Attending the Grand Prix? Here's what you need to know
Fans are looking forward to this years Grand Prix at Belle Isle. Before you head to the race read about the new restrictions.
FDA advisor says it’s ‘silly’ not to vaccinate children for COVID-19
Dr. Paul Offit, director of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and advisor to the FDA said it’s “silly” not to vaccinate children against COVID-19 during a vaccine advisory committee.
Florida man launches effort to reopen Canadian border
"President Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau, my fiancé and I are separated by your closed border; it’s just policy to you but it's prison to us," says one television ad, paid for by a Citrus County, Florida man.
Detroit's new COVID-19 vaccine strategy delivers shots in residents' homes
Detroit City officials say there are almost 40,000 residents considered homebound; their new vaccine strategy will send nurses into peoples' homes to give shots.
Families receive child tax credit letters: The dates you will receive payments
Low- and middle-income parents can expect to receive $3,000 for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 for every child under age 6.
Hillsborough teen invites deputy to graduation after rear-ending patrol car on I-4
Quintin thought he was going to jail after accidentally rear-ending a Hillsborough County deputy's patrol car when traffic suddenly stopped on I-4. The deputy calmed him down and after their talk, the teen invited her to his graduation -- and she showed up.
Arkansas rookie police officer saves newborn from choking
A rookie officer in Pottsville, Arkansas used his training and dad instincts to save a baby who was choking.
US economy shows growth despite lacking enough workers, supplies
Barely more than a year after the coronavirus caused the steepest economic fall and job losses on record, the speed of the rebound has been so unexpectedly swift that many companies can’t fill jobs or acquire enough supplies to meet a pent-up burst of customer demand.
Could we see a fourth stimulus check? Where payments stand
So far, over 2 million people have signed an online Change.org petition calling for recurring $2,000 per month payments.
Whitmer proposes spending Michigan's budget surplus on $15 wage, child care, small business support
At this time last year, the state was up against a $3 billion deficit. Now it has a $3 billion surplus due to economic aid. And the governor has three places where she wants to spend the money.
Restrictions begin to lift, but staffing the new issue for restaurants, bars
Starting on Tuesday residents and business owners also saw outdoor capacity restrictions end.
Man who went viral for "trick shots" uses new fame to raise money for Scleroderma
Billy Bolde has gone viral for making trick shots and is using his viral fame to raise money for Scleroderma, to help his mother-in-law and others
Family of Danny Fenster ask people to call their local officials to help bring their son home
Danny Fenster's parents say they know no charges have been filed against their son, and they are fighting to bring him home.
New COVID-19 variant found in Vietnam is hybrid of India, UK strains
Vietnam's health minister said the new variant could be responsible for a recent surge, which has spread to 30 of the country’s 63 municipalities and provinces.
Facebook ends ban on posts claiming COVID-19 is man-made
Facebook will no longer ban posts suggesting COVID-19 was man-made amid mounting calls to further investigate the pandemic’s origins, marking a reversal for the social media giant.
Biden orders US intelligence officials to 'redouble' efforts to find origin of COVID-19 pandemic
President Joe Biden is asking U.S. intelligence agencies to “redouble” their efforts to investigate the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Only .01% of fully vaccinated Americans experienced breakthrough COVID infections through April, CDC says
The CDC said breakthrough infections were always expected and will remain possible until “population immunity reaches sufficient levels to further decrease transmission.”
Ohio Vax-a-Million lottery: Nearly 2.8 million vaccinated residents sign up for a chance to win $1M
The lottery provides five $1 million prizes to adults and five full-ride college scholarships to children.
Workers slowly trickle into offices as state meets vaccination benchmark
After 55 percent of Michiganders received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, the *Vacc to Normal* plan allows people working from home during the pandemic to return to in-person work two weeks after the benchmark is met.