Duggan warns fans without tickets to avoid downtown on Tigers Opening Day
"If you think it's going to be one of those Opening Days where everybody fills up the bars and restaurants and nobody enforces it, you're wrong," the mayor said.
Michigan reports 8,413 COVID-19 cases, 6 deaths on Saturday, 4.5M vaccines administered
On Saturday, April 3, 2021, the state of Michigan reported 8,413 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 57 deaths. The deaths announced today include 51 deaths identified during a Vital Records review.
Michigan's COVID-19 numbers spike as state reports more than 5,000 new cases
As restrictions relax and more people get vaccinated, Michigan is seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases.
Even as Michigan sees virus surge, Whitmer says restrictions unlikely
Michigan's seven-day average of new cases has increased 122% - the largest rise in the U.S. However, the governor said she had no plans put restrictions back into place.
Livonia pharmacy low on COVID-19 vaccines as deadline for 2nd doses approaches
Shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine from the CDC have been canceled, leaving a Livonia pharmacy low on supplies.
Garden City building department closes due to COVID-19
COVID-19 has forced the Garden City building department to close.
Beaumont hospital reinstates visitor restrictions, signaling growing concern about 3rd surge
Beaumont's return of visitor restriction rules is one of a number of warning signs that experts are pointing to of a third surge of COVID-19 cases in Michigan.
West Michigan restaurant owner out of jail after being arrested for ignoring shut down orders
Marlena Pavlos-Hackney paid a $15,000 fine and satisfied authorities that her pizzeria in west Michigan would remain closed because it lacks a food license.
Metro Detroit woman angry with packed rideshare transportation during COVID-19
A woman is concerned because the rides provided to get her to appointments have been packed with other patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Lt. Gov. Gilchrist says vaccinations are Michigan's best defense against COVID-19
Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist said he is encouraged by the number of COVID-19 vaccines Michigan has access to.
As virus cases surge, state Senate opts to curb restrictions
A divided Michigan Senate is trying again to limit COVID-19 restrictions.
Robotic pets provide comfort, companionship to seniors in West Bloomfield nursing home
Robotic companion animals have been bringing joy to seniors in a West Bloomfield nursing home.
Michigan doctors studying B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant as cases increase
Michigan has one of the highest rates of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant in the country.
Riverside Marina offers outdoor space so Detroit high school students can celebrate prom
Riverside Marina is offering its outdoor space so Detroit high school students don't miss out on prom.
40 students at Shelby's Eisenhower HS positive for COVID-19, over 400 quarantined
Eisenhower High School in Shelby Township has returned to virtual learning after 40 students test positive for COVID-19 and 400 students are quarantined.
Sewage testing in Macomb County showing more infections than state data
Macomb County is seeing a 125% increase in COVID-19 test positivity over the last two dates, higher than the state average. However, sewage testing indicates that infections could be even higher.
Macomb County officials mourn loss of Clinton Twp. Police Chief Fred Posavetz
Clinton Township Police Chief Fred Posavetz is remembered fondly by people who knew him during his 41 years with the department.
Political actions of husband could jeopardize Hertel’s MDHHS director chances
Elizabeth Hertel's MDHHS director nomination could be in danger due to political actions taken by her husband.
COVID-19 sidelines Detroit Firefighter for one year, retires due to effects
A Detroit Firefighter said he went home with COVID-19 a year ago and has never returned. He says, one year later, he never will because his body has been so wrecked by the virus.
Clinton Twp Police Chief Fred Posavetz dies from COVID-19 complications
Clinton Township Police Chief Fred Posavetz died from complications linked to COVID-19, according to a press release from the city.