People take to sidewalks with colorful chalk to share messages of encouragement amid COVID-19 crisis

A post on social media encouraged residents who were under isolation orders in cities across the U.S. to reach out to others with bright messages of hope etched onto sidewalks and driveways.

Metro Detroit postal workers concerned about workplace safety

Metro Detroit postal workers are expressing concern about their workplace safety amid the coronavirus outbreak.

Quarantinis anyone? Happy hours go virtual amid coronavirus crisis

With bars shuttered and stressed-out workers stuck at home, companies and friend groups across the U.S. are holding happy hours over video chat.

A blow dryer will not kill the coronavirus

Social media users are sharing clips from a 6-minute video that suggests that heat kills the coronavirus.

A member of Vice President Mike Pence's staff has tested positive for coronavirus

Pence's spokeswoman Katie Miller said Friday that the staff member, who is not being identified, did not have "close contact" to either the vice president or President Donald Trump.

Plastic surgeon donates spare equipment for Metro Detroit hospitals to fight coronavirus

Dr. Danielle Deluca-Pytell has seen stories about shortages across the world and elsewhere in the U.S. She knows it's an issue in Michigan and is stepping up to chip in.

Whitmer bans evicting tenants unable to pay rent

Gov. Whitmer has banned evicted tenants unable to keep up with rent during the COVID-19 crisis.

Dow drops more than 900 points, ending worst week since 2008

The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 134 points, or 0.7 percent, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite rose 1.01 percent and 1.6 percent, respectively.

Austin couple gets married after making adjustments to follow coronavirus guidelines

Ben and Ashley Pedretti weren't going to let coronavirus COVID-19 restrictions keep them from walking down the aisle. It wasn't exactly the wedding they'd planned but Ashley's mom Karen May says the couple, and the family, wouldn't have changed a thing.

Gov. Whitmer: Michigan must work together to stop coronavirus spread, no shelter in place

Friday afternoon, state officials confirmed 225 more tests have come back positive in the last 24 hours for the coronavirus Covid-19, bringing Michigan’s total to 559.

Pritzker issues 'stay at home' order to Illinois residents

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Friday ordered all state residents to remain in their homes except for essentials, joining similar dramatic efforts in California and New York to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

Non-essential travel restricted at US-Mexico border to control coronavirus spread

Mexico and the U.S. announced plans Friday to sharply limit travel over their busy shared border as they try to control the spread of the coronavirus pandemic.