Judge dismisses race claims from white MSP inspector denied promotion

University of Michigan pauses grade-covering pilot program. Here's why

Lake St. Clair muck removal planned in Michigan, permits in the works

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Oct. 5, 2026

Milford man charged after shooting of sandhill cranes

It's OK to pick up these roadkill animals with the proper permit

Detroit Wing Company has free food offer if Lions beat the Vikings

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/crime/2026/10/28/milford-man-pleads-guilty-to-gun-charge-after-sandhill-crane-shooting/92350299007/">Milford man charged after shooting of sandhill cranes</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2026/10/27/roadkill-salvage-permit-michigan-deer-vehicle-collision/92362621007/">It's OK to pick up these roadkill animals with the proper permit</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/10/28/detroit-wing-company-free-boneless-wings-detroit-lions-win/92476362007/">Detroit Wing Company has free food offer if Lions beat the Vikings</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Friday Oct. 30, 2026

Some question if Dan Gilbert, GM are giving enough for RenCen plan

West Michigan child sexual abuse case raises questions about safeguards

Mom’s Spaghetti lands at Ford Field for the Lions-Packers game

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/10/27/full-details-renaissance-center-plan-votes-ahead/92386235007/">Some question if Dan Gilbert, GM are giving enough for RenCen plan</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/education/2026/10/27/west-michigan-childcare-abuse-case-prompts-questions-about-protecting-kids/92378822007/">West Michigan child sexual abuse case raises questions about safeguards</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2026/10/25/eminems-moms-spaghetti-expands-to-ford-field-for-lions-packers/92425979007/">Mom&rsquo;s Spaghetti lands at Ford Field for the Lions-Packers game</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday Oct. 29, 2026

Dearborn attorney running for state House faces disciplinary hearing

Middle East airline may add Michigan flights. What's happening

Houdini remembered at events in Detroit and elsewhere in Michigan

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2026/10/26/dearborn-attorney-democrat-state-house-candidate-jalal-abdallah-disciplinary-hearing/92390233007/">Dearborn attorney running for state House faces disciplinary hearing</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/travel/michigan/2026/10/26/emirates-airline-dtw-detroit-flights-plans-michigan/92440609007/">Middle East airline may add Michigan flights. What's happening</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/10/25/harry-houdini-magic-escape-100th-anniversary-death-events-seance/92344307007/">Houdini remembered at events in Detroit and elsewhere in Michigan</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Monday Oct. 5, 2026

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