Sam Beal missing since July. His family seeks help to find ex-WMU CB

Old business, new problems: After 107 years, Detroit staple is closing

Lake Michigan farmhouse with private beach for sale at $5.7 million

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Jan. 16, 2026

Consumers Energy seeks to sell 13 dams statewide to private equity firm

Wayne State's medical dean accused of creating toxic workplace

1 shot in carjacking in Orion Township Panera, Old Navy parking lot

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday May 25, 2026

Mike Duggan ends 2026 independent campaign for Michigan governor

Experts see near-decade high ER surge in tick bites. How to stay safe

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday May 22, 2026

NHRA drag racing returning to Michigan for first time in 66 years

Joe Muer-style restaurant to go into former site of Joe Louis Arena

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2026/05/14/nhra-drag-racing-us-131-motorsports-park/90083466007/">NHRA drag racing returning to Michigan for first time in 66 years</a>
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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Jan. 16, 2026

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