West Michigan pizzeria owner arrested for defying epidemic orders, food laws

Marlena Pavlos-Hackney, who runs Marlena's Bistro and Pizzeria in Holland, "continued to willfully violate" the state's epidemic orders, according to a release from the attorney general's office.

Michigan student athletes age 13-19 must get weekly COVID-19 tests to participate

The Michigan health department has rolled out a new testing program for high school sports as infections in the state rise partly due to outbreaks in athletic settings.

Gov. Whitmer announces expanded stadium capacity, more HS sports testing as cases spike

Michigan is announcing more fans can attend outdoor sporting events while also increasing testing for high school student-athletes as more cases have been connected to schools over the past few weeks.

Southfield COVID-19 survivor reunites with nurse who helped her overcome obstacles

A COVID-19 survivor who is still recovering from the toll the virus took on her had the chance to reunite with the nurse she credits with helping her overcome obstacles.

Southeast Michigan leaders ask for more COVID-19 vaccines as infections spike

Across Southeast Michigan, the message from executives and leadership is clear: more vaccines are needed and they're recognizing the efforts to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19.

"The vaccine train has left the station"; vaccinations at Ford Field begin next week

On Thursday, Michigan officials from both private and public groups announced plans to roll out the COVID-19 vaccines at Ford Field start next Wednesday, March 24.

Ford rolling out hybrid work plans - a sign of more remote work in America

On Wednesday, Ford told its 30,000 employees that the auto manufacturer would allow workers to work from home indefinitely. They'll commute to work mainly for group meetings and projects best suited for face-to-face interaction.

State GOP wants special prosecutor, subpoenas for Covid death data of seniors

"It is very disappointing for those family members who have lost loved one," said Runestad (R-White Lake). "We want to know the numbers are the numbers accurate if what happened in New York, happened here. We are not getting any answers. Instead, we're getting covering everything up, paying people not to talk with hush money contracts."

St. Paddy's Day is back on this year, but with Covid restrictions in play

Bob Roberts says they're just asking patrons to be patient. Many places are short-staffed and working hard to make this happen while keeping their employees and their customers safe.

Michigan attorney general says she won't investigate nursing home Covid death data, Whitmer

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel on Monday declined Republicans' request to investigate whether nursing home orders issued by Gov. Gretchen Whitmer led to COVID-19 deaths or if related data is inaccurate, citing a lack of evidence that any law was violated.

Livonia pharmacy swamped with requests for COVID vaccine

Rudy Najm, owner of i Pharmacy in Livonia, spent $20,000 to buy a new freezer for the Pfizer vaccine - and now he's been inundated with requests to get the shot.