Detroit Free Press Briefing for September 24th, 2020
The legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Pontiac-based United Shore to merge, go public on Nasdaq, and Michigan football QB Joe Milton is primed to start.
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The legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Pontiac-based United Shore to merge, go public on Nasdaq, and Michigan football QB Joe Milton is primed to start.
Indian immigrant woman doesn't feel that Trump's messaging is directed to her, one of the most important auto exectutives you've never heard of COVID-19 hits rural farms in Michigan this summer, a look ahead at the Detroit Lions and Arizona Cardinals game.
September 21st Coronavirus Update and two weeks in, Detroit Lions' season essentially over after flop in Green Bay.
September 18th Coronavirus Update and a man does a 'Dukes of Hazzard' over Fort Street bridge, survives uninjured but is arrested, and Detroit Tigers' Casey Mize chased in 10-3 loss, as Shane Bieber dominates.
Big Ten football reinstated, Whitmer supports Big Ten decision to play college football, gunman dies by suicide after 1 hostage freed and the other escapes from home on Detroit's west side, and how Lincoln is helping owners sleep better, reduce anxiety.
Rare mosquito-borne virus suspected in Michigan: 10 counties urged to cancel outdoor events, prosecutor suspended for role in kickback scheme in Macomb County, Dearborn Catholic priest compares BLM, Antifa to al-Qaida, new Shelby Mustang is 'stunning perfection' at $298,000, and the confusing season of Big 10 football
Prison housing unit 'completely destroyed' in what union president calls a riot, Michigan to spray 10 high-risk counties for mosquito-borne disease EEE, CBD gummies are selling fast in stressful times, Electionland, and Dave Birkett on the Lions.
September 14th Coronavirus Update, Mackinac Island offering remote learning escape for families, and the Detroit Lions fall to Chicago Bears, 27-23, after fourth-quarter implosion
September 11th Coronavirus Update, most won't face Trump's payroll tax break but federal workers will, and Detroit Lions asking Adrian Peterson 'to do a lot'; new RB likes QB Stafford, RB Swift.
Joe Biden speaks to UAW members in Warren, home invader told Eminem he was there to kill him, officer testifies, Brighton couple delivers baby boy on side of I-96 over Labor Day weekend, Halloween 2020 isn't canceled due to coronavirus, but it could look quite different, and the Detroit Tigers suffer the largest shutout loss in team history.
September 9th Coronavirs Update and the Detroit Lions begin their season.
18-year-old missing, presumed drowned in Lake Michigan, a quiet town of Chelsea divided amid calls for racial justice, support for police, Fake invoices for phony grants target PayPal customers, and Detroit Lions sign Adrian Peterson.
September 7th Coronavirus Update and running back Adrian Peterson signs a one year contract with the Detroit Lions
Mask scams, We Lived It and Detroit Lions cutting their lineup to 53 players.
Dr. Deborah Birx says it's up to governors to issue coronavirus mask mandates, Sheriff to speak at stay-at-home protest rally in Grand Rapids, Whitmer expected to OK reopening of gyms, movie theaters, and Detroit Tigers call up 2014 first-round pick Derek Hill for MLB debut
September 2nd Coronavrius Update and Big Ten isn't willing participant in Trump's game of political football.
Detroit protesters file lawsuit over 'brutal violence' from police, Detroit's Belle Isle becomes a place to mourn, celebrate the lives lost to COVID-19, and Detroit Tigers trade Cameron Maybin — again — this time to Chicago Cubs.
August 31st Coronavirus Update, We Lived It, and the Detroit Tigers sweep, reach .500 as Miguel Cabrera hits milestone.
August 28th Coronavirus Update, Dennis Williams becomes 2nd ex-UAW president charged in corruption probe and Detroit Tigers game against Minnesota Twins postponed to protest racial injustice.
Rare phenomenon could explain why this Michigan woman was mistakenly believed to be dead, Detroit Lions were the spark needed for athletes to protest en masse for social justice, Bedrock hires former Cleveland Browns administrator Kofi Bonner as new CEO, the top 10 cars your pooch will love, and Michigan cider mills, orchards likely to see surprising change in demand this season.
August 26th Coronavirus Update and the Detroit Lions stopped practice and spoke to the world; time to listen, like it or not.
Detroit native buying homes in childhood neighborhood — and bringing them back to life, Michigan funeral home discovers woman declared dead is actually alive, We Lived It, you may receive a check for $5 or less from US Treasury — and here's why, and Michigan basketball coach Juwan Howard reportedly drawing interest from NBA teams
August 24th Coronavirus Update and Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal: 'More aggressive' approach was key in start No. 2.
August 21st Coronavirus Update, Michigan to pay Flint residents $600M in water crisis settlement, and Detroit Pistons 2020 NBA draft lottery primer: What you need to know.
Blue Cross to give some rebates in fall, raise premiums in 2021, what's it like to ride in a new Ford Bronco? We take a spin, 'reckless' flight under Mackinac Bridge has police searching for pilot, Whitmer to send $65M in federal coronavirus relief to needy schools, and our biggest takeaways from Casey Mize's strong Detroit Tigers debut.
August 19th Coronavirus Update, gold prices rise during the pandemic, and evaluating Tarik Skubal's MLB debut for Detroit Tigers
Suspended priest wins $125K from cop for defamation, Catholic pastor and parishioner presumed drowned after boat capsizes on Detroit River, Detroit's 2020 Ford Fireworks to be televised-only show — held at secret pop-up location, and Detroit Tigers call up Casey Mize, Tarik Skubal for MLB debuts.
August 17th Coronavirus Update, police searching for suspect in quadruple fatal shooting in rural Wayne County, and the Detroit Tigers yield five homers, swept in series and lose 20th straight to Cleveland.
August 14th Coronavirus update and bring Casey Mize to the big leagues.