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Home»Archives»2018»August

Scoop: Feds investigate link between fires and Mayor Duggan’s demolition program

By Steve Neavling on August 31, 2018   Fire, Headline  

Scoop: Feds investigate link between fires and Mayor Duggan’s demolition program

The two-pronged investigation involves city of Detroit officials and demolition contractors.

Part 1: Sheriff Napoleon is one of state’s most brazen campaign finance scofflaws

By Steve Neavling on August 29, 2018   Headline, Investigations, Politics  

Part 1: Sheriff Napoleon is one of state’s most brazen campaign finance scofflaws

Part 1 of an ongoing series about political donations: Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon was elected to enforce the law, but when it comes to raising money for political office, he is among the most brazen scofflaws in the state.

Land Bank, Aretha Franklin, Go-Kart Fatality: Your Morning Briefing

By Steve Neavling on August 29, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Land Bank, Aretha Franklin, Go-Kart Fatality: Your Morning Briefing

Start your day by catching up on what’s going on in metro Detroit and Michigan.

Detroit firefighter found shot to death inside his new west side home

By Steve Neavling on August 21, 2018   Fire, Headline  

Detroit firefighter found shot to death inside his new west side home

The firefighter’s car was missing, and his home was ransacked.

Detroit Rep. Scott apologizes for calling Asian American opponent ‘ching-chong’

By Steve Neavling on August 17, 2018   Headline, Politics  

Detroit Rep. Scott apologizes for calling Asian American opponent ‘ching-chong’

Rep. Bettie Cook Scott also told one of her opponent’s campaign workers, “I want you out of my country.”

Polka music to play in place of 910AM’s Rev. Sheffield for failing to disclose conflict

By Steve Neavling on August 7, 2018   Headline, Politics  

Polka music to play in place of 910AM’s Rev. Sheffield for failing to disclose conflict

Turn your radio dial to 910AM this Saturday morning and you won’t hear the familiar voice of talk show host Rev. Horace Sheffield.

Penske official: Grand Prix race won’t remain at Belle Isle for much longer

By Michael Betzold on August 5, 2018   Headline, posts, Sports  

Penske official: Grand Prix race won’t remain at Belle Isle for much longer

Penske Corp. President Bud Denker said the annual race is “not sustainable” on Belle Isle.

Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

Michael Betzold

Michael Betzold is a former Free Press reporter and longtime area freelance journalist. He wrote Queen of Diamonds, a history of Tiger Stadium. He lives on Detroit's east side.

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