Howell school year begins with 80 percent of students choosing in-person classes
"We were provided a roadmap by the state of Michigan to say that if we are in stage four, we could bring kids back using certain requirements of the safety plan. We've implemented those things."
"We were provided a roadmap by the state of Michigan to say that if we are in stage four, we could bring kids back using certain requirements of the safety plan. We've implemented those things."
Gov. Whitmer sending $65 million in CARES Act funds to Michigan schools
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced $65 million in CARES Act funding will be sent to schools to help needy districts hurt by the pandemic.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has announced $65 million in CARES Act funding will be sent to schools to help needy districts hurt by the pandemic.
Nonprofit Rescue a Responder giving back to those who give back
Premier Roofing and Renovations has created a nonprofit that gives back to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Premier Roofing and Renovations has created a nonprofit that gives back to first responders during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Detroit teachers union voting Wednesday on whether to strike
The Detroit schools teacher's union will decide today if they plan to strike against the district for failing to meet their demands as the superintendent and administrators weigh reopening in-person learning.
The Detroit schools teacher's union will decide today if they plan to strike against the district for failing to meet their demands as the superintendent and administrators weigh reopening in-person learning.
Detroit non-profit for teen moms expands to offer COVID-19 relief
"Our focus is teenage moms but we try to make sure that our community is a focus," said Rodnesha Ross, Youth Community Agency founder.
"Our focus is teenage moms but we try to make sure that our community is a focus," said Rodnesha Ross, Youth Community Agency founder.
Michigan State University announces remote learning for undergrads this fall amid COVID-19
Michigan State University announced its undergraduate program is going remote this fall semester amid COVID-19 concerns on campus.
Michigan State University announced its undergraduate program is going remote this fall semester amid COVID-19 concerns on campus.
Michigan applies for extra $300 per week in unemployment benefits
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency submitted an application to the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week payment to Michiganders receiving unemployment benefits.
The Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency submitted an application to the United States Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) for funding that would provide an additional $300 per week payment to Michiganders receiving unemployment benefits.
'We feel like a forgotten industry' Beverly Hills Club reopens for workouts despite Whitmer order
Steven Satovsky, the owner of the Beverly Hills Club, said he made several calls to the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office to prove why fitness clubs and gyms can reopen safely.
Steven Satovsky, the owner of the Beverly Hills Club, said he made several calls to the Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's office to prove why fitness clubs and gyms can reopen safely.
Michigan House approves 'Return to Learn' education bills, sends legislation to governor
A package of bills meant to guide education districts in the fall received the green light Monday when House lawmakers approved legislation.
A package of bills meant to guide education districts in the fall received the green light Monday when House lawmakers approved legislation.
Return to School Roadmap released for Wayne County, Detroit school districts
The Detroit Health Department, Wayne County Public Health Division and Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency created a Back to School Roadmap amid COVID-19.
The Detroit Health Department, Wayne County Public Health Division and Wayne Regional Educational Service Agency created a Back to School Roadmap amid COVID-19.
Lansing lawmakers announce agreement for new school year on Return to Learn; approved by Senate
The agreement gives each district local control while getting financial help and while encouraging oversight with benchmark assessments.
The agreement gives each district local control while getting financial help and while encouraging oversight with benchmark assessments.
MHSAA postpones Michigan high school football to spring 2021
Executive Director Mark Uyl made the announcement in a video, but added that other fall sports in the low to moderate risk categories will continue forward. Practices have begun in the other sports and competitions may begin in golf and tennis on August 19 and cross country on August 21.
Executive Director Mark Uyl made the announcement in a video, but added that other fall sports in the low to moderate risk categories will continue forward. Practices have begun in the other sports and competitions may begin in golf and tennis on August 19 and cross country on August 21.
Students navigating unsure pandemic waters of back to school have resources available
2020 Cass Tech graduate Brooke Solomon is headed to Howard University virtually for now. It's not the experience she had imagined but it's her new reality.
2020 Cass Tech graduate Brooke Solomon is headed to Howard University virtually for now. It's not the experience she had imagined but it's her new reality.
Michigan sending 4 million free face masks to groups vulnerable to COVID-19
Michigan residents will be getting millions of free masks as part of a new effort to bolster protections against COVID-19 and encourage residents to continue wearing face coverings when around others.
Michigan residents will be getting millions of free masks as part of a new effort to bolster protections against COVID-19 and encourage residents to continue wearing face coverings when around others.
RV rentals, sales spike significantly in Michigan amid COVID-19
RV sales have hit a record high this year as people look for safe ways to get away during the COVID-19 pandemic. And in Michigan that's no different.
RV sales have hit a record high this year as people look for safe ways to get away during the COVID-19 pandemic. And in Michigan that's no different.
Group of Michigan doctors wants science involved in decision to re-open schools for fall
President Donald Trump has continued to push for reopening schools for face to face education and previously threatened to pull federal funding for districts that don't allow, for in-person learning.
President Donald Trump has continued to push for reopening schools for face to face education and previously threatened to pull federal funding for districts that don't allow, for in-person learning.
Districts wait for state lawmakers' vote on back to school education package
A special meeting is scheduled in Lansing for Saturday morning where lawmakers will vote on a bipartisan education package.
A special meeting is scheduled in Lansing for Saturday morning where lawmakers will vote on a bipartisan education package.
Gov. Whitmer announces free mask initiative, update on COVID-19 cases
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a news conference for Friday, August 14, 2020 to talk about the state's continuing response to COVID-19.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer held a news conference for Friday, August 14, 2020 to talk about the state's continuing response to COVID-19.
Funeral for Detroit man hit by car livestreamed amid COVID-19
Many funeral homes are now offering to livestream services as limits are still set in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Many funeral homes are now offering to livestream services as limits are still set in place amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Duggan announces new program to help vulnerable Detroiters during COVID-19
Mayor Mike Duggan announced a new initiative in Detroit called Community Health Corps to help the city's most vulnerable residents and help provide job paths.
Mayor Mike Duggan announced a new initiative in Detroit called Community Health Corps to help the city's most vulnerable residents and help provide job paths.