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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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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Oct. 4, 2024

Female urinal at Michigan state park is rare, vintage Michigan urges hunters to shoot more does as deer population swells Temptations' Otis Williams back in Detroit for return of jukebox musical 'Ain't Too Proud'...

Oct 04, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Oct. 3, 2024

Andy Ibáñez plays Detroit Tigers hero in stunning Game 2 rally to sweep Astros, 5-2 Whitmer urges US to evacuate Michiganders stuck in Lebanon conflict: 'We need to do more' Andy Levin focuses on Gaza and Lebanon as he renews faith for Jewish New Year...

Oct 03, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Oct. 2, 2024

Michigan man charged after allegedly claiming he had explosives outside Trump rally Did a judge lie under oath? State investigators say yes, she skirts it in campaign talks Stellantis recalls 194,000 Jeep plug-in hybrids over fire risks...

Oct 02, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Oct. 1, 2024

Detroit files dozens of eminent domain lawsuits for solar neighborhoods project Ex-Detroit Riverfront Conservancy CFO arraigned in federal court, plea hearing date set 3 key changes will help poor qualify for more money through a Social Security program...

Oct 01, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Sept. 30, 2024

Stellantis plans UAW layoffs 'across its footprint,' but provides no specifics Embattled Judge Kenneth King completes training, heads back to bench — in traffic court Detroit Tigers to play Houston Astros in MLB playoffs wild-card series...

Sep 30, 20246 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Sept. 27, 2024

Detroit Tigers get another loss from Twins, now one win from AL wild-card playoff berth Detroit property tax relief program deadline moved up to Nov. 1. What to know. Former Inkster Mayor Patrick Wemberly enters guilty plea in corruption case Mortgage rates came down, but aren't heading as low as you might remember...

Sep 27, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Sept. 26, 2024

Absentee voting begins in Michigan: When ballots will arrive, how to request or track one Calls to cops show specialized schools in Michigan are failing students, critics say Parker Meadows sparks Detroit Tigers in 7-1 win over Rays; Jackson Jobe makes MLB debut...

Sep 26, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Sept. 24, 2024

Charlevoix couple running out of time to prove they found Great Lakes’ oldest shipwreck Royal Oak Public Library to reopen Monday after given all clear of bugs Go behind the scenes of local journalism at Detroit Story Fest...

Sep 24, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Sept. 23, 2024

RTA approves QLINE transfer; streetcar to become fully public transit system Mini-moon set to orbit Earth is newly discovered asteroid: What to know Dutch Girl Donuts extends hours, brings back 24-hour service...

Sep 23, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Sept. 20, 2024

'Nightmare on Elm Street' star Robert Englund to host metro Detroit screening of film Takoi chef and owner's journey marked by many changes since food truck humble beginnings Cedar Point announces new record-breaking roller coaster, Siren's Curse for 2025...

Sep 20, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Sept. 19, 2024

Detroit Lions tailgate shooting 'first incident of gun violence' at Eastern Market The best ways to get rid of your current car when it's time for a new car With minimum wage boost pending, tipped workers rally against changes...

Sep 19, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Sept. 18, 2024

UAW: Stellantis trying to move Dodge Durango production out of Detroit Funeral set for state police officer Daniel Kerstetter who was struck during traffic stop Welcome to Stars Hollow: Downtown Brighton to turn into 'Gilmore Girls' town for one day...

Sep 18, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Sept. 17, 2024

Jewish teen assaulted in alleged antisemitic attack in Ann Arbor New Mustang GTD is 'fastest, most powerful' in Mustang history, Ford says It's poutine galore: Canadiana Fest to bring Canadian culture to Kalamazoo...

Sep 17, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Sept. 16, 2024

DPD chief says Gaza activists aren’t being tracked. Internal documents contradict that 27% of older adults in Michigan have used cannabis in past year, U-M poll finds Company wanted $585K to leave Detroit's whale mural uncovered: 'A slap in the face'...

Sep 16, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Sept. 13, 2024

Metro Detroit broadcast exec Kevin Adell to sell all stations, including 910 AM, WADL-TV 'Peak numbers of refugees': Metro Detroit agencies prepare to help resettle families Political uncertainty holds back national car sales, but here's what Detroit dealers offer...

Sep 13, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Sept. 12, 2024

Metro Detroit families sue after children injured in a summer camp vehicle demo crash Michigan mom was afraid of financial reality as credit card debt piled up Michigan's first klezmer music festival to be held in midtown Detroit...

Sep 12, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Sept. 11, 2024

Bill Ford induction into Automotive Hall of Fame to be broadcast live Michigan health officials urge fall COVID-19 vaccines: Where to find shots, free tests Wayne County's new jail faces chaos, lawyers say: Floods, fighting, staffing troubles...

Sep 11, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Sept. 6, 2024

Coalition demands release of body cam footage from fatal shooting during an eviction $1 million Powerball ticket sold at metro Detroit gas station Michigan's 'I voted' stickers are getting a makeover this November: 9 designs revealed...

Sep 06, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Sept. 5, 2024

Copper Peak, once a glorious ski flying hill in the western U.P., could finally be revived Michigan fall colors: Best scenic drives in metro Detroit Detroit refinery workers on strike for higher wages, no benefits cuts...

Sep 05, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Sept. 4, 2024

Stellantis names Bob Broderdorf new head of Jeep North America Noah's Deli in Dearborn closes its doors after nearly 50 years in business Michigan judge denies RFK Jr.'s lawsuit to be removed from Michigan presidential ballot...

Sep 04, 20245 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Special Report: Dangerous flaws in the auto recall system

Your regular Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing will return tomorrow. Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Special Report: Dangerous flaws in the auto recall system Senior investigative reporter Matt Dolan joins to share the alarming blind spots uncovered in his investigation into how the auto recall system attempts to fix vehicles. Matt shares the story of Jeff Wu and Ting Yang and how their lives were drastically changed from never receiving a recall notice on their defective Jeep. Contact Matt Do...

Sep 03, 202435 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Sept. 2, 2024

Formal complaints against DTE, other utilities dismissed or settled in secret Rihanna's Savage X Fenty store opens in downtown Detroit Spencer Torkelson, Riley Greene blast Detroit Tigers to 4-1 win over Boston Red Sox...

Sep 02, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Aug. 30, 2024

Consumer Reports gives first-ever ranking of most reliable used cars: Here's the list Pink 'Kamala Harris' yard signs trigger spat in Birmingham, owner orders hundreds more M-STEP results database 2024: Find scores from your school district here...

Aug 30, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday Aug. 28, 2024

Social Security benefits likely to go up in 2025, based on inflation: What to know 200 rain barrels to be distributed to Roseville residents to ease area flooding Michigan's rural schools are shrinking, but remain critical for communities...

Aug 28, 20244 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday Aug. 27, 2024

Bobcat Bonnie’s at Partridge Creek in Clinton Township closes suddenly Detroit Zoo reveals gender of baby gorilla, announces contest to select name Michigan State Fair returns with circus, new farmer’s market, more: Here’s what to expect...

Aug 27, 20243 min

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Aug. 26, 2024

Parents of Detroit Lions draft pick Giovanni Manu witness son play in person for 1st time Michigan cider mill, apple orchard season begins: Find 1 near you on our list International record-breaking haunted attraction in Pontiac seeking scare actors for fall...

Aug 26, 20243 min
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