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Detroit Voice Brief

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Your weekday morning news update from the Detroit Free Press. Online by 5 a.m., on guard since 1831.

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Episodes

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Tuesday, August 15th, 2023

10 trucks vanish from Dearborn lots in a single day as F-150, Raptor thefts escalate Pilot of the ex-Soviet jet that crashed at air show is a retired Navy aviator from Texas A sure sign of fall: Detroit Red Wings announce NHL training camp dates for 2023...

Aug 15, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Monday, August 14, 2023

Fighter jet crashes during Thunder over Michigan air show in Ypsilanti Detroit-style pizza, Motown and RiDetroit in national spotlight Bryan Huffman's swim across Lake Michigan ends in disappointment, support boat blamed Eduardo Rodriguez struggles in Fenway Park return in Detroit Tigers' 6-3 loss to Red Sox...

Aug 14, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Friday, August 11th, 2023

High prices for new cars slowing, discounts rising for most Free Press readers share their favorite dive bars throughout Wayne County Popular Perseid meteor shower to reach peak mid-August. Here's what to know Here's Detroit Lions' plan for starters in preseason opener...

Aug 11, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Tuesday, August 8th, 2023

A working Michigan lighthouse is for sale. The bidding started at just $10,000 Michigan player wins $2 million in Mega Millions drawing Friday as jackpot sets new record Michigan football's J.J. McCarthy having 'the most fun' he's ever had on the field...

Aug 08, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday, August 7th, 2023

Lake St. Clair, a destination for fun and source of life, drives $1.6 billion in impact Mega Millions jackpot hits $1.55 billion for next drawing, likely to be largest ever Michigan child care providers brace for Sept. 30 funding cliff that could close centers Lions starting joint practice with the Giants...

Aug 07, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Friday, August 4th, 2023

Frequent power outages have Ann Arbor residents, businesses wanting change from DTE Corewell Health to close Spectrum Health Kelsey Hospital in Lakeview Coast Guard responding to freighter leaking diesel fuel in Lake Michigan near Manistee...

Aug 04, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Thursday, August 3rd, 2023

Asian Americans mourn loss of Chinatown building, ask Ilitches to work with community Mega Millions jackpot reaches $1.25 billion for next drawing Aug. 4 Attention shifts to opt-out clause after Detroit Tigers' Eduardo Rodriguez blocks LA trade...

Aug 03, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing for Tuesday, August 1st, 2023

Whitmer signs $57.4B state budget, the first crafted by Michigan Democrats in 40 years LGBTQ+ students feel erased as school boards ban pride flags in rural districts MDHHS extends free air purifier program, available to all K-12 schools in Michigan Detroit Lions observations: Amon-Ra St. Brown dropped a pass and it '(bleeped) up' his day...

Aug 01, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday, July 31st, 2023

August brings 2 full moons, 2 supermoons, and a blue moon These 4 Michigan lakes are ranked among the top 10 in America for swimming 2024 Ford Mustang goes back to the '80s in salute to a hero from Detroit’s darkest days Detroit Tigers' bullpen bumped off in 8-6 loss to Miami Marlins...

Jul 31, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday, July 28th, 2023

Ex-Michigan governor candidate Ryan Kelley pleads guilty in Jan. 6 charge Plymouth restaurant owners sizzling over proposed 900% increase in outdoor dining fees Shohei Ohtani throws first complete-game shutout of his career in Detroit Tigers' 6-0 loss...

Jul 28, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday, July 27th, 2023

Michigan Supreme Court expands custody rights of LGBTQ parents GM changes direction, says it plans to make a next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV Joan Jett, Bell Biv DeVoe lead Arts, Beats & Eats lineup; first-ever cannabis zone to debut Historic night game for Michigan State football vs. Michigan? It's happening, report says...

Jul 27, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday, July 26th, 2023

Gilbert's Bedrock may build Detroit factory for a startup backed by Bill Gates Detroit City Council members want to rename Hart Plaza after Martin Luther King Jr. Michigan's Jim Harbaugh expected to be suspended to start 2023 football season...

Jul 26, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday, July 25th, 2023

IRS announces big shift: Agents will stop showing up at the door to collect unpaid taxes Metro Detroit weather: Heat, humidity will make it feel nearly 100 degrees this week Some optimism emerges on Detroit Lions DB C.J. Gardner-Johnson knee injury...

Jul 25, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday, July 24th, 2023

Billionaire Mat Ishbia razing 5 Bloomfield Twp. homes to build mansion, 'amusement park' Barbie's role: Gov. Whitmer embraces Barbie; Michigan State Police deletes 'Barbie' post Dan Campbell again joins Detroit Lions players for training camp up-downs...

Jul 24, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday July 21st, 2023

How $15 school backpacks help Detroit families in need 1879 Lake Superior shipwreck accidentally discovered by Discovery Channel TV series Michael Lorenzen extends scoreless streak to 21⅔ innings in Detroit Tigers' 3-0 win over Royals...

Jul 21, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday July 20th, 2023

Michigan community colleges rank near nation’s worst in new report 2023 Summer Beer Festival will feature more than 750 Michigan craft beers: 25 to try Ford slashes price of all-electric F-150 Lightning trucks Detroit Tigers' Eduardo Rodriguez on trade chances: 'If it happens, it happens'...

Jul 20, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday July 19th, 2023

Trump's fake electors charged by Michigan AG in alleged 2020 election scheme Organizer of Pontiac event shut down by police shares his version of what happened Emoni Bates emerged as one of the stars of NBA Summer League, helping Cleveland win title...

Jul 19, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday July 17th, 2023

Eminem joins Ed Sheeran onstage in Detroit for pair of surprise songs at Ford Field Girl, 12, accused of attacking girl, 11, with acid on Detroit playground How a great credit card offer can zoom from 0% to 30% before you know it Detroit Pistons' Marcus Sasser scorches Pacers for 40 in 100-85 win to close Summer League...

Jul 17, 20236 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing July 14th, 2023

Worker rescued after fall off Ambassador Bridge; search suspended for man in Lake Erie Detroit police commissioner Bryan Ferguson resigns following sex worker scandal AL Central standings will impact Detroit Tigers' approach to Aug. 1 trade deadline...

Jul 14, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing July 13th, 2023

Summer deals on cars include 0% to 3% rates, even as Fed is expected to push rates higher Aretha Franklin's handwritten document found under couch cushion is valid will, jury rules...

Jul 13, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing July 12th, 2023

Top Ford exec faces felony charges after domestic dispute involving $10,000 purses Everything 'Barbie' is coming to metro Detroit: Parties, screenings and more The story behind legendary Jeep’s name gives some fans the willies Breaking down Detroit Tigers' picks in Rounds 11-20 of 2023 MLB draft...

Jul 12, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing July 11th, 2023

Former Warren police officer charged in beating at city jail Filmmaker planning true-crime, history documentary on Michigan killer John Norman Collins Dorothy Zehnder, co-founder and matriarch of Bavarian Inn, dies at 101...

Jul 11, 20235 min

Detroit Free Voice Briefing Monday July, 10th 2023

Northern lights could be visible in Michigan this week. Here's how to see them. TED's 2nd climate change summit is in Detroit next week Rural Mich. school may lose health center after controversy over mural with LGBTQ+ symbolism One out from a win, Detroit Tigers suffer crushing 4-3 loss to Toronto Blue Jays...

Jul 10, 20235 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing July 7th, 2023

Michigan's second donor milk bank opens at Henry Ford Jackson Hospital Stellantis says Jeep, Chrysler models will use automaker's first EV platform Records shed light on suspect connected to deceased toddler Wynter Smith Vigil for Lansing toddler Wynter Smith planned for Friday evening...

Jul 07, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing July 6th, 2023

'We just want to find her': Parents of missing Lansing toddler Wynter Smith plead for help 2 BelVita Breakfast Sandwich varieties recalled for possible peanut contamination Michigan snack maker recalls Party Mix over undeclared walnuts...

Jul 06, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing July 5th, 2023

Fireworks explosion kills 1, injures 9 others in west Michigan Cheap drinks, shabby decor and good times: A list of metro Detroit dive bars Keep your kids busy this summer: Here's what Detroit Public Library is planning...

Jul 05, 20234 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing July 4th, 2023

Metro Detroit weather expected to improve for July 4th. Here's the forecast for the week Record number of car buyers paying $1,000+ per month amid low vehicle inventory Grilling ribs for 4th of July? Tips, tricks, mouthwatering recipes you need...

Jul 04, 20234 min
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