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Home»Archives»Morning Briefing (Page 3)

Jury deliberates in Grimes’ case, Schuette neglects office, Whitmer leads: Your Tuesday morning briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 30, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Jury deliberates in Grimes’ case, Schuette neglects office, Whitmer leads: Your Tuesday morning briefing

A jury began deliberating in the case against a state trooper who killed a Detroit teenager; GOP candidate Bill Schuette neglects his Detroit campaign office; and Democrat Gretchen Whitmer holds double-digit lead in the gubernatorial race.

Statewide GOP surge, trooper cries on stand, pot dispensaries: Your Friday morning briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 26, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Statewide GOP surge, trooper cries on stand, pot dispensaries: Your Friday morning briefing

Statewide GOP candidates are gaining ground as Trump becomes more popular; a state trooper broke down over the death of a Detroit teenager; first marijuana dispensary opens under new law; and more.

Joe Louis Arena demo, Detroit cop-involved shooting, charter revision commission: Your Thursday briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 25, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Joe Louis Arena demo, Detroit cop-involved shooting, charter revision commission: Your Thursday briefing

The costs to taxpayers to demolish Joe Louis Arena doubled; a Detroit police officer shot a suspect; and candidates for the Detroit Charter Revision Commission gather tonight for forum.

Gun-toting reserve cops, Brenda Jones’ quandary, 300+ human remains: Your Wednesday briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 24, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Gun-toting reserve cops, Brenda Jones’ quandary, 300+ human remains: Your Wednesday briefing

Gun-toting, unlicensed civilians are serving alongside police; authorities are looking for the families of more than 300 remains found at two funeral homes; and Detroit City Councilwoman Brenda Jones may be barred from simultaneously serving on Congress.

More bodies found at funeral home, cops avoid jail time, police get pay hike: Your Thursday briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 18, 2018   Morning Briefing  

More bodies found at funeral home, cops avoid jail time, police get pay hike: Your Thursday briefing

The remains of more bodies were found at a Detroit funeral home; two cops who failed to report a fatal accident that killed a 19-year-old Detroiter dodge jail time; and Detroit police are getting a raise.

Tax breaks for Ford, taxes for private schools, radio host dies: Your Wednesday morning briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 17, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Tax breaks for Ford, taxes for private schools, radio host dies: Your Wednesday morning briefing

The city of Detroit dished out more than $100 million to Ford; charter schools win a key court decision; and Mike Clark of “The Drew and Mike Show” died.

Scientology HQ in Detroit, Farrakhan on reparations, 8 school board candidates: Your Monday morning briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 15, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Scientology HQ in Detroit, Farrakhan on reparations, 8 school board candidates: Your Monday morning briefing

Scientology opened its new downtown Detroit headquarters; Nation of Islam’s Farrakhan links climate change with reparations; and eight candidates are running for Detroit’s public school board.

Schuette’s creepy video, McPhail sued, Detroit to hire muralists: Your Friday morning briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 12, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Schuette’s creepy video, McPhail sued, Detroit to hire muralists: Your Friday morning briefing

Bill Schuette responds to a resurfaced video; a charter school sues Sharon McPhail for refusing to leave after her termination; and Detroit fights graffiti by hiring muralists.

Gentrification, racial disparities in childbirth, abusive priest: Your Thursday morning briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 11, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Gentrification, racial disparities in childbirth, abusive priest: Your Thursday morning briefing

More lower-income residents are evicted near the tax-funded Red Wings arena; black women more likely to develop life-threatening conditions during childbirth; and another priest has been barred from the ministry following sexual assault allegations.

Schools’ toxic water, Sharon McPhail fired, Old Wayne County Building: Your Tuesday morning briefing

By Steve Neavling on October 9, 2018   Morning Briefing  

Schools’ toxic water, Sharon McPhail fired, Old Wayne County Building: Your Tuesday morning briefing

Toxic water in Detroit schools is worse than expected; ex-Detroit City Councilwoman Sharon Mchail is fired from a charter school but refuses to leave; and the stately, vacant Old Wayne County Building has been renovated.

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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.

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