Detroit’s Black-owned restaurants becoming more reflective of the diverse population of metro Detroiters whose roots span the Black Diaspora. Metro Detroit pizza chain Toarmina’s Pizza marking its 35th anniversary. An update from the Free Press sports department. 

Free Press poll: Kelley leading GOP gubernatorial field after arrest; Levin-Stevens race turns on Israel question and 2022 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame class: Chris Webber, John Beilein, Mickey Redmond.

Feds: Northern Michigan man threatened to kill Biden, bomb White House; Michigan college grads have their pick of jobs in a tight labor market; Faygo ice cream is really happening: 6 flavors to watch for and Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter could be top candidate for Michigan baseball job.

The Woodward burned down. For the LGBTQ community, it was more than just a bar; Investigation into those who fought 2020 election results heats up ahead of Aug. primary; Pastry chef wins James Beard Award — Detroit’s first win in nearly 30 years and Orchard Lake St. Mary's Brock Porter named Gatorade National Baseball Player of the Year.

Detroit shines at Tony Awards as Cass Tech alum takes home top prize; Detroit promised to end water shut-offs for low-income residents. Advocates say we’re not there yet; Somerset Collection fire extinguished, no injuries reported and WWE adds Michigan State's Maliq Carr, Central Michigan's Mikala Hall to NIL program.

Michigan's morel mushroom season is almost over, but others are edible; In COVID-19 era, life at small Michigan college changes in nearly every way and Tarik Skubal roughed up in fourth as Detroit Tigers drop series finale, 6-0, to Blue Jays.

FBI arrests Ryan Kelley, Michigan gubernatorial candidate, on charges stemming from Jan. 6; Michigan's strawberry season is here — and it's short: Where to find U-pick farms; Christopher Schurr charged with second-degree murder in shooting of Patrick Lyoya and Michigan State basketball assistant coach Mike Garland announces retirement.

Photographer sues iconic Detroit gay bar over steamy photo used to promote military night; Lawsuit on Michigan no-fault overhaul has appeals court hearing: What's at stake; As gas prices surge, Michigan sheriff asks deputies to manage some dispatch calls by phone and Changes for Great Lakes Invitational: Moving to Grand Rapids, no Michigan hockey.

Whitmer: Initiative petition process 'anti-democratic' and needs to change; When is it time to hang up on scam call? Clues, common phrases to listen for and As Detroit Tigers' Austin Meadows returns, Jeimer Candelario (shoulder) lands on injured list.

Buttigieg, at least 14 others test positive for COVID-19 after Mackinac Policy Conference; No snacks or drinks, these vending machines dispense something that saves lives; Girls are in at Boy Scouts of America: How it's going after 3 years and Michigan baseball loses lead in controversial fashion, loses to Louisville, 11-9, in NCAAs.

Big plans for the future marked the annual Mackinac Policy Conference, hosted last week at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. Commenters on the Michigan State Park Camping Group on Facebook have reported stricter enforcement at state park campgrounds. Michigan's newest innovation Sipzee, is a curbside pickup bottle and can return service. Team Penske's Will Power won the 2022 Chevrolet Detro...

Whitmer, Buttigieg open to state and federal gas tax relief; Federal student loans rates have nearly doubled in past 2 years: How high they'll go; Whitmer 'optimistic' on gun reform, but key Dem says 'full of s---' GOP won't act and Daz Cameron crushes 2-run HR in 8th to give Detroit Tigers a 3-2 win over Minnesota Twins.

Disqualified Republican governor hopefuls battle it out in court; Former Macomb treasurer Derek Miller pleads guilty in embezzlement case; New Vernors Black Cherry flavor will be available almost exclusively in Michigan and Michigan basketball's Caleb Houstan stays in 2022 NBA draft.

Highland Park hasn't had a high school in 7 years. Now district is rallying to change that; Jim Farley gets personal with Tom Brady, Jimmy Kimmel in top-secret 'Drive' podcast; Tiny bug could help win the war against this invasive species and Why Roger Clemens believes his son Kody is ready for MLB as he debuts with Detroit Tigers.

Meet the piping plovers, considered harbingers of environmental health in the Great Lakes ecosystem. State park rangers will be able to order swimmers out of the water. A popular electronic-music fest is back after a two-year pandemic break. The Detroit Tigers scored twice in the seventh inning, thanks to a Twins error, to take the opener of this five-game set, 7-5, at Comerica Park.

GM Silverado EV, Ford Lightning buyers might toss brand loyalty to get electric pickup; Vets fought 10 miles apart in 'Forgotten War,' met in Troy 60 years later; Traffic Jam & Snug restaurant and microbrewery in Detroit destroyed in early morning fire and an update on the Detroit Tigers.

Michiganders should take tornadoes more seriously after Gaylord, experts say; FTC, Dana Nessel devoted months to Beaumont and Spectrum megamerger; Oxford High students walk out in support of victims in Uvalde, Texas school shooting and New injury shuts down Detroit Tigers' Matt Manning 'for the foreseeable future'.

Michigan school districts taking extra precautions after mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas; Andy Levin, Haley Stevens clash in contentious debate ahead of closely watched primary; Hotel program to temporarily house evicted Detroiters may end soon for some and Jeimer Candelario homers in 10th inning as Detroit Tigers hang on vs. Twins, 4-2.

'I feared for her life': Girl's parents sue Croswell-Lexington schools over alleged racism; Bureau of Elections: 4 Michigan congressional candidates short on signatures for ballot; Great Lakes Coffee in Detroit permanently closes after strike, unionization effort and Detroit Pistons to play Chicago Bulls in Paris during next regular season.

Residents, loved ones recount chaos, injuries at tornado-ravaged Gaylord mobile home park; Detroit public transit system adds 4 electric buses to fleet; Parents of student killed in Oxford shooting file federal lawsuit against school district and Mel Tucker talks about the ongoing beef between Nick Saban and Jimbo Fisher.