Detroit Voice Brief

Inmates at Michigan prisons are coping with a ramen shortage -- one of the most popular foods -- after a noodle factory shuts down due to COVID-19, Big Sean surprises Cass Tech graduates, Brown family unhappy with Ford Bronco release date, and Michigan universities testing athletes for COVID-19.

June 18th Coronavirus Update, Shelby Township Police Chief Robert Shelide has been placed on a 30-day suspension after tweets seemingly glorified police brutality, and the Big Ten odds for Michigan/Michigan State.

A new poll shows Democratic candidate Joe Biden with a big lead over President Donald Trump in Michigan, Michigan State Police wants to boost diversity yet only 6 percent of graduates in this year's trooper academy are black. That compares to 14 percent of the state population, Hair Salons reopen in Michigan, Food Network drops metro Detroit chef accused of domestic violence, and the Detroit Lions...

Supreme Court rules on Aimee Stephens Michigan case, Ford Bronco design to be released on OJ Simpson's birthday, Christopher Columbus statue removed in Detroit, and the Detroit Pistons narrow down General Manager candidates.

June 15th Coronavirus Update, The EyesOn Design car show, and Pistons' Vinnie Johnson cooked the Blazers and hit one of the most underrated shots in sports, 30 years ago.

Sinai-Grace nurses file lawsuit, allege patients died because hospital was short-staffed , FedEx to clarify protests are not reason for Michigan package delays, Christopher Columbus monument holds new meaning, rare stamp for sale, a recap of Detroit Tigers MLB draft.

June 11th Coronavirus Update, Michigan festival and concert producers submit reopening proposals to Whitmer, Ford Bronco moves into outdoor vehicle space, and Detroit Tigers take Spencer Torkelson in the MLB Draft.

Midland Dams update, 'Make America Great Again' boat parade to start in Macomb County on June 13, Michigan man's credit score tumbles 91 points because of a student loan glitch, and the Detroit Tigers have high seeds for MLB draft.

June 9th Coronavirus Update, a petition to recall Whitmer begins, casinos to reopen in Detroit with restrictions, cold water warnings in Michigan.    

June 8th Coronavirus Update, and Pistons off season in question.  

Tristan Taylor emerges as a leader in Detroit at the Black Lives Matter movement and Michigan State reveals a plan to bring student-athletes back to school.

Protests continue in Detroit.

June 3rd Coronavirus Update, speeding tickets increase, and MHSAA sports are coming back.

June 2nd Coronavirus Update and how farmer markets will change this summer.

June 1st Coronavirus Update and how Detroit athletes are responding to the protests.

Restrictions expanded near former Wurtsmith airbase after PFAS found in most wildlife, Iosco County was this week made the newest addition to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s flood-focused state of emergency, jobless claims continue to skyrocket in Michigan, hundreds of protesters filled the street near the Washtenaw County Jail in Pittsfield Township on Thursday to protest injustice in the local com...

Feds indict Anthony Marrocco in Macomb County corruption scam, HopCat in Royal Oak to permanently close, seek new location, Twelve Oaks mall, others in Michigan set to reopen retail stores, and Detroit Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman will keep Jeff Blashill as head coach.

SNAP recipients will continue to receive additional benefits in May, the stock market is volatile as pandemic plays out, Whitmer says husband's boat dock request was bad joke, Katrina Survivors and their relationship to the Midland floods, Detroit Pistons look to hire new GM

May 26th Coronavirus Update, How residents are reacting to the Midland Flood, and it has been 1,500 days since Detroit sports' last playoff win. The outlook is bleak.

May 25th Coronavirus Update, Midland Michigan flooding, and an update on sports in Michigan.

Whitmer begins reopening Michigan, Whitmer reiterates that residents are living through tough times, but need to remain vigilant, Midland County floods destroy man’s Pontiac Fiero collection, Kent County recycling center evacuated after someone tries to recycle live cannonball, adn Michigan football's Don Brown says blame me for Ohio State failures, not players.

May 21st Coronavirus Update,  Detroit fireworks show will look different this year, what will school look like in the fall?, and NCAA allows football, basketball teams to host voluntary team activities.

Will Trump wear a mask when he tours Ford plant?, convicted murderer arrested in unreturned cans, bottles in Michigan stacking up, and Central Michigan University cuts Mens Track and Field.

May 19th Coronavirus Update, could sewage hold the key to early detection of COVID-19?, and Big Ten spoof videos have made Michigan woman a social media star

May 18th Coronavirus Update, Barry County Sheriff Dar Leaf is expected to speak at the rally held in Grand Rapids Monday against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer’s stay-home order, and coronavirus shutdown hitting Michigan sports businesses where it hurts.