Ikea to open second Michigan store at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills

Buick reportedly planning first new sedan since 2020: What we know

Lyme disease cases quadruple in Michigan as tick populations explode

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/04/20/ikea-opening-auburn-hills-michigan-locations-canton/89700184007/">Ikea to open second Michigan store at Great Lakes Crossing in Auburn Hills</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/general-motors/2026/04/20/new-buick-sedan-2026-buick-regal-replacement/89595907007/">Buick reportedly planning first new sedan since 2020: What we know</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2026/04/20/michigan-tick-population-explodes-driving-surge-in-lyme-disease-cases/89648992007/?tbref=hp">Lyme disease cases quadruple in Michigan as tick populations explode</a>

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Detroit Voice Brief

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Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 21, 2026

Lebanese in Michigan feel 'hopeless' over war, destruction in Lebanon

Bees are buzzing around and experts say you can help them out

Little Caesars to celebrate opening of Michigan self-service location

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/04/27/lebanese-american-in-michigan-lose-family-and-homes-in-israeli-attacks/89706806007/">Lebanese in Michigan feel 'hopeless' over war, destruction in Lebanon</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/04/26/michigan-bees-pollinator-friendly-gardens-spring-native-common/89768680007/">Bees are buzzing around and experts say you can help them out</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2026/04/28/little-caesars-opening-of-self-service-location/89827385007/">Little Caesars to celebrate opening of Michigan self-service location</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday April 30, 2026

Potholes cause damage across metro Detroit as Waymo offers reporting help

Metro Detroit woman says FanDuel refuses to pay out her $154K jackpot

Oakland Hills' reborn clubhouse is stocked with memories for me

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2026/04/27/detroit-pothole-damage-cars-report-mdot-waymo/89648100007/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;amp;gca-cat=p&amp;amp;gca-uir=true&amp;amp;gca-epti=z114319p117650l004450c117650u001519e1183xxv114319&amp;amp;gca-ft=335&amp;amp;gca-ds=sophi">Potholes cause damage across metro Detroit as Waymo offers reporting help</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/04/24/metro-detroit-woman-fanduel-refuse-pay-jackpot/89772483007/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;amp;gca-cat=p&amp;amp;gca-uir=true&amp;amp;gca-epti=z119119p117850l115550c117850u001419e1129xxv119119&amp;amp;gca-ft=261&amp;amp;gca-ds=sophi">Metro Detroit woman says FanDuel refuses to pay out her $154K jackpot</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/sports/golf/2026/04/28/oakland-hills-clubhouse-rebuilt-after-fire/89827953007/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;amp;gca-cat=p&amp;amp;gca-uir=true&amp;amp;gca-epti=undefined&amp;amp;gca-ft=0&amp;amp;gca-ds=sophi">Oakland Hills' reborn clubhouse is stocked with memories for me</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday April 29, 2026

Michigan gas prices jump the most in the nation, with $5/gallon possible

5 bald eagles dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. DNR wants to know why.

Officials say e-bike battery explodes on Mackinac Island, causing fire

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/04/27/michigan-gas-prices-today-rising/89818002007/?tbref=hp">Michigan gas prices jump the most in the nation, with $5/gallon possible</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/environment/2026/04/27/bald-eagles-found-dead-garden-peninsula-michigan/89819841007/">5 bald eagles dead in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. DNR wants to know why.</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/04/27/e-bike-battery-explodes-on-mackinac-island-what-we-know/89816427007/?tbref=hp">Officials say e-bike battery explodes on Mackinac Island, causing fire</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 21, 2026

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