Stay, shift and seek: 3 tips for helping students cope without sports, extracurriculars this school year
Students used to being busy with sports and extracurriculars may feel like part of them is missing this school year as COVID-19 continues to change if and how these activities will happen.
Students used to being busy with sports and extracurriculars may feel like part of them is missing this school year as COVID-19 continues to change if and how these activities will happen.
Novi High School's robotics team is building face shields for the district's teachers and staff
They saw the immediate need for PPE and with the help of their lead mentor Anu Udupa - Frog Force began making face shields.
They saw the immediate need for PPE and with the help of their lead mentor Anu Udupa - Frog Force began making face shields.
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference sports competitions canceled through end of year
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents voted to suspend all sports competitions this fall through the end of the calendar year.
The Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Council of Presidents voted to suspend all sports competitions this fall through the end of the calendar year.
Friendship Circle camp for special needs children presses on amid pandemic with precaution
Blumstein is the director at the Friendship Circle Overnight Camp in Pinckney - he says it was so important for the organization to keep kids connected during this difficult time.
Blumstein is the director at the Friendship Circle Overnight Camp in Pinckney - he says it was so important for the organization to keep kids connected during this difficult time.
South Lyon protests held against online learning for fall
"We just feel like there's got to be a better option," said parent Tammy Oliver. "Other schools in the area, other schools in other states, everywhere else, are getting choices and we just haven't felt that we're getting the right choice."
"We just feel like there's got to be a better option," said parent Tammy Oliver. "Other schools in the area, other schools in other states, everywhere else, are getting choices and we just haven't felt that we're getting the right choice."
Michigan announces 514 new COVID-19 cases, two deaths on Sunday
On Sunday, the state of Michigan announced 514 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths linked to the virus. The cumulative death total announced today has been reduced by one.
On Sunday, the state of Michigan announced 514 new cases of COVID-19 and two additional deaths linked to the virus. The cumulative death total announced today has been reduced by one.
Michigan Gov. Whitmer extends state of emergency declaration for COVID-19 to Sept. 4
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday she is extending the emergency and disaster declaration for COVID-19 until September 4, 2020.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced Friday she is extending the emergency and disaster declaration for COVID-19 until September 4, 2020.
Tri-county superintendents call on lawmakers to take action on school funding
With the first day of school now just weeks away, concern is growing among school leaders in Michigan that costs are accruing with no extra funds coming in.
With the first day of school now just weeks away, concern is growing among school leaders in Michigan that costs are accruing with no extra funds coming in.
Closed since March, bowling alley owners file lawsuit against Whitmer to re-open
Bowling alleys have been closed since March as part of the statewide COVID-19 shutdown. Now with other businesses reopening, a lawsuit has been filed asking a judge to order the state to allow bowling alleys to re-open.
Bowling alleys have been closed since March as part of the statewide COVID-19 shutdown. Now with other businesses reopening, a lawsuit has been filed asking a judge to order the state to allow bowling alleys to re-open.
Oakland County health official says more positive COVID-19 test results need to be reported
Faust says graduation parties in the county have led to an increase in positive cases. But the lack of reporting these cases leads to state totals being incorrect.
Faust says graduation parties in the county have led to an increase in positive cases. But the lack of reporting these cases leads to state totals being incorrect.
Covid outbreak at Pontiac mortgage company, Washtenaw deputy charged with rape, Hall of shame busts contractor
An Oakland County-based mortgage company has been ordered to enforce social distancing and other measures to protect employees after more than 50 workers at the mortgage lender were confirmed to have contracted COVID-19.
An Oakland County-based mortgage company has been ordered to enforce social distancing and other measures to protect employees after more than 50 workers at the mortgage lender were confirmed to have contracted COVID-19.
Upland Hills prepares for outdoor learning with return to school this fall
Take what you think about traditional school and forget it. Upland Hills is putting kids outside - but that's nothing new.
Take what you think about traditional school and forget it. Upland Hills is putting kids outside - but that's nothing new.
Warren De La Salle preps for fall classes with pandemic safety measures like vinyl shields, class in the gym
He says they are following CDC guidelines and those of the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding COVID-19 safety protocols as well as consulting with physicians who are alumni of De La Salle.
He says they are following CDC guidelines and those of the Archdiocese of Detroit regarding COVID-19 safety protocols as well as consulting with physicians who are alumni of De La Salle.
Metro Detroit school districts release return to learning plans for fall amid COVID-19 pandemic
Here is a list of school districts in Metro Detroit, Michigan that have announced their return-to-school decisions for fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Here is a list of school districts in Metro Detroit, Michigan that have announced their return-to-school decisions for fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Whitmer signs executive order requiring masks at child-care centers and camps
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new executive order that requires face coverings to be worn in all child-care centers and camps.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has signed a new executive order that requires face coverings to be worn in all child-care centers and camps.
More than 50 employees at United Shore in Pontiac test positive for COVID-19
At least 50 employees at a mortgage lender in Oakland County have contracted COVID-19, leading to complaints toward the health department. In turn, health officials are now ordering United Shore mortgage to enforce social distancing and other safety measures, or face fines.
At least 50 employees at a mortgage lender in Oakland County have contracted COVID-19, leading to complaints toward the health department. In turn, health officials are now ordering United Shore mortgage to enforce social distancing and other safety measures, or face fines.
Desperate for pandemic 'nightmare to end,' Detroit area woman excited to be part of vaccine trial
Wilson, 24, is a volunteer in phase three of the clinical trial for a potential vaccine made by the drug manufacturer Moderna.
Wilson, 24, is a volunteer in phase three of the clinical trial for a potential vaccine made by the drug manufacturer Moderna.
Greektown, Motor City casinos reopen with pandemic safety measures in play
On Wednesday morning patrons formed long lines outside the casinos, anxiously waiting for the reopening. Greektown reopened this morning; Motor City welcomed customers at 2 p.m. today. MGM Grand is set to reopen 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7.
On Wednesday morning patrons formed long lines outside the casinos, anxiously waiting for the reopening. Greektown reopened this morning; Motor City welcomed customers at 2 p.m. today. MGM Grand is set to reopen 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7.
Education expert weighs in on making decision for returning to school amid COVID-19
FOX 2 talks with Dr. Annette Anderson, a professor of education from the Johns Hopkins School of Education said, about making decisions for returning back to school.
FOX 2 talks with Dr. Annette Anderson, a professor of education from the Johns Hopkins School of Education said, about making decisions for returning back to school.
Mich. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs directive making COVID-19 enforcement a priority for agencies & state police
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered state agencies to take all necessary actions to enforce her COVID-19 executive orders.
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer has ordered state agencies to take all necessary actions to enforce her COVID-19 executive orders.