Detroit Voice Brief

The first tornado to touch down in Gaylord since 1950. Finnish diplomats, academics and business leaders at the Port of Detroit. Detroit Tigers and Michigan athletics highlight a busy sports weekend.

Oxford High School seniors graduate; Whitmer proposes $500 rebate checks for Michigan's working families; Zap Zone founder builds massive entertainment facility with arcade, restaurants, glow golf and Enough with Detroit Tigers injuries. Would someone please put Tarik Skubal in bubble wrap?

Detroit senator, Trump supporters among candidates booted from primary election ballots; Headliner at Detroit Women of Comedy Festival brings divisive topics, NSFW language and Frederick K. Stearns mansion in Detroit gets big renovation as bed-and-breakfast.

Michigan Court of Claims judge grants injunction against 1931 abortion law; Many metro Detroit stores have limited supplies of baby formula, limiting purchases; GOP candidate for governor balks at Detroit Chamber debate over COVID-19 requirements and Detroit Pistons will pick 5th overall in 2022 NBA draft after falling 2 spots in lottery.

Ferndale schools reinstates face masks for students, staff because of uptick in COVID-19; For Michael Jackson impersonator at Detroit gas station, being someone else brings love; Teen brothers drowned in Lake Michigan, two others rescued and Michigan State basketball's Max Christie hiring agent, staying in NBA draft.

The return of one of Eastern Market's favorite events, Flower Day. A roundup of where traditional drive-ins can be found. A peek at the inclusivity of Detroit food culture and an update from sports. 

James Craig acknowledges possible fraud in signature gathering for his petition; Southfield funeral director hopes Barbie will bring more women to her profession; Actress Selma Blair accuses former Cranbrook dean of touching and kissing her and Detroit Lions, NFL schedule leaks 2022: Bills are the Thanksgiving Day game.

Doubters abound as Charlevoix couple think they found Great Lakes' oldest shipwreck; Metro Detroit rents have gone up 8.8% over past 2 years as inflation sizzles and Bob Lanier, Detroit Pistons legend and 8-time All-Star, dies at 73.

Caps, gowns and barbed wire: First-ever college graduation in prison was joyous celebration; Michigan is facing 'unique moment' of COVID-19 history, expert says, as cases rise; Free legal help on the way for low-income Detroiters facing eviction and Detroit Tigers locked up by rookie in 4-1 loss to Oakland Athletics, split doubleheader.

Michigan gas prices hit new high of $4.32 a gallon — and expected to keep climbing; Detroit Opera's 'Life and Times of Malcom X' explores civil rights icon's ties to Michigan, Islam; Adreian Payne, former Michigan State basketball star, shot and killed Monday at age 31.

The Bookstock Used Book & Media Sale is returning next Sunday for an eight-day run after two years lost to the pandemic. Stevie Wonder accepted an honorary degree Saturday from Wayne State University. Expanded election probing. Tigers lose against the Astros Sunday. 

Fairlane Town Center mall sold, could gain housing; Supreme Court's abortion order draft could spur Michigan Democrats to vote; Gun violence appears to be subsiding on metro Detroit freeways, police say and Ex-Michigan basketball PG Frankie Collins transferring to Arizona State.

Democrat upsets candidate who made controversial rape comments in bid for Michigan House; Eminem headed to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, leading 2022 class of inductees; Michigan is about to warm up: 80-degree days on tap for next week and Detroit Tigers lose 7-2 in Alex Faedo's MLB debut, split doubleheader against Pirates.  

Where Michigan stands on abortion if Roe v. Wade overturned by Supreme Court; Prominent Detroit church Second Ebenezer at center of teen sex abuse case and Detroit Tigers pitching prospect Alex Faedo to make MLB debut against Pittsburgh Pirates.

Coalition plans 4-day commemoration in June to honor Asian American civil rights legacy; 9 arrested after Lansing auto plant heist leads police on I-96 chase; Freedom Boat Club on Lake St. Clair offers boat rentals for monthly fee: What to know and Steve Yzerman: Why Detroit Red Wings need a new coach - and more. 

Demolition begins at Eastland Center mall in Harper Woods; Children of immigrants in Michigan fear deportation when they turn 21; Restoring Hitsville, U.S.A: A peek at a little-known part of the Motown Museum expansion; Detroit Red Wings make clean sweep, part ways with Jeff Blashill, 2 assistant coaches.

Death of Grosse Pointe Woods man haunted Oprah Winfrey, inspired documentary; Taxpayers waiting for refunds find little help from IRS's 'Where's My Refund' tool; 'Late Night' host Seth Meyers talks Michigan roots, dad jokes before Detroit benefit show and Detroit Lions select Michigan's Aidan Hutchinson with No. 2 pick in NFL draft.

Rep. Matt Maddock removed from state House Republican caucus; Detroit man freed from prison after 15 years of wrongful imprisonment; Oak Park High School closed after intruders fought students, staff and Kayvon Thibodeaux wants to play for Detroit Lions: Dan Campbell's 'got me on speed dial.'

Power outage fails to disrupt F-150 Lightning launch; CEO says more e-trucks to come; Michigan GOP's endorsed candidates could face an uphill battle, experts say; Roseville police fatally shoot man after highway crash involving tractor-trailer and Could you survive Detroit Lions drafting a CB at No. 2? Why it's not the worst idea ever.

Michigan is the 'worst state' for children with dyslexia, lawmaker says; Grand Rapids Police release name of officer who fired fatal shot and Michigan basketball's Moussa Diabate enters NBA draft, maintains collegiate eligibility.

At Patrick Lyoya's funeral, the Rev. Al Sharpton calls for action and accountability; Short's Brewing Co. purchases Bellaire Inn in response to northern Michigan housing crisis and Detroit Tigers' Miguel Cabrera becomes 33rd player in MLB history with 3,000 hits.

Women abused by Larry Nassar file negligence claims against FBI over botched investigation; COVID-19 cases in Michigan expected to climb through May: What it means; UK teen pretended to be Ethan Crumbley in threatening call, police say and Tigers fans felt robbed when Yankees walked Miguel Cabrera on purpose. I don't blame them.

Fungal outbreak forces Detroit specialty hospital to stop admitting patients; Deserted offices, schools and stores being converted into housing in metro Detroit; Ex-Detroit Red Wings employee Al Sobotka 'devastated' after being fired for peeing in drain

Michigan's primary ballot may be 'disaster' for GOP candidates for governor, expert says; Michigan could hold solution for disrupted supply of potash, expert says; Mich. Attorney General to Oxford school board: Students and parents deserve transparency and Michigan State basketball's Julius Marble enters the NCAA transfer portal.

Sex. Booze. Lies: The secret life of a famous U-M violin prof who preyed on girls; Metro Detroit food banks and pantries seeing longer lines, more families as prices rise; Michigan kindergartner brings tequila to school and shares with classmates and Detroit Red Wings' Dylan Larkin done for season after core surgery.