Unlock Michigan targets health department's epidemic authority
After scoring a victory that neutered Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's emergency powers in the Michigan Supreme Court, Unlock Michigan is now taking aim at the public health department's epidemic orders.
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.
Tracking Michigan's plummeting COVID-19 cases
Michigan reported 257 cases on Wednesday. One would have to go all the way back to June, 2020 to see a lower number
Repairs start on June 14 for the Grosse Ile Bridge
Residents can expect repairs on the Grosse Ile Bridge to go into the late fall of 2021. Repairs start June 14th
Michigan reports lowest daily coronavirus increase of 2021 Saturday
On Tuesday, June 1, 2021, Michigan reported 862 cases of COVID-19 and13 deaths since Saturday. The state did not report numbers on Memorial Day Monday.
Michigan Health Director says nursing home COVID-19 deaths are accurate
Michigan's top health executive said the state's total of people who have died in nursing homes from COVID-19 is accurate.
New Royal Oak vaccine campaign 'Shots for Shots' provides incentive
This Friday, June 4th from noon to 8 p.m. anybody who gets a free Pfizer vaccine at the Royal Oak Farmer's Market gets $10 in Royal Oak Downtown Dollars good for a shot, a drink, and a whole lot more.
After COVID-19 forced courts to go digital, Zoom hearings are here to stay
Next time you have to go to court, there's a chance it won't be in person.
No more COVID-19 lockdowns expected in Michigan, Whitmer says
Governor Gretchen Whitmer said on Tuesday that the state is unlikely to enter into any additional COVID-19 related restrictions.
These COVID-19 restrictions are changing in Michigan Tuesday
Originally tied to the state's vaccine coverage, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer pivoted last week when her administration announced the health department would be lifting many business and venue rules today, and even more next month.
Mural honoring Detroit public employees and firefighter that died from COVID-19 unveiled
The mural's cover displays Jason Hargrove, the city bus driver who shared a video on Facebook about coughing passengers before he died days later.
Michigan reports 445 COVID-19 cases on Saturday, 1 new death
On Wednesday, May 26, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 779 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 12 deaths linked to the virus.
Would vaccine lottery gimmick work in Michigan? Ohio reports vaccine surge
So far stats suggest the idea works. According to data from Ohio, the number of people who received their first dose jumped 33 percent the week after the lottery announcement.
Jim "JJ" Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy erased after DJ catches virus
Detroit radio icon Jim "JJ'" Johnson was a COVID-19 skeptic. Then he caught it. Now he is urging everyone to get vaccinated,
Michigan Senate passes bill to block COVID-19 vaccine mandate for minors
Michigan Republicans have pushed a bill through the Senate that will block the state and local health departments from requiring COVID-19 vaccines for children under 18.
After Whitmer bar gathering, critics say all restaurants fined for Covid violations should be reimbursed
One group, The Impeach Whitmer Campaign, even filed a police report arguing this picture may be worth more than just a thousand words - specifically a $500 fine for violating the order, which is a restaurant/bar punishment handed out by her own administration.
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.
Whitmer administration rescinds restaurant table limit rule she violated at bar
Less than a day after apologizing for violating her administration's health order, Governor Gretchen Whitmer has rescinded the rule she broke.
Talking COVID-19 vaccines inside Detroit barbershops
Detroit's COVID-19 vaccine rate is the lowest in the Metro Detroit area and the question of why or why not to get one is hotly debated in places where most people feel very comfortable holding these conversations - the barbershop and hair salons.
'I'm young, I shouldn't be here': My fight with COVID-19
Where Maurielle got COVID-19 is still not exactly known, but she does know what it was like to survive the virus. Now she's telling us her COVID-19 survival story, her own words.