Consumers Energy invests $3.5M to install 1,200 iron electric poles, strengthen grid

State agency wants to spend $10M exploring use of artificial intelligence

Greenfield Village’s Stand 44 is property’s 1st sit-down restaurant since 1990s

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/29/michigan-consumers-energy-iron-electric-poles/73497178007/">Consumers Energy invests $3.5M to install 1,200 iron electric poles, strengthen grid</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2024/04/29/michigan-state-government-artificial-intelligence/73452107007/">State agency wants to spend $10M exploring use of artificial intelligence</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/entertainment/dining/2024/04/29/greenfield-village-restaurant-stand-44/73499863007/">Greenfield Village’s Stand 44 is property’s 1st sit-down restaurant since 1990s</a>

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

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

Detroit Voice Brief

Latest news from the Detroit Free Press. On guard since 1831.

Latest news from the Detroit Free Press. On guard since 1831.

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 30, 2024

JD Vance says 'we're not gonna tolerate' attacks like Temple Israel

JD Vance: Republicans have more to accomplish leading up to midterms

JD Vance deflects questions on federal role in Michigan elections

Michigan gas prices jump 20% — and likely to keep rising

Michigan gas prices suddenly surge, top $4 a gallon

Detroit land mogul sues former partner, sparking major property fight

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/18/jd-vance-temple-israel-attack-michigan-auburn-hills-manufacturing/89211058007/">JD Vance says 'we're not gonna tolerate' attacks like Temple Israel</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/18/jd-vance-republicans-midterms-auburn-hills-michigan-speech/89203292007/">JD Vance: Republicans have more to accomplish leading up to midterms</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/elections/2026/03/18/jd-vance-michigan-election-interference-save-act-nationalization/89211968007/">JD Vance deflects questions on federal role in Michigan elections</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/03/16/michigan-high-gas-prices-rising-high-today-iran-war/89179792007/">Michigan gas prices jump 20% &mdash; and likely to keep rising</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/03/18/michigan-gas-prices-surge/89208421007/">Michigan gas prices suddenly surge, top $4 a gallon</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/money/business/2026/03/17/detroit-top-landowners-michael-kelly-matthew-tatarian-dispute/88979126007/">Detroit land mogul sues former partner, sparking major property fight</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Thursday March 19, 2026

Michigan psychiatric hospital in Northville Twp. to open in October

How Michigan’s AI bills could change work, health care and rent

Is Eid on Thursday or Friday? When to celebrate in Michigan

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/health/2026/03/17/michigan-psychiatric-hospital-northville-township-mental-health/89120656007/">Michigan psychiatric hospital in Northville Twp. to open in October</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/politics/2026/03/16/michigan-artificial-intelligence-regulations-proposals/89137783007/">How Michigan&rsquo;s AI bills could change work, health care and rent</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/03/16/what-day-is-eid-see-when-michigan-muslims-will-celebrate/89133595007/">Is Eid on Thursday or Friday? When to celebrate in Michigan</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Wednesday March 18, 2026

Revealing the Rouge: Gateway Greenway trail project brings access to nature

Gordie Howe bridge tolls announced, a sign it soon could open

Will hummingbirds be in Michigan soon? Follow migration map

<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/wayne/2026/03/17/rouge-gateway-greenway-water-trails/89179373007/">Revealing the Rouge: Gateway Greenway trail project brings access to nature</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/detroit/2026/03/11/gordie-howe-bridge-tolls-opening-windsor-detroit/89101967007/">Gordie Howe bridge tolls announced, a sign it soon could open</a>
<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2026/03/16/when-are-hummingbirds-coming-to-michigan-see-migration-map/89177826007/">Will hummingbirds be in Michigan soon? Follow migration map</a>

Detroit Free Press Voice Briefing Tuesday April 30, 2024

Detroit Voice Brief

In 1 playlist(s)

Detroit Voice Brief

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips