Detroit Voice Brief

Limited sick leave causes coronavirus concerns, new Detroit landmark near Fiat Chrysler plant compared to Berlin Wall, 2020 Michigan primary if you've spent time in prison, Casino sports betting in Michigan starts in time for March Madness, and Michigan State Spartans win share of 2020 Big Ten title.

Art Van Furniture to close and liquidate stores, former UAW president Gary Jones charged with corruption, Detroit concert industry alert and watching amid coronavirus spread, Elizabeth Warren's campaign has derailed, and Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers mash Yankees in spring training game.

Daylight saving time, the coronavirus scare gives homeowners another reason to refinance, all eyes on Michigan as the Democratic primary process moves on, our restaurant critic is going vegan for the month, and Michigan State in driver's seat for Big Ten crown.

GM will add 3,500 electric vehicle charging plugs across its facilities, Ford's latest weapon comes from NASA, how to revote an absentee ballot, Polonia Polish restaurant in Hamtramck up for sale, and the Detroit Pistons star Derrick Rose's season likely over thanks to ankle injury.

Compuware sold to competitor, in coronavirus outbreak, the elderly, sick are most vulnerable, voters can be their own best defense against Russian interference, agony of theMichigan primary voter , and Michigan State basketball enters final week of season with chance at Big Ten crown.

Detroit voters conflicted about 2020, Detroit woman quarantined on Diamond Princess amid coronavirus outbreak is coming home, $350 fine for prosecutor's hit-and-run sparks outrage, and Biggby Coffee is celebrating 25 years.

Michigan basketball's Zavier Simpson caught on camera lying to police, major unions holding onto endorsements as Democrats fight it out, Mark Latunski home sold at auction, used vs new cars, and what do you do if you owed too much in taxes?

Amazon isn't calling about your refund, Jay Kapadia has gone from the sound studio with J. Lo to GM, things to know about the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Autorama 2020 features women, and Central Michigan will host Western Michigan at Ford Field in 2020.

Detroit State of the City address, NBC pilot for comedy set at Detroit automaker is in the works, metro Detroit fish fries this Lenten season, and NFL draft prospect Tua Tagovailoa wouldn't mind being a backup as a rookie.

U-M officials knew about sexual misconduct allegations, but didn't act in 3 incidents, small millage, but big vote for Detroit Institute of Arts tax renewal, Founders to release popular KBS beer year-round,  Archdiocese of Detroit asks Catholics to post Ash Wednesday selfies, and the Detroit Red Wings make a couple of moves for the future at NHL trade deadline.

GM prepares to idle Detroit-Hamtramck plant to retool it, fourth person in Michigan dies of vape-related lung injury, secrets of the 2020 Chevy Corvette, Miau Miau Clothing Co. gives back to rescue organizations, and where the NFL draft really begins for the Detroit Lions.

A bill that would allow Oakland County communities to opt out of transit tax, Ferndale Project set to serve beer Saturday, Detroit native Clayton Thomas to perform with Martin Lawrence Saturday,  2021 Kia Seltos SUV delivers space and value, and Michigan State Football coach Mel Tucker shakes up the coaching staff.

University of Michigan investigating former football team doctor, Midtown Detroit rent subsidy program winding down, hot new tax scams, new polar bear at Detroit Zoo, and couples can get married for free on Leap Day in Hell, Michigan.

Michigan wants to become next site for space launch facility, man paralyzed neck down walks again thanks to Dearborn-native doctor, photos show fire damage inside UAW's Solidarity House, a Detroit distiller is selling paczki-flavored vodka, and the Detroit Free Press Pistons writer Vince Ellis bids adieu.

Athletes are killing themselves and schools in Michigan fear their players could be next, rare ice volcanoes captured erupting on Lake Michigan, GM exits some international markets to save money, Eastern Market, and a new podcast from a coroners office.

Ice balls by the thousands rolling into Michigan lakeshores, immigrant kids sent to Michigan, 12-year-old auto racer training for NASCAR, Southfield company using AI assistant Sophie, and grocery chains fail at alerting customers about food safety recalls.

Federal class action lawsuit filed against the City of Detroit, 7 Michigan couples have seen it all — together, how immigrant stories shaped our Best New Restaurants list, 'Avengers' stars, vintage cars could be filming soon in Detroit for crime drama, and the Detroit Lions deny report they are looking to trade Matthew Stafford.

Democratic candidates show some differences on climate change, suspended Saline High School students file lawsuit, Birmingham hairstylist killed in Detroit motel, onesie bar crawl trend spreads across Michigan, and Michigan State football hires Mel Tucker to become new head coach.

 Michiganders trapped on cruise ship worry about fuel and food, Michigan State Police warn drivers after a minor accident turns deadly, new hotel to be built in Detroit, Troy PD feline unit cat Pawfficer Badge dies, and the Detroit Tigers top prospect Casey Mize hoping for a healthier 2020.

Taubman sells out to rival mall operator Simon, cruise ship seeking port in Thailand amid coronavirus concern, libraries eliminating some or all overdue fines, Rage Against the Machine will play Detroit this summer, and Michigan State football scrambling after Luke Fickell turns them down.

Vaping almost killed Daniel Ament, ere's why your Amtrak train is running late, trade skill likely saved metro Detroit man from Holocaust death, exhibit reveals secret history of mid-engine Corvette, and the Michigan State football coaching search.

Democrats are divided on health care, Whitmer boosts schools, health care in 2021 budget, first female, lesbian bishop to be ordained, Rolling Stones set Ford Field date, and the Detroit PIstons trade Andre Drummond to Cleveland.

Saline high school reported to have cases of racism, authorities accused of wrongly seizing thousands of cars in Wayne County, Ann Arbor restaurant owner hires people after prison, a sturgeon 6-hour fishing season, and the Detroit Lions take Ohio State CB Jeff Okudah in Dave Birkett's first NFL mock draft.

Gov. Whitmer delivers response to State of the Union, Mike Bloomberg in Detroit, Americans love their tax refunds, Founders to reopen Detroit taproom on Thursday, and Michigan State football coach Mark Dantonio retires.

Iowans caucus in Michigan, Detroit salt mine parent company to be bought, bridge will end Woodhaven train crossing's traffic jams, January temperatures, rainfall break monthly records, and Michigan and Michigan State take the floor in Big Ten action Tuesday night.