Detroit Voice Brief

SMART's new van service will help riders with shorter trips, Birmingham's Rose Room bar under fire over allegations of guests being drugged, Veterans seek signatures to block move of Royal Oak war memorial, and Caucus Club posts message to guests to not smell like pot.

What's it like to get your COVID-19 shot at Ford Field? Freep reporter tells his story, Resident to be evicted from Cass Community Social Services tiny home after failing to comply with program standards, Popular Tiki boat tours head downriver, to operate out of Wyandotte restaurant, and Michigan women's basketball takes down Tennessee, moves to the Sweet 16 for the first time.

Detroit strip club, gay-friendly sports bar hit with pay-per-view piracy lawsuits, Marquette's Presque Isle Park closes road for a month so salamanders can cross, Environmental group adds 3 vegetables to its annual Dirty Dozen list, and Michigan basketball advances to Sweet 16 with 86-78 win over LSU in NCAA tournament

Ford CEO Jim Farley is doing important work at TCF Center — and few know it, 'Genius: Aretha': Onscreen drama, outside intrigue, as a legend comes to life on NatGeo, new optical store in Detroit's Corktown neighborhood focuses on inclusivity, accessibility, and here's when Michigan basketball will play LSU in the NCAA tournament second round.

Ex-Michigan health director Robert Gordon just sent letter to lawmakers: What it says, Detroit's Ford Field begins vaccine clinic transformation: What it's like inside, new Michigan unemployment claims continued their downward slide last week, Detroit Lions continue to beef up pass rush, sign DE Charles Harris.

Ford workers will see few personal desks when they return, some buildings to be sold, Shift to electric vehicles to affect much more than just auto industry, Detroit's Penobscot Building empties again amid boiler breakdown, and Michigan tips off at 3 p.m. Saturday against either 16-seeded Mount St. Mary's or 16-seeded Texas Southern.

New 2021 Ford F-150 Police Responder reaches 120 mph, more control when cornering, Rottweiler is now the most popular dog breed in Detroit, American Kennel Club announces, Invasive quagga mussels dominate Great Lakes, leave scientists trying to catch up, and Detroit Lions release Danny Shelton and Marvin Jones.

Third stimulus check expected to hit bank accounts on St. Patrick's Day, Daughter of slain Bad Axe man still questions, grieves over his murder,100-year-old tugboat being used as Bayview Yacht Club's temporary clubhouse sinks, More food assistance benefits headed to Michigan school children

4 things to know before you buy an electric vehicle, Up North lighthouse likely to be swallowed by Lake Michigan after century of neglect, Michigan Kroger pharmacies to begin administering vaccines, metro Detroit businesses that became another casualty of the pandemic, and 

Michigan schools scramble to offer more in-person learning to qualify for COVID-19 relief; West Michigan car museum reveals long list of outdoor events, car shows through October; In post-pandemic era, let's make vaccination the price of admission to public life; Rare Jane Fonda anti-war movie was pulled in 1972. Now it's getting Detroit screening; Michigan State basketball drilled by Maryland, 68...

Detroit Food Fighters pay restaurant workers $18 an hour before paying themselves; Officials looking at ways to vaccinate homebound seniors against the coronavirus; Why you don't want to post a selfie with your vaccine card; Draft of 4th Aretha Franklin will emerges, two years after handwritten wills discovered; Detroit Tigers prospect Matt Manning strikes out Bryce Harper in 6-4 loss to Phillies

Not as many Americans eligible for third stimulus check: Here's what you need to know; Charges against Rick Snyder in Flint water crisis: Judge's decision nears; Michigan Catholic Church leaders call Johnson & Johnson vaccine 'morally problematic'; Tesla owner spends $160 driving cross-country in all-electric 2021 Mustang Mach-E; Detroit Lions don't use franchise tag on WR Kenny Golladay; what...

Michigan Democrats: We have enough votes to add LGBTQ protections to state law; Alliance provides community with Narcan drive-up, virtual trainings during COVID-19 ;Michigan women's history museum faces COVID-19 pandemic, a flood and death of its founder; Michigan basketball's Juwan Howard has no update on Eli Brooks ankle Monday morning

How southeast Michigan became a mortgage power center, Duggan's Johnson & Johnson vaccine remarks a 'misunderstanding,' White House adviser says, Southfield salon owner, hair loss advocate turns her passion into a business, Michigan State beats Michigan, 70-64.

Whitmer urged to end in-person office work restrictions in Michigan, Slain Michigan hockey warrior had abusive past: 'He tried to kill me', Watch newly restored video of Martha and the Vandellas performing in Ford's Mustang plant, Warmer temperatures headed to metro Detroit — but there's a catch, and the Detroit Tigers top prospect Spencer Torkelson cuts finger, will miss spring training gam...

Michigan to open COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people 50 and older, 3 charged in Whitmer kidnap plot face off against Michigan prosecutors, 4,500 Mustang Mach-E customers get letter warning of another delay, and the Detroit Red Wings to have 750 fans at next home game, Tuesday vs. Lightning.

Michigan easing up on restaurant, business COVID-19 restrictions starting Friday, Planet Fitness to open this year in Midtown Detroit, Stellantis moves ahead with controversial 12-hour, 7-day work schedule for skilled trades, and Detroit Lions GM Brad Holmes: Kenny Golladay 'has shown ability to be a No. 1 WR'.

Some 2021 Ford F-150 buyers discover rusty parts, corrosion — and automaker isn't helping, Boy Scouts celebrate first female Eagle Scouts, one of many changes the organization faces, Aretha Franklin estate reaches deal with IRS to pay off claimed $7.8 million tax debt, Short's Brewing to release Double Soft Parade, a stronger version of a Michigan favorite and Michigan basketball moves up to...

Delayed Census data is causing problem for Michigan redistricting commission, 23 employees test positive for COVID-19 at Whole Foods store in Midtown Detroit, Sportsmen, lawmakers to state wildlife managers: Allow Michigan wolf hunting, trapping, and Willi Castro HR highlights Detroit Tigers' 10-2 win in Grapefruit League opener.

IRS still hasn't processed millions of 2019 tax returns, family fights back after dad is sent back to prison 2 weeks after release, Station wagons from Ford family's personal collection up for auction, and Detroit Tigers top prospect Spencer Torkelson cuts finger, will miss spring training games.

Lansing political round up, All-electric pickup catches fire in Michigan — and experts warn it could happen again, RoboCop statue loses home at Michigan Science Center because of pandemic, college basketball roundup

Lack of disclosure on ballot initiatives for Michigan's lucrative and newly legal marijuana business, Cherokee Nation chief: Our name should not be used on Jeep SUVs, Ford CEO Jim Farley hits 150 mph, takes another 1st place at the racetrack, and the Detroit Tigers continue the rebuild through young players. 

Lee Chatfield resigns from new job after pushback on LGBTQ policy positions, School board members across Michigan face threats, bullying, recall attempts, Michigan Secretary of State to simplify driver's license renewal starting in March, and Steve Yzerman is generally pleased with the Detroit Red Wings, despite record. Here's why.

Salvation Army reboots nighttime hot meal distribution program in Detroit, Michigan cherry pits could clean the Great Lakes, purify drinking water, Detroit rapper Kid Vishis, brother of Royce da 5'9", drops new video with powerful message, Michigan basketball cements status as national title contender.

Michigan Central Station on track for 2022 finish: 'It's a Phoenix rising', Dearborn Police targeting Blacks disproportionately in arrests, citations, Where did you work remotely during COVID-19 pandemic? It may affect your taxes, ... , Why Joe Milton's transfer from Michigan football stings worse than others under Jim Harbaugh.