A real estate expert's take on the pandemic housing market in Michigan
The housing industry has been incredibly strong this year, but will the trend continue for those planning to buy and sell this fall? Jeanette Schneider from Remax of Southeastern Michigan joins us.
Michigan movie theaters, bowling alleys, and more can reopen Oct. 9, Gov. Whitmer announces
Michigan movie theaters, bowling alleys, and venues can reopen with limited capacity on October 9.
Mark Cuban pitches $1,000 stimulus checks for Americans every 2 weeks for 2 months
Cuban tweeted that 128 million households in the country should be given $1,000 every two weeks for the next two months with a stipulation that they spend the money in 10 days or lose the money.
Coronavirus relief bill: Democrats back to drawing board to redraft proposal
House Democrats say they are paring back their proposal in an attempt to jump-start negotiations with the Trump administration.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer talks restrictions on assisted living, movie theaters reopening, and early voting
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer kicked off the state's early voting period for the 2020 election by answering questions on ballots and COVID-19.
Unemployed Michigan workers to receive additional $900 payment as new unemployment funds open up
The newest round of unemployment money will soon be paid out to eligible unemployed workers in Michigan who will receive $300.
Senate Democrats block GOP's slimmed-down coronavirus relief bill
The 52-47 vote fell well short of what was needed to overcome a filibuster and seems likely to end hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.
UPS to hire more than 100,000 holiday workers, expects record peak season
The company says it will have full-time and part-time seasonal jobs, mostly package handlers, drivers and driver helpers. The Atlanta-based company touts the seasonal jobs as ones that can lead to year-round employment.
Republicans propose 'targeted' COVID-19 relief aid package, but Democrats say it's not enough
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says the Senate will vote on a trimmed-down Republican coronavirus relief package, though it only has a slim chance of passage in the face of Democrats’ insistence for more sweeping aid.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announces gyms can reopen Sept. 9 with limitations
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer will allow gyms and fitness centers to reopen across Michigan at 25% capacity, among other restrictions.
Trump says Americans can expect another round of coronavirus stimulus payments
Speaking at the White House during an interview, President Donald Trump said Tuesday that Americans can look forward to another round of stimulus checks before the end of the year.
Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum in Farmington Hills needs donations amid COVID-19 pandemic
A museum of oddities in Farmington Hills is reaching out to the community for financial assistance as it awaits more encouraging news to reopen. Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum has been closed since the pandemic started and is in need of assistance
MGM Grand Detroit to layoff over 1,000 workers furloughed due to COVID-19 pandemic
Less than a month after being able to reopen its doors to a partial crowd, MGM Grand Casino said it will be permanently laying off 1,100 workers who had been furloughed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Trump's payroll tax deferral is about to take effect — what it will mean for you
Companies can stop withholding employees' payroll taxes beginning Sept. 1.
Detroit announces eviction assistance, end of landbank's demolition program
The City of Detroit is setting up programs to help residents struggling to pay rent during the COVID-19 pandemic while also announcing the end of the landbank's demolition program.
American Airlines plans 19,000 furloughs, layoffs when federal aid expires in October
The airline began 2020 with about 140,000 employees but expects fewer than 100,000 to remain in October.
A quicker recovery and more tax revenue leads to better budget outlook for Michigan
Michigan's budget outlook is not as bad as was thought -- thanks to federal pandemic relief aid, higher consumer spending and tax payments than expected, and a quicker recovery by the manufacturing and auto industries, officials said Monday.
IRS extends deadline to claim extra $500 for children from COVID-19 stimulus checks
People with children who did not receive the $500 in stimulus funds have until Sept. 30 to submit information about their dependents.
Parents rally against Grosse Pointe schools not offering in-person learning
This protest effort emerged from a Facebook group put in motion after the superintendent for Grosse Pointe Public Schools announced the school district will start the year with remote learning only, offering a plan to reintroduce students to in-person learning when appropriate.
Nebraska restaurant server receives 5-cent tip from customer who wrote ‘get rid of masks’ on receipt
Ali Siverhus posted a photo of a signed receipt she received from a customer she waited on who gave her a 5-cent tip and a note that read “get rid of masks, tips will be bigger.”