Detroit Voice Brief

Value, performance and technology set the pace as a pair of familiar names and a newcomer raise the bar, CVS is still handing out crazy long receipts, German shepherd puppies dumped on I-275 ramp near Monroe, and the Detroit Lions' 2019 season comes to a merciful end.

Will the U.S. economy steer clear of a recession in 2020?, Michigan woman's Secret Santa turns out to be Bill Gates, if you're a dog, 2019 wasn't all bad news, and get set for Michigan State vs. Pittsburgh in Pinstripe Bowl.

Taking on a new loan is a financial burden for many customers who own the troubled Focus and Fiesta vehicles sold this decade,  Justin Bieber announces Ford Field concert, and the top Michigan breweries to watch 2020.

Marshall home to Michigan's last Kmart, Metro Detroit could have warmest Christmas in 37 years, and Darren McCarty at grand opening of marijuana shop.

Toxic green liquid gushes on freeway, Darren McCarty at grand opening of marijuana shop, David Trott says Trump is unfit for office, Detroit Police Chief James Craig message to drivers doing donuts on I-94, and the biggest moment for the Detroit Lions in the last decade.

Man wrongfully convicted helps other exonerees, Christmas week brings no snow, a marijuana gift guide, Spirit Airlines redesigned interior, and

Iman Jasim dies at 58, Free Press columnist John Gallagher offers final thoughts, Detroit Zoo's proposed Great Lakes Nature Center getting bigger, former MSU law school professor returns as a board member, and Michigan State's Joshua Langford will miss all of this season after foot surgery.

Trump holds rally in Battle Creek, Demolition contractor tears down the wrong Detroit house again, 2020 Toyota Highlander SUV first drive, and this small Baltimore high school has become a football power that Michigan is banking on.

Ford says investments at Michigan plants will add 3,000 jobs, Michigan is the first in the nation to sue companies under a drug dealer liability act , new Wayne County jail and courthouse project making good progress, and the Detroit Lions announce that Matt Patricia, Bob Quinn will return.

U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin's town hall meeting , De La Salle sued over hazing, auto show’s charity preview gets summery remake for bigger, Detroit names new economic development chief, and Detroit Red Wings now battling the flu as rough season continues.

Cadillac is going to be mostly if not all electric by 2030, one man's likes and dislikes for Detroit's design, kids are failing kindergarten in affluent Michigan school districts, essential Michigan movies, and the Detroit Lions lose again.

Wayne State University board loses one member gets a replacement, United Shore saw breakout year in 2019, how to protect your wallet from loopy shopping, Mitch Albom hosts annual radiothon to raise millions of dollars for charity, and Brian Dickerson's regretful articles of the year.

Bills to legalize sports betting and online gaming sent to governor, Fiat Chrysler workers approve new labor contract; Detroit Three bargaining ends, Cedar Point announces plans for 150th anniversary, Former GM lawyer questions motive of GM suing FCA, and the Detroit Red Wings have resurrected the Dead Wings Era.

Detroit Bulk Storage also involved in collapsed Detroit River dock in 2011, Quicken Loans expects record year, the 2021 Chevy Tahoe and Suburban debut with more room , why a hot deal on shoes might burn your wallet, and the Detroit Lions placed WR Marvin Jones on injured reserve.

ICE defends fake university in Michigan, Boston Consulting to relocate to Detroit's arena district, photographer sues Detroit Athletic Club over sexual harassment, banks make changes to stay relevant in metro Detroit, and Detroit Tigers will have new wrinkle to iconic home uniform.

Detroit reaches 5-year anniversary of exiting bankruptcy, Michigan bills would make expungement automatic for juvenile records, Americans get worked up over Peloton ads, Proposed Michigan law would regulate animal rescues, and why Michigan football's Citrus Bowl showdown vs. Alabama matters.

Michigan's a key to the 2020 election, Ford engineers confess to hiding bad transmissions, Buddy's Pizza to open downtown, and 5 things to know about choosing a preschool.

Kid Rock's Little Caesars Arena restaurant closing amid controversy, UAW contract talks coming to a close, Detroit Chamber report highlights the pros and cons in metro Detroit, the best breakfast joint, and Michigan vs. Alabama in the Citrus Bowl?

A 28-year-old man charged with murder in fatal shooting of Detroit cop, MSU in talks over Nassar settlement, a big tax refund might not arrive soon enough to pay holiday bills, support from Indian tribes is crucial to legalizing sports betting, and Michigan, MSU fall on national stage.

FCA workers could vote on new labor contract starting Friday, Marijuana sales total $221,000, SOS self-service stations open in Kroger, Alanis Morissette headed to DTE for 'Jagged Little Pill' anniversary, and Michigan, Michigan State take the floor in ACC/Big Ten Challenge.

First day of marijuana sales in Michigan, in one small Michigan town, a dollar store created a firestorm, no surge in patient drug trips to Canada, and Michigan football fails against its rival Ohio State yet again.

For service clubs in rural areas, survival is on the line, get ready to say “goodbye’ to Lincoln’s cars, ICE arrests 90 more students at fake university in Michigan, Ford Homes Historic District transports residents back in time, and the Detroit Lions stuffed again on Thanksgiving.

Elderly roadside motel owner waits for her chance to leave, Turin, Italy, Detroit role model for recovery, suffers new setbacks, a Thanksgiving story,  More than half of Americans are unsanitary chefs, Detroit Lions get ready for annual Thanksgiving game, but who'll be at QB?

 2020 Lincoln Aviator issues plague owners, WPP takes over downtown Detroit's Marquette Building, watch out for hackers, skimmers, fraud while shopping online, Hallmark ornaments arrive for the holiday season at Dearborn's Henry Ford Museum, and what the Detroit Lions eat on Thanksgiving.

State Rep. Andrea Schroeder is now cancer-free after yearlong treatment for stomach cancer, Detroit's biggest projects moving toward completion, Highlands restaurant opens high atop Detroit's Renaissance Center, Ohio State coach Ryan Day won't say the word 'Michigan.'