Detroit Voice Brief

Skyrocketing construction costs could put Michigan contractor out of business, Receiving unemployment benefits in Michigan? Get ready to prove work search efforts, Detroit Police Athletic League launches youth chess program, 

Police chief training in Novi church with 'Killology' speaker is canceled, 'First pour like this': 250 truckloads of concrete at Michigan Central Station in 10 hours, GM makes Time's 100 Most Influential Companies: Here's why, Body of Upper Peninsula teen missing for days is found, a heartbreaking end to the search, and Why Detroit Lions OT Taylor Decker says he won't get a COVID-19 vaccine shot.

Michigan to lose another seat in Congress as population moves West and South, Ford pays $49K to couple for 2014 Fiesta, settles defective transmission cases, Troy-based Flagstar to be acquired by New York bank in $2.6B deal, The best and worst moments — and the one that shocked — from the 2021 Oscars, and Michigan State football loses six more players to the NCAA transfer portal.

What's next to fix policing in Michigan after the verdicts in George Floyd's murder trial?, Feds had enough dirt on UAW to take over the union. Rory Gamble helped save it, Goldfish Swim School, founded in metro Detroit, now thriving and expanding nationwide, Historic U.P. resort applying to be 3rd International Dark Sky Park in Michigan, and Detroit Tigers third baseman Jeimer Candelario: 'Everyth...

RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel weighing 2022 challenge to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, Nearly 700,000 Americans have received extra stimulus money this week: Here's why, Michigan unveils new COVID-19 testing locations at welcome centers, airport, Michigan ties to the 2021 Oscars: 'Minari,' 'Onward,' 'Trial of the Chicago 7', and 

Cold snaps, long nights: How freezing temps hurt Michigan farmers, Attorney Geoffrey Fieger accuses judges of trying to strong-arm his Flint water clients, Michigan man's Facebook group helps you track down hard-to-find PlayStation 5, New Baltimore boy, 13, crashes Mustang race car into concrete barrier at 70 mph, and Detroit Tigers' Michael Fulmer stung by singles in 3-2 loss to Pirates in Game 1...

Derek Chauvin to report back in 8 weeks for sentencing in George Floyd's death, Biden and Trump would have split Michigan's Electoral College votes, and Expert who spoke to Whitmer on new orders: Michigan is 'losing the race to the virus'.

Cities bracing for verdict in trial of former officer accused George Floyd's death, Whitmer says court ruling's a factor in COVID-19 surge, Pennsylvania widow drained of $39K in gift card scam by a man she fell for, and Michigan State basketball's Joshua Langford won't pursue pro career.

Lawsuit says Detroit police took turns punching man in face until he needed medical attention, Greta Van Fleet opens up on new album: Hard rockers wanted music 'fit to be the score of a fantastic film', Top 10 Cares raises nearly $500K for metro Detroit restaurants, helps feed those in need, and Detroit Tigers' weekend from hell in Oakland ends with bad luck loss in sweep.

Why Whitmer is not 'shutting down' Michigan despite the nation's worst COVID-19 surge, 2021 Porsche 911 turbo delivers legendary performance, latest tech, Michigan summer beers: Here are 5 Oberon alternatives for you to try, and Prized Michigan football signee Xavier Worthy asks out of national letter of intent.

DTE, Consumer's Energy avoided paying federal taxes in 2020 — and you could benefit, Michigan's unemployment rate drops to 5.1% in March, marking 3 months of declines, Vaccine skeptics should remember: Fear can be fatal, too, and Michigan basketball's Eli Brooks to return for another season and Michigan football director of recruiting Matt Dudek resigns.

Metro Detroit health departments switch to Pfizer, Moderna after J&J vaccines paused, University of Michigan locks out 700 more students who violated COVID-19 testing rules, Farmington Hills man sues Detroit police after facial recognition wrongly identifies him, and Michigan State basketball: Forward Thomas Kithier entering transfer portal.

Air Force: PFAS left by Wurtsmith crews fighting off-base fires not our problem, Rocker Ted Nugent poses a debunked question about the COVID-19 pandemic, Ford swapped her Explorer due to Lemon Law — then threatened to list new one as stolen, Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman on Anthony Mantha trade.

Eastern Michigan rape suspect: Title IX director said assault didn't sound like him, Alarming spike in Great Lakes drownings tied to COVID-19, study finds, Kill Chrysler? Here's why I think new owner Stellantis shouldn't bother, Detroit Tigers betrayed by bats and ugly defense, swept by Cleveland in 5-2 loss and the Detroit Red Wings trade deadline.

... , Not having a bank account is costing metro Detroiters big money, Longtime metro Detroit chef Matt Prentice dies at 62, and Detroit Tigers pitching coach Chris Fetter cleared from COVID-19, joins team for road trip.

Too many making a new stimulus mistake on 2020 tax returns, Prosecutor: No charges filed in officer-related death of Hakim Littleton, A celebration of Black-owned restaurants kicks off Friday Detroit Black Restaurant Week, Matthew Boyd's strong outing not enough; Detroit Tigers lose series finale to Twins, 3-2.

Oakland County lawyers charged with skirting laws in debt-collection scheme, GM's Factory ZERO will build all-electric Chevrolet Silverado, Europe reveals an updated Jeep Compass with new tech and features we'd love in the U.S., Restaurants are facing a nationwide ketchup shortage due to COVID-19 pandemic, and Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo continues amazing, ridiculous fairy-tale start to his career

Michigan's COVID-19 surge driven by 'perfect storm' of variant cases, reopening, Florida car dealer adds Ford's Garage restaurant — and others want one too, Trader Joe's partners with life skills app developer to help those with autism, It's tough to be home buyer in Michigan right now — and new construction isn't helping much, 

COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up to ages 16+, 3 women stabbed in Ann Arbor hotel room, possible suspect identified, We Lived It, and Akil Baddoo, Tarik Skubal shine, but Detroit Tigers squander lead in 9-3 loss to Cleveland.

Michigan's 1st case of Brazil COVID-19 variant identified in Bay County, Michigan unemployment claims drop to the lowest level since the start of the pandemic, and Fact-check: Mich. GOP’s  proposed election law changes would make it harder to vote.

Biden: $2 trillion needed to fix roads, fund electric cars, replace all lead pipes in US, New tax refund scam targets college students, professors with .edu email addresses, Your COVID-19 vaccine card: What to do if you lost it, why you should laminate it, AJ Hinch: Detroit Tigers won't 'listen to outside noise' to set expectations.

Why did Dana Nessel charge Snyder, but not investigate Whitmer? Experts weigh in, Biden: $2 trillion needed to fix roads, fund electric cars, replace all lead pipes in US, and Detroit job agency helps place diverse candidates in auto, energy fields.

Full-page ad blasts GM CEO Mary Barra as racist, 3 Whitmer kidnap plot suspects headed to trial even as 1 charge dismissed, Pingree Detroit's handmade $349 sneakers sell out through 2021, and Ex-Michigan congressman David Bonior's Catholic faith defines his first novel. 

Lawsuit takes aim at Eastern Michigan Title IX; former director rejects claim and Michigan basketball dismantles Florida State, 76-58, to advance to the Elite Eight.

Dan, Jennifer Gilbert announce $500 million investment in Detroit neighborhoods, Hopes hang on COVID-19 vaccines as coronavirus threatens another Michigan surge, GM just became only automaker with board of directors that's majority women, and why the Detroit Tigers chose Grayson Greiner to be backup catcher over Jake Rogers.