2021 Fight for Air Climb to be held at Comerica Park in May
This year, participants won't be running up the Ally Building in February. Organizers chose an outdoor location: Comerica Park. And it won't be in February - this year it's going to be on May 23.
Gov. Whitmer says no specific threat of violence against Statehouse
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said Wednesday that there is not a credible threat of violence ahead of the inauguration of Joe Biden but also said that law enforcement is ready.
Michigan relaxes rules on sports, colleges, but keeps restrictions on indoor-dining until February
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is relaxing rules on non-contact sports and group exercising but is keeping restrictions on restaurants until at least February.
Detroit first responder couple who lost 5-year-old to COVID-19, receive vaccine together
"Like I told Vonnie before, there is a purpose why this happened let's take advantage, do something positive out of this, and get back to normal life for everyone," her mom said. "We are praying for all the families who have lost loved ones we appreciate all of the people who reaching out to us still praying for us cope."
Michigan 'likely' to resume in-person dining on Feb 1 says beverage association
In a Facebook post, it said that after communicating with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's Office, it expects an announcement from her at Wednesday's press conference related to the reopening plan.
Trump admin. releases extra vaccines after request from Whitmer, 8 other governors
Following requests from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and 8 other governors, the Trump administration is releasing its stockpile of coronavirus vaccine doses. Whitmer also made a request to purchase 100,000 vaccines, which she says she hasn't heard back about.
Michigan Senate Majority Leader tested positive for COVID-19 over Christmas break
Michigan's Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey says he tested positive for COVID-19 over Christmas break. He believes he caught it during a visit to the House when he removed his mask for 25 minutes to listen to a colleague's remarks.
Detroit's first day of COVID-19 vaccines runs smoothly at TCF Center
The city of Detroit is vaccinating hundreds of people in the first few days that the TCF Center is open to give vaccines and Mayor Mike Duggan says it's going to keep growing.
25 percent of Detroit teachers, students feel it's safe to return to school, district leaders say
After push-back, last fall, the teachers' union, and the Detroit Public School Community District agreed to base the return to in-person learning on the infection rate. Superintendent Dr. Nikolai Vitti says it must be below 5 percent. Right now in Detroit, it's at 7 percent.
Getting back to in-person learning will be a tall order, education expert says
In Novi, they have had a hybrid-online and in-person plan in place since September. The assistant superintendent of Novi Community School says they've proven in-person learning is safe with Social distancing, masks, and hand washing. He says vaccines have to be ramped up immediately.
Michigan reports 1,932 cases of COVID-19 and 13 deaths on Saturday
Michigan reported a low death total and another day of declining COVID-19 cases as the world reported what would have been an unimaginable number: 2 million dead from the coronavirus.
How to get the coronavirus vaccine in Michigan
In Michigan, every county is in charge of setting up COVID-19 vaccine appointments and distributing the vaccine as the supply from Pfizer and Moderna grows.
Cafe Rosetta, northern Michigan diner fined $2,500 for operating during pandemic closures
A cafe in Michigan's upper peninsula has been fined $2,500 and a judge has held its owner in contempt after the restaurant continued operating after its license was pulled.
Beaumont Patient Portal crashes from COVID-19 vaccine demand
The site was up and down as of Friday with the announcement that Beaumont will start vaccinating the 1-B category made up of people 65 and up, frontline workers, first responders and K through 12 teachers.
Hundreds of boxes of food given to restaurant, hospitality workers in Roseville
As the COVID-19 pandemic drags on, more people are trying to figure out where food will come from. For some in the restaurant and hospitality industry, they got a bit of a hand on Friday.
All Michigan school districts should offer in-person learning by March 1, Whitmer says
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer plans to call on schools to return to the classroom on March 1.
Gov. Whitmer says COVID-19 variant, post-holiday data will determine if bars, restaurants can open Jan. 15
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer addressed the possibility of bars and restaurants opening back up on Jan. 15 during her news conference on Friday.
Whitmer speaks on Capitol riot, in-person learning and vaccine rollout in Friday's news conference
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will give an update on COVID-19 on Friday, two days after advancing the state to the next phase of vaccinations.
Stay Well program aims to support, connect older adults in Michigan during pandemic
A program called Stay Well is working to help Michiganders through the mental health challenges of COVID-19.
Gov. Whitmer says U.S. Capitol scenes similar to Michigan's protests: "were they not paying attention?"
When people stormed inside the U.S. Capitol, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said it's similar to what happened in Lansing just 8 months ago